Harker Day is an annual event and a great way to celebrate the changing of the seasons and usher in the new school year.
Harker Day
Harker Day is actually two of our beloved long-running annual events – the Harker Family & Alumni Picnic and homecoming – morphed into one, incredible, stupendous Saturday every October. With games, activities and entertainment for all ages, we continue the tradition of the Harker Family & Alumni Picnic – now in its seventh decade – with a day that celebrates everything that is Harker. It’s held on the upper school campus, and admission is free and over 3,000 students, parents, relatives, friends, alumni, teachers and staff attend – it’s the event of the year! Read about last year’s event.
Save the Date! Sat. Oct. 4, 2025
Performing Arts Shows
12 and 1:30 p.m. for performance times
Hundreds of singers, dancers and actors from TK-12 (along with some very special guests!) present an epic performance each year that pays tribute to our school. While admission is free to Harker Day, advance reservations are required to attend these legendary student shows, and parents are emailed separately with that information.
Our troupe of grade 4 Picnic Players will embark on an epic quest through the world of video games. Each level they complete unlocks a wealth of performances and Easter egg cameos by administrators, faculty and staff.
Don't miss the 75th anniversary of this beloved Harker tradition!
"Game On!”
Athletic Events
Harker Day also celebrates our upper school athletes with competitions throughout the day, including water polo and volleyball.
Bring your Eagle Pride! Our athletes would be thrilled to hear your cheering voices as you root on the Eagles in the athletic center and Singh Aquatic Center. Additionally, for the first time ever, we will feature varsity girls volleyball in a special outdoor game on Davis Field. Come be a part of this historic event. Lower and middle school students may also participate in either a tennis clinic at the Blackford courts, or a water polo clinic at the upper school.
HARKER HALL OF FAME
Launched in 2018 the Harker Hall of Fame honors the dedication and sacrifice of Harker's athletes, teams, coaches and sports supporters. Each year, inductees are selected based on their exemplifying desirable character traits at Harker and beyond, and having distinguished themselves in competition representing Harker, their colleges or at the professional level.
The annual ceremony is held at Homecoming/Harker Day each year and inductees receive an award for display and their names enshrined on the Hall of Fame wall in the athletic center on the upper school campus.
Contact Us
We're so excited about Harker Day and are happy to answer your questions any time!
Loni Keller - Director of Special Events | loni.keller@harker.org | 408.345.9625
Ruby Ramos - Director of Volunteer Programs, TK-12 | ruby.ramos@harker.org | 408.345.9205