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Family Weekend Schedule

Family Weekend 2025 Schedule Overview

We can’t wait to welcome you to campus this fall for Family Weekend 2025, October 31-November 2! Whether it’s your first time or you’re a returning family, we’re planning a weekend full of events that will help you connect with Cornell, celebrate your student, and make lasting memories together.

The full schedule of events is now available. For a quick snapshot of key times by day, see the schedule at a glance below.

Schedule of Events

Please note: This overview is for planning purposes only and events are subject to change as we finalize the full lineup.

What to Expect

Family Weekend is all about exploration, connection, and celebration. We’ll have a variety of events happening across campus—from casual drop-ins and student performances to engaging panels, family-friendly activities, and community traditions.

  • Most events are included in your Family Weekend registration.
  • A Family Weekend name badge is required for most events (you and your student will receive one at check-in).
  • Some events may require advance tickets or additional fees, which will be noted in the final schedule.
  • Events are generally first-come, first-served.
  • Your student may have other weekend commitments—so plan your time together thoughtfully!

Weekend at a Glance

(Subject to change.)

Thursday, October 30

  • 4:30–6:30 PM | Early Check-In 

Friday, October 31

  • 11:00 AM–6:00 PM | Check-In & Welcome Lounge
  • 1:00–5:00 PM | College and School Events / Welcome Receptions
  • 1:00–5:00 PM | University Experiences (museums, workshops, tutorials)
  • 5:30–7:00 PM | Student & Campus Life Welcome Reception
  • 7:00–9:00 PM | Evening Event

Saturday, November 1

  • 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | Check-In & Welcome Lounge
  • 8:30 AM–12:00 PM | College and School Events / Welcome Receptions
  • 11:30 AM–1:30 PM | Family Celebration Lunch*
  • 1:00–3:00 PM | Fall Fest | Arts Quad
  • TBA | Football vs. Princeton*
  • 2:00–5:00 PM | Department Open Houses
  • 2:00–5:00 PM | University Experiences (museums, workshops, tutorials)
  • 5:30–7:00 PM | Sunset on the Slope
  • 6:00 PM | Twilight Concert*

Sunday, November 2

  • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | Coffee in the Gardens
  • 9:00 AM–2:00 PM | Sunday Family Brunch at the Statler*
    • Seatings at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 12:30 PM

*Indicates an additional charge

Thank you for checking out the Family Weekend schedule. We look forward to welcoming you to campus from October 31 to November 2 and can't wait for you to experience Cornell in a whole new way!

💌 Questions? Contact us at families@cornell.edu.