4:30 - 6 p.m
Registration appreciated but not required
New Holland Brewing Co.
Join fellow Hope alumni for a laid-back opportunity to connect with each other and start the (almost) weekend off right! Appetizers will be provided and you'll have access to a full cash bar at this iconic Hope alumni-owned watering hole!

7 - 9 p.m.
Lucky Strike Bowling | 478 E 16th Street
Registration required
Join for an evening of bowling, snacks and fun! Bowling and shoe rental fees will be complimentary. Transportation from campus will be available.

3 - 4 p.m.
Registration appreciated but not required
Winants Auditorium in Graves Hall
The entire Hope College community is invited to join as we hear from the 2026 10 Under 10 Award recipients. They will discuss how they have pursued their passions and lived into their vocations, as well as how they have navigated life after Hope.

4- 6 p.m.
Registration appreciated but not required
Aura at Haworth Hotel
Parents and guardians of current Hope students, kick off your weekend with us at the Family Happy Hour at the Haworth Hotel, hosted by the Family Advisory Council. This relaxed gathering is your opportunity to connect with other Hope families and settle into a fun and meaningful weekend together. Complimentary light appetizers and a cash bar will be available.

4:30 - 6 p.m.
Registration appreciated but not required
Schaap Science Center Atrium
Reconnect with the biology community at this casual gathering for alumni, students, faculty, staff, family and friends. Stop by to meet current students and faculty, catch up with alumni and retired colleagues, and celebrate a shared passion for biology.

7 - 9 p.m.
Piek Events at Tulyp Hotel
Registration required for attendance
Alumni, students, families and friends are invited to celebrate with the 10 Under 10 award recipients in a meet-and-greet setting with appetizers and a cash bar. You’ll be treated to a short but meaningful award presentation at 7:30 p.m. There is no cost to register and you may come and go as you please.

7 - 8:30 p.m.
Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts
Registration appreciated but not required
The Hope College Department of Music will present its annual “Homecoming Concert” featuring all of the college’s major performing ensembles!

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Campus Ministries Huys der Hope
Registration appreciated but not required
The One Big Weekend Prayer Walk will be a guided walk through campus, led by Laura Wall, leader of the Hope College Chapter of Moms in Prayer International. All are welcome! The Prayer Walk will end at Dimnent Chapel for the One Big Weekend Alumni and Family Chapel.

10:30 a.m.
Dimnent Memorial Chapel
Registration required
Join the cloud of witnesses for a powerful time of worship, led by Campus Ministries and alumni band members. Alumni, families and students are all welcome at this service. Registration is required for attendance as space is limited.

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Haworth Hotel 104
Registration required
Alumni and families of color and their guests are invited to join the Alumni of Color Advisory Council for a time of connection, inspiration and a complimentary strolling meal. Please join us for this special opportunity to inspire and uplift each other.

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Martha Miller Center Rotunda
Registration is appreciated but not required
Reconnect with fellow alumni and celebrate Hope's global legacy. Join us as we commemorate 60 years of the Center for Global Engagement and 70 years of the Vienna Summer School. Whether you studied off campus, participated in the Vienna Summer School, or are an international or third culture kid (TCK) alumnus, we invite you to celebrate these milestone anniversaries in an open house setting.

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
DeWitt Center, lower level “Under the Glass”
BY INVITATION ONLY: Registration required
Students who were on the Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester, along with their families, are invited to a casual open house with the Provost and Academic Deans.

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Pine Grove
Registration appreciated but not required
It’s a party in the Pine Grove! Alumni, families and students are invited to celebrate Hope at this fun-filled event. Just stop by or hang out for a while - we’ll have food trucks with complimentary snacks, epic games, special swag, a fun photo booth and space to connect with your family or friends before you head to the Homecoming football game.

1:30 p.m. - Through halftime of the football game
Ray and Sue Smith Stadium
Registration appreciated but not required
Athletic alumni (H-Club members) and their families are encouraged to stop by the tent near the north end zone for some snacks, swag and camaraderie.

6 - 9 p.m.
Boatwerks Restaurant
Registration required
Let’s celebrate 40 years! Members of the Class of 1986 will enjoy strolling dinner, a cash bar (one drink ticket included in registration), and plenty of time to spend together catching up with your fellow classmates on the shores of Lake Macatawa.

7 - 9 p.m.
New Holland Brewery - Fairbanks Room
Registration required
Let’s celebrate 30 years! Members of the Class of 1996 will enjoy heavy appetizers, a cash bar (one drink ticket included in registration) and plenty of time to spend together catching up. Due to the generosity of one of your classmates, this event is being offered at no charge.

7 - 9 p.m.
The Curragh
Registration required
Let’s celebrate 20 years! Members of the Class of 2006 will enjoy heavy appetizers, a cash bar (one drink ticket included in registration) and plenty of time to spend together catching up.

7 - 9 p.m.
205 Coffee Bar
Registration required
Let’s celebrate 10 years! Members of the Class of 2016 will enjoy Skiles pizza, a cash bar and plenty of time to spend together catching up. The 205 is conveniently located downtown Holland, so the fun doesn’t have to stop when the reunion is over!