Hope College celebrated “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend” on Friday-Saturday, Oct. 22-23, with multiple events open to the public in addition to activities for alumni and the families of current students.

  • A group of four people stands in conversation inside a brightly lit room with blue and purple ambient lighting. Two women on the left are wearing glasses and smiling, a man in the center is wearing a suit and tie, and two women on the right are dressed in jackets, one of whom is wearing a face mask. Tables and chairs are visible in the background.
  • Two people share a warm embrace at Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event. One person is smiling broadly while the other wears a mask with sparkles. They are in a well-lit room with tables and chairs in the background.
  • Three people smiling and posing together at an indoor event during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." The background features large windows with a nighttime view and hanging lights.
  • An elderly man wearing glasses and an orange sweater hugs a younger person during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event. Other attendees are visible in the background, engaging in conversations.
  • Four people sitting around a table, wearing face masks and engaged in conversation during Hope College's “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend” event. A pile of orange and blue ribbons is in the center of the table. A drink and a chafing dish are visible in the background.
  • Two men engaged in conversation during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event, with other attendees visible in the background.
  • A man with an orange mask is animatedly speaking to two women wearing face masks during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event. The woman in the middle is wearing a pink and white sweater and has a lanyard around her neck, while the woman on the right is wearing a dark jacket and a plaid dress.
  • A group of people socializing indoors during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." The event features blue and purple lighting and a windowed background.
  • A group of people engaged in conversation at an indoor event during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." The room is lit with blue lighting and has a modern patterned wall in the background.
  • A group of five people sitting and smiling in a modern lounge area at Hope College during "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." They are seated around a marble-top coffee table with glasses of wine and beer, enjoying the evening through large windows with a night view in the background.
  • Four people smiling and posing together at an indoor event during Hope College’s “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend.” The background features blue lighting and windows. One person is holding a drink and another is holding a booklet and a phone.
  • Two women smiling and looking at a smartphone together during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event. Other attendees are visible in the background.
  • Two people stand together during Hope College's “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend.” The person on the left is smiling and looking down at a large wooden bowl held by the person on the right, who is speaking into a microphone. They are indoors with a projection screen in the background.
  • A group of nine people, some holding wooden award plaques, pose for a photo during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event. They are inside a room with blue lighting and hanging spherical lights in the background.
  • Three people sitting at a round table during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event. They are smiling and appear to be enjoying the event. The table has drinks, a phone, and Hope College-themed items.
  • People, including some wearing Hope College sweatshirts, participate in an event during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." Some are wearing face masks and holding orange polka-dotted bags, with blue Hope College cups on a table in the foreground.
  • Two women sitting on chairs outside, engaged in conversation and smiling, with one holding a glass of white wine. There is a brick wall and a fire pit in the background.
  • A group of people sit at a table in a relaxed setting, smiling and conversing, during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend."
  • Two women and a man sit at a bar, engaging in conversation, during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event. There are drinks and other patrons visible in the background.
  • People in masks gather around a table filled with Hope College merchandise, including cups and bags, during "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" at Hope College.
  • People gather at an indoor reception area during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend," engaging with event materials and staff.
  • A crowd of people gathered in a lobby during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." Some individuals are conversing while others are looking at something out of the frame.
  • People gather indoors at Hope College during the "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event. A woman in a white fleece jacket is smiling and holding a notepad. Other attendees are seen in the background.
  • People gather in a busy campus cafe at Hope College during the "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event, engaging in various activities, including reading pamphlets and filling out forms.
  • Three women are sitting at a table, eating and engaging in conversation during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event. Plates with food and personal items are visible on the table.
  • People gather at a yellow food truck selling mini-donuts during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event.
  • People gather around "Olly's" food truck on the Hope College campus during "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend."
  • People sit and chat at an outdoor patio table during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." A woman stands facing the table, and others are visible in the background.
  • A group of four young women sit around a table, smiling and talking, with drinks in front of them. One woman is wearing a black beanie, and another is wearing a white sweatshirt with "HOPE" printed on it.
  • A group of young women sit together at a wooden table under a canopy, engaged in conversation. Other people can be seen dining and socializing in the background. The setting is decorated with plants and string lights.
  • People walking past the New Holland Brewing Company with outdoor seating in Holland, MI, during Hope College’s “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend” event.
  • Three people, dressed in casual fall clothing, are standing and eating near a yellow food truck during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event.
  • A group of people at Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event, standing on a grassy area near a yellow food truck. One person is holding a dessert and a small cup, while another holds a Hope College brochure.
  • People walk and sit at outdoor tables along a bustling street in front of Hop's 84 East restaurant in downtown Holland, MI, during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend."
  • Students in black attire and face masks perform on violins during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" celebration.
  • A large choir dressed in colorful robes with purple, yellow, and red accents stands on stage behind an orchestra of musicians in black attire, performing in a wooden concert hall.
