"PLAY NO GAMES" GAME NIGHT
There’s nothing better than when the homies decide to make it a game night. We just have to agree on a few things: the spot, the rules and who's bringing ice!?
We got the first one covered!
HBCU SpringComing: “Play No Games” is a no holds barred competition! Spades, Bones and more!
We have a few surprises and some new games that will bring out your best (or worst)! So come for the camaraderie but WIN for the bragging rights!
Sounds by: DJ Galore
Powered by: Jack Daniels
Time:
6 pm - 10 pm
Location:
Teranga (in The Africa Center), 1280 5th Ave @ 110th Street, New York, NY 10029
Admission:
$30
**Additional food, cocktails, beer & wine available for purchase onsite.**
TENNIS DAZE
All Love Raquet Club and USTA Eastern Presents 'Rep Your Squad', the Tennis Daze event that will kick off 10 AM Saturday, April 12th at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park. It will be an exciting day filled with live music, prizes, and fun!
More than 50 Alumni and members of the community, ages 10 - 60+ come out to Rep their HBCU in an Alumni Red Ball Challenge.
TBA
FREE
SCHOOL DAZE
If Saturday was a movie, it would be “School Daze”! We are bringing “the yard" to the northern end of Riverside Park drawing in thousands of attendees from across the nation. As one of the most highly visible and highly-trafficked events of the weekend, this is an amazing opportunity to participate in the festivities. It feels like homecoming Saturday because it is! Get ready for guest DJs, games, vendor tents, food trucks, pop up tennis nets, games for kids, surprise performances and more!
Music By: A Fly Guy
12PM - 5PM
Riverside Park (Lower Level of Riverbank State Park), W. 145th Street & Riverside Drive, New York, New York 10031
THE KICKBACK
This kickback is more than just a good time – it’s an experience you won’t soon forget! From guest DJs spinning old-school favorites to the latest tracks, let's celebrate after School Daze, just like you would at your alma mater!
Sounds by: Milhouse & A Fly Guy
5PM - 10PM
Location: The Penthouse, 617 W 46th Street (PH Floor), New York, NY, 10036
$10 at the door (before 6pm)
$20 ticket after 6pm
VIP Tables: $50 reservation fee + $400 minimum upon arrival. Email Jared at [email protected] for more information on tables.
JOIN US FOR AN EXCLUSIVE SCREENING OF "The Road to TENure" DOCUMENTARY
For a decade, HBCU SpringComing has been more than an event—it’s been a movement. Now, in The Road to TENure, co-founders George A. Peters II and Lauren Grove open the vault on 10 years of footage, revealing the bold fight to preserve and grow this cultural celebration across three cities. Through the voices of city leaders, alumni, and scholarship recipients, this documentary sheds light on the impact of HBCU SpringComing and the deeper conversation it sparks.
Are you an HBCU Alumni Association interesting in having a tent on the School Daze yard? Need a gathering spot for the homies?
We welcome you! Your "plot" comes with a sign denoting your organization, one 10x10 tent, 1 6ft table and 10 chairs.
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HBCU SpringComing will take place in NYC barring any city, state or federal mandates restricting our activities.
All items are non-refundable under any circumstances.
The event taking place Friday, April 11, 2025 is 21+.
School Daze taking place Saturday, April 12, 2025 is a family event.
The Kickback taking place Saturday, April 12, 2025 & the screening taking place Sunday, April 13, 2025 are 21+.
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In it's 10th Year, HBCU SpringComing™ is an annual festival that celebrates the HBCU experience through events, scholarships, service activities, and more. It feels like homecoming, because it is!
HBCU SpringComing x NYC will take place April 11-13, 2025.
