Schedule of Events
2026 Homecoming September 17-19, 2026
Join us for three days of connection, celebration and Park pride. Review the full schedule of events below.
*Guests will be responsible for payment.
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17 | Registration McCoy Meetin鈥� House . | 9 a.m. 鈥� 12 p.m. |
| 9/17 | Alumni Lunch* Parkville Wine House, 305 Main St., Parkville, MO Attend an alumni lunch (on your own) while you mingle with fellow alumni. | 2:30 鈥� 4:30 p.m. |
| 9/17 | Alumni Dinner* Nick and Jakes, 6925 Lewis St. #110, Parkville, MO Join fellow alumni for cocktails and dinner (on your own). | 5:30 鈥� 9 p.m. |
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18 | Registration and Alumni Breakfast McCoy Meetin鈥� House Start the day by checking in and reconnecting with fellow alumni at our Registration & Alumni Breakfast. . | 8:30 鈥� 10:30 a.m. |
| 9/18 | President Update to Alumni Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel President Kathrine Swanson will share important updates on campus initiatives, student success, strategic goals and the impact of alumni support in advancing Park鈥檚 mission. | 10:45 鈥� 11:30 a.m. |
| 9/18 | Campus Tours and Optional Lunch* McCoy Meetin鈥� House and Thompson Commons Tours will leave promptly at 11:45 a.m. from just outside McCoy Meetin鈥� House. This is a walking tour. Please wear appropriate footwear. Golf carts will be available for those who would prefer not to walk. Following the tours there will be an optional lunch in Thompson Commons. $6.75 per person, payable at the door. | 11:45 a.m. 鈥� 2 p.m. |
| 9/18 | Alumni Awards Ceremony Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel Alumni Association Awards / Athletics Wall of Honor / Paul H. Gault Service Award / Class of 1976 Ceremony Join us in recognizing and celebrating this year鈥檚 Alumni Association awardees, Athletics Wall of Honor inductees and the Gault Award recipient, as well as the Class of 1976 as they walk across the stage to receive their golden diploma. | 3 鈥� 4:30 p.m. |
| 9/18 | Wall of Honor Unveiling 6th Street Underground Hallway Join us for a reception as we honor the 2026 Wall of Honor award recipients. | 4:15 p.m. |
| 9/18 | Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Private Tour* Departs outside Thompson Commons Join fellow alumni for an exclusive private tour of the renowned Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City. Explore the rich history, achievements, and enduring legacy of the athletes who transformed America鈥檚 pastime while overcoming significant barriers. This unique experience offers an inspiring look at the stories of perseverance, excellence, and social impact that continue to shape the game and our nation鈥檚 history. $30 per person. . | 5 p.m. departure 5:30 鈥� 7 p.m. tour 7:30 p.m. return |
| 9/18 | Men鈥檚 Volleyball Alumni Game Breckon Sports Center Calling all former Park Men鈥檚 Volleyball players! Come back to campus, reconnect with former teammates, and hit the court again for a friendly alumni game. Whether you played recently or years ago, we鈥檇 love to have you back in the gym! . | 5 p.m. |
| 9/18 | Men鈥檚 Volleyball vs. Graceland Breckon Sports Center Come cheer on the Park Pirates as our Men鈥檚 Volleyball team takes on Graceland! Bring your Park spirit and help us create an exciting Homecoming atmosphere as we support the Pirates from the stands. | 7 p.m. |
| 9/18 | Alumni Dinner* Pizza Shoppe, 7687 NW Prairie View Rd, Kansas City, MO Join fellow alumni for cocktails and dinner (on your own). | 7:45 鈥� 10 p.m. |
| 9/18 | Pirate Madness Breckon Sports Center Keep the Homecoming spirit going after the games with Pirate Madness! Join fellow alumni, students, and friends for a high-energy celebration featuring music, school spirit, and plenty of Pirate pride. Come ready to have fun, get hyped, and celebrate Park! | 8:30 p.m. |
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 9/19 | Baseball Alumni Game Comfort Field Calling all former Park Baseball players! Come back to campus, reconnect with former teammates, and hit the court again for a friendly alumni game. Whether you played recently or years ago, we鈥檇 love to have you back in the gym! . | 9:30 a.m. |
| 9/19 | Men鈥檚 and Women鈥檚 Basketball Alumni Game Breckon Sports Center Calling all former Park Men鈥檚 and Women鈥檚 Basketball players! Come back to campus, reconnect with former teammates, and hit the court again for a friendly alumni game. Whether you played recently or years ago, we鈥檇 love to have you back in the gym! . | 10 a.m. |
| 9/19 | Softball Alumni Game Comfort Field Calling all former Park Softball players! Come back to campus, reconnect with former teammates, and hit the court again for a friendly alumni game. Whether you played recently or years ago, we鈥檇 love to have you back in the gym! . | 10:30 a.m. |
| 9/19 | Alumni + Student Cookout and Tailgate Campus Athletic Fields Reconnect with fellow alumni and welcome current students. Enjoy great food, school spirit, and meaningful conversations while building connections across generations of our community. | 11 a.m. 鈥� 1 p.m. |
| 9/19 | Women鈥檚 Soccer Game vs. Mt. Mercy Julian Field Come cheer on the Park Pirates as our Women鈥檚 Soccer team takes on Mt. Mercy! Bring your Park spirit and help us create an exciting Homecoming atmosphere as we support the Pirates from the stands. | 12 p.m. |
| 9/19 | Beer Garden and Live Music Near Julian Field Join fellow alumni for a beer garden as you enjoy some live music. Beer, soda and water will be provided. | 1 鈥� 3 p.m. |
| 9/19 | Men鈥檚 Soccer Game vs. Mt. Mercy Julian Field Come cheer on the Park Pirates as our Men鈥檚 Soccer team takes on Mt. Mercy! Bring your Park spirit and help us create an exciting Homecoming atmosphere as we support the Pirates from the stands. | 2:30 p.m. |
| 9/19 | Crowning of Homecoming Court Julian Field Join us during halftime of the Men鈥檚 Soccer game as we celebrate and crown the 2026 Homecoming King and Queen! Come cheer on our Homecoming Court and be part of this favorite Park tradition. | 3:15 p.m. |
| 9/19 | Women鈥檚 Volleyball Game vs. Peru St. Breckon Sports Center Come cheer on the Park Pirates as our Women鈥檚 Volleyball team takes on Peru St.! Bring your Park spirit and help us create an exciting Homecoming atmosphere as we support the Pirates from the stands. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 9/19 | Alumni Banquet* Old Mill Emporium, 168 S. Main St., Parkville, MO Join us for an evening of celebration, connection, and community. Enjoy a memorable dining experience and the opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni while celebrating the continued success and impact of our institution. $55 per person. . | 6 鈥� 8:30 p.m. |