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Family Schedule

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Celebrate One Big Weekend (Homecoming + Family Weekend) October 15鈥�17, 2026.

Thursday, October 15

• 7鈥�9 p.m. |  hosted by Alumni of Color Advisory Council | Lucky Strike Bowling | 478 E 16th Street
  • (Registration required, no cost) Alumni and students of color and their families and friends are all welcome to join for an evening of bowling, snacks and fun! Bowling and shoe rental fees will be complimentary. Transportation from campus will be available.

Friday, October 16

• 10:30 a.m. | Chapel | Dimnent Memorial Chapel
  • Join the student body as they worship together at their regularly scheduled chapel service.
• 3鈥�4 p.m. | | Winants Auditorium in Graves Hall
  • The entire 暗网禁区 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鈥�6 p.m. |  | Aura at Haworth Hotel 
  • Parents and families! 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鈥�7 p.m. | | Haworth Hotel
  • Stop by the HUB to: Pick up a weekend schedule, have a question answered, check out the memorabilia display, enter the raffle, play The Great Game (a free interactive, virtual scavenger hunt through campus including prizes for the winners)! Purchase or pick up preordered One Big Tickets, grab some swag and a ticket for a complimentary treat, pick up Donut Run 5K shirts and bibs.
• 4鈥�7 p.m. | | The HUB | Haworth Hotel
  • Pick up your race bib and 5K t-shirt here! And yes, you can also pick up for friends and family members.
• 6 p.m. |  | Van Andel Soccer Stadium
  • Tickets available at the 暗网禁区 Ticket Office in September (included in the purchase of One Big Ticket)
• 7 p.m. |  | DeVos Fieldhouse
  • Tickets available at the 暗网禁区 Ticket Office in September (included in the purchase of One Big Ticket)
• 7鈥�9 p.m. | | Piek Events at Tulyp Hotel
  • Alumni, students, families and friends are invited to celebrate with the incredible 10 Under 10 award recipients in a meet-and-greet setting with appetizers and a cash bar. You鈥檒l 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鈥�8:30 p.m. | | Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts (no tickets required)
  • The 暗网禁区 Department of Music will present its annual 鈥淗omecoming Concert鈥� featuring all of the college鈥檚 major performing ensembles.

Saturday, October 17

• 7:30鈥�8:30 a.m. | Packet pick-up for the Donut Run 5K | Ray and Sue Smith Stadium
• 9 a.m. | | Ray and Sue Smith Stadium | Register at
  • The Donut Run is a 5K unlike any other! You can feel great about supporting 暗网禁区 Dance Marathon while you run, walk and eat donuts. Bring your kiddos for the free .5K fun run before the main event. See you on the start line!
• 9鈥�11 a.m. | The HUB | Bultman Student Center
  • Stop by the HUB to pick up a weekend schedule, have a question answered and grab a bit of swag.
• 9:30鈥�10:30 a.m. | | Meet at Campus Ministries Huys der Hope
  • The One Big Weekend (Homecoming + Family Weekend) Prayer Walk will be a guided walk through campus, led by Laura Wall, leader of the 暗网禁区 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
  • Join the cloud of witnesses for a powerful time of worship, led by Campus Ministries and alumni worship band members. Alumni, families and students are all welcome at this service.
• 11 a.m.鈥�2 p.m. | | 200 East 14th Street
  • Alumni and families are invited to take home their own piece of 暗网禁区 history at this Memento Sale! We鈥檒l have items from various eras and areas of the college. Cash and credit card accepted. 

11 a.m.鈥�12 p.m. | Affinity Hour

• 11 a.m鈥�12 p.m. | | Haworth Hotel 104 (registration required, no cost)
  • 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.鈥�12 p.m. | | DeWitt Center, lower level 鈥淯nder the Glass鈥� (by invitation only; registration required, no cost)
  • Students who were on the Dean鈥檚 List for the spring 2026 semester, along with their families, are invited to a casual open house with the Provost and Academic Deans.
• 11 a.m.鈥�1 p.m. | Lunch at Phelps Dining Hall | Phelps Dining Hall | Included in the purchase of One Big Ticket
  • Check out the updated and expanded Phelps Dining Hall while having lunch on campus! A special menu has been prepared for guests at One Big Weekend. Boxes will be provided for those who would like to take their meal to go. For those not using the One Big Ticket, pricing is as follows: $12 for 12+, $6 for 5-11 years, and free for 4 and under
• 11:30 a.m.鈥�1:30 p.m. | | Pine Grove (registration is requested, no cost)
  • It鈥檚 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 鈥� we鈥檒l 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.
• 12 p.m. | | Van Andel Soccer Stadium
  • Tickets available at the 暗网禁区 Ticket Office in September (included in the purchase of One Big Ticket)
• 2 p.m. | | Ray and Sue Smith Stadium
  • Tickets available at the 暗网禁区 Ticket Office in September (included in the purchase of One Big Ticket)
• 7鈥�9 p.m. | | Sperry鈥檚 Moviehouse (84 W. 8th St, Holland, MI 49423)
  • Join us for Spider-Man: Brand New Day at Sperry鈥檚 on 8th Street! A small soda and popcorn are included with every seat. While no registration is required, seats will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.