Whether you are new to the Falcon Family or have been flyin’ around for a while, here are 10 things we don’t want you to miss during Homecoming 2016.
1. Watch the Falcons Got Talent show.
New year, new talent — and you Falcons have a lot of it. Come see for yourself! Details: Friday 8 p.m., Falcon’s Nest
2. Bonfire and chill?
Did we say, “Gourmet S’mores Bar?” (We did). Details: Friday 10 p.m., Lydecker Fire Pit
3. Stuff a plush horse!
But you gotta gallop over really quick! These cute little guys go fast. Details: Saturday 9 a.m., Riverview Ballroom
4. Smile and wave at the parade.
The only thing you need is something to carry all that candy in. Free breakfast, right? Details: Saturday 10:30 a.m., Main Street
5. Pregame at the Falcon Fest Tailgate.
We’re grilling lunch, playing lawn games and painting faces before the big game, and you’re all invited! Details: 11:30 a.m., University Center
6. Support the team with the #FalconFamily!
Fight, Falcons, fight! Cheer our Falcon football team to victory in the first home game of the season vs. Southwestern University! Details: Saturday 1 p.m., Ramer Field (Fun halftime event, too!)
7. G(l)o(w) participate in the Glow Run/Walk.
Seriously, you’re glowing. Well, at least while running/walking the 1.874 mile glow course! Details:Saturday, registration begins at 8:30 p.m. and run/walk starts at 9:30 p.m., UC mall (Consider bringing a donation for the River Falls Food Shelf!)
8. Win B-I-G at B-I-N-G-O!
You can’t win awesomely, incredible and amazing prizes if you don’t play! Details:Saturday, 7 p.m., Pete’s Creek
9. Find Dory.
We have waited too long for this. No shame in watching it a second or seventh time. Details:Saturday, 3 p.m. & 6 p.m., Kinni Theater, University Center, third floor
10. Join the We Bike River Falls community ride.
Bring your own bike or use one of the community’s free Blue Bikes! Details: Friday, 5:30 p.m., Veterans Park