Don't miss our annual Homecoming & Family event on Saturday, October 4, 2025!

Join us for a day full of Penn State pride, laughter, and connection.  All students and their families, plus alumni, faculty, and staff, are welcome.
*** Deadline to register is Wednesday, September 24

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025

Homecoming Check In
10:00 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 Homecoming & Family Event favor to use throughout the day*.
*Favors will be available while supplies last for those attendees that pre-registered.

Parent & Family Chat
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Perkins Room 3
This open forum provides parents and families of new and returning students the opportunity to meet with Chancellor Dr. Radha Pyati and other professional staff to discuss any questions or concerns and hear the latest updates taking place at Penn State Berks. 

Rewind & Reconnect: Reunion for the Penn State Berks 90's Alumni
*Advanced registration required
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Penn State Room, Perkins Student Center
It's a totally 90's throwback! Join fellow Penn State Berks alumni from the 1990's for a reunion made just for you. Come back to campus for an afternoon of laughter, memories, and milestone moments. Reconnect with classmates, relive the vibe of your college days, and enjoy a laid-back, nostalgic gathering featuring special guests Dr. Blaine Steensland and Sue Rowley, who may have helped shape those unforgettable years. Come explore what's new, celebrate what never changed, and experience Berks again!
*Click here to register for the Rewind & Reconnect 90's Reunion

Picnic 
*Advance registration required 
11:30 AM-1:30 PM 

Perkins Lawn Tent 
Join us for a Welcome Picnic as we kick off the Homecoming & Family Event! 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. 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 September 24 if you and members of your family plan to attend the picnic lunch on Saturday, October 4 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on the Perkins Lawn. *** Registration at bottom of this page.

Paint & Play Free Attractions
11:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Perkins Lawn, Perkins Plaza
The Homecoming Games and Activities are ON! Toss, stack, sling, paint and score your way through a lineup of oversized yard game challenges and fun for the entire family.
Giant trikes, giant operation, shuffle board, horse shoes, frog hop, ring toss, axe throwing, basketball hoop shot, skee ball, mini golf and more!

PSU Pumpkin Painting Competition
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM 
*Advanced registration required

Perkins Event Lawn
It's time to show your Penn State pride and creativity in pumpkin form! Decorate your pumpkin with school spirit and fun designs, then join us for the judging at 2:30 PM to see who takes home the glory!  Supplies will be provided.

Penn State Alumni Welcome   
*Advanced registration required
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Alumni Pavilion, located behind The Woods Residence Hall
We are thrilled to invite Penn State alumni to our Welcome Table.  Stop by and share your favorite PSU memories with us, enjoy some Berkey Creamery Ice Cream and pick up your alumni gift while supplies last. 
***Registration at bottom of this page.

Art Exhibition - Signature at Penn State Berks 
12:00 - 4:00 PM 

Freyberger Art Gallery, Perkins Student Center

Signature at Penn State Berks is a new annual exhibition that honors the longstanding artistic legacy of our campus. This annual exhibition will showcase the vision, talent, and voices of our students and campus community. It is more than an exhibition — it is a celebration, a statement that art belongs here and deserves to be seen. From October 4th through November 12th, the gallery will come alive with paintings, photographs, and mixed media works. There will be music, opportunities to meet the artists, and interactive voting.

Tables on Parade 
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 

Behind Beaver Athletic and Wellness Center 
Each table will showcase PSU theme, complete with fun games, activities or tasty treats. Stop by, play, and celebrate your Nittany Lion spirit with family and friends!

The Ultimate Saturday Sundae
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Alumni Pavilion, located behind The Woods Residence Halls
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.

Paw-Printed Bag Workshop 
*Advanced registration required
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 

Thun Library Makerspace During this workshop, you will create your own paw-printed bag out of heat transfer vinyl. Participants can choose from pre-cut designs and learn how to use a heat press to transfer the design onto their bag with the support of library staff. We will also provide fabric markers for customization! 
**Limited quantity register here

Penn State Berks Men's Soccer Game
1:00 PM

Turf Field, located behind the Beaver Athletic and Wellness Center
Come out and support our Men's soccer team as they take on Wilson College 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 field. 


Berks Dance Team Performance 
1:50 PM

Turf Field, located behind the Beaver Athletic and Wellness Center Get ready to feel the spirit! Our Dance Team will light up the field with a high-energy performance!

Recognition of 2025 Penn State Values Award Recipients
1:50 PM (during half-time of the Men's Soccer game)

Turf Field, located behind the Beaver Athletic and Wellness Center
Join us as we celebrate the crowning of our Royalty Court in a brief ceremony filled with tradition and festive cheer. 

Family Photos with the Lion
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Lion Shrine
Say cheese with the Lion! Bring the whole family and snap a keepsake photo to remember Homecoming & Family Day at Penn State Berks.

And the Winners Are....
2:30 PM

Perkins Lawn
Time to celebrate the best of the best! Find out who wins Pumpkin Painting!

Campus Tours
2:00 PM & 4:00 PM 

Lion Bench, located on Perkins Plaza by water fountain
Participate in a guided tour. Walk the campus, relive memories, and discover what is new at Berks.

David Garrity's Mysterious Deceptions
3:00 PM

Auditorium, Perkins Student Center
This performance is an electrifying one- man illusion show that features unique, theatrical, and visual magic, audience participation, situational comedy, and a custom-edited musical soundtrack. Having performed at venues like the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City and on international tours, Garrity's show is a must-see for fans of magic and mystery.


PSU vs UCLA Football Game Viewing
3:30 PM 

Tully's, Perkins Student Center
View the PSU vs UCLA Football Game on the big screen in Tully's.

Berks Benefitting Thon Bingo 
4:15 PM 

MPR, Perkins Student Center
Free pizza will be provided. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the door (cash and check only). Questions can be directed to Lindsey Giacobello at [email protected].

Dinner will be available to purchase in Tully’s
4:30 PM

Visit our newly renovated dining facility located in the Perkins Student Center.

Penn State Berks Alumni Homecoming Social 
*Advanced registration required
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Foxskeller in Sly Fox at The Knitting Mills

*Advance registration required. $5.00 per person
Join us for a special Alumni Homecoming Social - a night designed for our Berks grads! Reconnect with old friends, share favorite memories, and enjoy a vibrant evening filled with laughter and nostalgia. Hosted at Foxskeller, this venue features virtual golf, foosball, cornhole, a cash bar, and more! Mingle with fellow alumni, and catch up with some of your favorite faculty and staff, including: Dr. Blaine Steensland "Mamma Sue" Rowley Teri Sabatelli Murray Chief Rudy Officer Groff Check back as the "special guest" list continues to grow. Show your Penn State spirit! Wear your favorite PSU gear - door prizes will be awarded, and one proud alum will win a special prize for displaying the most Penn State pride!
***Click here to register for the Berks Alumni Homecoming Social

Hotel Information: Hampton Inn Reading/Wyomissing
Reservations can be made by:
*Use this booking link
*Calling 610-374-8100 and referencing “Penn State Rate”.