Celebrate Homecoming & Family Weekend with us and enjoy our beautiful West Palm Beach campus! You'll get the chance to connect with alumni, students, families, faculty and staff while we cheer on the Sailfish, worship together at Chapel, honor outstanding members of our community and look forward to the exciting future of Palm Beach Atlantic University.
Homecoming & Family Weekend is returning this fall semester!
Come be a part of this special weekend celebration and experience the vibrant community and future of PBA.
Registration Station
12–4 PM | Sailfish Square
Check-in and receive your registration packet, plus enter our PBA giveaway to win PBA gear!
Campus Tour
12:30–1:30 PM | Sailfish Square
Family and friends of current PBA students are invited to tour the campus and learn more about PBA from the Admissions team. Alumni are invited to join and see new buildings on campus and learn about updates to PBA programs. Space is limited.
44th Great American Bug Race
3–4:30 PM | Baxter Green
A beloved PBA tradition hosted by the Science Club to support research trips. Race your bugs for fun and prizes!
Anchor Night of Worship
8–9 PM | Baxter Green
Join PBA’s student-led worship ministry for a powerful evening of praise and reflection.
Registration Station
9 AM–4 PM | Sailfish Square
Check-in and receive your registration packet, plus enter our PBA giveaway to win PBA gear!
Attend a Class
9–9:45 AM | Lassiter Rotunda, Warren Library
Step into the shoes of a PBA student and sit in on an engaging American Democracy class taught by Dr. James Todd.
Watercolor Workshop
10 AM–12 PM | Visual Arts Studio
Wear comfortable clothes and bring your creativity for a fun time! The class is $12 per person.
Founders Day Chapel
11–11:45 AM | Family Church Downtown
Worship together at the Founders Day Chapel, where we will celebrate our Alumnus of the Year, Ryan McDermott, and the return of the Athletics Hall of Fame, honoring Meghan Gilmore, Carolyn Stone, and Sean Visconti.
West Palm Beach Food Tour
12:15–3 PM | Off-Campus
Join fellow PBA families for a special Downtown West Palm Beach Food Tour during Homecoming & Family Weekend! Tickets required.
Watercolor Workshop
12–2 PM | Visual Arts Studio
Wear comfortable clothes and bring your creativity for a fun time! The class is $12 per person.
Sightseeing Cruise I
1:30–4 PM | Off-Campus
Visit Palm Beach on the water by joining us for a guided sightseeing cruise. Hear about the history of Palm Beach County alongside other PBA community members on this private tour. Refreshments included. Tickets are $65 each. Space is limited.
En Plein Air Open House
3–6 PM | Visual Art Studio and Gallery, OCE 120-124
Gallery Reception with guest Curator Katie Deits and Visual Art Studio Open House.
Coffeehouse
7–9 PM | Rinker Green
Join us for an evening under the stars featuring music and incredible talent from our PBA students.
Registration Station
9 AM– 4 PM | Sailfish Square
Check-in and receive your registration packet, plus enter our PBA giveaway to win PBA gear!
Campus Tour
9:30–10:30 AM | Sailfish Square
Family and friends of current PBA students are invited to tour the campus and learn more about PBA from the Admissions team. Alumni are invited to join and see new buildings on campus and learn about updates to PBA programs. Space is limited.
Sight Seeing Cruise II
9:30 AM–12 PM | Off-Campus
Visit Palm Beach on the water by joining us for a guided sightseeing cruise. Hear about the history of Palm Beach County alongside other PBA community members on this private tour. Refreshments included. Tickets are $65 each. Space is limited.
Workship Community Service Project
10 AM–12 PM | Haverhill Park (transportation provided)
Serve with Community Greening to plant over 100 native shade trees. Family-friendly (minors must be accompanied)
Fern Street Theatre Open House
12:30–2 PM
Explore the historic Fern Street Theatre, browse a gallery celebrating PBA Theatre history, reconnect with fellow alumni, meet current theatre students, and enjoy light refreshments. Guests are welcome to come and go throughout the event.
Vietnam Trip Information Session
1–2 PM | Rinker Business Hall, Room 216
Join this informational session to learn about the July 2027 Rinker College of Business trip to Vietnam and Cambodia, featuring an international business conference, cultural experiences, and visits to historic sites.
Sailgating at the Women’s Volleyball Game
2–4 PM | Baxter Green
Join us for great food, games, and family-friendly activities before we cheer on the Women’s Volleyball team! Don’t forget to wear your Sailfish spirit colors.
Annual Hymn Festival
7:30–9 PM | DeSantis Family Chapel
Join us for our annual Hymn Festival celebrating the enduring songs of hope, resilience, and liberty that have shaped our faith. This inspiring event weaves together powerful choral arrangements and congregational singing, honoring the timeless melodies that have comforted and unified generations.
$15 general admission; PBA students and those 18 & under are free.
Get Tickets
Attend a Local Church
Various Times
Worship with your family at a local church. View a list of nearby churches here.
Sunday Brunch with Parents & Alumni
10:30 AM–1:30 PM | Fraser Dining Hall
Enjoy an on-campus buffet brunch for students, families, and alumni. Guests pay at the door; students with a meal plan eat for free.
Please park in the appropriate location based on the day of your visit:
Thursday
Parking will be available in Family Church East and in the Chadbourne Lot using the Dash Pass from 12–5 PM.
Friday
Parking for Friday activities will be available at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.
Free shuttle service to PBA campus will be running from 8 AM–5 PM.
After 5 PM on Thursday & Friday,
and all day Saturday & Sunday
On-campus parking will be available at:
Additional Parking
Guests may also utilize metered street parking or park at the Hibiscus Parking Garage, which offers public parking at an hourly rate.
Please Note:
Shuttle services end at 5 PM. If you park at the Palm Beach County Convention Center on Friday, you must retrieve your vehicle before the final shuttle departs.
Vehicles parked outside of the designated event times may be ticketed or towed at the owner’s expense. Students, faculty, and staff should continue to use their assigned parking areas. Please note that overnight parking is not permitted on campus.
First Stop: Registration Station
Please make your way to the Sailfish Square to check in at the Registration Station where you’ll recieve your information packet.
Take some time to browse our campus store and enjoy 10% off during this special weekend.
Thursday, October 1 | 9 AM–7 PM
Friday, October 2 | 9 AM–7 PM
Saturday, October 3 | 10 AM–4 PM in the store; 3–5 PM pop-up at the Rubin Arena
900 S Olive Ave,
West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
In the West Palm Beach area, there are many quality hotels within easy driving distance of PBA!
$25,000 – 1968 Sponsor
$15,000 – Sailfish Sponsor
$10,000 – Celebration Sponsor
$5,000 – Fellowship Sponsor
$2,500 – Camaraderie Sponsor
$1,000 – Festivities Sponsor
