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 will be available on the College Events calendar as we approach Fall Family Weekend; please check back regularly.
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.
Curious about what Fall Family Weekend look like? Enjoy these photos of the 2025 festivities:
Weekend Highlights
| Event | Date(s) and Time(s) | Calendar Link |
|---|---|---|
| Middlebury Fall Family Weekend Welcome Center | Friday, October 30 (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) Saturday, October 31 (8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.) |
More Info |
| Innovation Hub Student Experiences Storytelling Atrium Display | Friday, October 30 (7:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.) Saturday, October 31 (9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) |
More Info |
| Fall Faculty Forum | Friday, October 30 at 11:00 a.m., 1:15 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. | More Info |
| Career Connections | Friday, October 30 at 4:00 p.m. | More Info |
| Coffee and Conversation with President Baucom and CNN’s John Berman P’29.5, ’29.5 | Saturday, October 31 at 9:00 a.m. | More Info |
| Volleyball vs Connecticut College | Friday, October 30 at 7:00 p.m. | More Info |
| Almost, Maine by John Cariani | Friday, October 30 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 31 at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 31 at 7:30 p.m. |
More Info |
| Cocoon | Friday, October 30 (8:00–10:00 p.m.) | More Info |
| Study Abroad Information Session | Saturday, October 31 (11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.) | More Info |
| Football vs Trinity | Saturday, October 31 at 1:00 p.m. | More Info |
| Women’s Rugby vs St. Michael’s | Saturday, October 31 at 1:00 p.m. | More Info |
| Volleyball vs Trinity | Saturday, October 31 at 2:00 p.m. | 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.
Questions?
Contact the Family Philanthropy team at parents@middlebury.edu.