A Homecoming favorite, Falconland brings families, alumni, and the community together for a day of hands-on activities, campus exploration and family-friendly fun.What to ExpectKid Zone – Inflatables, face painting, caricatures, and more.Live Falcon Experience – See this incredible bird up close.Science & Exploration – Visit the herpetology and marine biology labs for interactive experiences.Teaching Kitchen – Learn from BGSU Dining with short cooking demos.Tours – Stroll through campus, hop on a pedal bike tour or connect with deans for a closer look at today’s academic programs through a program specific tour. From family activities to campus traditions, Falconland brings the BGSU experience to life in a day full of discovery and fun.⛈️ Please note that activities, dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to this page.

The Kid Zone at Falconland is packed with high-energy, family-friendly fun. Whether you're bringing little Falcons or just feeling like one yourself, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!What’s in store: 🎈 Inflatables for all-day bouncing fun 🎪 Bubble Circus that will wow and amaze 📸 Spin Cam to capture the fun in motion 🧑‍🎨 Face Painting & Caricatures for playful keepsakes 🦅 Live Falcon Experience – up close with our feathered friends 🏈 BGSU Athletics Activities for young sports fansBring the kiddos, bring the energy—and prepare for smiles all around!⛈️ Please note that activities, dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to this page.

Lace-up your shoes and fly like a Falcon around this year's Kids Dash course.Be sure to stick around after the Dave Wottle Homecoming 5k for a 100-meter Kids Dash! Participants in the Kids Dash will receive special stickers while supplies last. This is a free fun race for children!⛈️ Please note that activities, dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to this page.

Start your Homecoming Saturday with a trip through discovery, creativity, and Falcon spirit at Morning at the Museum! Explore three exciting wings—science, art, and Falcon history—all in one unforgettable experience. These exhibits are brought to you by BGSU University Archives!What to ExpectFalcon Pride: Walk through the history of Freddie and Frieda and see how our beloved mascots have evolved over the years. Take a photo with Freddie from your time at BGSU!Hands-On Science: Explore aviation with the science of flight, build hoop gliders, zoom in with microscopes, and experiment with forces of flight.Art & Imagination: Enjoy interactive activities from Imagination Station and spark your creativity.Live Falcon Encounter: Meet a real falcon up close for a one-of-a-kind experience.This family-friendly event is the perfect way to kick off your Saturday with fun, learning, and plenty of orange and brown pride. Enter for a chance to win your own pair of Freddie Orange Converse. There will be so much to do at University Hall on Saturday Morning, you wnont want to miss this!

Hockey fans are invited to the Slater Family Ice Arena to watch the Falcons during an open practice. This is a great opportunity for all the alumni who used to spend their time at BGSU hockey games. Come see the team in action now as they prepare for the season! The current BGSU Hockey coaches afterwards will come into the stands to say hello once the ice session is complete!

All alumni band members and auxiliary are invited to join us for a great day of fellowship, marching, playing and more! Even if you aren’t marching, we would love to have you in attendance. Join one of the largest marching bands in the nation for a spectacular Homecoming 2025 weekend!Alumni FMB Homecoming Schedule - Saturday, Sept. 13, 20259:30 a.m. Registration / Check-in Opens East Side of Stadium10:30 a.m. Alumni FMB Rehearsal Doyt Perry Stadium11:30 a.m. FMB / Alumni FMB Combined Rehearsal Doyt Perry Stadium12:30 p.m. LUNCH on your own3:00 p.m. Alumni FMB Call Time East Side of Stadium3:30 p.m. March to PreFlight3:45 p.m. FMB PreFlight Concert West Side of Stadium4:15 p.m. Enter Stadium with FMB – DO NOT BE LATE! Doyt Perry StadiumAll Registered participants must enter at this time.4:40 p.m. PreGame Performance with FMB Doyt Perry Stadium5:00 p.m. KICK OFF – Beat the Flames! Doyt Perry Stadium6:30 p.m. Halftime Performance with FMB Doyt Perry Stadium8:00 p.m. Game Ends / 5th Quarter Concert Doyt Perry StadiumGame tickets for Alumni FMB guestsPurchase football game tickets for guests in the BGSU Band Alumni and Friends Sections. These tickets are intended for guests of registered alumni and seats will be next to the Falcon Marching Band. For seat upgrades, questions, comments or concerns please contact the ticket office at tickets@bgu.edu OR 419-372-0000.