Held each fall semester, Family Weekend offers opportunities for students and their loved ones to spend quality time together, enjoying campus and community.
October 31–November 2, 2025
Most Family Weekend events take place on Friday evening and throughout Saturday. Sunday is a day that families use for casual visiting amongst themselves.
There is no charge to attend Family Weekend, but we do ask families to register so that we will know attendance numbers and can communicate important information to our expected guests. Some specific events do have a charge.
Please review everything on this page so that you can be prepared for your eagerly awaited visit.
Weekend Highlights
Friday, October 31
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. – Open Classes
5:00 p.m. – Volleyball vs. Loyola University
5:30–7:00 p.m. – Family Weekend Dinner
7:00 p.m. – Men’s Soccer vs. Lehigh University
7:30 p.m. – ALANA Cultural Center Multicultural Fashion Show
7:30 p.m. – Men’s Ice Hockey vs. RIT
Saturday, November 1
11:00 a.m. – Field Hockey vs. Boston University
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. – Food Truck Lunch
1:00 p.m. – Football Game vs. Merrimack College
3:00 p.m. – Women’s Ice Hockey vs. Yale University
5:00 p.m. – Volleyball vs. American University
6:30 p.m. – Global Leaders Speaker Series with Michael Lewis
7:30 p.m. – Men’s Ice Hockey vs. RIT
The full schedule will be posted in mid-October.
Planning the Weekend
You may find the following resources helpful for planning your visit.
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including those with disabilities, to engage fully. To request accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility to a specific event, please contact familyweekend@colgate.edu with any questions.
Those planning travel may find the following resources helpful:
On Campus
Family Weekend Dinner
Friday, 5:30–7 p.m.
Food Truck Lunch
Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Frank Dining Hall
Students get in with a meal plan swipe; guests pay at the door (no charge for guests of students on the Premier Meal Plan).
Off Campus
There are a variety of dining establishments in the area; be sure to make reservations ahead or call ahead for hours of operation and space availability. In addition, the local on Rt. 12B just north of campus offers grab-and-go meal solutions as well as catering.
Parking on campus during Family Weekend is open to anyone; however, parking is limited, on a first-come, first-served basis. Whenever possible, please walk or take advantage of the free Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø Shuttle or walk. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Legal parking spots are marked with white lines. Parking on any roadway is prohibited. More information at Parking Guidelines.
In Hamilton, a limited number of parking spaces are available to Family Weekend guests in the Parry’s & Big Lots parking lot on Rt. 12B and the Eaton St. lot. The Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø Shuttle will take you to campus.
Employees who wish to carpool to campus on Friday can connect through the .
There is a charging station in the 113 Broad St. parking lot across from Huntington Gym available for use this weekend. See Campus Map for location.
The Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø Shuttle — our free shuttle service — is open to guests and members of the public as well as students and employees for navigating the campus and the Hamilton business district. Visit the Shuttle webpage for specific stop times, routes, and policies.
Guests on campus may connect to the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø-Guest Wi-Fi network for free.
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø welcomes the service animals of our guests. Service animals must remain under the control of their handler and not cause a disruption to any event.
Please note that, per University policy, pets and emotional support or comfort animals are not allowed in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø buildings or tents, but are allowed in outdoor spaces.
Day passes to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø’s fitness and recreation facilities are available to guests during open hours.
Family members are welcome to tailgate as part of enjoying the athletics contests over Family Weekend.
Visit Campus Safety at 88 Hamilton St., or call 315-228-7333 (non-emergency).
