It's Berkeley Time, that magical moment in the year when we set aside our everyday routine as alums return to campus, students reunite with their parents, families gather for hugs, and all Golden Bears reconnect to celebrate what makes our Cal community so extraordinary! Join us for Alumni and Parents Weekend at Homecoming, October 9–10, 2026, as we transform our beloved campus tradition into an unforgettable experience! Check back often as events will be added to the website frequently.

We will continue to be add additional events and programming to the website frequently for the next few weeks.

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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Multiple Event Times

Additional Registration Required
Blue and gold balloons

Friday 10.09 | 11:30 a.m. — 02:00 p.m.

International House, Chevron Auditorium

Meet-ups & Meals Additional Registration Required
A Cal family of four people seated at a table for a meal

Friday 10.09 | 05:00 p.m. — 09:00 p.m.

Meet-ups & Meals
Image of tents, umbrellas, and a large crowd of people on Memorial Glade

Saturday 10.10, 3 hours before kickoff

Memorial Glade

Spirit & Athletic Events
football team running onto the field

Saturday 10.10

California Memorial Stadium

Spirit & Athletic Events Additional Registration Required
Color photo of campus staff member introducing fellow colleagues.

Thursday 10.08 | 05:00 p.m. — 07:00 p.m.

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

Thursday 10.08 | 05:00 p.m. — 07:00 p.m.

Meet-ups & Meals
A walking bear logo with rainbow stripes

Thursday 10.08 | 06:00 p.m. — 08:00 p.m.

Meet-ups & Meals
A group of four people sitting in the Bears Lounge

Multiple Event Times

Homecoming Headquarters

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

Multiple Event Times

C. V. Starr East Asian Library

Tours & Open Houses
Photograph of a group of students, staff, and faculty with Oski

Friday 10.09 | 10:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.

MLK, Jr. Student Union, Pauley Ballroom East

Lectures & Learning Opportunities
Skull of an adult Triceratops horridus discovered in eastern Montana in 1970 by John Ruben

Friday 10.09 | 10:00 a.m. — 04:00 p.m.

Bioscience, Natural Resources & Public Health Library (2101 VLSB)

Tours & Open Houses
Library with tables, chairs and white boards.

Friday 10.09 | 10:00 a.m. — 04:00 p.m.

Chemistry, Astronomy & Physics Library (100 Hildebrand Hall)

Tours & Open Houses
Doe Library, reading room with many students studying.

Friday 10.09 | 10:00 a.m. — 04:00 p.m.

Doe Library

Tours & Open Houses
McCone Hall windows with trees and pathway.

Friday 10.09 | 10:00 a.m. — 04:00 p.m.

50 McCone Hall

Tours & Open Houses
Tree in front of library building with people walking.

Friday 10.09 | 10:00 a.m. — 04:00 p.m.

Environmental Design Library, Bauer Wurster Hall

Tours & Open Houses School & College Events School & College Events
Brightly colored, hand-painted coat of arms.

Multiple Event Times

The Bancroft Library

Tours & Open Houses
Long building with windows and trees in front.

Multiple Event Times

The Bancroft Library Gallery, Bancroft Library

Tours & Open Houses