HOMECOMING EVENTS
October 25–31, 2026
University of Central Arkansas
Weeklong events
Kendra Scott Gives Back Online Shopping Event
Bear Essentials Non-Perishable Food Drive
Thursday, October 22 · Before Homecoming Week
Dec the Lawn
Participants will have the opportunity to decorate the lawn with purple streamers, flags, and more!
Hosted by: Student Involvement & Leadership
Dec the Lawn — campus decorations
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Monday, October 26
Pep Rally
Doors open at 6 p.m.
Join SGA members to kick off Homecoming Week. Hear from the Director of Athletics, Coach Brown, and more, enjoy performances by the UCA Cheer team and Honey Bear Dance Squad, and meet the Homecoming Court.
Hosted by: SGA
Monday — Pep Rally
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Tuesday, October 27
SAB Fall Festival
Food, rides, prizes, and so much more! Come out and enjoy free carnival games and rides to celebrate Homecoming Week.
Hosted by: Student Activities Board
Tuesday — Fall Festival
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Alumni Craft Night
Enjoy a fun night of alumni painting doormats.
Hosted by: UCA Alumni
Cost: $30 per person
IFC/Panhellenic Cookout
Cookout-style food with outdoor games.
Hosted by: IFC and Panhellenic
Wednesday, October 28
The Block is Hot
Music, a food truck, giveaways, and all the fun.
Hosted by: Student Advocacy & Community / Angela Jackson & SPBC / Housing / NPHC
Wednesday — The Block is Hot
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Thursday, October 29
Boos Over Booze Carnival
Rain location: 205A/B
Carnival games with prizes, a dunk tank with UCA administrators, a mocktail bar, snacks, t-shirts, and more!
Hosted by: Dean of Students; First Year Experience
Thursday — carnival and campus activities
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Campus Recreation and Wellness Dodgeball
Details to be announced.
Binglow & Silent Discglow
BINGO with a glow twist and cool prizes. Food will be provided. A silent disco begins immediately following the conclusion of Binglow.
Hosted by: Division of Student Affairs
Volleyball vs. Abilene Christian
Nightmare on Bruce St.
Hosted by: Athletics
Friday, October 30
Golf Tournament presented by BAC
UCA Homecoming Golf Tournament hosted by the Black Alumni Chapter.
Contacts: Garland Dunn at gdenze.dunn@gmail.com or Franklin Holbrook at fdhwoodx2@gmail.com
Friday — alumni celebrations or Step Show
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Food Drive Drop Off
RSO Non-Academic and Academic
Hosted by: SGA, FS & SS – SAAC
Kendra Scott Gives Back
Shop for a cause in support of the UCA Alumni Scholarship Fund.
Hosted by: UCA Alumni Association
Food Truck Festival
Get ready to feast, mingle, and celebrate! Join us for a deliciously fun Food Truck Festival on campus during Homecoming Week. Open to students, faculty, staff, and the entire community, with tasty bites, great music, and festive spirit. Bring your appetite and your friends!
Hosted by: UCA Dining & Staff Senate
Women’s Giving Circle Alumni Bingo Luncheon
Bingo luncheon at Buffalo Alumni Hall.
Hosted by: Haley Fowler & UCA Alumni Association
Homecoming Royalty/Band Practice Walk-through
Alumni Awards Ceremony
Doors open at 6 p.m. · Dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Details to be announced.
Hosted by: UCA Alumni
Cost: $30 per person
Homecoming Step Show (NPHC/SPBC/OSAC)
Doors open at 6 p.m. · Show at 7:30 p.m.
It’s Homecoming season, and all roads lead to Conway on October 30 for the 2026 Homecoming Step Show. UCA’s NPHC Greeks take the stage to compete for the championship title. Will you be in the building?
Cost: $20 October 6–29; $30 at the door
All sales are final and non-refundable.
Saturday, October 31
Half Century Club Induction & Brunch
Hosted by: UCA Alumni
Saturday — parade, tailgate, or football
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BAC President’s Brunch
Hosted by: BAC & UCA Alumni
Cost: Free
Volleyball vs. Jacksonville
Bear Bash Alumni Tailgate
Bear Walk & Parade
Theme: Fall Movies · Royalty will participate
The 2026 UCA Homecoming Parade features the UCA Bears Football team, Miss Arkansas, floats, marching bands, and local groups as it moves through campus. Celebrate UCA pride with a competition for the most creative entries.
Hosted by: AFA (Angelica Conti); Alumni (Emily Tomlinson)
Cost: $50 for non-UCA groups
Football vs. North Alabama
Kickoff at 4 p.m. · Royalty coronation at halftime (5:30 p.m.)
Cheer on the Bears at the Homecoming football game.