Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026 is here!
Homecoming & Family Weekend, one of York College’s most beloved traditions, returns to campus, Oct.. 2-4, 2026!
Celebrate with hundreds of fellow Spartans, as alumni and their families return to campus for a nostalgic weekend filled with food and drinks, entertainment, reunions, and more. This year will be no different, as we’ll celebrate reunions for class years ending in 6’s and introduce new events to our traditional schedule.
Some featured events include the 12th annual SpartaFest picnic and Fall Festival; BINGO; Athletic Hall of Fame induction; and the 50th anniversary of WVYC radio.
In addition to the events above, guests will enjoy s'mores and live music, fraternity and sorority gatherings, a veteran's reunion, campus happenings, athletic matchups and reunions, and more. The full schedule is below (subject to change) and registration will open later this month.
Don’t forget to relive your favorite moments and pride of being a Spartan for Life! Check out the photo gallery from Homecoming & Family Weekend 2025 to see highlights from across campus.
Friday, October 2, 2026
| Event Name | Description | Location |
| 12th Annual Spartan Advance Golf Outing | 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Preregistration required. Hosted by Spartan Advance, the official booster club of York College Athletics | Country Club of York |
| Welcome Table | 3 - 9 p.m. Check in for the weekend and ask any questions you might have about events and activities. Pick up your t-shirt if you preregistered before August 30. | Iosue Student Union Lobby |
| First Friday in Downtown York | 5 - 9 p.m. First Friday is a celebration of Downtown York, shops, restaurants, cultural venues, and nightlife hotspots. From 5 to 9 p.m., downtown shops and restaurants host special events, offer refreshments, promotions, and sponsor live entertainment. For more information, visit: downtownyorkpa.com/first-friday/ | Downtown York |
| Shabbat Celebration and Dinner | 6 p.m. Join Hillel students, families, and alumni for a Shabbat Celebration and dinner. Preregistration is required by October 1 by emailing gordoncenter@ycp.edu. Hosted by the Gordon Center for Jewish Student Life and Hillel | Gordon Center for Jewish Student Life |
| Homecoming Kick-Off | 6 - 9 p.m. Preregistration is encouraged. Hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement and the Office of Student Activities and Orientation and CAB | Iosue Student Union Lawn and Patio |
Saturday, October 3, 2026
| Event Name | Description | Location |
| Trail to Town: Downtown Walking Tour | 10 a.m. Guided walk from campus to Central Market in Downtown York along the York County Rail Trail. Return on the shuttle or stay and explore on your own. Preregistration is encouraged. Hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement | West Campus Commuter Parking Lot |
| Athletic Game | 11 a.m. Women's Volleyball vs. DeSales | Wolf Gym |
| Coffee & Conversation | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Enjoy a cup of coffee and light refreshments while connecting with YCP professors and administrators. Preregistration is encouraged. Hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement | WPAC Patio Rain Location: WPAC Lobby |
| Athletic Game | 12 p.m. Women's Soccer vs. Neumann | Graham Field |
| Veterans/XGI (Chi Gamma Iota) Reunion | 12 - 3 p.m. Preregistration required. Reunion attendees receive free admission to SpartaFest. | Alumni Hall, West Campus |
| Athletic Game | 1 p.m. Field Hockey vs. Eastern | Kinsley Field |
| Maker Series on Campus | 1 - 3 p.m. Join us for a variety of activities for all ages! Paint a Spartan Spirit Rock to commemorate Homecoming & Family Weekend. Have fun with the "Bubble Lady." Learn how to play bocci ball with members of the Lifelong Learning Initiative. Make a card with the LLI Craft Club. Preregistration is encouraged. Hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement | Main Campus Lawn Rain Location: Sparts Den |
| Phi Sigma Sigma | 2 p.m. All are welcome to gather for the memorial bench dedication for Brittany (Keller) Wojnowski '16. | The Fountain, Main Campus |
| SpartaFest | 3 - 6 p.m. All Spartans - alumni, students, parents, and faculty/staff and their families - are invited to enjoy this family-friendly event with all-you-can-eat fare, beer and wine, and desserts, while reconnecting with our Spartan community. Reunion Row will include reserved seating for class years ending in 6’s to celebrate their reunion years. The annual Fall Festival is now part of SpartaFest. This year will feature student organization activities, along with inflatables, games, and more! Preregistration is required. Fee for meal. Hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement and the Office of Student Activities and Orientation | Grumbacher Sport & Fitness Center Fieldhouse and parking lot |
| Athletic Game | 3 p.m. Women's Volleyball vs. Ramapo | Wolf Gym |
| Athletic Game | 3 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. Neumann | Graham Field |
| Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet | 6 - 8 p.m. Hosted by the Athletic Department. | Yorkview Hall, Willman Business Center |
| WVYC 50th Anniversary Reunion | 6 - 8 p.m. Preregistration required. Reunion attendees receive free admission to SpartaFest.Hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement. | Alumni Hall, West Campus |
| Comedian | 7 p.m. Top-tier, well-known comedian TBA. Free for current YCP students, $20 for all other YCP community members. Preregistration is required. General admission seating is limited to 700 guests. Hosted by the Office of Student Activities and CAB | WPAC Theatre, Main Campus |
| Green & White BINGO | 9 p.m. Ending Homecoming & Family Weekend with a bang! Join us for this popular tradition. Students, families, and alumni are welcome to attend. Preregistration is encouraged. Seating is limited to 450 guests. Hosted by the Office of Student Activities and CAB | Johnson Dining Hall, Main Campus |
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