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*schedule will be updated again after 10/1/24 to include locations and additional activities.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2024
 

Pixels Outdoor Family Friendly Movie Night
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Perkins Lawn
Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars at our Pixels Outdoor Movie Night, displayed on a giant inflatable screen. Grab your favorite blanket or lawn chair and settle in for a night of family-friendly fun. Popcorn, drinks and candy provided.

When aliens intercept video feeds of classic arcade games and misinterpret them as a declaration of war, they attack Earth, using the games as models. Knowing that he must employ a similar strategy, President Will Cooper (Kevin James) recruits his childhood pal, former video-game champ and home-theater installer Sam Brenner (Adam Sandler), to lead a team of old-school arcade players and a military specialist (Michelle Monaghan) in an all-out battle to save the planet.
***Registration at the bottom of this page


Black Light Mini Golf
7:00 PM – 9: 30 PM
Perkins Lawn
A 9-hole black light mini golf course combines traditional mini golf with a glowing, high-energy environment! Excellent activity for families, kids, and groups of friends. Enjoy your round of black light mini golf—it’s a vibrant and entertaining twist on the classic game.


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024

Legacy Breakfast
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

246 Gaige
*Advance registration required
*PSU Alumni Event
Does your family bleed blue and white? If you are a PSU alumni parent, grandparent, and/or sibling with a current student attending Penn State Berks, you're invited to celebrate your legacy together at our Legacy Breakfast event! Share memories and traditions with your Penn State family while enjoying a buffet breakfast.


Homecoming Check In
9:30 AM –12:30 PM
G1 Parking Lot

Stop by our registration tents near the G1 parking lot to receive a copy of the schedule, lunch tickets, and your free Family & Homecoming Weekend favor*.
*Favors will be available while supplies last for those attendees that pre-registered.


Parent & Family Chat
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Perkins Room 3

This open forum provides parents and families of new and returning students the opportunity to meet with professional staff and discuss any questions or concerns, as well as talk about the current news at Penn State Berks.


Free Attractions
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Perkins Lawn, Perkins Plaza

Strike a light, inflatable games, laser tag, arcade games, wii sports systems, video games, photobooth, airbrush tattoos and more fun for the whole family.


Picnic
*Advance registration required
11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Perkins Lawn Tent

Join us for a Welcome Picnic as we kick off Family & Homecoming Weekend! This is a fantastic opportunity for parents, students, faculty, staff and alumni to come together, enjoy good food, and connect in a casual and fun setting. The picnic is free for Penn State Berks students, alumni, employees, and their families but we ask that you consider bringing an item to donate to Nittany Corner, the Penn State Berks Campus Food Pantry. Due to space limitations for the picnic, the maximum number of guests per party is five. If you are a family member of a current Berks student, please include them in your count. Register online by October 1 if you and members of your family plan to attend the picnic lunch on Saturday, October 19th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on the Perkins Lawn.
***Nittany Corner, Food Pantry suggestions can be found below.
*** Registration at bottom of this page.


Alumni Welcome Tent
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Alumni Tent on the Perkins Lawn

We are thrilled to invite Penn State alumni to our Retro Gaming Tent. Dive into a variety of iconic games from the 80s and 90s and arcade classics. Think Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Super Mario Bros., and more. Gaming not your thing? Come share your favorite PSU memories with us, take a family photo with the Nittany Lion in our bubble house or customize your own PSU friendship bracelet.
***Registration at bottom of this page.


PSU Button Making with the Berks LaunchBox
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Perkins Lawn

Join the Berks LaunchBox to create your own customized Penn State pin. You will pick your design, or create your own, and then learn how to press all the pieces together to make your own pin/button to show your PSU pride!


The Ultimate Saturday Sundae
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Perkins Lawn

Indulge your sweet tooth and unleash your creativity at our Sundae Bar, where you get to craft your perfect ice cream sundae masterpiece using Berkey Creamery Ice Cream. Whether you’re a classic vanilla fan or a daring flavor explorer, our sundae bar has everything you need to create a delicious, personalized treat.

Berks Dance Team Performance
1:00 PM
Perkins Lawn

Join us on the lawn as our very own Berks Dance Team takes the spotlight and performs some of their new dances.


