Save the date: Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026 | September 25–26
Join us for a weekend full of fun for students, alumni, family, and friends. Stay tuned for details!
Curious about what's in store? Check out the highlights from Homecoming 2025 to get a glimpse of what awaits in 2026!
Weekend Highlights
Event Schedule
Stay tuned for the full schedule of events.
Food & Lodging
Hotels
Just a short walk from campus, the Prince Conference Center and Hotel offers a peaceful, comfortable retreat for Homecoming & Family Weekend guests.
Reserve your room at the Prince Conference Center
View other local hotel options
Explore Grand Rapids
Looking to explore the city or have fun off campus? Here's a list of our Grand Rapids favorites:
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
- Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Post Family Farm
- Robinette’s Apple Haus
- Downtown Market
- TreeRunner Adventure Park
- ArtPrize
- John Ball Zoo
- Grand Rapids Escape Room
- Grand Rapids Griffins
- BattleGR Tactical Games (laser tag, video games)
- GR Walks, a personal Grand Rapids walking tour app (English or Spanish) with tours designed by Calvin students
- Anna’s House (breakfast/lunch)
- Beltline Bar (Mexican)
- Brewery Vivant (European-inspired food, brewery)
- Brody’s Be Cafe (coffee, smoothies)
- Crumbl Cookies (cookies baked for you)
- El Arriero (Mexican)
- The Electric Cheetah (American)
- Forty Acres Soul Kitchen (American)
- The Green Well (Gastropub)
- Harmony Brewing (pizzeria, brewery)
- Jersey Junction (ice cream)
- Maru Sushi & Grill (sushi)
- Pietro’s (Italian)
- Real Food Cafe (breakfast/lunch)
- Uccello’s (Italian/sports bar)
- Wolfgang’s (breakfast/lunch)
- Yesterdog (hot dogs)
Can't join us in person?
Get involved with Homecoming and Family Weekend from wherever you are!
We'll send you exclusive alumni t-shirts, Calvin swag, trivia, and more!
Snap a picture showing your Calvin pride and send it to alumni@calvin.edu.
Join the Calvin Classic near or far!