Join us on October 24, 2026 for Alumni & Family Day!
Date & Time
Schedule of Events
Friday, October 23
6 p.m.
Scream Screen
C&R Parking lot next to the BLC
No Cost
Kick off Rider Broncyard Bash Alumni and Family Weekend the night before at 107.7 The Bronc's legendary fall event. Scream Screen is The Bronc's award-winning drive-in movie and trunk-or-treat experience.
It all starts at 6 p.m. with plenty of games and activities to enjoy from Monster Mini-Golf to a mechanical pumpkin ride, face painting to pumpkin painting in the Petrified Pumpkin Patch, and more! Enjoy free food from eight food trucks and vendors at the Fangtastic Food Court. And of course snag lots of sweets and treats from over 30 trunk-or-treat stations.
At 8 p.m. the curtain rises on our creature double feature beginning with Gravity Falls Summerween and followed by the movie about 800 members of the Rider community voted for on our gigantic 880 square foot spooky screen from the comfort of your car. Will it be Backrooms, Five Nights at Freddie's, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Obsession, or Weapons? Find out Friday, October 23, at 107.7 The Bronc's Scream Screen!
Scream Screen is free for everyone!
Click here for all the gory details!
Saturday, October 24
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visit the Rider Bookstore
Bart Luedeke Center, Ground Floor
Alumni enjoy 10% off their purchase with their alumni card.
9:30 a.m.
Ultimate Frisbee Game and Lunch (see below)
No Cost
Fields behind Daly Dining Hall
An annual tradition featuring current Rider Ultimate Frisbee students taking on their alumni counterparts!
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Rider Wrestling Gathering
No Cost
Canastra Health Center
Join the team for an open practice from 10 – 11:30 a.m. in the Tim Morrison & Family Wrestling Room. At 12 p.m., we will be gathering on the Campus Mall for Bronctoberfest to celebrate our new Deputy Athletic Director, John Hangey. If you plan on attending both, please register for both events on the registration page.
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Alumni, Student & Family Breakfast
Daly Dining Hall
$5
Please join us for brunch at Daly's.
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ultimate Frisbee Alumni Lunch
Mercer Room, Daly's
No Cost
Come celebrate after the game! Please note, this event is for Rider University Ultimate Frisbee alumni, students and their families.
Noon to 3 p.m.
Bronctoberfest
Campus Mall (in front of the berm)
No Cost; Cash Bar
Join us for Bronctoberfest, Rider’s all-campus Alumni & Family Day celebration!
Bring your family and friends for a festive day filled with music, food, activities, Rider spirit and opportunities to reconnect with classmates and the University community.
Come hungry! Enjoy a variety of delicious offerings, including:
- Seasonal mocktails from Rollin on the Rocks
- Jersey Jacket Kettle Korn
- Nosh Homemade Empanadas
- Under the Moon chili
- Jammin Crepes
- AJ’s Dogs and Snacks
- Rider Pretzel Station
Special Celebrations
Help us congratulate the Class of 1976 as they celebrate their 50th Reunion!
Be sure to stop by and meet our new Deputy Athletic Director, John Hangey.
Don’t miss Bronctoberfest! Gather with your classmates, make memories with family and friends, relive old memories and create new ones as we celebrate the Rider community together.
Noon
Baseball Cran vs. Black Series
Sonny Pittaro Field
No Cost
Join us for Baseball’s annual Cran vs. Black Series, an intersquad series that has been a tradition with the baseball program for many years.
Noon to 5 p.m.
Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority Haunted House Tour
Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority House
$5; Cash or credit card at the door;in support of their philanthropic efforts supporting cystic fibrosis.
Add a little spooky fun to your Broncyard Bash experience! Stop by the Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority Haunted House for a family-friendly Halloween adventure featuring festive decorations, playful surprises, and just the right amount of spooky fun.
Tours will be available during two time blocks:
- Noon to 2 p.m.
- 3 to 5 p.m.
Bring your family and friends and enjoy a fun Halloween experience for Broncs of all ages!
12:30 p.m.
Swimming and Diving Alumni Meet
Richard A. Coppola Pool
No Cost
Join the Swimming & Diving program for their annual Alumni Meet. Deck Entries Only.
1 to 3 p.m.
Men’s Soccer vs. Marist
Ben Cohen Field
No Cost
2 p.m.
Jesus Christ Super Star
Yvonne Theater
$25 adults, $20 students/seniors, $5 Rider University students with Valid ID
A timeless story. An iconic rock score. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar brings a timeless story to life with a legendary 1970s rock score, unforgettable characters and a provocative look at the final week of Jesus’ life.
3 to 6 p.m.
EOP Family Reunion
Muller’s Pub Patio
No Cost
Join us for an opportunity to visit and reconnect with EOP alumni, family members, and students.
4 p.m.
Men’s Exhibition Basketball vs. Alvernia
Canastra Hammer Arena
4:30 p.m.
50 Years of DAARSTOC
Mercer Room, Daly’s
$35
Celebrate 50 Years of DAARSTOC! Join us as we celebrate five decades of leadership, friendship, and personal and professional growth. Reconnect with fellow alumni, meet today’s DAARSTOC students, and celebrate the lasting impact of this special Rider tradition.
6 p.m.
Greek Fall Yard Show
Cavalla Room in the Bart Luedeke Center
No cost, but space is limited, so be sure to register in advance to secure your spot!
Experience the energy, culture, and tradition of Fraternity & Sorority Life at Rider! The Greek Fall Yard Show highlights our National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) organizations as they showcase their pride and traditions through stepping, strolling, saluting, and performances. Come out, bring your friends, and celebrate the history, culture, and community of Rider’s culturally based fraternities and sororities. All members of the Rider community are welcome!
7:30 p.m.
Jesus Christ Super Star
Yvonne Theater
$25 adults, $20 students/seniors, $5 Rider University students with Valid ID
A timeless story. An iconic rock score. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar brings a timeless story to life with a legendary 1970s rock score, unforgettable characters and a provocative look at the final week of Jesus’ life.
All Day
Explore Rider’s New Sensory Garden
Sensory Garden (located adjacent to Daly’s Parking Lot)
No Cost
Don’t forget to visit Rider’s new Sensory Garden, an inclusive outdoor space where members of the Rider community can pause, reconnect, and experience a greater sense of well-being and belonging.