On Saturday, Oct. 31, Newport News Shipbuilding’s Apprentice School and employee resource groups (ERGs) hosted a Homecoming Fall Festival at the Apprentice School Field. Over 600 shipbuilders and their families came together to celebrate.

The event featured a range of activities for all ages to enjoy, including a Trunk-or-Treat, line dancing and costume contests. Kids had the opportunity to get their face painted, enjoy funnel cake, jump to their hearts content in the large inflatable bounce houses as well as play with excavators.

Adults brought their A-game to the inflatable obstacle courses and corn maze, giant connect four, uno and corn hole.

Following the festival, the Apprentice School Builders kicked off their homecoming game at against Clayton State University. During the halftime show, 2026 Homecoming King and Queen, Amon Miller (X31) and Monae Kee (X33).

The game continued after the halftime celebration, where the Builders played hard and won strong with a final score of 22-8.

Check out more pictures from the fall festival here.