Homecoming & Family Weekend: September 25–26, 2026
Join us for a weekend full of fun for students, alumni, family, and friends. Stay tuned for details!
Looking for lodging? Make your hotel reservation at Calvin's Prince Conference Center using the Family Weekend group block (only available via this link)!
Weekend Highlights
Event Schedule
Friday night: 7:30 p.m. Calvin Music Festival
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. Calvin Classic 5k, 1:00 p.m. men's soccer game, 4:00 p.m. football game
Sunday: Homecoming Hymnsing with Calvin Alumni Choir
Check back in early August for additional events and details!
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!