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October 17-18, 2025
Get ready to ignite your school spirit and reconnect with the community at Homecoming & Family Weekend! This special event is a wonderful opportunity for alumni, families of current students, and students to come together and celebrate the vibrant spirit that makes Framingham State truly unique.
Join us for a weekend packed with exciting activities and athletic events designed for everyone to enjoy.
- Athletic Events: Wear your school colors and show your support for the Rams! Football, Men's Soccer, and Field Hockey will all be in action.
- Family Activities: Enjoy a variety of family-friendly events that offer fun for all ages. We will have a special reception for family members, classroom experiences, a meeting of the Family Network, and a performance from FSU's improv group Suit Jacket Posse.
- Alumni Events: Reconnect with old friends and make new memories. Our alumni events are the perfect time to reminisce about your college days and catch up on each other’s lives.
- Entertainment: Experience live music, a food truck, vendors and games at the Fall Fest on State Street. And, of course, there will be the annual Moonlight Breakfast, a Homecoming Tradition at FSU!
- Exhibitions and Planetarium Shows: Stop by the Christa McAuliffe Center and enjoy an immersive show in the FSU Planetarium.

Be Part of the Tradition
Homecoming at Framingham State features late night breakfast on Friday.

Cheer on the Rams
The football team, men's soccer, and women's field hockey will all be in action during Homecoming Weekend!

Take in a performance
There will be live music and performances throughout the weekend.

Reconnect with old friends
Homecoming is a great chance to plan a reunion with old friends!
Schedule of Events
Homecoming & Family Weekend Launch Party
McCarthy Center Patio, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
The official kickoff of Homecoming & Family Weekend
Duck Quest 2025/Info Table
McCarthy Center Lobby, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Search for rubber ducks hidden around campus - win prizes!
Ram Family Reception
McCarthy Center Alumni Room, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Come meet members of the FSU community, connect with other family members and enjoy some light refreshments as a start to the weekend!
Fire Pit & Hot Chocolate
McCarthy Center Patio, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Duck Quest Prize Pickup
1839 Room, 7-8 p.m.
Casino Night!
McCarthy Center Forum, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Join us for Casino Night to win prizes and let the good times roll! It’s all fun, and no risk. You bring the luck, we’ll bring the chips!
Moonlight Breakfast
Dining Commons, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Join us for this annual FSU tradition and enjoy a late-night breakfast with friends!
Honors Program Family Reception
Honors Program House, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Honors students and members of their family are encouraged to join us for this special reception.
GenOne Family Reception
1839 Room, McCarthy Center, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Join us to connect with family and FSU community members who identify as first generation (the first in your family to attend college).
Info Desk/Duck Quest Check-In
McCarthy Center Lobby, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Search for rubber ducks hidden around campus - win prizes!
Family Network Meeting
McCarthy Center Alumni Room, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Come to hear about important updates, upcoming events, hear guidance from current family members and ways to support your student. Light Refreshments will be served.
BIPOC Alumni, Student, Faculty & Staff Brunch
McCarthy Center Forum, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
FSU’s Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement will host this gathering in honor of our BIPOC fRAMily.
Classroom Experiences
McCarthy Center Classrooms, 11 a.m. to Noon
Details TBD
Men's Soccer
11 a.m. at Maple Field
Football
Noon at Bowditch Field
Field Hockey
2 p.m. at Maple Field
Fall Fest on State Street
State Street Takeover - 1 to 4 p.m.
A festive block party featuring food trucks, live music, plus games and activities for the whole fRAMily!
Duck Quest Prize Pick-up
Fall Fest Table, 2 to 3 p.m.
McAuliffe Center Planetarium Shows
McAuliffe Center, O'Connor Hall, 2 p.m. - guests will be admitted 10 minutes prior to the start of the show
Shows begining at 2, 2:45 and 3:30 p.m. Details TBD
Athletics Hall of Fame
Athletic Center, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Ceremony and Cocktail Hour
Improv Night
McCarthy Center Forum; Food/Reception: 6 to 6:30 p.m., Show: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Come watch Framingham State's own improv troupe, the Suit Jacket Posse, as they perform. This is appropriate for all ages.
Ram Pride Since 1839

Contact Us
If you have any questions about Homecoming & Family Weekend, don't hesitate to contact us:
Email Homecoming [at] framingham.edu (Homecoming[at]framingham[dot]edu)
Phone: 508-626-4615
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