Events

Last day to request a return from a Leave of Absence for the Spring Semester

"Motherland" + "formless, foreign piece of clay" presented by Nana Hayrumyan. An amazing exhibition of Nana's artwork for your viewing from October 29th through November 12th in KTSA's Linda Johnson Gallery. Come see for yourself! 

Come grab coffee and pastries before Classes without Quizzes! Set up outside Bradford Auditorium (KJ 125).

Join students at the annual Summer Science Research Poster Session as they present the results of their research. The posters will be set up throughout the building. Refreshments will be served. Posters will remain on display through the weekend!

Stop by our Family Weekend Welcome & Information Center! Specific times to be announced soon.

Classes without Quizzes: Using Economics to Understand the World Around You with Professor Stephen Wu   Come experience a Hamilton course taught by Hamilton faculty, but without the quizzes! Irma M. and Robert D. Morris Professor of Economics Stephen Wu will give a lecture on using economics to understand the world! Coffee and breakfast refreshments will be served.

Classes without Quizzes: The Psychology of Making Friends with Associate Professor Keelah Williams   Come experience a Hamilton course taught by Hamilton faculty, but without the quizzes! Associate Professor of Psychology 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 landscape designer Christine Froehlich for an inspiring presentation on how to blend native plants into new or existing gardens. She’ll share practical strategies for attracting pollinators, managing invasive species, and balancing cultivated and natural areas for a beautiful, resilient landscape. Froehlich specializes in creating sustainable, ecologically rich designs that promote biodiversity while maintaining visual harmony in home gardens and larger landscapes. The Arboretum Saturday Speakers Series is free and open to the public. Dire...

The Family Weekend Farmer's Market hosted by the Hamilton Sustainability Coordinators features a variety of artisanal goods from local vendors as well as fresh produce from local farms. 

The Family Weekend Farmer's Market hosted by the Hamilton Sustainability Coordinators features a variety of artisanal goods from local vendors as well as fresh produce from local farms. 

The Family Weekend Farmer's Market hosted by the Hamilton Sustainability Coordinators features a variety of artisanal goods from local vendors as well as fresh produce from local farms.  Inclement weather location: Tolles Pavilion

Hamilton College's Hillel invites you for bagels, lox, cream cheese and more! Everyone from the Hamilton Community is welcome, and gluten-free/vegan options are available. Bring your family for this delicious brunch. 

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...

Come by the Sadove Terrace to purchase a Hamilton tote bag— the design a revival from the 90s! Bring your family & friends!!

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

Join Hamilton Chabad with your family for a beautiful Shabbat lunch! Shabbat lunch will be at the Sands Chabad House, 108 College St., Clinton.

Rock climbing for Family Weekend! Open to all kids (ages 2 and older) and their families. No experience necessary and all equipment is provided. Climb on!

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Whether you want to perform in the dance showcase or want to have fun dancing, join Tropical Sol as we dance salsa and bachata! No prior experience necessary. 

Join LV in celebrating the dead! We will have sugar skull sugar cookies to ice and frames to decorate for your passed loved ones. 

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!

Stop by the historic Hamilton Chapel and learn more about Spiritual & Religious life on campus! Grab a beverage and talk to members of our Spiritual Life team and feel free to leave a note of encouragement for students as they move closer to completing the fall semester. 

Rock climbing for Family Weekend! Open to everyone; no experience necessary and all equipment is provided. Climb on!

Join Wellin Museum docent Ellie Roberts '26 for a tour of the museum and the current exhibitions Jamea Richmond-Edwards: Another World and Yet the Same and EXODUS. *This is a Family Weekend event.