Venue: Sundial Lawn

Kick off your day by checking in at our tables located in the AIMM Building Courtyard! You will be greeted by our friendly staff and provided a wristband with food voucher granting full access to all the Homecoming and Parent & Family Day activities, games and other add-ons if applicable (Bonsai Bar).

Please make sure to stop by and see us before participating in the activities planned for the day!

Venue: TCNJ Campus

Map

View Homecoming Day Map

Arrival and Parking

Parking is available in all lots. Please follow police instructions. Golf carts will be available for transportation as needed.  Please note: No alcohol, grilling, or tailgating will be permitted outside the designated tailgate area in any of the TCNJ parking lots on Homecoming Day.

Nearby Hotels

Looking for a place to stay? See the list of nearby hotels.

Venue: Sundial Lawn and Education Building

Kick off your day by checking in at our table located by the Brower Student Center (BSC) entrance, facing the AIMM building. We will also have a second check-in location at the Education Building! You will be greeted by our friendly staff and provided a TCNJ Student wristband which will grant you access to all the Homecoming and Parent & Family Day activities.  We will be utilizing the Roar App for check-in so please make sure to have the app downloaded and available for the check-in process.

Please make sure to stop by and see us before participating in the activities planned for the day!

Venue: Brower Student Circle Circle Drive

Check out our driving simulator trailer which includes two, fully functioning simulated driving experiences and console based gaming. In this 1 vs 1 racing simulation, drivers will face off in a lapped race with the full experience of being behind the wheel of a race car. The trailer will be located in the circle drive, outside the main entrance to the Brower Student Center.

Venue: Walkway leading to Brower Student Center Main Entrance

Stop by the Homecoming & Family Day general information table between 10:00 am – 3:00 pm to receive current information on the complete schedule of events for the day. Our staff will be present to assist with any questions!

Venue: BSC 224

Come enjoy a presentation on some of the College’s vast history.  Hosted by Heather Fehn, Vice President & Chief of Staff.

Venue: In front of BSC Help Desk

Capture a family photo at our 360-degree photobooth, courtesy of Total Excitement Photobooths! This unique setup rotates a camera around you, creating a stunning video or photo that showcases your group from every angle, including above and below!

Venue: Education 113

Pre-registration for this event is required. Tickets for the Bonsai Bar and sip experience can be purchased from the additional dropdown menu.

Join us for a delightful Bonsai Bar and sip social event! Enjoy a guided workshop, where participants will learn the ancient art of bonsai in a fun, social environment. Guided by expert instructors, participants learn the essentials of bonsai care, styling, and maintenance, creating their own tree to take home. Perfect for beginners and plant lovers alike. This event is paired with refreshing mocktails from Bringing Happy Hour 2 You.

Please note, each session is limited to 60 participants.

Venue: BSC 222

Stop by Brower Student Center room 222 to get your portrait sketched by our talented caricature artists!

Venue: TCNJ Music Front Lawn

Join the TCNJ Concert Band and friends as they present an outdoor “Concert on the Steps.”

Please bring chairs/blankets for seating.

Venue: Lion Statue outside of Brower Student Center

Come capture a photo with a professional photographer to remember the day! Photos will be posted on social media and our Homecoming & Family website, and you also have the option to purchase your photos.

Venue: Packer Hall

The TCNJ Athletics Hall of Champions is a beautiful renovation dedicated to celebrating our rich Athletics history. Located in Packer Hall, please walkthrough the facility and view our many athletic accomplishments, honoring alumni as well as our past coaches and staff.

Venue: Sundial Lawn

Please join us on Sundial Lawn (located on the grassy area between the Brower Student Center and Lions Stadium) for a 4-in-1 sports inflatables, face painters, and lawn games! We will also have a cotton candy & popcorn!

Venue: AIMM Building 115

Explore diverse cultures and perspectives through the TCNJ Art Gallery’s exhibitions. The gallery serves as a gateway for TCNJ to showcase the intellectual and creative interests to the surrounding central New Jersey community in its galleries, artist talks, and educational programs.

For this exhibition, artists were asked to consider multiple perspectives on and potential solutions to the complex issue of gun violence and to amplify the role of art in advancing societal change.

TCNJ’s Art Gallery is located on the first floor of the Art & Interactive Multimedia (AIMM) Building.

Visit the TCNJ Art Gallery website for more information.

Venue: Lions Stadium

Cheer on the Lions as they take on Ramapo College of New Jersey!

