One of the best weeks to be an Owl and return to the nest is right around the corner! Homecoming & Family Weekend, taking place Monday, October 14–Sunday, October 20, 2024, is a celebration of cherry and white for one and all. No matter how far our Owls fly, they can always come back home.

We hope you’ll join us for this amazing week and weekend of events that culminate in our biggest tailgate of the year and the Homecoming football game as the Temple Owls take on the UTSA Roadrunners on Saturday, October 19. There’s so much more you won’t want to miss; Tyler Art Market and Crafts & Drafts return this year along with the Boyer Mosaic Concert and a myriad of other events throughout the week.

Return to the City of Brotherly Love to celebrate lifelong friendships, lasting memories and the Temple spirit. More information on featured events will be coming soon.

Available Activities
Ghost Tours of Philadelphia
Friday, October 6, 2023 - Sunday, October 8, 2023
Signers' Garden
Fee: $18
Discover the secrets hidden in the shadows of America’s most historic and most haunted city. Join the Ghost Tour of Philadelphia for a candlelight walking tour.
Family Weekend Welcome Table
Friday, October 6, 2023
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Howard Gittis Student Center (North Entrance)
Fee: No Fee
Start your visit by stopping at our Welcome Table to receive a campus map, Temple swag and more.
Registration is not required.
City Food Tours
Friday, October 6, 2023 - Sunday, October 8, 2023
Philadelphia, PA
Flavors of Philly Food Tour or Reading Terminal Market Informational Tour: Philadelphia is known to be one of the best foodie cities in the country, and no trip to Philly is complete without tasting some signature bites.
Mural Arts Philadelphia Tour
Friday, October 6, 2023 - Sunday, October 8, 2023
Philadelphia, PA
Get to know Philadelphia’s stunning Mural Arts collection by taking a tour. Weave through the diverse neighborhoods of Philadelphia, getting great views of the city by foot, by vehicle, by train, by Segway or virtually!
Sightseeing Bus Tour of Philadelphia
Saturday, October 7, 2023 - Sunday, October 8, 2023
Sat: 11:00 PM, 2:00 PM Sun: 11:30 A.M.
North entrance of Howard Gittis Student Center
Fee: $25
Explore the sights and sounds of Philadelphia on a 90-minute tour aboard a double-decker bus.
STHMAA Homecoming Happy Hour
Friday, October 6, 2023
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Love City Brewing
Fee: No Fee
Kick off Homecoming Weekend with your fellow STHM alumni! Join us for happy hour in the city on Friday evening as we begin the weekend's festivities.
The Tyler Alumni Association Board Presents Crafts and Drafts
Friday, October 6, 2023
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Tyler School of Art and Architecture
Fee: $5
Join us for Happy Hour at the 12th Annual Art Market at Tyler! All registrants will receive a free drink ticket.
Family Social
Friday, October 6, 2023
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Charles Library Terrace
Fee: No Fee
Mix and mingle with fellow Temple families and Temple administrators and take some photos with your Owl.
MCPB Comedy Nest
Friday, September 6, 2023
8:00 PM to 10:30 PM (7:00 PM Doors)
McGonigle Hall
Fee: $10 for Temple Students (1 max purchase per student)
$20 for Faculty/Staff, Affiliated Guests (Alumni, Family Members)
MCPB ComedyNest returns for it's second year! This year's headlining performer is 85 South's own, Karlous Miller!
The Boyer College Alumni Association: Meet the Mosaic Concert Conductors
Friday, October 6, 2023
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Mitten Hall, Right Alcove
Fee: No Fee
Immediately before the annual, not-to-be missed Mosaic Concert, head over to Mitten Hall, Right Alcove to meet the conductors and reconnect with your favorite Boyer faculty and fellow Boyer alumni.
Mosaic Concert
Friday, October 6, 2023
7:30 P.M.
Temple Performing Arts Center
Fee: No Fee
This fast-paced concert will feature back-to-back performances by Boyer student soloists and ensembles, including the TU Jazz Band, Wind Symphony and Choirs, as well as dance and chamber ensembles. This event is free and open to the public.
Registration is not required.
Homecoming Tailgate Village
Saturday, October 7, 2023
10:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Lincoln Financial Field, Lot K
Fee: No Fee - Some tents charge separately
Come join the TUAA at the biggest tailgate of the season!
Registration is not required.
Lewis Katz School of Medicine Homecoming Celebration
Saturday, October 7, 2023
10:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Lincoln Financial Field, Lot K
Fee: Exclusive Tailgate: $10-20 per person | Game Ticket Add-On: $10 per ticket
Join the Lewis Katz School of Medicine to celebrate Homecoming and enjoy a fun-filled tailgate with food, drink and plenty of Temple Med spirit.
Temple University Alumni Association Temple Fan Tailgate
Saturday, October 7, 2023
10:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Lincoln Financial Field, Lot K
Fee: $15-25
Tailgate with the Temple University Alumni Association before the Owls face UTSA.
2023 Diamond Marching Band Alumni Rehearsal, Tailgate & Halftime Performance
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Lincoln Financial Field, Lot K
Fee: $30 per guest - Includes T-shirt and game ticket
$10 per guest - Includes T-shirt
This year marks the 98th time the Temple Diamond Marching Band will take the field. Please join current and former band members in celebrating the “Pride of the Cherry and White.”
New Student and Family Programs Parent and Family Tent at Tailgate Village
Saturday, September 7, 2023
3.5 hours before kickoff (TBD)
Lincoln Financial Field
Fee: No Fee
Join us at the New Student and Family Programs Parent and Family Tent at Tailgate Village for family-themed giveaways during the ultimate pregame tailgate.
Arts & Crafts—Temple Style!
Saturday, September 7, 2023
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Howard Gittis Student Center
Fee: No Fee
Please join us for some Temple, fall, and owl-themed crafts perfect for the family and any little future Owls! We will also have a Temple temporary tattoo station which will be perfect for showing your Temple pride!

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