6 a.m.–midnight
Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center Hours
Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center

7–10 a.m.
Dining Hall Breakfast
Roberts Dining Hall
Pay $8 at the door. Credit and debit cards only.

7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Homecoming on The Island Campus
Colby Island Campus
Kick off Homecoming 2026 with a special visit to The Island Campus. This trip offers alumni, families, and friends a chance to connect with Colby’s coastal resources and enjoy the stunning autumn scenery of the Maine coast before the weekend’s festivities begin back on the mainland. Pre-registration is required.

8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Bookstore Hours
Cotter Union
Come browse the great selection of Colby merchandise.

8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Miller Library Hours
Miller Library
Explore the restored historic Reading Room, and discover how the renovations support student learning.

8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Points of Interest: Exhibition of Student Art from Allen and Benner Islands
Bixler Arts and Music Library
Celebrating work produced by students through the Island Campus Fellowship and the Lyons Arts Lab Artist Residency, the exhibition includes painting, mixed media works on paper, photography, film, poetry, dance film, and original music.

10 a.m.–5 p.m. 
Colby College Museum of Art Hours
Colby College Museum of Art
Founded in 1959, the Colby College Museum of Art is a teaching museum, a destination for American art, and a place for education and engagement with local, national, and global communities.

11 a.m.– 7 p.m.
Paul J. Schupf Art Center Hours
Paul J. Schupf Art Center (downtown)
Visit Paul J. Schupf Art Center, Waterville’s lively, distinctive hub for visual and performing arts, film, and arts education.

11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Dining Hall Lunch
Roberts Dining Hall
Pay $10 at the door. Credit and debit cards only.

Noon–6 p.m.
Registration and Information Desk Hours
Smith-Hurd-Robins Room, Roberts Building
Upon your arrival, please come to the Smith-Hurd-Robins Room in the Roberts Building to check-in and pick-up your Homecoming swag!

1–5 p.m.
Balfour Ring Sales
Page Commons foyer, Cotter Union

2–3 p.m.
Campus Tour
Lunder House
The campus tour lasts about an hour and is led by a student tour guide.

2–3 p.m.
Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts Tour
Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts
Tour the Gordon Center, designed for teaching, performing, and most importantly, creating, providing transformational opportunities and experiences for Colby students and the broader community.

2–4 p.m.
Climb Miller Tower
Miller Library Lobby
Weather-permitting. Last tour begins at 3:45 p.m. For elevator access, enter through the south (chapel) end of the library’s lower level (“The Street”). Please notify a staff member for assistance with the elevator. Stair climbing is required.

3–4 p.m.
Campus Tour
Lunder House
The campus tour lasts about an hour and is led by a student tour guide.

4–5:30 p.m.
Lovejoy Award for Courage in Journalism
Performance Hall, Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts
The Lovejoy Award for Courage in Journalism, established in 1952, is awarded to journalists who continue the Lovejoy heritage of fearlessness and commitment to freedom of the press. Learn more about the 2026 winners, and register to attend this year’s award ceremony!

5–9 p.m.
Dining Hall Dinner
Roberts Dining Hall
Pay $12 at the door. Credit and debit cards only.

6–8 p.m.
Shabbat Dinner
Municipal Sukkah, Castonguay Square, 93 Main St. (downtown)
Kick off Family and Homecoming Weekend with a delicious Shabbat dinner with the Colby Hillel community. It’s also the festival of Sukkot, so we will be enjoying dinner in the municipal sukkah at Castonguay Square in downtown Waterville. Come meet students and families and get to know the Jewish life team who work and teach at Colby. Bring the whole family and join us for Shabbat rituals and a catered meal as we share a taste of Jewish life in Waterville! This pescatarian dinner is open to people of all faiths and backgrounds. Pre-registration required.
Register here.

7:30 p.m.
A Cappella Sampler
Lorimer Chapel

9 p.m.–midnight
Harvest Evening at the Pub
Marchese Blue Light Pub, Cotter Union
Enjoy mulled wine, hot cider, beer, and wine.

8–10 a.m.
Dining Hall Breakfast
Dana Dining Hall
Pay $8 at the door. Credit and debit cards only.

8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Registration and Information Desk Hours
Smith-Hurd-Robins Room, Roberts Building
Upon your arrival, please come to the Smith-Hurd-Robins Room in the Roberts Building to check-in and pick-up your Homecoming swag!

8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Bookstore Hours
Cotter Union
Come browse the great selection of Colby merchandise.

8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center Hours
Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center

10–11 a.m.
A Conversation with President David A. Greene
Performance Hall, Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts
Join us for a fireside chat with President David A. Greene P’20, ’24 and his conversation partner Michael E. Koester ’94, P’28, vice chair of the Board of Trustees, and co-founder and managing partner of 5C Investment Partners.

10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Colby College Museum of Art Hours
Colby College Museum of Art
Founded in 1959, the Colby College Museum of Art is a teaching museum, a destination for American art, and a place for education and engagement with local, national, and global communities.

10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Miller Library Hours
Miller Library
Explore the restored historic Reading Room, and discover how the renovations support student learning.

