Family Weekend Events

Stop by our Family Weekend Welcome & Information Center! Friday: 2 - 5 p.m.  Saturday: 9 - 2 p.m. 

Join us at the Wellin Museum for a student-led tour! Wellin docents will lead a tour of the museum and the current exhibition Storytelling, featuring photography drawn from the collection. As a teaching museum, the Wellin engages the curiosity of students, faculty, and the community through our internationally recognized exhibitions and globally representative collection, introducing new ideas and perspectives to classroom conversations and beyond. 

Come explore research at Hamilton and beyond as students present their summer research findings in the sciences. Join us to learn about their work, meet the researchers, and enjoy refreshments. Research posters will remain on display throughout the weekend in the Taylor Science Center.

Levitt Summer Researchers will display their poster presentations showcasing their summer research projects.

Cinema and Media Studies Students Showcase  Presented by Professor of Cinema, Scott MacDonald. 

Join Hillel at the Azel Backus House for Shabbat. We come together to celebrate our community, enjoy a Kosher meal, and to begin the Jewish day of rest. All are welcome. You don't need to be Jewish to join us for Shabbat.

Festive dinner in the sukkah at Chabad, kickoff of Family Weekend at Sands Chabad House, 108 College Street.

Stop by our Family Weekend Welcome & Information Center! Friday: 2 - 5 p.m.  Saturday: 9 - 2 p.m. 

Classes without Quizzes: "This is Akward" Professor Alex Plakias   Come experience a Hamilton course taught by Hamilton faculty, but without the quizzes! Special Asssistant to the Dean, NY6 Fellow and Assoicate Professor of Philosophy, Alex Plakias will give a lecture on "This is Awkward." Coffee and breakfast refreshments will be served.

Classes without Quizzes: Ocean Acidification   Come experience a Hamilton course taught by Hamilton faculty, but without the quizzes! Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Keelah Williams will give a lecture on the psychology of making friends! Coffee and breakfast refreshments will be served. 

Stop by the Career Center to learn how we support students in exploring careers, connecting with alumni, and preparing for life after Hamilton. Discover how Career Communities help students build connections and access resources, and see where Hamilton graduates go next. Families and students are welcome to drop in, ask questions, and enjoy a sweet treat or hot beverage!

Join former Hamilton College Natural Resources Manager Mike Mahanna as he talks about the trees at Hamilton. Hamilton's official arboretum features more than 2,200 inventoried campus trees and the 7.5-acre historic Root Glen, home to roughly 65–75 tree species (maple is the most dominant across campus), along with dozens of shrubs and specialty gardens such as the Hemlock Enclosure and the Grant Garden. Join us online by registering for a Zoom link or in person. See Directions and Parking (behind Ferguson House, Map #48). The Arboretum Saturday Speakers Series is free and open to the public. More information about the Hami...

Sukkot Yom Tov morning service at Sands Chabad House, 108 College Street.

Hamilton College is pleased to sponsor lunch for all visiting families. Families are invited to dine together at any of the campus dining halls—Commons, McEwen, or the Howard Diner—at no cost. Enjoy a delicious meal, experience student life firsthand, and make lasting memories on the Hill with your Continental. Commons Dining Hall Brunch: 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Lunch: 1–4 p.m. Enjoy a wide variety of menu items, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Commons offers an all-you-care-to-eat experience perfect for family gatherings. Howard D...

Join President Steven Tepper and members of his Senior Staff for an update on College happenings and plans.  

Festive lunch in the sukkah for day one of Sukkot at the Sands Chabad House, 108 College Street.

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Men's Club Soccer match vs. LeMoyne

Come and watch performances from all five of Hamilton's acapella groups (The Buffers, the Hamiltones, Special K, Tumbling After, and Duelly Noted) as we perform new songs, classics, and even some comedic skits!

Join us at the Wellin Museum for a student-led tour! Wellin docents will lead a tour of the museum and the current exhibition Storytelling, featuring photography drawn from the collection. As a teaching museum, the Wellin engages the curiosity of students, faculty, and the community through our internationally recognized exhibitions and globally representative collection, introducing new ideas and perspectives to classroom conversations and beyond. 

Dessert and schmooze in the sukkah, open house for Family Weekend at Sands Chabad House, 108 College Street.

Prizewinners from the Department of Literature and Creative Writing's annual creative writing prizes will read from their works. 

Join us at the Wellin Museum for a student-led tour! Wellin docents will lead a tour of the museum and the current exhibition Storytelling, featuring photography drawn from the collection. As a teaching museum, the Wellin engages the curiosity of students, faculty, and the community through our internationally recognized exhibitions and globally representative collection, introducing new ideas and perspectives to classroom conversations and beyond. 

Join La Vanguardia for our annual Latin Festival! Enjoy good food, music, and a space with your community!

Join the Department of Music with a joint concert by the Hamilton College Jazz Ensemble, Choir, and Orchestra.  

Come join Hillel for New York bagels and a complete brunch spread. Enjoy a shmear, some lox, and hang out with your family before they head home! Brunch will be held in the Sukkah, weather permitting. 

Sukkot Yom Tov morning service at Sands Chabad House, 108 College Street.

Festive lunch in the sukkah for day two of Sukkot. Sands Chabad House, 108 College Street.

Roman Catholic Mass, Fr. Peter El Hachem presiding. Confession before or after Mass available by appointment by contacting pelhache@hamilton.edu. All are welcome. 

International Student Services invites all international students to join us for a special social gathering celebrating the global community at Hamilton College. This event is designed to ensure that every international student feels connected and supported during Family Weekend, especially those whose families are unable to be on campus. Students will be joined by their International Friendship Program hosts, who serve as an extension of the Hamilton family by providing friendship, mentorship, and a welcoming connection to the local community....