Family Weekend

Held each fall, Family Weekend gives friends and families a chance to get a taste of life on campus and experience all that the Five College area has to offer. Take a campus tour, have tea with one of the deans, watch a game on the athletic fields or visit the Smith College Museum of Art. There are also plenty of opportunities to meander—discover the Botanic Garden, admire the surrounding valley from the Skyline Terrace in Neilson Library, peruse downtown Northampton’s shops, and simply enjoy time together with your student.

Join us October 25–27, 2024

The schedule provided here is from the most recent Family Weekend in fall 2023. It remains here to provide parents and families a rough guide to what this event looks like at Smith. Not all events represented here will happen in 2024, and certainly actual performances will vary.

The 2024 schedule of events will be available in early October.

Schedule at a Glance

Check out this abbreviated schedule to help with your planning. The full schedule will be available by October 11.

Friday, October 25

Visit the Family Weekend hospitality table to check in, check out the list of open classes, pick up your schedule of events, and grab some pumpkin bread. In the afternoon you can join us for one of Smith’s long-standing traditions, Afternoon Tea.

Saturday, October 26

Just arriving? Stop by our hospitality table to check in and get your schedule for the weekend events. The day will be filled with everything from apple cider pressing to crafting. Spend some quality time with your student getting to know Smith and Northampton.

Sunday, October 27

Brunch! Join your student in their favorite dining hall for a meal as your make your plan for the day. It might be time to explore our beautiful campus, stroll through our new library, or explore our art museum.

Family Weekend

From our annual Fall Fest to social events and a reception with the president, families can enjoy a taste of life at Smith College. Come see all that the campus and Northampton have to offer.