UMBC Families

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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
10

Global Crafts & Snacks

Location

Erickson Field : Alumni & Friends Tent

Date & Time

October 10, 2025, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

Join the Center for Global Engagement for a fun filled Friday evening! Taste your way around the world at our snack bar and get creative with some crafts from different parts of the globe. This...

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
26

Founding Four Reunion

Good eats and a fun activity!

Location

Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn

Date & Time

October 26, 2024, 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
26

Puppy Parade

All well behaved "dawgs" welcome!

Location

Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : Plaza

Date & Time

October 26, 2024, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Description

Join us for the Homecoming carnival and bring your favorite "Retriever."  All well behaved dogs welcome!  Check-in from 1:30-2pm at the AOK Library Plaza at the red and white striped tent and...
Woman dressed as the Sylvie Loki poses with her corgi dressed as President Loki.

Oct
16

Get Fit with Your Student

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 144

Date & Time

October 16, 2022, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

UMBC Families and students are invited to join our UMBC Fitness instructors for a fun Line Dancing Class in our recently renovated Retriever Activities Center. Line dance is a form of dance in...