UMBC Families

collage 1. Person cheering while playing pep band drum 2. Three people at family advisory board table 3. A group of four people enjoying an airborne carnival ride

As one of our favorite annual traditions, UMBC Homecoming gives parents, siblings, grandparents, and the whole family the perfect opportunity to get to know the UMBC community and spend quality time together. Enjoy fun and educational activities for the whole family while learning more about your student’s experience at UMBC. From the Parent & Family Breakfast, GRIT-X, Carnival, and the UMBC soccer game, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

Get connected and stay informed on ticket availability and other family events through the UMBC Family portal. More events will be posted throughout September.

 

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Oct
5

Homecoming Bonfire

Kick off Homecoming 2025 with a campus favorite!

Location

Erickson Field

Date & Time

October 5, 2025, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Description

Kick off Homecoming with a campus favorite - the bonfire! Come out to Erickson Field for give aways and UMBC spirit. The bonfire will be lit around 6:45 p.m. This is a free and family-friendly...
People standing around a bonfire at night on Erickson Field at UMBC

Oct
11

First LEGO LEAGUE Build

Unearth Imagination, One Brick at a Time

Location

The Commons : Main Street

Date & Time

October 11, 2025, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Description

Remember how much fun you had building with Legos as a kid? Wouldn’t you love an excuse to build some cool models and help out thousands of kids at the same time? If so, we have the activity for...
Lego structure of a person performing on a stage.

Oct
11

Carnival

Rides, games, fun, oh my!

Location

Erickson Field

Date & Time

October 11, 2025, 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Description

Bring your friends and family to the Homecoming Carnival for a day of fun. $10 unlimited ride wristbands along with game ticket bundles can be purchased in advance online or in person on the...
students riding a carnival ride at UMBC Homecoming

Oct
11

Founding Four Reunion

Good eats and a fun activity!

Location

Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn

Date & Time

October 11, 2025, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

Join your fellow Founding Four classmates for some good eats and a fun activity!  With the help of the UMBC Archive staff, we will take a trip in “The Way-Back Machine” and view photos from the...
People sitting in chairs at UMBC homecoming event.

Oct
11

Men's Soccer Game

Versus New Hampshire!

Location

Retriever Soccer Park

Date & Time

October 11, 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Description

Join Retriever Nation at 7:00 PM as we cheer on the UMBC Men's Soccer team as they take on New Hampshire under the lights at Retriever Soccer Park! 
UMBC Men's Soccer player kicking a ball at night.