Scarlet & Gray Day
Scarlet & Gray Day 2026
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Friends School of Baltimore—the city’s first school, founded in 1784—is celebrating our most spirited tradition, Scarlet & Gray Day, Friends School’s version of homecoming, on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Family Fun
Come out with your family to cheer on our athletic teams, enjoy the carnival, play field games, listen to live music, and savor delicious food. Rain or shine, it’s a celebration of Friends School spirit you won’t want to miss!
Volunteer Information
Many parent volunteers are needed to make this day a success. The first 15 volunteers to sign up will receive 10 free carnival tickets (a $10 value). All volunteers will also be entered into a random drawing for one of 10 free Scarlet & Gray Day T-shirts.
Events for the Whole Family
Family Carnival
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Games, moon bounce, crafts, and more! Tickets are $1.00 each or 25 for $20.00.
Live Music
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Student rock bands, acoustic sets, and vocal ensembles.
Student Fundraising
Support Friends students by visiting:
- 5th Grade Bake Sale
- 8th Grade Lemon Stick Sale
- Upper School Clubs & Programs (Habitat for Humanity, Soccer Without Borders, & more!)
Food & Drink
- Quaker Snack Shack, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Located below tennis courts, serving pizza, snakcs, and drinks. - Brock in the Dining Hall, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Serving lunch options. - Kona Ice, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Serving cool treats. - Hydration Stations
Stations will be located around campus—bring your own reusable bottle or purchase reusable cups from the Parents Association or Quaker Closet.
Community Support
Bring your gently used sports gear and clothing for Level the Playing Field donations.
Spirit Wear
- Quaker Closet: Located Below the Dining Hall
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. - Spirit Gear Giveaway: All students will receive free spirit gear to wear at the Pep Rally (Friday, September 25, 2026) and Scarlet & Gray Day (Saturday, September 26, 2026). Let's fill campus with Scarlet & Gray pride!
Parking
Guests may park in any available campus space or in the Lawndale parking lot next to the Roland Park Pool. All parking is first come, first served.
Weather Note: If heavy rain causes flooding in the Lawndale lot or along Stony Run, please obey all signs and traffic cones.
The Lawndale lot is located off Wyndhurst Avenue—turn onto Lawndale and follow the road toward the pool. A path from the pool leads directly to the athletic fields.
Athletic Game Schedule
IAAM = Female & Non-Binary Identifying Athletes
MIAA = Male & Non-Binary Identifying Athletes
TIME |
SPORT |
OPPONENT |
LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | IAAM MS Field Hockey | Annapolis Christian Middle School (AACS) | Field 5: Deering Field FH Side |
| 10:00 a.m. | IAAM Varsity Field Hockey | Maryvale Preparatory School | Field 5: Deering Field FH Side |
| 10:30 a.m. | IAAM MS A Soccer | Annapolis Christian Middle School (AACS) | Field 3: Softball Field |
| 11:00 a.m. | MIAA Varsity Volleyball | Bel Air High School | Old "37" Gym |
| 11:45 a.m. | IAAM Varsity Soccer | Baltimore Polytechnic (Poly) Institute | Field 6: Deering Field |
| 12:00 p.m. | MIAA MS A Soccer | Annapolis Christian Middle School (AACS) | Field 3: Softball Field |
| 12:30 p.m. | IAAM Varsity Tennis | Bryn Mawr School | Tennis Courts |
| 12:30 p.m. | IAAM Junior Varsity Volleyball | Baltimore City College | Old "37" Gym |
| 1:30 p.m. | MIAA Junior Varsity Soccer | Baltimore Polytechnic (Poly) Institute | Field 6: Deering Field |
| 2:00 p.m. | IAAM Varsity Volleyball | Baltimore City College | Old "37" Gym |
| 3:00 p.m. | MIAA Varsity Soccer | Baltimore Polytechnic (Poly) Institute | Field 6: Deering Field |