Women’s Volleyball
1:00 PM
Beaver Athletic and Wellness Center

Come out and support our women’s volleyball team as they take on Penn State Harrisburg in an action-packed game! This is a fantastic opportunity for you to watch as our team showcases their skills, teamwork and determination on the court.


Crowning of the 2024 Homecoming Royalty
1:15 PM
Perkins Event Lawn

Join us as we celebrate the crowning of our Royalty Court in a brief ceremony filled with tradition and festive cheer.


Mario Gaming Tournament
Presented by the PSU Berks Gaming Club
1:45 pm – 3:45 pm
Location: Lions Den

Join the Penn State Berks Student Gaming Club for a Mario Gaming Tournament for snacks, drinks and a chance to win some fun prizes.


John Cassidy Comedy, Magic and Balloon Sculpting
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Auditorium, Perkins Student Center

John's show is not your typical comedy magic show! It’s an original blend of clean comedy, fun magic and amazingly intricate balloon feats! And yes - balloon feats that adults and children of all ages really enjoy! You don’t want to miss this one-hour show.
***Registration at bottom of this page.

Charcuterie Tetris
Presented by Hotel Restaurant Society
12:00 pm
Penn State Room, Perkins Student Center

Join our talented Hotel & restaurant Society club to learn how to prepare your very own mini charcuterie board and enjoy a fun treat!


Berks Benefitting Thon Bingo
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Perkins Student Center Auditorium

Bingo Bonanza that combines the thrill of the game with the joy of supporting a great cause. This fundraiser promises to be an afternoon of fun, prizes, and community spirit. Ticket Price: $25 in advance, $30 at the event. To purchase tickets in advance or to inquire about payment methods, please contact Savannah Bogari at [email protected].


Dinner Available for purchase in Tully’s
4:30 p.m.
Visit our newly renovated dining facility located in the Perkins Student Center.


Penn State Alumni Homecoming Social
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Foxskeller in Sly Fox at The Knitting Mills
*Advance registration required. $5.00 per person

Calling all Penn State Berks graduates: This Alumni Homecoming Social is especially for you! This special event invites all alumni to rekindle old friendships, share cherished memories, and enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with games and camaraderie. Foxskeller offers virtual golf, foosball, corn hole, retro games a cash bar and more.
***Registration at bottom of this page.

Casino Night
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: TBD

Try your luck at classic casino games like Blackjack, Roulette, Poker, and Craps; all while enjoying snacks and drinks. No real money is involved—just chips and play money to keep the game fun and light-hearted with an opportunity to win prizes.
***Registration at bottom of this page.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2024

Rainbow Alliance Presents: Drag Brunch with Trixy Valentine (Jacob Kelley)
10:00 AM - Check- in
10:30 AM - Show begins
12:00 PM - Show ends
Multipurpose Room, Perkins Student Center
Cost: $5.00 per person; free for PSU Berks students with ID
*** Limited seating available.

Be mesmerized by a lineup of talented drag queens and kings as they take the stage with dazzling costumes, high-energy performances, and fabulous lip-syncs while enjoying a light brunch.
***Registration at bottom of this page.

SAE Club Car Show
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
G4 Lot

SAE Club Annual Car Show is meant to raise funds for the Penn State Berks SAE Club to design, build, and test our off-road vehicles for the purpose of providing an avenue for Engineering students to practice what they learn in the classroom. All vehicles are welcome whether old, new, car, truck, bike, restored, modified, project build, etc. Prizes for classes such as Best Domestic, Best Import, Best Project, and Best Overall are given at the end. Who to Contact: SAE Club, Email: [email protected] or visit our Facebook Event Page @PSUBerksSAECarShow.


Hotel Information: Hampton Inn Discount
Reservations can be made by:
*Calling 610-374-8100 and referencing “Penn State Rate”.
*Online at www.readingwyomissing.hamptoninn.com and under Special Rates and Codes and Corporate Codes, enter 0002655766
*Use this booking link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=RDGWMHX&corporateCode=0002655766

Nittany Corner Food Pantry Suggestions:
individual items that can be heated in a microwave
flavored cup of noodles
individual mac & cheese
granola bars
protein bars
variety of crackers
cereal
oatmeal
microwavable soup
fruit cups
individual packaged snacks
Hygiene items: deodorant, tooth brushes, tooth paste

Monetary donations to the Berks Food Pantry can be made by clicking here.