RAFT Weekend

RAFT: Reunion And Family Traditions

RAFT Weekend is our annual homecoming here at CSUMB! Every year we come together, as otters do, to form a raft as a campus community including students, staff, faculty, alumni, and family. Come join this year's RAFT and be part of a campus tradition!

Friday, October 10, 2025 to Sunday, October 12, 2025

Beginner Friday MTB Ride

Time: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Otter Cycle Center
Audience: Students

Join Recreation for our free Friday Mountain Bike Rides. You will get a free bike rental, and a helmet. We lead "No Drop Rides", which means that you will never be left behind, EVER.
We will take you on a ride from the Otter Cycle Center to the Fort Ord National Monument only 1.5 miles away. With over 82 miles of trails, each ride will be different and tailored to the group's ability.

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Werk Witch

Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: OSU Ballroom
Audience: Students/Staff/Faculty/Community Members

Celebrate the beautiful hxstory of drag culture with our Werk Witch Drag Show. Werk Witch is an intersectional drag show that encourages drag queens, kings, and non-binary performers to let their brilliance and diva shine bright like a diamond.

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Monte's 5K

Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: OSU Main Quad Plaza
Audience: All

It's time to break a stride and bust a sweat for student scholarships! Attendees are required to register in advance and encouraged to donate to support the student scholarship fund. We are calling all families, students, staff, faculty, and community members to walk, run or roll with our mascot, Monte Rey through our beautiful campus.

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Run. Refuel. Reunite

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Brass Tap
Audience: All

Cross the finish line and don't run off just yet! Celebrate your Monte's 5K victory with the Alumni Association to refuel and reconnect with a no-host gathering at Brass Tap. Bring your medal or race bib for some Monte's 5K participant specials!

MB Madness

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Main Quad
Audience: All

Come be a part of MB Madness, our RAFT Weekend Carnival! Live music, performances, food vendors, carnival games, and field competitions sponsored by your Otter Athletics! Come celebrate what it means to be an Otter through our famed RAFT Weekend tradition!

Coastal Ride

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Otter Cycle Center
Audience: Students

Have you ever ridden the rec trail to Monterey? Join Recreation on a ride from campus to Monterey along the beautiful coastal trail. We take a lunch break at one of the many scenic spots before riding back home. Free bike and helmet rental will be included. We lead "No Drop Rides", which means that you will never be left behind, EVER.

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Brunch with the President

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: OSU Ballroom
Audience: All

Join us for brunch with the president in celebration of Reunion and Family Traditions weekend. Vanya Quiñones welcomes all families, alumni, students, faculty, staff, and community members to attend and fellowship with their otter community. Food and refreshments are provided at no cost. Registration is required for this exclusive event.
We care about sustainability! Our event has been ranked Gold. Please help us be more sustainable by following the CSUMB Sustainable Blueprint Guideline.

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Raise a Glass to Tradition: Alumni Wine Blending Experience

Time: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: The Wine Experience
Audience: Alumni

Join your fellow Otters for a one-of-a-kind wine blending event that’s equal parts creativity, connection, and celebration! You’ll have the opportunity to craft your own custom blend while reconnecting with old friends and forging new memories. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or just curious, this hands-on experience promises great tastes and even better company. Swirl. Sip. Blend. Belong.

Tickets are limited so be sure to grab your space early!

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Paint & Sip!

Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Building 12 - West Lounge
Audience: All

Unwind, get creative, and sip on something sweet! Join New Student Programs and our Orientation Leaders for a relaxed Paint & Sip with mocktails—no art experience required. We’ll provide everything you need: canvases, brushes, paints, and a variety of delicious, handcrafted mocktails. All you need to bring is your creativity, the vibes, and maybe a friend or two!