RIVER FALLS – The public is invited to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls to celebrate Homecoming festivities featuring a wide range of activities throughout the week of Oct. 5-11. Events will bring together students, families, alumni and the River Falls community.  

“Homecoming is about reconnecting with the people, places and experiences that shape the Falcon community,” said Alumni Relations Officer Pedro Renta. “We look forward to welcoming alumni, students, families and friends back to campus for a week filled with tradition, celebration and Falcon pride.” 

Featured events include:  

• Home-Cooked Homecoming Meal: Beanies and Weenies, Monday, Oct. 5, noon-2 p.m., University Center Terrace. Come enjoy a Homecoming tradition with a bowl of Professor Jake's Bean Soup and kick off Homecoming with a home-cooked meal. This event is free and the community is encouraged to attend.  

• Men’s Soccer Game vs. Bethel, Monday, Oct. 5, 3:30 p.m., Ramer Soccer Field.  

• St. Croix River Boat Cruise, Friday, Oct. 9, 4-6 p.m. boat cruise and meal, Hudson City Pier, 98 Walnut St., Hudson. Cost is $55 per person. Register in advance. 

• Friends and Family Night/Bingo, Friday, Oct. 9, 5-8 p.m., Involvement Center and Pete’s Creek, University Center. Start your night at the pre-show party with a photo booth, cooler decorating, games, free food and more, followed by some good old-fashioned bingo.  

• Alumni and Friends Coffee, Saturday, Oct. 10, 8 a.m., Ostness Park, N. Second St. and E. Elm St. Stop by and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee, socialize and get ready to watch the Homecoming parade. 

• Homecoming Parade, Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m., downtown River Falls. Join UWRF along 2nd Street to enjoy this long-standing Homecoming tradition. 

• Homecoming Football Game vs. UW-Oshkosh, Saturday, Oct. 10, 1 p.m., David Smith Stadium at Ramer Field.  

• Homecoming Men’s Soccer Game vs. Whitewater, Saturday, Oct. 10, 3:30 p.m., Ramer Soccer Field..  

• Homecoming Terrace Party, Saturday, Oct. 10, 7-9 p.m., University Center Terrace. Wrap up the festivities by celebrating on the UC terrace. Make s’mores over the bonfire, enjoy live music and mocktails and celebrate another Falcon Homecoming. 

• Alumni Choir Concert, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2 p.m., Abbott Concert Hall, Kleinpell Fine Arts. Music alumni are invited to perform with musicians currently studying at UWRF. Choral alumni are invited to a rehearsal from noon-1 p.m. in Abbott. Symphony Band alumni are invited to treats, then to participate in rehearsal from 1-1:50. The concert will begin at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5/student, $10/senior and $15/adult. 

A complete list of Homecoming events is available on the UWRF Homecoming webpage. Tickets for all athletic events can be purchased online. For more information, call Alumni Relations at 715-425-3505. 

Submitted by UW-River Falls