Fall Family Weekend
See you October 30–November 1, 2026!
We are delighted to welcome parents and families to campus to reconnect with your student, experience campus life firsthand, and enjoy the vibrant Middlebury community.
Attend engaging classes, faculty forums, and presentations; cheer on the Panthers in various sports; and enjoy a storytelling performance in the Mahaney Arts Center. You can see a snapshot of weekend highlights below.
Full details about the schedule and events are available on the College Events calendar, and a round-up of all sporting events is available on the Athletics calendar.
Featured Event
Coffee and Conversation with President Baucom and CNN’s John Berman P’29.5, ’29.5
Saturday, October 31 at 9:00 a.m.
Grab a cup of coffee and a local apple cider donut from the Welcome Center and then head to Wilson Auditorium in McCullough. Join acclaimed Emmy award-winning journalist, CNN anchor, Celebrity Jeopardy winner, and two-time Middlebury parent John Berman as he interviews President Ian Baucom about his first year at Middlebury and what he envisions for the future of the College.
Weekend Highlights
| Event | Date(s) | Calendar Link |
|---|---|---|
| Middlebury Fall Family Weekend Welcome Center | Friday & Saturday | More Info |
| Innovation Hub Student Experiences Storytelling Atrium Display | Friday & Saturday | More Info |
| Fall Faculty Forum | Friday | More Info |
| Career Connections | Friday | More Info |
| Cocoon | Friday | More Info |
| Fall A Capella Jambo | Friday | More Info |
| Almost, Maine by John Cariani | Friday & Saturday | More Info |
| Coffee and Conversation with President Baucom and CNN’s John Berman P’29.5, ’29.5 | Saturday | More Info |
| Lawn Games on McCullough Lawn | Saturday | More Info |
| Study Abroad Information Session | Saturday | More Info |
Resources for Parents and Families
Visit the Parents and Families website, where you can find many resource links, lodging and dining information for the weekend, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Curious about what Fall Family Weekend look like? Enjoy these photos of the 2025 festivities:
Questions?
Contact the Family Philanthropy team at parents@middlebury.edu.