Come Home to Rivers!
We are so excited to welcome our extended Rivers community back to campus for Homecoming and Alumni Fall Fest on October 17 and 18.
Our celebration of fall and Rivers athletics will feature sports teams in action, including field hockey and football under the lights. Saturday will feature the family friendly interactive petting zoo, showcasing an array of baby animals, a pumpkin patch, pop-up shops for the latest Rivers merchandise, and opportunities for community connections to experience the Rivers of today.
Come cheer on the Red Wings, enjoy some delicious food from Roxy's Grilled Cheese Truck or a sweet treat from the Kona Ice Truck, and catch up with friends, Head of School Ryan S. Dahlem, and members of the Rivers professional community. We look forward to seeing you!
See the detailed schedule below for more information.
Our celebration of fall and Rivers athletics will feature sports teams in action, including field hockey and football under the lights. Saturday will feature the family friendly interactive petting zoo, showcasing an array of baby animals, a pumpkin patch, pop-up shops for the latest Rivers merchandise, and opportunities for community connections to experience the Rivers of today.
Come cheer on the Red Wings, enjoy some delicious food from Roxy's Grilled Cheese Truck or a sweet treat from the Kona Ice Truck, and catch up with friends, Head of School Ryan S. Dahlem, and members of the Rivers professional community. We look forward to seeing you!
See the detailed schedule below for more information.
Questions or need accommodations? Email: j.mckeeney@rivers.org
Friday, October 17, 2025
4:30 p.m.
Boys' MS A Soccer vs. St. Sebastian's School (Waterman Field)
4:45 p.m.
Girls' Varsity Cross Country vs. Lawrence Academy (Burchard Park)
Boys' JV Soccer vs. Dexter Southfield School (Nonesuch Field)
5:00 p.m.
Chili, snacks, and drinks available at the pavilion at Davis and Baker fields.
5:15 p.m.
Girls' Varsity Field Hockey vs. Milton Academy (Davis Field)
5:30 p.m.
Boys' Varsity Cross Country vs. Roxbury Latin School and Lawrence Academy (Burchard Park)
Boys' MS A Soccer vs. St. Sebastian's School (Waterman Field)
4:45 p.m.
Girls' Varsity Cross Country vs. Lawrence Academy (Burchard Park)
Boys' JV Soccer vs. Dexter Southfield School (Nonesuch Field)
5:00 p.m.
Chili, snacks, and drinks available at the pavilion at Davis and Baker fields.
5:15 p.m.
Girls' Varsity Field Hockey vs. Milton Academy (Davis Field)
5:30 p.m.
Boys' Varsity Cross Country vs. Roxbury Latin School and Lawrence Academy (Burchard Park)
Saturday, October 18, 2025
All-day
Self-guided Options
Take a self-guided tour of the campus. Make sure to stop at the redesigned Parsons Quadrangle, The Revers Center for Science and Visual Arts, Haynes Hall, The Prince Building, The Paul Family Boardwalk, and more. Self-guided Options
Stop by the Baldwin Family Art Commons in The Revers Center to take in an exhibition of works by Rivers Upper School Visual Arts, Ceramics faculty member Timothy Clark. Also, please visit Bell Gallery (Campus Center lower level), featuring the work of more of our visual arts faculty members.
1:00 p.m.
Girls' JV Field Hockey vs. Milton Academy (Davis Field)
Boys' JV Soccer vs. Milton Academy (Nonesuch Field)
Girls' JV Soccer vs. Milton Academy (Baker Field)
Girls' JV Volleyball vs. Milton Academy (Benson Gymnasium)
2:15-2:45 p.m.
Gallery talk with Rivers Upper School Visual Arts, Ceramics faculty member Timothy Clark
Baldwin Family Art Commons in The Revers Center
2:00-6:00 p.m.
Homecoming Pop-Up Shop
Get the latest Rivers gear and show your Red Wing pride! The Pop-up shop will be located at Davis Field.
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Animal Craze Petting Zoo and Travelling Farm
Experience the family friendly Animal Craze! Interact with baby animals visiting the Rivers campus on Haffenreffer Lawn.
Rain location: Haffenreffer Gymnasium
*Timed access to this interactive event will be managed by staff to ensure the safety of the animals and provide an optimal experience for attendees.
Pumpkin Patch and Face Painting
Stop by the Rivers pumpkin patch on Haffenreffer Lawn to decorate your very own pumpkin. Rivers students will be on site for face painting fun!
Rain location: Haffenreffer Gymnasium
2:45 p.m.
Celebration of our Girls' Varsity Soccer and Girls' Varsity Cross Country Teams 1995 NEPSAC Championships
Baker Field and Pavilion
3:00-5:00 p.m.
MPOC/BIPOC Drop-In
Visit the Multicultural Programming and Outreach Committee (MPOC) table, located next to the pop-up shop at Davis Field to grab a cider donut and connect with members of MPOC and Jenny Jun-lei Kravitz, director of institutional equity, to hear more about their work to celebrate, engage, and support the BIPOC community.
MPOC/BIPOC Drop-In
Visit the Multicultural Programming and Outreach Committee (MPOC) table, located next to the pop-up shop at Davis Field to grab a cider donut and connect with members of MPOC and Jenny Jun-lei Kravitz, director of institutional equity, to hear more about their work to celebrate, engage, and support the BIPOC community.
3:00-6:00 p.m.
Food Trucks
Enjoy Roxy’s Grilled Cheese* and Kona Ice food trucks at Davis Field
*Gluten free bread and vegan cheese available on request, while supplies last.
3:00 p.m.
Boys' Varsity Soccer vs. Milton Academy (Nonesuch Field)
Girls' Varsity Soccer vs. Milton Academy (Baker Field)
Girls' Varsity Volleyball vs. Milton Academy (Benson Gymnasium)
6:30 p.m.
Boys' Varsity Football vs. Groton School (Davis Field) - Under the Lights
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