St. Petersburg 2026 Events
Monday
October 12
Tuesday
October 13
Wednesday
October 14
Thursday
October 15
Friday
October 16
charit-a-bull food drive
October 2026 | Donations accepted at PRW 106 across from SLC, facing the courtyard | 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Drop off non-perishable for the Food Pantry on campus. Visit the Amazon Wish List for needed items.
Kickoff breakfast
Monday, October 12 | 8:30AM - 11:00AM | Harborwalk
HAB will be kicking off Homecoming Week with a grab-and-go breakfast bar on Harborwalk for students to enjoy on their way to class! We'll also be giving out this year's Homecoming T-shirts here, so be sure not to miss it!
Brought to you by the Harborside Activities Board (HAB) within Student Life & Engagement.
karaoke Night
Monday, October 12 | 7:00AM - 9:00PM | SLC Patio
Gather your friends and join HAB for a fun night of Karaoke to ring in the spirit of Homecoming season!
Brought to you by the Harborside Activities Board (HAB) within Student Life & Engagement.
campus flea market
Tuesday, October 13 | 11:00AM - 2:00PM | USC Reef
Student vendors will have the opportunity to sell their goods and services in a flea market setting hosted in the University Student Center. All other students are encouraged to stop by and shop to support their campus community!
Brought to you by the Harborside Activities Board (HAB) within Student Life & Engagement.
Royalty Ball
Tuesday, October 13 | 7:00PM - 10:00PM | USC Ballroom
Join us for a night of elegance, music, dancing, and food as we crown and celebrate our campus's Royalty Court members!
It's time to cast your votes for the 2026 Homecoming royalty! Each campus has its own set of USF Royalty. Voting will close on Monday, October 12th at 11:59 p.m.
Brought to you by the Harborside Activities Board (HAB) within Student Life & Engagement.
Rocky's REgatta
Wednesday, October 14 | 3:00 - 5:00PM | Bayboro Harbor & Harborside Lawn
Reviving the St. Petersburg tradition of student boat races in our beloved harbor, Rocky's Regatta will see student organizations and university offices sending representatives to champion them in high-energy kayak races in Bayboro Harbor. Spectators can enjoy music, giveaways, and food while they enjoy the competition.
Brought to you by the Harborside Activities Board (HAB) within Student Life & Engagement.
Regatta alumni & student social
Wednesday, October 14 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | The Edge
Brought to you by the Pinellas Alumni Association
Homecoming harvest
Thursday, October 15 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM | Harborside Lawn
Students will have the opportunity to meet and interact with a variety of petting zoo animals, ranging from chickens to goats to tortoises, and even a miniature bull!
Brought to you by the Harborside Activities Board (HAB) within Student Life & Engagement.
Bulls Blitz to the homecoming game
Saturday, October 17 | 2:45 PM | Meet outside the USC
Get ready for game day! Student Government is providing the Bulls Blitz to the USF Homecoming Game against Kent State! Ride with fellow Bulls, bring the energy, join in on the tailgating, and cheer on USF as we close out Homecoming Week with some serious Bull pride!
Learn more about student tickets to the game.
Transportation will be leaving at 3 pm and 3:30 PM.
Explore all Homecoming events for 2026 on BullsConnect!