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.

students and parents pose

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

*Schedule subject to change.

*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.

FAQs

Everyone planning to attend Family Weekend should register in advance, including Âé¶¹Ô­´´ students as well as faculty and staff. Accurate attendance numbers help us plan for catering, seating, activities, and event rentals.

Âé¶¹Ô­´´ students should be included in the registration and select the Student Pass. Students may use their student meal plan for dining hall meals.

Âé¶¹Ô­´´ faculty and staff planning to attend Family Weekend should register using the Faculty/Staff Pass, which includes access to all Family Weekend programming and meals. Advance registration helps the College plan accurately for meals, seating, activities, and event rentals.

Yes. Guests with a Programming Pass may purchase Harvest Festival admission for $30 per person at Family Weekend check-in. Dining hall meals may be purchased upon entry.

2026–27 dining hall guest prices: 

  • Breakfast: $19.75
  • Lunch/Brunch: $22.75
  • Dinner: $25.75
  • Children ages 5–12: $8 for breakfast, $8.50 for lunch, and $9 for dinner

View the current dining hall rates

For refund questions or requests, please email engagement@pitzer.edu.

To request accessibility accommodations, please email engagement@pitzer.edu as early as possible. Some accommodations may be limited and will be arranged on a first-come, first-served basis.

Family Weekend 2025 Recap

two students pose with their parents on Brandt Field during Âé¶¹Ô­´´'s Family Weekend 2025

Featured

Âé¶¹Ô­´´ families visited campus for one of our favorite fall events, meeting faculty, enjoying student creativity, and experiencing the campus firsthand.

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