10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Points of Interest: Exhibition of Student Art from Allen and Benner Islands
Bixler Arts and Music Library
Celebrating work produced by students through the Island Campus Fellowship and the Lyons Arts Lab Artist Residency, the exhibition includes painting, mixed media works on paper, photography, film, poetry, dance film, and original music.

11 a.m.
Field Hockey vs. Trinity College
Bill Alfond Field

11 a.m.
Women’s Soccer vs. Trinity College
Mark R. Serdjenian Field

11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Dining Hall Lunch
Roberts Dining Hall
Pay $10 at the door. Credit and debit cards only.

11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Food Trucks
Roberts Parking Lot
Food will be available for purchase from a wide variety of food trucks from all across Maine.

11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Balfour Ring Sales
Page Commons foyer, Cotter Union

11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Paul J. Schupf Art Center Hours
Paul J. Schupf Art Center (downtown)
Visit Paul J. Schupf Art Center, Waterville’s lively, distinctive hub for visual and performing arts, film, and arts education.

11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
DavisConnects Briefing for Parents and Families: Preparing Colby Students Today for Tomorrow’s Evolving Workplace
Performance Hall, Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts
The multigenerational workforce and artificial intelligence have dramatically influenced workplace expectations for today’s intern and entry-level professional. Join Beth Throne, dean of DavisConnects, and the leadership of DavisConnects for this thoughtful conversation specially designed for Colby parents and families about how Colby prepares students to meet and thrive in these workforce realities, and how you can partner with DavisConnects to support your student’s preparation and success from their first through and beyond their senior year.

11:30 a.m.
Crew Boat Dedications
Patio space outside the Indoor Competition Center, Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Campus Tour
Lunder House
The campus tour lasts about an hour and is led by a student tour guide.

Noon–3 p.m.
Colby Tailgate
Area between Mayflower Hill Drive and Roberts Parking Lot

Noon–4 p.m.
Colby Kids Zone
Roberts Patio
Join us for a variety of games and entertainment.

1 p.m.
Football vs. Williams College
Seaverns Football Field, Harold Alfond Stadium

1 p.m.
Volleyball vs. University of New England
Margaret M. Crook Center

1–2 p.m.
Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts Tour
Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts
Tour the Gordon Center, designed for teaching, performing, and most importantly, creating, providing transformational opportunities and experiences for Colby students and the broader community.

2 p.m.
Men’s Soccer vs. Trinity College
Mark R. Serdjenian Field

2–3:30 p.m.
Woodsmen Demo
Woodsmen Field
The Colby Woodsmen’s Team is a co-ed student athletic club who practice old-time logging skills such as standing-block chop, log rolling, sawing, and pole climbing, as well as newer events such as axe throw and chainsaw. Check out their Instagram @colbycollegewoodsmen. To find the field, starting at the hillside dorms, keep walking through the parking lot along the road. From there, cross the street (you will see their sign) onto the dirt road leading to the field.

2–4 p.m.
Climb Miller Tower
Miller Library Lobby
Weather-permitting. Last tour begins at 3:45 p.m. For elevator access, enter through the south (chapel) end of the library’s lower level (“The Street”). Please notify a staff member for assistance with the elevator. Stair climbing is required.

5–9 p.m.
Dining Hall Dinner
Roberts Dining Hall
Pay $12 at the door. Credit and debit cards only.

5–9 p.m.
123rd C Club Awards Ceremony and Reception
Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts
For more than 100 years, former varsity alumni have continued to support Colby Athletics through C Club. Join us for our 123rd C Club Awards Ceremony and Reception as we celebrate this year’s exceptional winners.

8 p.m.
CMI Presents: Parents Weekend Concert
Lorimer Chapel

9 p.m.–1 a.m.
Harvest Evening at the Pub
Marchese Blue Light Pub, Cotter Union
Enjoy mulled wine, hot cider, beer, and wine.

8–10 a.m.
Dining Hall Breakfast
Dana Dining Hall
Pay $8 at the door. Credit and debit cards only.

8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Bookstore Hours
Cotter Union
Come browse the great selection of Colby merchandise.

8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center Hours
Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center

10 a.m.–1 a.m.
Miller Library Hours
Miller Library
Explore the restored historic Reading Room, and discover how the renovations support student learning.

10 a.m.–1 a.m.
Points of Interest: Exhibition of Student Art from Allen and Benner Islands
Bixler Arts and Music Library
Celebrating work produced by students through the Island Campus Fellowship and the Lyons Arts Lab Artist Residency, the exhibition includes painting, mixed media works on paper, photography, film, poetry, dance film, and original music.

11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Dining Hall Lunch
Roberts Dining Hall
Pay $10 at the door. Credit and debit cards only.

11 a.m.– 7 p.m.
Paul J. Schupf Art Center Hours
Paul J. Schupf Art Center (downtown)
Visit Paul J. Schupf Art Center, Waterville’s lively, distinctive hub for visual and performing arts, film, and arts education.

Noon–5 p.m.
Colby College Museum of Art Hours
Colby College Museum of Art
Founded in 1959, the Colby College Museum of Art is a teaching museum, a destination for American art, and a place for education and engagement with local, national, and global communities.

3 p.m.
Men’s Soccer vs. Husson University
Mark R. Serdjenian Field