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Make plans to join us on the Hill for a full weekend of events for Hamilton families.  We recommend that you make reservations as soon as possible as local hotels fill quickly during major campus events. You may refer to Hamilton’s list of local and regional places to stay.

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!

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

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. 

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...

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!

91ÖÆƬ³§ 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...

91ÖÆƬ³§'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. 

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

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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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. 

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 in an opportunity for visiting families of our Mock Trial members to become acquainted with one another and the program itself! A short presentation will be followed by a Q&A with the co-captains and a chance to socialize with other parents of very busy college students.

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

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

Guided Greenhouse Tours with the 91ÖÆƬ³§ Greenhouse Staff for Family Weekend! Find us in the Science Center, room 3092.

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.

For Family Weekend, the Literature and Creative Writing Department presents readings by Creative Writing Prize Winning students. 2025 Winners: Anika Amann, Dylan Buckser-Schulz, Sylvia Woodberry 2024 Winners: Dana Blatte, Siena Girouard, William Velez  

(by invitation only) Because of your special relationship with Hamilton, President Tepper cordially invites you to an exclusive reception during Family Weekend ’25 at his home located at 11 College Hill Road. You're welcome to bring your student; you and your family will enjoy this opportunity to connect with Hamilton's president. Whether you're attending the whole weekend, or would like to drop by just for the reception, please take a moment to let us know if you plan to attend this event.

Come check out some of our talented student bands perform during Family Weekend! 

Come enjoy some improv comedy with Yodapez, Hamilton's best and only improv comedy group! Parents are welcome, but are discouraged from bringing children. Comedy includes adult humor and language.

Club Hockey game vs. Paul Smith's College

The 91ÖÆƬ³§ Choir, Jazz Ensemble, and Choir present a shared program for Family Weekend. Free and open to the public. More information at www.hamilton.edu/performingarts.

Bring your friends and family for blacklight bowling, cosmic golf, and limited snacks and drinks!

Make plans to join us on the Hill for a full weekend of events for Hamilton families.  We recommend that you make reservations as soon as possible as local hotels fill quickly during major campus events. You may refer to Hamilton’s list of local and regional places to stay.

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!

The Wellin Museum is open to the public this Sunday for Family Weekend!

Dean of Students Chris Card and Dean of Faculty Ngoni Munemo will be joining families during brunch in the Commons Dining Hall.

Join the Catholic Community for a special family weekend coffee hour at noon, followed by Mass led by Catholic Chaplain, Fr. Peter El Hachem. Bring your parents and families to meet others practicing your same faith! 

Join us for a special Family Weekend Soul Food! Soul Food is a student-led, casual Protestant Christian service that meets weekly on Sunday evenings. We are an open-minded and diverse group that gathers around Biblical themes, prayer, music, group discussion, and a delicious meal. All families & students are welcome to join and be in community with one another.