Homecoming
September 19, 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
UBC Vancouver - Multiple locations
Dinosaur & fossil fun, free museum and garden admission. Register now to get $4 day-long parking! ROAR into science at UBC Homecoming this September!
- Preregistration to get a discounted parking code for use via Honk mobile
- View the full Homecoming itinerary. Start your day at the Robert H Lee Alumni Centre for a pancake brunch! The first 1,000 guests to check in will receive a blue-chip token, redeemable for a free mini cookie from 10:00am–5:00pm at campus favourite Blue Chip Café, located on the main floor of the Nest.
- UBC Science events walking map
Pacific Museum of Earth, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Visit the Pacific Museum of Earth to journey through 4.5 billion years of Earth’s evolution. At this year’s UBC Homecoming, the PME is spotlighting fossil fun! Join us throughout the day for a dinosaur dig activity, a showcase of our coolest fossils, minigames, and a scavenger hunt with exciting prizes. Explore exhibits on fossils and dinosaurs, rocks and minerals, climate and weather, natural hazards, and planetary science, including the Wheaton Walk Through Time, Origins: From the Universe to You, and the unique OmniGlobe.
Beaty Biodiversity Museum: Free admission, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Visit Vancouver’s natural history museum at UBC, featuring over two million specimens, a 26-metre blue whale skeleton, and six collections: Cowan Tetrapod Collection, Marine Invertebrate Collection, Fossil Collection, Herbarium, Spencer Entomological Collection, and Fish Collection.
Explore Li bootee mishiwayitay—The Beauty of It All by Daphne Boyer, a powerful exhibition that weaves together Métis peoples’ traditional handwork, digital technologies, plant materials, and porcupine quills.
Raising Big Blue documentary screenings will be held at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm.
UBC Botanical Garden: Free admission, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
At UBC Botanical Garden, visitors of all ages can explore and learn about plants, people, and biodiversity from every corner of the world. Explore the garden’s signature spaces, a variety of landscapes, seasonal blooms, and immersive experiences that showcase its diversity. From peaceful retreats to adventurous trails, there’s something to inspire every visitor.
Take a guided walk through the garden to discover diverse plant collections, seasonal highlights, and global ecosystems. Tours start at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm with space available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Nitobe Memorial Garden: Free admission, 11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Nitobe Memorial Garden honours Japanese scholar Dr. Inazō Nitobe and the friendship between Japan and Canada. Every stone, plant, and bridge has meaning, creating a tranquil setting that embodies balance, respect, and the art of nature.
Take a guided tour of the garden to explore Japanese design, seasonal beauty, and cultural symbolism. Tours start at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm with space available on a first come, first served basis.
