Homecoming and Family Weekend
October 6-7, 2023
Homecoming and Family Weekend at Keystone College unites the past with the present, creating a wonderful opportunity for alumni to rekindle ties with former classmates and families to reconnect. Join our students, alumni, families, and friends for our annual gathering to celebrate campus pride and experience life at Keystone College.
Friday, October 6:
4-5 p.m.: Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony
Evans Hall, Hibbard Campus Center (Registration required)
5:30-6:30 p.m.: Cocktail Reception, Tent on the Campus Green (Registration required)
The Board of Trustees, Alumni Gold Dinner attendees, and Athletic Hall of Fame inductees and guests are invited for appetizers and open bar (beer, wine, and featured cocktail) while listening to the sounds of Keystone College Performance Music.
6:30-8 p.m.: Gold Dinner and Open Bar, Tent on the Campus Green ($60 per person. Registration required)
Celebrate the 1973 Gold Class and the classes of 1983, 1993, 2003, 2013, and 2023. Alumni Awards will be presented and gifts will be given to Alumni Gold members.
8-10 p.m.: Pep Rally/Campfire/Live Music, Athletic Field and Track Complex and Eckel Family Pavilion
Catch the Giant spirit with a pep rally on the turf field. Sample wines from Nimble Hill, roast marshmallows, and enjoy s’mores and hot cider while listening to music
Admissions Open House at Homecoming
The Office of Admissions is hosting an Open House for prospective freshman and transfer students on Saturday, Oct. 7. If you have a prospective student and would like to register separately for the Open House while you are on campus for Homecoming, please click here for details.
Saturday, October 7:
10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Check in, Campus Green
Check in at the registration table and receive your name tag, schedule of events, and a campus map.
11 a.m. Memorial Service, Rain Garden outside Sisson Hall (rain location: Evans Hall, Hibbard Campus Center)
The Keystone College community will gather to commemorate and celebrate the lives of former Trustees, faculty, staff, and students and their service and dedication to Keystone College.
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tailgating Lunch on the Green ($15 per person. Registration required)
Lunch under the tent or Grab n Go option
Keystone Performance Music
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Activities around the campus, tent of the Green / various locations
- Fishing (Equipment available for use at the Miller Library.)
- Glass Blowing
- Ceramics
- Countryside Conservancy Rails to Trails (self-guided walk)
- Self-Guided Campus Tours
1-4 p.m. Football Game, Athletic Field and Track Complex
Cheer on the Giants as they face Susquehanna University. Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized at half time.
1-4 p.m. Apiary Open Houses, Trolley Trailhead Parking Lot (Registration required)
Join Keystone College beekeepers for a special tour of our newly expanded apiary. Come visit our beehives, learn all about honey bees, and beekeeping. Honey tastings and more! Three sessions to choose from.
Sugar Shack Open Houses. Sugar Shack / Turf Field (Registration required)
Learn about the sugaring process from the tap to the table! The tour will include a short walk along the trolley trail to see the ‘Sugar Bush.’ Tastings of maple syrup and maple infused foods included.
4 p.m. Post-game Mixer at the Ravine (Registration Required) $25 per person Beer, hot dogs, and live music
5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Disco Dance Celebrating the Class of 1973 (Registration Required) $73 per person, Theatre in Brooks
All classes are welcome to come and celebrate the Class of 1973 and age of disco with food, theme drinks and music from EJ the DJ. For fans of “The Office,” this is your Café Disco moment.