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2024 Event Calendar

If you need accommodations for any event, please visit the DART Center.

October

Painting with a Cougar

Saturday, October 19th – 9am – 12pm
Student Centers Plaza

Do you want to help showcase this year's theme on a Cougar with the Homecoming Board? Paint with us and showcase your inner talents for our cougars. This event is strictly only for Spirit Cup Teams. Cougars will also be given to other campus departments.

Homecoming Kick-Off with Residence Hall Association (RHA)

Monday, October 21st – 6pm – 8pm
Student Centers Plaza

Come kick off Homecoming Week with our annual pep rally! Grab free food and hang out with the University of Houston Football Team, the Spirit of Houston, and Shasta, and Sasha! Check out the event to be introduced to the 2024 Homecoming Court!

Stuff-A-Coog

Tuesday, October 22nd – 11:30am – 1:30pm
Student Center Plaza

Channel your inner cougar! Students, faculty, and staff come together to create and take home custom plushie cougars that represent school spirit.

The College Tour Premiere Launch Party

Tuesday, October 22nd – 4pm – 5pm
Student Center South- Ballroom

Celebrate the grand premiere of Amazon Prime’s The College Tour episode featuring 10 UH students as they tell their unique college experiences. Light food and beverages provided, along with an interactive 360 photobooth! Learn More.

Strut Your Stuff

Tuesday, October 22nd – 7pm – 10pm
Student Center South- Houston Room

Enjoy a night of Spirit Cup teams competing in a talent show-style competition full of skits, dancing, and music. See the teams show off their talent and get a chance to see some special guest judges.

Faculty Lightning Talks

Wednesday, October 23rd – 11:30am – 1pm
Student Center South- Ballroom

Join us for engaging TED Talk-style presentations featuring amazing faculty from across UH! They’ll be highlighting their innovative ideas, research, and unique insights. Food provided with RSVP.

Bed Races

Wednesday, October 23rd – 7pm – 10pm
TDECU Stadium, Gate 2

Join in the fun! Spirit Cup Teams get to decorate beds and then compete in a tournament- style race next to the TDECU Stadium. After the tournament ends, students can also participate in bed racing activities.

CANstruction with Metropolitan Volunteer Program (MVP)

Thursday, October 24th – 11:30am – 2:30pm
Student Centers Plaza

Homecoming Spirit Cup Teams will construct can sculptures that are sure to impress! Come out and grab some food, vote for your favorite sculpture and enjoy music while these CANstructions come to life. In collaboration with MVP, the food donations collected at this event will be donated to Cougar Cupboard and Manna House.

Homecoming Concert with SPB

Thursday, October 24th – 7pm – 10pm
Lynn Eusan Park

Come out to Lynn Eusan Park to see musical artist headline the SPB Homecoming Concert! The University of Houston's will open the show ! Doors open at 7:00pm, and show starts at 8:15pm. See you there!

Rock the Campus with MVP

Friday, October 25th – 10am – 12:30pm
Start at Student Center Plaza

Rock the campus is a camps-wide clean up and beautification event during Homecoming. We will participate in various activities like weeding, trash pick-up, and other outdoor activities. We will be volunteering all around campus from 9am- 11am and heading back to the Student Center Plaza for food and cool giveaways!

Cougar Block Party

Friday, October 25th – 7pm – 10pm
Lynn Eusan Park

The Cougar Block Party is a vibrant event where students, faculty, and staff can choose their own adventure in a festive fall fair setting. The event features a variety of activities, including a stroll off, mini pumpkin painting, and more. It's a lively celebration with something for everyone, encouraging participants to explore and enjoy different experiences.

Retro Red: Inaugural Homecoming Party

Wednesday, October 25th – 7pm – 11pm
Fertitta Center

Get Ready to boogie at the Inaugural Retro Red: Homecoming Party! Put on your grooviest 70’s threads and dance the night away with fellow UH Alumni and friends during an unforgettable homecoming weekend! Enjoy lite bites, dancing, surprise entertainment and special guests as we celebrate the vibrant history of the University of Houston. A variety of beverages will be available for purchase at the cash bar.

Homecoming Game vs. University of Utah

Saturday, October 26th – Time TBD
TDECU Stadium

Faculty/Staff Homecoming Tailgate

Saturday, October 26th – Time TBD
TDECU Stadium

While the game time has yet to be confirmed, we encourage you to Save the Date and plan to join the Homecoming festivities to enjoy fun, food, and fellowship during the 2024 Homecoming Game! More details will follow soon.

Party in the Plaza (Homecoming Tailgate for UH Alumni)

Saturday, October 26 – Time TBD
TDECU Stadium

Once you’re in the “Party,” you can head to the group tent you were invited to or hang out with the general alumni in the parking lot. We’ll have food trucks, games, live music, photo ops, and autograph sessions!  Learn More.

UH Alumni Association Virtual Livestream

Saturday, October 26th – Time TBD
Virtual

Don’t miss the action—tune in for an exciting live-streaming event one hour before kickoff, featuring exclusive updates from UH leaders, alumni spotlights and a live performance by the Spirit of Houston. Register Now!