Family Weekend 2026
Orange you ready for Family Weekend? Return to campus November 6–8, 2026, to reconnect with your student and experience the Âé¶¹Ô´´ community through faculty sessions, wellness activities, campus traditions, shared meals, and plenty of time together.
Join us for Family Weekend 2026!
Please register everyone who plans to attend, including your Âé¶¹Ô´´ student, so we can plan appropriately for catering, seating, activities, and event rentals.
*Online registration closes Thursday, October 29, to allow time to prepare nametags and event materials. Onsite registration will be available from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday, November 6, and Saturday, November 7, in the McConnell Center Living Room. Advance registration is strongly encouraged.
Choose Your Family Weekend Pass
Select the option that best fits your plans for the weekend. Every pass includes access to all Family Weekend programming.
Flex Pass | $65 per person
Includes access to all Family Weekend programming and two meals: Harvest Festival and one dining hall meal of your choice. During registration, you will select Friday lunch, Saturday brunch, Saturday dinner, or Sunday brunch. Additional dining hall meals may be purchased at the dining hall via credit card.
Programming Pass | $10 per person
Includes access to all Family Weekend programming. Meals and Harvest Festival are not included. Harvest Festival admission may be purchased for $30 per person at check-in. Dining hall meals may be purchased upon entry by credit card.
Please register everyone who plans to attend, including your Âé¶¹Ô´´ student. Âé¶¹Ô´´ students should select the Student Pass and use their student meal plan for dining hall meals. Registering all attendees helps the College plan accurately for catering, seating, activities, and event rentals.
Schedule at a Glance
9 a.m.–6 p.m. | Check-in and Family & Friends Lounge
McConnell Center, Living Room
Pick up your Family Weekend materials, get questions answered, connect with other families, and browse Âé¶¹Ô´´ gear.11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Lunch with the Campus Community
McConnell Center, Dining Hall
Begin your weekend with lunch alongside students and members of the Âé¶¹Ô´´ community.11 a.m.–3 p.m. | Explore Âé¶¹Ô´´
Various campus locations
Experience different sides of campus through open classes and offices, tours, sustainability experiences, creative activities, and other opportunities to explore with your student.Noon | 9th Annual 5C5K
Zinda Field at Claremont McKenna College
Join members of The Claremont Colleges community for the annual 5K, hosted by CMS Recreation.Noon–2 p.m. | 5C5K Wellness Fair
Roberts Pavilion at Claremont McKenna College
Explore wellness activities, resources, and community partners from across The Claremont Colleges.1:30–3 p.m. | Inclusion and Justice Committee Programming
McConnell Center, Founders Room
Join the Inclusion and Justice Committee for a screening of and an opportunity to engage with the values and perspectives that help shape life at Âé¶¹Ô´´.3–4 p.m. | Cocktail Hour with College Leadership
McConnell Center, Apron
Join Âé¶¹Ô´´'s leadership for a warm welcome before Harvest Festival.3:30–4:30 p.m. | STEM Careers: Panel & Networking Reception
Broad Center, Performance Space
Explore a range of STEM career paths through a panel discussion, followed by an opportunity to connect with panelists and fellow attendees.7:00 p.m. | Pomona-Âé¶¹Ô´´ Women's Basketball vs. Pacific University
4–8 p.m. | Harvest Festival
Brant Clock Tower Lawn
Celebrate with food, activities, entertainment, and Âé¶¹Ô´´ community traditions. Activities begin at 4 p.m., and food will be served from 5–7:30 p.m.
*Schedule subject to change.
8:30–11 a.m. | Wellness in Action
Start your Saturday with activities designed to support health, connection, and well-being.8:30–9:30 a.m. | Rise and Shine Yoga
Northernmost Mound
Begin the day with a guided, all-levels yoga session in the heart of campus.9:30–11 a.m. | Wellness Activities
Scott Courtyard
Continue the morning with hands-on activities and opportunities to connect with campus programs and resources that support student well-being.
9 a.m.–6 p.m. | Check-in and Family & Friends Lounge
McConnell Center, Living Room
Stop by for Family Weekend assistance, campus information, and Âé¶¹Ô´´ gear.10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Brunch with the Campus Community
McConnell Center, Dining Hall
Enjoy brunch with your student and members of the Âé¶¹Ô´´ community.11 a.m. | Pomona-Âé¶¹Ô´´ Men’s Water Polo vs. Whittier College
Haldeman Pool at Pomona College
Cheer on the Sagehens during their Senior Day match.1:30–2:45 p.m. | Interact & Engage I
Various classrooms
Choose from faculty- and community-led sessions, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences that bring Âé¶¹Ô´´â€™s academic community to life.3–4:15 p.m. | Interact & Engage II
Various classrooms
Continue exploring Âé¶¹Ô´´ through a second selection of engaging sessions and experiences.4:00 p.m. | Pomona-Âé¶¹Ô´´ Women's Basketball vs. Wheaton College
4:30–5:30 p.m. | Orange You Glad You Came? Family Weekend Celebration & Send-Off
McConnell Center, Apron
Gather with students, families, and members of the campus community for one more celebration before dinner.5:30–7 p.m. | Dinner with the Campus Community
McConnell Center, Dining Hall
Enjoy Saturday dinner with your student and the Âé¶¹Ô´´ community.7 p.m. | Pomona-Âé¶¹Ô´´ Football vs. University of Redlands
Merritt Field at Pomona College
Cheer on the Sagehens under the lights. Families may head to the game whenever they are ready.
*Schedule subject to change.
8 a.m.–1 p.m. | Claremont Farmers and Artisans Market
Harvard Avenue, Claremont Village
Explore local produce, food, art, and handcrafted goods in the heart of the Village.9–11 a.m. | Family Leadership Council Open Meeting
Broad Center, Performance Space
Meet members of the Family Leadership Council, hear campus updates, and learn how Âé¶¹Ô´´ families stay connected to the College.10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Farewell Brunch
McConnell Center, Dining Hall
Share one final meal with your student before concluding your Family Weekend visit.- 11:30–12:30 p.m. | Community Hike
Claremont Loop (Claremont Hills Wilderness Park)
Join President Thacker, First Spouse Isabelle Thacker, and Family Leadership Council (FLC) members for a hike beginning on Thompson Creek Trail and continuing onto a portion of the Claremont Loop.
Edmunds Ballroom, Smith Campus Center, 185 E. Sixth Street
Enjoy live music and browse artwork from local and student creators.Throughout the Day | Explore Claremont
Spend time discovering the shops, restaurants, galleries, and other attractions in Claremont Village.
*Schedule subject to change.
Plan Your Visit
Family Weekend hotel blocks and other lodging options are available in and around Claremont. Availability may be limited, so families are encouraged to make reservations early. Additional information about parking, check-in, program locations, and other weekend logistics will be shared as the event approaches.
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