Family Weekend
Family Weekend 2025 will take place October 24-26!
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View a pdf version of the weekend's schedule and Friday's open classes.
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ’s Family Weekend is an opportunity for families and friends to connect with campus and to learn about life at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ. We look forward to welcoming you to campus during Maine's most vibrant time of year.
Participate in the Polar Bear Pursuit!
Find a Bear, win a prize
Questions?
Please contact the Office of Events and Summer Programs at events@bowdoin.edu or (207) 725-3433. Office hours are 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Some of the major events include:
Friday, October 24: An opportunity to attend open classes, various open houses and info sessions, a lecture on AI at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ (12:30 p.m.), the President's Summer Research Symposium (1:45 p.m.) and the Sarah and James ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Day ceremony (4:00 p.m.).
Saturday, October 25: Q&A with the President and Deans (9:00 a.m.), various , Chili & Chowder Cookoff (3:00 p.m.) and the Student Group Performance Showcase (7:00 p.m.).
Sunday, October 26: Jazz Brunch in Thorne (10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.—tickets required and will be available on a first-come first-served basis at the Welcome Center).
Helpful Links and Resources
- ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Livestreamed Events
- Visitor Resources (Lodging in the area, Brunswick Downtown Association, dining ideas, and more)
- Parking, and Campus Maps
- Your Guide to Adventure, by the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Outing Club
Celebrate and Explore ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ
Every Friday during Family Weekend is Sarah and James ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Day, the College’s annual recognition of scholarship and academic life. This year, the day will be celebrated with a ceremony in Pickard Theater, Memorial Hall at 4:00 p.m. on October 24. Although space is limited, families, guests, and members of the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ community are welcome to attend. Visit this special webpage to celebrate student scholarly achievement.
Live Q&A for Admitted Students and Families: Cocurricular Programs
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ hosted a live Q & A for admitted students and their families, featuring members of our community that help to engage students in cocurricular programs, including Off-Campus Study, the McKeen Center for the Common Good, Pre-Health Advising, the Baldwin Center for Teaching and Learning, and the Center for Career Exploration and Development.
Video from Family Weekend 2022
showcasing the sights, thrills, and activities that Family Weekend 2022 had to offer!
on the continuity in teaching and learning at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ with Richard Broene, professor of chemistry; Jeremiah Brown ’23; Kathryn Byrnes, director of the Baldwin Center for Learning and Teaching; Michael Cato, senior vice president and chief information officer; and moderated by Claudia Marroquin ’06, senior vice president and dean of admission and student aid.
Virtual Tours
Stroll through , experience the , and visit the .
The Bliss Room is located on the second floor of Hubbard Hall and has been a treasure of the College since 1945. .
Experience the beauty of Casco Bay through an aerial tour of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ’s 118-acre facility on Orr’s Island.
Learn eerie legends narrated by historic ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ characters and visit the most reputedly haunted buildings on this created by David Francis, author of Haunted ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ.
Around Campus
From permanent collection installations to special exhibitions, there's always something new at the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Museum of Art! Visit the BCMA website for details.
Discover the Arctic Museum’s beautiful virtual exhibitions, explore spectacular online collections, and enjoy Arctic-related movies and music recommended by the staff.
Delve into Special Collections & Archives’ , , and of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ’s copy of Audubon’s Birds of America.
Sunny skies, crisp fall air, and autumn foliage on the Quad are Family Weekend essentials. If you can't make it to campus, we’ll .
Family Weekend wouldn’t be complete without enjoying food from ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ’s award-winning Dining Services. This year they’re sharing their top ten most requested recipes for you to enjoy no matter how far you may be from Brunswick.
happening throughout campus over the weekend and throughout the year.