2026 Oberlin Family Weekend

2026 Family Weekend, November 6-8, 2026

Welcome to Oberlin Family Weekend! 

Please visit the registration area in the Science Center - Friday 8am until Saturday 12pm - and proceed with this online registration page.

Thank You!

There will be a myriad of events to enjoy such as concerts by the Oberlin Jazz Ensemble, Student Recitals, Fall Forward Dance Concert, Hünsel und Gretel Opera; men's basketball; local and campus tours; faculty lectures; visits to the Oberlin Observatory and Planetarium.

A full schedule of events can be found here:    https://www.oberlin.edu/parents/parents-weekend

WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS:
Friday, November 6, 4:30pm-6:00pm
Opening Reception
Join the Deans and other College staff members for the kick-off and welcome reception.
LOCATION: Knowlton Athletics Complex, 210 Woodland St.

Saturday, November 7, 9:00am
Continental Breakfast
Get a cup of coffee or tea, a bagel, muffin before heading out on your day’s adventures.
LOCATION: Science Center, 119 Woodland Street

Sunday, November 8, 9:00am
*Full Breakfast * Limited Seating * Pre-Registration/Tickets Required
Join us for a full breakfast and enjoy performance by student groups.
LOCATION: Philips Gym, Heisman Field House, 200 Woodland St.
Deadline to purchase Breakfast Tickets: Monday, October 26, 2026

Registration Information:
1st family member/guest - $35
2-or-more family members/guests - $70
3-or-more family members/guests – no additional charge
Oberlin College Student – no charge

Please include your student in Sunday Breakfast count, however, do not include them in your registration fee calculations.

Registration/Packet Pick-up:
When you arrive on campus, please stop at the registration desk in the Science Center, Perlik Commons (119 Woodland Street) to check-in and pick up your registration information and breakfast tickets.

If you need to make changes to your registration, please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at alumni@oberlin.edu or (440) 775-8692.

If you have any questions about the weekend activities, please contact Tina Zwegat, Director of Orientation and Family Engagement at tzwegat@oberlin.edu or (440) 775-8167.