October 1–3, 2026 | Golden, CO

Celebrate Homecoming weekend with the Colorado School of Mines community! Enjoy three days of campus tradition, including an opening ceremony, a fall festival, live comedy, a bonfire, a 5K run, a street fair, tailgating, and a football matchup against Black Hills State, capped off with the HOCO Extravaganza to close out the weekend.

Schedule Highlights:

• Thursday, Oct 1: Opening Ceremony, 5:30–7pm
• Friday, Oct 2: Fall Festival, Comedian at Bunker Auditorium, and Bonfire at Q Lot
• Saturday, Oct 3: Homecoming 5K, Street Fair, Tailgate, Football vs. Black Hills State (12pm, Marv Kay Stadium), and HOCO Extravaganza

Most events are free and open to the public. Registration required for the 5K and tailgate spots.

Schedule subject to change, check the Mines Homecoming page for updates and full details.