Family Weekend 2026

Orange you ready for Family Weekend? Return to campus November 6–8, 2026, to reconnect with your student and experience the Pitzer community through faculty sessions, wellness activities, campus traditions, shared meals, and plenty of time together.

Register for Family Weekend 2026
students and parents pose

Join us for Family Weekend 2026! 

Please register everyone who plans to attend, including your Pitzer student, so we can plan appropriately for catering, seating, activities, and event rentals.

Register for Family Weekend 2026

*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, Friday dinner, Saturday brunch, 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 Pitzer student. Pitzer 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

11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Lunch with the Campus Community
Begin your weekend with lunch in McConnell Dining Hall.

11 a.m.–3 p.m. | Explore Pitzer
Experience different sides of campus through open classes and offices, tours, sustainability experiences, creative activities, and other opportunities to explore with your student.

1:30–3 p.m. | Inclusion and Justice Program
Engage with the values, perspectives, and community experiences that help shape life at Pitzer.

3:30–5 p.m. | Orange You Ready for Family Weekend Welcome Reception
Gather with students, families, and members of the Pitzer community as we officially welcome you to Family Weekend.

5–7:30 p.m. | Dinner with the Campus Community
Enjoy dinner in McConnell Dining Hall.

*Schedule subject to change.

Next:

8:30–9:30 a.m. | Rise and Shine Yoga
Start Saturday with a refreshing morning yoga session.

9–11 a.m. | Wellness Drop-in Activities
Choose from a variety of creative and wellness-focused activities offered throughout the morning.

10:30–11:30 a.m. | Wellness Reception
Connect with campus programs and resources that support student health and well-being.

10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Brunch with the Campus Community
Enjoy brunch in McConnell Dining Hall.

1:30–2:45 p.m. | Interact & Engage I 
Learn alongside Pitzer faculty through engaging sessions, demonstrations, and interactive experiences.

3–4:15 p.m. | Interact & Engage II 
Continue exploring the academic experience with a second selection of faculty-led sessions.

4–8 p.m. | Harvest Festival
Come together for one of the weekend’s signature celebrations, featuring food, activities, and time with the Pitzer community.

*Schedule subject to change.

Next:

9–11 a.m. | Family Leadership Council Open Meeting
Learn more about family engagement at Pitzer and hear how families can become involved in supporting the College community.

10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Farewell Brunch
Close out the weekend with brunch in McConnell Dining Hall.

Noon–1 p.m. | Community Hike
Enjoy one final opportunity to connect and spend time outdoors with members of the Pitzer community.

*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.

View Hotel Accommodations

FAQs

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

Pitzer students should be included in the registration and select the Student Pass. Students may use their student meal plan for dining hall meals.

Pitzer 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 Pitzer's Family Weekend 2025

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Campus Community Voices, the Arts & More at Family Weekend 2025

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Questions?

Office of Alumni & Family Engagement