Family Weekend Events

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.

Stop by our Family Weekend Welcome & Information Center! Specific times to be announced soon.

Join us for Pet Therapy, in partnership with Pet Partners of CNY.

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!

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.

Stop by our Family Weekend Welcome & Information Center! Specific times to be announced soon.

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!

Hamilton College Arboretum Saturday Speaker Series Loosen Up Your Landscape: Melding the Wild and the Tamed with Native Plants    with Christine FroehlichMany aspire to incorporate more native plants and cultivate naturalistic landscapes, but aren’t sure how to integrate them into existing or new designs. What do you plant to attract pollinators? How can you manage invasive plants and strike the right balance between cultivated and uncultivated areas without them looking unkempt? With the right plant choices, careful planning, and thoughtful ma...

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!

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. 

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. 

Come support Hamilton Women's Club Soccer in their home game vs. Siena University! 

Join President Steven Tepper and members of his Senior Staff for an update on College happenings and plans.  

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For Family Weekend, the Literature and Creative Writing Department presents readings by the 2025 Creative Writing Prize Winning students.

The Hamilton College 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.

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!

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.