Get ready for a weekend full of celebration, connection, and school spirit. Visit this site frequently for updates to the event schedule.
Homecoming
Save the Date: Homecoming Weekend | October 23–25, 2025
Welcome back to Westfield State for a weekend filled with events that will reconnect you with campus and each other!
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DAYS OF EVENTS (MANY OF THE WEEKEND'S EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO ALL)
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Special welcome to Legacy Families and the classes of: 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020, and 2025
3rd Annual Online AuctionSunday, October 19–Saturday, October 25, 2025The primary goal of the online auction is to raise funds for the University’s initiatives around access, removing economic barriers to our students’ education. The online auction brings alumni and donors from across the country to participate in this event. The auction highlights some of the many tremendous assets our students, faculty, and staff enjoy on campus. Items include experiences from the University’s Music Department, History Department, Dining Services, Art Department, and many others. We will also have items from the community including concert and sports tickets, restaurant, and cultural experiences. 
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Schedule of Events
Register for events!
Be sure to check each event to register if required.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23
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| Fall Fest Presented by SAIL Students are invited to celebrate the season with autumnal activities. Save the date - you won't want to miss this one! | 5–9 p.m. | Campus Green |
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24
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| Scarecrow Contest Presented by SAIL | 1–6 p.m. | Campus Green |
| Ely Student Lounge Ribbon Cutting Come explore the recent updates to the Ely Student Lounge, enjoy refreshments, and try a game of foosball, air hockey, or Ms. Pac-man in the renovated space designed to bring Owls together. | 2 p.m. | Ely Student Center, Front Stairs |
Department of English Presents: Alumni Poetry Reading Join instructions: https://westfield-ma.zoom.us/meetings/92251898624/invitations?signature=XYYrcOqTzixRc6vPpEc76e59gNaQNpzcfDDPvr4q7ks | 4 p.m. | Arno Maris Art Gallery & Zoom |
Athletics Hall Of Fame The class includes: Sold out! | 5:30 p.m. | Scanlon Banquet Hall |
Westfield State Night
| 8 p.m. – late | Gabe's 252 252 Elm Street Westfield, MA |
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
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Alumni Breakfast Open to all alumni for $10 University Legacy Families. This year, we're highlighting those families who have made Westfield State their home away from home across generations. If you're an alum whose parents, grandparents, or children have also attended Westfield State, this event is for you! We encourage current students whose family are also alums to attend this special breakfast! |
| Tim and Jeanne's Dinning Commons |
| Campus Tours | 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. | Departing from Tim & Jeanne's Dining Commons |
Back to Class Sessions Option 2: "The Brand Remix Challenge" Option 3: Mini Innovation Sprint | 11 a.m. | Various Locations |
Tent Tailgating Village! (Registration Required*) Featuring Live Entertainment 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. | CHALK DUST! 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. | DJ BOOGY *The tailgating area will be free to enter, but you must be registered if bringing a tent. Click the link for all rules and regulations. Departments/ Groups with tents. Visit with your faculty, fellow alums, and students! Please check the registration link, as some tents may require an additional registration for food planning purposes.
Registration for tents has closed for this year, the tailgate field is open to everyone! |
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| Men's Soccer | 11 a.m. | Alumni Field |
| End Zone Patio Open Cash bar and menu from Westfield State Dining | 12–5 p.m. | Alumni Field |
| Football | 2 p.m. | Alumni Field |
| Faculty & Alumni Jam Night! Join the faculty and alumni from the Department of Music for an incredible jam session in a nostalgic location off-campus! Led by Prof. Ed Orgill | 5–8 p.m. | 8 Franklin Street, Westfield, MA |
| Field Hockey | 6 p.m. | Alumni Field |
Ticket registrations for Homecoming events are nonrefundable.
Shuttle Schedule
Saturday, October 25 Bus Route:
- 9:15 a.m.: Hampton Inn to Scanlon
- 11:30 a.m.: Scanlon to Horace Mann
- 12:00 p.m.: Scanlon to Horace Mann to Hampton Inn
- 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.: Scanlon to Horace Mann and back as needed
- 4:30 p.m.: Horace Mann to Scanlon to the Nook to Hampton Inn
- 8:00 p.m.: The Nook to Hampton Inn to Scanlon
Hotel Information
The Hampton Inn: Westfield (formerly the Holiday Inn Express). Located right off the Mass Pike.
39 Southampton Rd, Westfield, MA 01085
Westfield State rate is $99/ night (plus tax) for two queen beds or a king. $109 (plus tax)/night for a larger room including a pull out bed. Please ONLY call the front desk directly at 413-564-6900, or book using the link and code below. Call Quick. Rooms will not last!
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/bdlodhx-hampton-westfield/
clicking the "Special Rates" box and then entering the number "0002740845" in the "Corporate Account" box.
Quality Inn & Suites: 2 Southampton Rd, Westfield (right off the Mass Pike exit).
2025 Homecoming Pins!
For the second year, we're handing out commemorative pins to add to your Homecoming lanyard!
Visit events throughout the weekend for your chance to score limited edition pins as collector items.
2025 pins include: Football, Drama Mask, Bedazzled Nestor, Beer Mug
SPONSORS
A special thank you to our Homecoming 2025 Sponsors!
Contact Us
Alumni Relations