October 23 & 24, 2026

All members of the Hopkins Community (students, alumni, faculty, staff, and their families) are encouraged to join us on the Hill for a weekend of athletics and family fun!

Keep an eye out for a special visit from our mascot, grab lunch from our lineup of food trucks (available for purchase), and stop by the Quad for fun and games!

Don't forget to wear your Maroon & Grey!
Friday, October 23, 2026
5:30 PM
Varsity Girls Volleyball vs Cheshire Academy, Walter Camp Athletic Center
Pep Band & School Spirit – Enjoy the sounds of the Hopkins pep band and cheer on our Hilltoppers at the varsity volleyball game!

6:00 PM
Hopkins Athletics Hall of Fame Reception and Ceremony
Join us in celebrating Hopkins' athletic history as we honor distinguished members of the athletics community. Click here to register.
 
Saturday, October 24, 2026

Schedule: Athletics

10:00 AM
Varsity Boys Cross Country
vs Loomis Chaffee & Greens Farms, Cross Country Course

Varsity Girls Cross Country 
vs Loomis Chaffee, Westover, & Greens Farms, Cross Country Course

11:00 AM
Varsity Field Hockey vs Greenwich Country Day, Parr Field
 
12:00 PM
Varsity Girls Soccer vs Masters, Smilow Field

1:30 PM
JV Girls Volleyball vs Miss Porter's, Walter Camp Athletic Center

2:00 PM
Boys Varsity Water Polo vs Williston Northampton, West Haven High School

3:00 PM

Varsity Football vs Rye CDS, Parr Field

3:30 PM

Varsity Boys Soccer vs Kent, Track Field
JV Boys Soccer vs Kent, Upper Smilow

Schedule: Activities

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Point Play Tennis and Pickleball 
Join us for casual, competitive play. Advance registration is required; contact Mike McManus to sign up.

Brewberry 
(available for purchase)
Grab a cup of coffee to start your day at the Brewberry coffee truck!

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Hopkins School Store
– Shop Hopkins apparel and gear.
Hospitality Tent – Stop by to connect with fellow Hopkins families and alumni.
Admissions Tent – Learn more about Hopkins and connect with members of our Admissions team.
Family Activity Tent – Enjoy fun for our youngest Hilltoppers, including temporary tattoos, face painting, bubbles, and more! 

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Lunch will be available for purchase throughout the afternoon!
Grab lunch from a variety of food trucks on the Quad:
  • Burgerway
  • The Plate
  • El Taco Dorado
  • Peter Doda's Ice Cream
  • East Coast Pizza (12-6 PM)
12:30 PM 
Open Alumni Board Meeting: Admissions at Hopkins 
During Homecoming, the Alumni Association will host an open meeting featuring a conversation about admissions at Hopkins. Alumni are welcome to join us and learn more about the admissions process and what’s happening in the Hopkins admissions office today.
Planning to join us? Please RSVP here.
 
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