Homecoming & Family Day attendees can show their wristband for admission into the game after checking in at one of our tables. All other guests can view ticket prices on the Athletics website and show their mobile tickets for admission into the game.

Venue: Education 115

Please join us in Education 115 for Playlist Bingo! Bring your music knowledge as prizes will be awarded to the winners!

Venue: Brower Student Center Room 225

Proof of Homecoming & Family Day registration required.

The ultimate trivia experience! Come compete with your family in this experiential game show that involves the entire audience. The first place family wins $200! Entrance will be first come, first serve.

Venue: Brower Student Center Room 100

Enjoy performances from our talented student organizations and groups!

Venue: Science Complex P-115

Pre-registration is required! 

This is registration for 1 of 3 planetarium shows we are hosting. Show times are 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm.

TCNJ’s Paul S. Hiack Planetarium is a 40-seat planetarium that hosts both a Zeiss projector and a Digitalis projector. Hosted by the Physics Department, you will witness a theater-like space with a dome-shaped ceiling that projects images of stars, planets, and other celestial objects to educate and entertain all attendees about astronomy and related fields.

Each show is capped at 40 attendees and the pre-registration form will be closed when we reach capacity. The show last roughly 30 minutes.

Venue: Lots 3–4

Join us on Saturday, October 11, at noon for fall’s biggest event at TCNJ. This year, Alumni Homecoming Fest features a pair of throwbacks: tailgating and retro Trenton State College football uniforms. The day will also feature a DJ, backyard games, a family zone, food trucks, women’s soccer, and the fan-favorite football game. Come home and add to the energy of hundreds of alumni, families, and friends celebrating Lions Pride!

Visit website for full details.

Venue: Education 113

Pre-registration for this event is required. Tickets for the Bonsai Bar and sip experience can be purchased from the additional dropdown menu.

Join us for a delightful Bonsai Bar and sip social event! Enjoy a guided workshop, where participants will learn the ancient art of bonsai in a fun, social environment. Guided by expert instructors, participants learn the essentials of bonsai care, styling, and maintenance, creating their own tree to take home. Perfect for beginners and plant lovers alike. This event is paired with refreshing mocktails from Bringing Happy Hour 2 You.

Please note, each session is limited to 60 participants.

Venue: Science Complex P-115

Pre-registration is required! 

This is registration for 1 of 3 planetarium shows we are hosting. Show times are 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm.

TCNJ’s Paul S. Hiack Planetarium is a 40-seat planetarium that hosts both a Zeiss projector and a Digitalis projector. Hosted by the Physics Department, you will witness a theater-like space with a dome-shaped ceiling that projects images of stars, planets, and other celestial objects to educate and entertain all attendees about astronomy and related fields.

Each show is capped at 40 attendees and the pre-registration form will be closed when we reach capacity. The show last roughly 30 minutes.

Venue: Education 115

Please join us in Education 115 for Playlist Bingo! Bring your music knowledge as prizes will be awarded to the winners!

Venue: Brower Student Center Room 225

Proof of Homecoming & Family Day registration required.

The ultimate trivia experience! Come compete with your family in this experiential game show that involves the entire audience. The first place family wins $200! Entrance will be first come, first serve.

Venue: Outside entrance to Lions Stadium

Stop by and see our very own TCNJ alumna stilt walker, Hannah Lemke, who will be performing outside the entrance to Lions Stadium prior to our Homecoming football game at 1:30pm!

Venue: Science Complex P-115

Pre-registration is required! 

This is registration for 1 of 3 planetarium shows we are hosting. Show times are 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm.

TCNJ’s Paul S. Hiack Planetarium is a 40-seat planetarium that hosts both a Zeiss projector and a Digitalis projector. Hosted by the Physics Department, you will witness a theater-like space with a dome-shaped ceiling that projects images of stars, planets, and other celestial objects to educate and entertain all attendees about astronomy and related fields.

Each show is capped at 40 attendees and the pre-registration form will be closed when we reach capacity. The show last roughly 30 minutes.

Venue: Lions Stadium

Watch the Lions take on William Paterson University during our Homecoming football game!

Registered Homecoming & Family Day attendees can show their wristband for admission into the game after checking in at one of our tables. All other guests can view ticket prices on the Athletics website and show their mobile tickets for admission into the game.

Lion Royalty Court, Halftime of Football Game
Join us for the 37th Annual Lion Royalty Homecoming Court Ceremony! This will mark the end of a 3-week competition to determine which two students will represent TCNJ as 2025 Lion Royalty.