Celebrate Homecoming & Family Weekend with us and enjoy our beautiful West Palm Beach campus! You'll get the chance to connect with alumni, students, families, faculty and staff while we cheer on the Sailfish, worship together at Chapel, honor outstanding members of our community and look forward to the exciting future of Palm Beach Atlantic University.
Join us this Spring for Homecoming & Family Weekend. Come be a part of this special weekend celebration and experience the vibrant community and future of PBA!
Highlights Include:
Campus Tour
12:30 – 1:30 PM
Admissions Office, Sachs Hall
Explore campus with the Admissions team. Open to siblings, family, friends, and alumni. Tours last approximately one hour and space is limited.
Attend a Class: Freedom in American Society
12:30 – 1:45 PM
Step back into the classroom and experience PBA today! Meet us at the Rotunda for this 10 a.m. class taught by Dr. James Todd.
43rd Great American Bug Race
3 – 4:30 PM | Baxter Green
A beloved PBA tradition hosted by the Science Club to support research trips. Race your bugs for fun and prizes!
$3 registration fee + $1 per bug (paid on-site)
Anchor Night of Worship
8 – 9 PM | Baxter Green
Join PBA’s student-led worship ministry for a powerful evening of praise and reflection.
Attend a Class: American Federal Government
9 – 9:45 AM
Step back into the classroom and experience PBA today! Meet us at the Rotunda for a 9 a.m. class taught by Dr. James Todd.
Alumni and Family Coffee
9 – 10:30 AM | Weyenberg Center
Connect with fellow alumni and Sailfish families over coffee and conversation.
Watercolor Painting Workshop
9 – 10:45 AM | Visual Arts Studio
Wear comfortable clothes and be ready for a fun-filled experience exploring color in this workshop. The workshop is $15 per person. Space is limited.
Founders Day Chapel
11 – 11:45 AM
Worship together and celebrate the Alumni of the Year.
Downtown West Palm Beach Food Tour
11:30 AM – 2:15 PM | Reservations Required
Explore the city’s vibrant dining scene while savoring generous tastings (plenty for lunch!) paired with stories of local history, culture, and culinary creativity. Please call Kristl at 561-331-1158 for reservations. Register by January 23, 2026, and save $5 per person with promo code PBA.
Ceramics Workshop
12 – 2 PM | Visual Arts Studio
Wear comfortable clothes and bring your creativity for a fun time of throwing clay! The workshop is $15 per person. Space is limited.
The Empowered Communicator Workshop
1:30 – 4 PM | Lassiter Rotunda, Warren Library
Learn from best-selling author Jennifer Rothschild as she shares how to grow in your God-given calling to communicate effectively.
Ticket Price: $20
Sightseeing Cruise I
1:30 – 4 PM | Off-Campus (Palm Beach)
Enjoy a guided water tour highlighting the history of Palm Beach County. Refreshments included.
Tickets: $65 (limited availability)
561 Night Market
5 – 7 PM | Baxter Green
Shop local at the 561 Night Market featuring PBA student vendors.
Tenth Avenue North Concert
6 – 9 PM | Rubin Arena, Greene Complex
Enjoy a live concert featuring three-time Dove Award-winning (and PBA alumni) Tenth Avenue North, who were founded right here on campus!
General Admission: $25
Students: Free with valid student ID
Premium Seating and Parking: $50
Campus Tour
9:30 – 10:30 AM | Admissions Office, Sachs Hall
Another opportunity to explore campus with the Admissions team. Space is limited.
Class of 2015 Supper Honors Reunion
9:30 – 11:30 AM | Rinker Board Room
Celebrate a decade since your time at PBA! Join fellow members of the Honors Class of 2015 for a special reunion filled with memories, laughter, and time to reconnect with the friends who helped shaped your PBA experience.
Sightseeing Cruise II
9:30 AM – 12 PM | Off-Campus (Palm Beach)
A second chance to experience Palm Beach by water.
Tickets: $65 (limited availability)
Workship Community Service Project
10 AM – 12 PM | Royal Park Bridge
Serve with Community Greening to plant over 100 native shade trees.
Family-friendly (minors must be accompanied)
Wear closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and comfortable clothing.
Transportation from PBA departs at 9:30 AM.
Sailgating at the Baseball Game
12 – 4 PM | Rinker Athletic Campus
Head to the Rinker Athletic Campus for some Sailgating before the baseball game! Enjoy family fun with games, music, merch, food trucks, and activities for all ages. Celebrate with the PBA community as we gear up to cheer on the Sailfish!
Attend a Local Church
9 – 10:30 AM | On Your Own
Worship with your family at a local church. View a list of nearby churches here.
Sunday Brunch with Family and Alumni
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Fraser Dining Hall
Enjoy an on-campus buffet brunch.
Guests pay at the door
Students with a meal plan eat free
3v3 Basketball Tournament
1 – 3 PM | Mahoney Gym
Reconnect, compete, and enjoy friendly rivalry in this spirited alumni tournament. All are welcome!
The Big Game Watch Party
4 – 8 PM | Baxter Green
Wrap up the weekend watching the big game on the big screen with food, drinks, and the Sailfish community.
Consider partnering with PBA to help shape the future. Support our community and gain exclusive access to the weekend’s premier events.
Contact us for more information on how to get involved.
| Sponsorship | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 Sponsor | • 10 reserved seats to 10th Avenue North Concert • 10 reserved seats to Baseball Game • 10 reserved seats to Founders Day Chapel • 6 reserved seats at private luncheon with Mike Donehey • 6 reservations to a Meet & Greet with 10th Avenue North | $25,000 |
| Sailfish Sponsor | • 8 reserved seats to 10th Avenue North Concert • 8 reserved seats to Baseball Game • 8 reserved seats to Founders Day Chapel • 4 reserved seats at private luncheon with Mike Donehey • 4 reservations to a Meet & Greet with 10th Avenue North | $15,000 |
| Celebration Sponsor | • 8 reserved seats to 10th Avenue North Concert • 8 reserved seats to Baseball Game • 8 reserved seats to Founders Day Chapel • 2 reserved seats at private luncheon with Mike Donehey • 2 reservations to a Meet & Greet with 10th Avenue North | $10,000 |
| Fellowship Sponsor | • 6 reserved seats to 10th Avenue North Concert • 6 reserved seats to Baseball Game • 6 reserved seats to Founders Day Chapel | $5,000 |
| Camaraderie Sponsor | • 4 reserved seats to 10th Avenue North Concert • 4 reserved seats to Baseball Game • 4 reserved seats to Founders Day Chapel | $2,500 |
| Festivities Sponsor | • 2 reserved seats to 10th Avenue North Concert • 2 reserved seats to Baseball Game • 2 reserved seats to Founders Day Chapel | $1,000 |
Take some time to browse our campus store and enjoy 10% off during this special weekend.
The campus store is located at 900 S Olive Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
In the West Palm Beach area, there are many quality hotels within easy driving distance of PBA!
