Homecoming Schedule

Homecoming 2026 Shimer Reunion Page Campus Map

 October 8 - October 11

Below you'll find details for Homecoming 2026. Schedule is subject to change. We regularly update this webpage with new event information, event registration, and more, so stay tuned for more details!

We look forward to having you join us for Homecoming 2026!

Registration for Homecoming activities coming soon!

In the schedule, * indicates a Fine Arts event that requires a ticket. For tickets, call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/show

Thursday, October 8

Shimer Lunch, 12PM

Shimer House 5 S Loomis St

 

Outstanding Alumni Awards, 5PM

Stevenson Hall, Wentz Science Center 131 S Loomis St

 

Theatre Department presents Love/Sick*, 7:30PM

Madden Theatre, Fine Arts Center 171 E. Chicago Ave

Friday, October 9

Coffee Lab & Enactus Store Open, 9AM-4PM

Coffee Lab, Larrance Academic Center 309 School Street

 

Class of 1976 Reunion Lunch & Trolley Tour, 12PM

Madden Lobby, Wentz Concert Hall 171 E Chicago Ave

 

Shimer Lunch, 1:30PM

Quigley's Irish Pub 43 E. Jefferson Ave 

 

Homecoming Check-In, 2-4PM

Wentz Concert Hall Lobby 171 E Chicago Ave

 

Live Roasting Demonstration, 2-4PM

Coffee Lab, Larrance Academic Center 309 School Street

 

Trolley Tours for 50-Year Classes, 3-4PM

Wentz Concert Hall Lobby 171 E Chicago Ave

 

50-Year Club Dinner & Induction Ceremony, 4:30PM

Stevenson Hall, Wentz Science Center 131 S Loomis St

 

Football Alumni Event, 7PM

Cress Creek Country Club 1215 Royal St. George Dr, Naperville

 

Women's Volleyball Alumni Social, 7-8:30PM

Location TBA

 

Homecoming Concert*, 8PM

Wentz Concert Hall 171 E Chicago Ave

Saturday, October 10

Women's Lacrosse Alumni Game, 8AM

8AM: Alumni Check-in | 8:30AM: Alumni Game | 9:30AM: Post Game Social in North End Zone

Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium 455 S Brainard St

 

Alumni Swim Meet, 9AM

Merner Field House Pool 450 S Brainard St

 

Wrestling Open Practice, 9AM

Merner Field House 450 S Brainard St

 

Athletic Hall of Fame Breakfast of Champions, 9:30AM

Madden Lobby & Theatre, Fine Arts Center 171 E Chicago Ave

 

Roast-Off Competition, 10AM-12PM

Coffee Lab, Larrance Academic Center 309 School St

 

AAAA Walk/Bike-A-Thon, 10:45AM

Whiteside Activities Center, 1st Floor 325 E Benton Ave

 

Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, 11AM

Wentz Concert Hall 171 E Chicago Ave

 

Homecoming Check-In, 11AM-2PM & Trolley Tours, 11AM-12:30PM

Wentz Concert Hall Lobby 171 E Chicago Ave

 

Women's Soccer Game vs. Carroll University, 11AM

Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium 455 S Brainard St

 

Men's & Women's Soccer Alumni Social, 11:45AM

Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium, North End Zone 455 S Brainard St

 

Shimer Lunch & Check-In, 12PM

Shimer House 5 S Loomis St

 

Baseball Alumni Batting Practice on the Field, 1PM

Zimmerman Stadium 467 S Brainard St

 

Shimer Seminars, 1:30PM

Shimer House & Goldspohn Hall 5 S Loomis St & 31 N Loomis St

 

Theatre Department presents Love/Sick*, 2PM & 7:30PM

Madden Theatre, Fine Arts Center 171 E. Chicago Ave

 

Men's Soccer Game vs. Carroll University, 2PM

Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium 455 S Brainard St

 

special event

Student Commons Groundbreaking Ceremony, 2PM

Corner of Chicago Ave & Brainard St

 

AAAA Annual Meeting, 2PM

Location: TBD

 

Wrestling Bags Tournament, 2PM

Wilde Res/Rec West Lawn 440 S Brainard St

 

Homecoming Fest & Dinner, 3-6PM

South Athletics Field 403 S Loomis St

 

Oktoberfest Beer & Wine Tasting, 3-6PM

South Athletics Field 403 S Loomis St

 

Shimer Activities at Shimer House

3:30PM: Group Reading & Discussion | 5PM: Dinner | 6PM: Special event

 

Football Game vs. Wheaton College, 6PM

Battle for the Little Brass Bell

Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium 455 S Brainard St

 

Post Game Fireworks Display

Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium 455 S Brainard St

Sunday, October 11

Homecoming Worship Service, 10AM

Koten Chapel 325 School St

 

Homecoming Brunch, 11AM

Kaufman Dining Hall 211 E Chicago Ave

 

Theatre Department presents Love/Sick*, 2PM

Madden Theatre, Fine Arts Center 171 E. Chicago Ave