Thank you for joining us at this year’s Alumni and Parents Weekend at Homecoming — coming together to create new traditions, deepen our connections, and write the next chapter in the Berkeley story! We look forward to seeing you at Berkeley’s signature event next year when it's Berkeley Time all over again. The dates will be posted in early 2026.

Relive the weekend's best moments in our newly released photo album and YouTube playlist!

Events

These programs are open to all UC Berkeley community members, regardless of background or identity. UC Berkeley is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes participants from all backgrounds.

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Blue and gold balloons

Golden Bear Luncheon (Sold Out)

Friday 10.03 | 11:30 a.m. — 02:00 p.m.

International House, Chevron Auditorium

Meet-ups & Meals Additional Registration Required
Carnival stilt dancer, tents and activities on Memorial Glade

Student Affairs Cal-Nival

Friday 10.03 | 12:00 p.m. — 02:00 p.m.

Memorial Glade

Meet-ups & Meals
Chancellor Rich Lyons

A Conversation with the Chancellor – From resistance to revolution: Berkeley’s journey to startup stardom

Friday 10.03 | 01:30 p.m. — 02:30 p.m.

Hertz Hall | VIRTUAL

Lectures & Learning Opportunities Hybrid
Alums, parents, and family members on Memorial Glade

Oski Wow Wow

Friday 10.03 | 06:00 p.m. — 08:00 p.m.

Memorial Glade

Meet-ups & Meals Additional Registration Required
Cal student group performing on the steps of Doe Library

Homecoming Rally

Friday 10.03 | 06:30 p.m. — 08:00 p.m.

Memorial Glade

Spirit & Athletic Events
Groups of people sitting on picnic blankets on Memorial Glade

Bear Affair Tailgate

Saturday 10.04 | 10:30 a.m. — 01:30 p.m.

Memorial Glade

Meet-ups & Meals Additional Registration Required
Oski's Village Football Fan Fest Zone with picnic tables, stage performances, lawn games, photo ops

Oski's Village

Saturday 10.04 | 04:30 p.m. — 07:30 p.m.

Memorial Glade

Spirit & Athletic Events
football team running onto the field

Cal vs. Duke Homecoming Football Game

Saturday 10.04 | 07:30 p.m.

California Memorial Stadium

Spirit & Athletic Events Additional Registration Required
Picture of a walking bear Cal flag.

Colorful Cal

Monday 09.29

Sproul Plaza

Spirit & Athletic Events
Oski in front of a California Banner.

Golden Bears, Golden Bracelets

Tuesday 09.30 | 10:00 a.m. — 01:00 p.m.

Campanile Esplanade

Spirit & Athletic Events
Picture of a walking bear Cal flag.

Games on the Glade!

Wednesday 10.01 | 03:00 p.m. — 05:00 p.m.

Memorial Glade

Spirit & Athletic Events
A walking bear logo with rainbow stripes

Black QT Welcome

Thursday 10.02 | 04:00 p.m. — 06:00 p.m.

Stiles Hall

Meet-ups & Meals
Color photo of campus staff member introducing fellow colleagues.

Brothas at Berkeley

Thursday 10.02 | 05:00 p.m. — 07:00 p.m.

Alumni House

Meet-ups & Meals
Color photo of three alumni posing and smiling in front of a blue and gold backdrop

Sistas at Berkeley

Thursday 10.02 | 05:00 p.m. — 07:00 p.m.

Fannie Lou Hamer Black Resource Center, Hearst Field Annex, D3

Meet-ups & Meals
Photo of Cal Cheer running with Cal Band.

Night Rally

Thursday 10.02 | 07:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.

Bowles Hall

Spirit & Athletic Events
Five or more dancers on a dramatically lit stage moving around a large crystal chandelier

Cal Performances presents the Paris Opera Ballet in the North American Premiere of Red Carpet by Hofesh Shechter

Multiple Event Times

Zellerbach Hall

Lectures & Learning Opportunities Additional Registration Required
A group of four people sitting in the Bears Lounge

Bears Lounge

Multiple Event Times

Homecoming Headquarters

Meet-ups & Meals
Grassy lawn with library building in background.

East Asian Library Open House

Multiple Event Times

C. V. Starr East Asian Library

Tours & Open Houses