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. 6-11. Events will bring together students, families, alumni and the River Falls community.

“Homecoming is a celebration of our shared story — where it all began, the friendships that shaped us and the pride we carry as Falcons,” Alumni Relations Officer Pedro Renta said. “It’s a weekend filled with joy, memories and Falcon spirit!”

Featured events include:

• Home-Cooked Homecoming Meal, Monday, Oct. 6, 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.
• Homecoming Men’s Soccer Game, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 6 p.m., Ramer Soccer Field. UW-River Falls vs. Gustavus.
• St. Croix River Boat Cruise, Friday, Oct. 10, 3:30 p.m. boarding time, 4-6 p.m. boat cruise and meal, Hudson City Pier, 98 Walnut St., Hudson. Cost is $55 per person. Reserve your tickets at events.idonate.com/homecomingstcroixriver. 
• Friends and Family Night/Falcons Got Talent, Friday, Oct. 10, 5-10 p.m., Involvement Center, University Center and Falcon Center. Start your night at the pre-show party with a photo booth, cooler painting, games and more, followed by a good old-fashioned talent show.
• Homecoming Parade, Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m., downtown River Falls. Join UWRF along Second Street to enjoy this long-standing Homecoming tradition! Please note the new start time.
• Homecoming Football Game, Saturday, Oct. 11, 1 p.m., David Smith Stadium at Ramer Field. UW-River Falls vs. UW-Platteville.
• Homecoming Women’s Soccer Game, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2 p.m., Ramer Soccer Field. UW-River Falls vs. UW-Platteville.
• Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet, Saturday, Oct. 11, 6 p.m., Riverview Ballroom, University Center. Join in honoring the newest Falcon inductees into the UWRF Athletics Hall of Fame. Registration is required at https://events.idonate.com/hof2025registration.

A complete list of Homecoming events is available at students.uwrf.edu/student-involvement/homecoming. For more information, call Alumni Relations at 715-425-3505.

Submitted by UW-River Falls