Homecoming · Washington, DC
Howard YardFest Day 1 — university event
DATE VERIFIED AGAINST LINKED SOURCEOct 16, 2026
Official outdoor Homecoming event. Howard lists free admission. Check current campus entry and safety policies.
- Venue
- The Yard, Howard University; campus-area pin
- Time
- Noon–6 p.m. EDT
- Who can attend?
- Public · check ticket and age rules
- Organizer / source
- Howard University
- School
- Howard University ↗
- Last source check
- Oct 11, 2026
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Part of Howard Homecoming Week 2026 →Build your weekend
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