MEDIA, Pa. – Penn State Brandywine students and their family members, alumni, faculty and staff are invited to the campus’ 2026 Homecoming and Family Weekend on Friday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 3. This year’s theme is “Blue and White County Fair.”
Events are free and open to all attendees unless otherwise noted; however, they all require advance registration. Visit the website to register.
Schedule
Friday, Oct. 2
Bonfire
7 p.m., Athletics soccer field
Kick off Homecoming and Family Weekend with a bonfire on the soccer field.
Penn State vs. Northwestern Football Watch Party
8-10 p.m., Student Union
All are welcome to cheer on Penn State in the Student Union as the Nittany Lions take on Northwestern University.
Saturday, Oct. 3
Registration and Check-in
10-11 a.m., Student Union
Attendees will check in at the registration table in the entrance of the Student Union to receive a copy of the schedule and a complimentary power bank.
Exhibit Hall with Campus Departments
10 a.m.-12 p.m., Parsons Hall
Attendees will have the chance to meet and get to know different departments and groups on campus.
Brunch
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Student Union, Parsons Hall
Attendees will enjoy brunch, which will include chicken and waffles and blueberry cream cheese French toast.
Free Attractions
12-4 p.m., Student Union 114-117, Student Union Fireside Lounge and Student Union lawn
Throughout the day, attendees will have the opportunity to play carnival games, create street signs and wax hands, have their faces painted, paint pumpkins and visit a reptile petting zoo.
John Cassidy Magic & Really Weird Things with Balloons
1-2 p.m., Student Union Parsons Hall
Attendees can watch a magic show and take home balloon art.
Ice Cream Social
2:30-3 p.m., Tomezsko Lounge
Attendees can enjoy Penn State Berkey Creamery ice cream and socialize with other members of the Brandywine community.
Brandywine Benefitting THON Luxury Bag Bingo Fundraiser
3 p.m., Tomezsko Lounge (cost: $30 to play)
Attendees are invited to play luxury bag bingo. Proceeds will support Brandywine Benefitting THON and the Four Diamonds Foundation. Register ahead of time.
More Information
For more information regarding Homecoming and Family Day, contact the Office of Student Affairs at 610-892-1270 or email bw-studentaffairs@psu.edu. For more information about alumni events, email the Office of Development and Alumni Relations at bw-development@psu.edu.