  • A group of musicians in black attire, wearing masks, perform with string instruments on stage during Hope College’s “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend” event. A saxophonist and a pianist are visible in the background.
  • A student in a suit plays the trumpet during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event.
  • A pianist and a singer perform on stage during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." The pianist is seated at a Steinway & Sons grand piano, and the singer stands beside the piano, both wearing masks.
  • Students perform in an orchestra, with four musicians playing French horns and two playing clarinets, during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event.
  • Two masked musicians in black attire perform on stage, one playing a double bass and the other playing a percussion instrument, during Hope College’s “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend” event.
  • A conductor in a tuxedo and mask gestures with his arms while standing on stage with an orchestra of musicians in black attire, holding various wind instruments.
  • A conductor leads an orchestra during a performance at Hope College. A saxophonist and a dancer are featured at the front, while musicians in black attire play various instruments.
  • A person in a black outfit plays a trumpet on stage during Hope College’s “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend.” A drum set is visible in the background.
  • A choir of Hope College students, all dressed in black and wearing masks, perform on tiered risers during "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend."
  • A choir dressed in colorful, striped robes and black face masks performs on stage with a seated orchestra in front of them during Hope College's “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend” event.
  • Two masked musicians perform during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event. One plays a bass guitar while the other plays bongos.
  • A pianist and a flutist perform on stage during Hope College's “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend” event.
  • A conductor leads a large orchestra of masked musicians, all dressed in black, during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." The musicians are holding various instruments, including violins, cellos, and wind instruments, on a stage with music stands.
  • A group of musicians perform in an orchestral setting during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." They are playing various wind instruments such as clarinets and French horns. The musicians are seated and dressed in formal black attire.
  • A group of four saxophonists performs on stage, with a conductor guiding them during Hope College’s “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend” event.
  • Students perform in a jazz ensemble at Hope College during "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." The musicians are playing various instruments, including saxophones and a trumpet, on a stage with music stands in front of them.
  • A person in a black jacket holds a sign that reads "2-5 year olds" on a sports field during Hope College’s “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend.”
  • A family stands on a football field during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." A woman is taking a photo of a young boy who is smiling and holding up a medal and a small toy. Other family members stand nearby, smiling and looking at the boy. The stands and scoreboard are visible in the background.
  • A pile of gold winner medals with red, white, and blue ribbons, placed on a white surface.
  • Two young children, bundled up in winter hats and coats, sit in a green wagon. The child on the left is wearing glasses and a blue hat, holding a chocolate-covered donut with a happy expression. The child on the right is wearing a pink hat and a purple jacket, holding a colorful sprinkled donut, with some frosting on their face. They are participating in Hope College’s "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event.
  • A young girl in a purple jacket stands on a football field, holding a doughnut with chocolate icing and colorful sprinkles. She is wearing a medal around her neck.
  • A young child in a bright green beanie and blue jacket holds two bottles of water while smiling and looking to the side. The child is outdoors on a grassy area, with adults in the background.
  • Children running in a race on a sports field during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event, with spectators cheering them on in the background.
  • A family poses for a photo during Hope College's “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend” event. The group includes a man, a woman, two children, and a baby in a stroller. In the background, people are mingling near a brick building.
  • Open boxes of assorted donuts on a table, including glazed, powdered, and chocolate donuts, some with sprinkles.
  • A woman is handing medals to two young children on a sports field during Hope College's Homecoming and Family Weekend. The children are wearing athletic gear and have race bibs. Another person is holding more medals in the background.
  • A woman is handing medals to two young children on a sports field during Hope College's Homecoming and Family Weekend. The children are wearing athletic gear and have race bibs. Another person is holding more medals in the background.
  • A group of runners starting a race under the Hope College archway during "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend."
  • Participants in a 5K run, part of Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend," running along a street with smiles and determination. Some runners wear Hope College shirts and race bibs.
  • Three runners, wearing race bibs, cross the finish line under a black and white checkered inflatable arch during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." People are seen in the background, including spectators and event staff, on the athletic field.
  • A group of people, including children and adults, are sitting around a table with orange polka-dotted gift bags, enjoying a meal and conversation during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend."
  • A masked older man and a younger woman are playing a giant Connect Four game indoors during Hope College’s “One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend.” The man is placing a blue disc while the woman holds red discs. In the background, there is a stack of large Jenga blocks and some yellow stools.
  • People walking on a path during Hope College's Homecoming and Family Weekend, with a large "One Big Weekend Go Hope!" sign decorated with stars, balloons, and other festive designs in the background.
  • A group of people sitting around a table, eating and talking during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend." The room is filled with other attendees in the background.
  • Three people wearing jackets and hats walk on a sidewalk in front of a colorful sign that reads "One Big Weekend, Go Hope!" on the Hope College campus. Other people with umbrellas are visible in the background.
  • Students and visitors sit at tables in a cafeteria, chatting and eating, during Hope College's "One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend" event. The atmosphere is lively with people enjoying food and beverages.

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