Events
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Homecoming festivities bring students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members together to celebrate ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ and generate campus spirit and pride. Reunite with the memories, people and places that made your CU experience special at one — or all — of the events.
Please note that class reunions and the annual Alumni Awards ceremony are now part of the new Alumni Weekend in the spring. Save the date for April 10–13, 2026.Ìý
Join fellow Buffs at one (or all!) of our signature Alumni Homecoming events and get ready to show your black and gold pride!
Plus, a special offer for our favorite Buffs: Register for Homecoming events before the Buffs football season kicks off on Aug. 29 to be entered in a giveaway for an exclusive CU swag pack.
You must be present at the Homecoming Tailgate to win.
Alumni Homecoming Events
Ready to celebrate CU pride and traditions? Join the Herd Leadership Council during our Spirit Day ahead of the Homecoming game! Visit us at Farrand Field to enjoy free food, free Buff gear, play lawn games, and hang out with friends and current ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ students.Ìý
Date: Thursday, Oct. 30
Time: 11 a.m.—2 p.m.
Location: Farrand Field
Free
Spend your Halloween afternoon in spooky style at this year's Buffs on Tap! Join us in the backyard of the Koenig Alumni Center for a festive fright filled with ghoulishly good brews crafted by ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ alumni. Enjoy chilling craft beer tastings, eerie eats, fang-tastic giveaways, and take home a commemorative pint glass. Plus, bring your A-game for a CU themed costume contest... if you dare.Ìý
Date: Friday, Oct. 31
Time: 3–6 p.m.
Location: Koenig Alumni Center
$30Ìýper person, $45 at the door
Location:
Koenig Alumni Center
1202 University Ave.
Boulder, CO 80302
What to expect: To gain entry to this event, you must bring a driver’s license or alternate form of ID that includes your birth date (such as a passport). ALL IDs will be checked at the door. Walk-ups are welcome. The cost at the door is $45.
Parking: Please park at the Euclid Parking Garage (EPG), located between Broadway and 18th St., east of the University Memorial Center. EPG is a paystation lot — please have your license plate number available to pay at the stations located at each pedestrian exit.
Please drink responsibly and make plans to designate a driver or find alternate transportation to get home safely.
Celebrate your CU pride as the campus and Boulder community come together on Campus for a Homecoming parade and pep rally.
Date: Friday, Oct. 31
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Free
Celebrate Buff pride with us on Saturday, November 1st at the Koenig Alumni Center, just before CU takes on the Arizona Wildcats (kickoff time TBD)! Reconnect with fellow Forever Buffs, soak in the Homecoming energy, and gear up to cheer on the Buffs in style. All ages welcome—we’ll see you there!
Date: Saturday, Nov. 1
Time: TBD
Location:
Free
Food and Drink: Food truck concessions will be available on-site. Drinks will be available for purchase (credit card only) at our cash bars. Please bring your ID for 21+.Ìý
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Parking: Please park at your convenience at any of the visitor parking spots on campus or available nearby in Boulder. For ADA parking options, please read more here. Parking is not available at the Koenig Alumni Center during Homecoming.Ìý
Cheer on the Buffs as they take on the Arizona Wildcats!
Date: Saturday, Nov. 1
Kickoff: TBD
Location: Folsom Field
Cost: Varies
School and College Homecoming Events
Date: Saturday, Nov. 1
Time: 2.5 hours before kickoff
Location: Outside the Engineering Center
$15 registration in advance; $20 admission at the door. 17 and under are FREE.
Festivities include music, photo ops, giveaways and more. Concession-style food and drink will be available for purchase and registration is required. This event will sell out, so register now! Football game tickets sold separately.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 1
Time: 2 hours before kickoff
Location: Engebretson Quad
$5 admission per person if registered in advance;Ìý$10 admission at the door. 17 and under are FREE.