The East Tennessee State University National Alumni Association is bringing back its popular Alumni Arctic Adventures series for 2026-27.

Now in its third year, Alumni Arctic Adventures provides four fun, family-friendly activities for alumni and friends of the university to enjoy in the late fall and winter months.

ETSU Alumni Association Arctic Adventures graphic

This year’s series includes the following events:

Cookie Decorating Party

A Cookie Decorating Party kicks off the series on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 4-5:30 p.m. at Innovation Commons on the second floor of the Charles C. Sherrod Library. Afterward, participants are invited to head over to the ETSU Foundation Carillon and Alumni Plaza for ETSU’s annual Holiday Lights Celebration. All activities are free.

Skate Night

Alumni and friends are invited to bundle up and enjoy Alumni Skate Night on Thursday, Dec. 10, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Bristol Motor Speedway, 151 Speedway Blvd., Bristol. Entry and rental skates are free.

Alumni Night at Brooks Gym

Participants can cheer on the Buccaneer women’s basketball team as they take on UNC Greensboro on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2027, at 7 p.m. in Brooks Gym. Registration is required to reserve a free ticket.

ETSU Alumni with the Knoxville Ice Bears

Alumni and friends are invited to head to Knoxville on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027, to enjoy a dinner buffet at 6 p.m., followed by the puck drop at 7:30 p.m. at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave., Knoxville. The first 85 to come will receive a limited-edition ETSU Alumni scarf. Participants must register to receive a link to purchase tickets for the Knoxville Ice Bears game, which cost $22 per person. The dinner buffet is free.

Participants are encouraged to pre-register for all events at etsualumni.org/arcticadventures to receive updates on possible weather cancellations and changes.

For more information about the ETSU Arctic Adventures series, contact the ETSU Alumni Association at alumni@etsu.edu.

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