2026 Oberlin Family Weekend

2026 Family Weekend, November 6-8, 2026

The Oberlin community invites you and your family to take part in Oberlin's vibrant intellectual and social life while sharing in the excitement of your child's Oberlin experience.

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 will be posted in early October. Registration deadline: Monday, October 26, 2026.

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.