Homecoming & Family Weekend

Check-in Station  

12–4 PM | Rinker Green

Check-in and receive your registration packet, plus enter our PBA giveaway to win PBA gear! 

Campus Tour 

12:30–1:30 PM | Admissions Office, Sachs Hall

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.

Check-in Station  

9 AM–4 PM | Rinker Green

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 honor the Alumni of the Year.

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.

Check-in Station 

9 AM– 4 PM | Rinker Green

Check-in and receive your registration packet, plus enter our PBA giveaway to win PBA gear! 

Campus Tour 

9:30–10:30 AM | Admissions Office, Sachs Hall

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 

9–11 AM | Royal Park Bridge (adjacent to campus) 

Serve with Community Greening to plant over 100 native shade trees. Family-friendly (minors must be accompanied) 

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.

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.