And the warmest of welcomes — on behalf of the College’s students, faculty and staff — to Family and Friends Weekend 2025. We’ve designed this weekend with one main goal in mind: to help you connect to your student’s life and experiences at Mount Holyoke.
Family & Friends 2025 will be October 24–26.
For additional Family and Friends information or inquiries, please contact us at family-weekend@mtholyoke.edu or 413-538-2478. If you have questions regarding the accessibility of a venue or an event — or suggestions on how to improve access to College programs, activities and services — please contact family-weekend@mtholyoke.edu
If you are looking to explore beyond the gates during your visit, check out our list of places to explore in the Connecticut River Valley.
Visiting the Welcome Center is not required. However, visiting the Welcome Center may benefit you, as it is a place to pick up brochures about the local area, speak to. Family and Friends Weekend volunteers. We will also have a pre-registration form so you can let us know you're coming!
Come whenever you wish, and stay as long as you like! Family and Friends Weekend 2025 will take place Friday, October 24 - Sunday, October 26 with the majority of the activities happening that Saturday.
Due to construction on campus, this information is subject to change.
Throughout the weekend, guests may park in faculty/staff spaces without a pass between 5:00 pm and 7:00 am, Monday–Friday or on weekends (until 7:00 am Monday). Visitors may also park in the Gorse or Equestrian Center parking lots. Please note that visitor parking at the Willits-Hallowell Conference Center is reserved for those visiting the center. Please refer to the campus parking map.
Meals can be purchased at the Dining Commons. For pricing and payment information, please view the Dining Services information for guests.
Note: The list of accommodations on this page is offered as a courtesy and does not constitute an endorsement by the College.
Fri, Oct 24, 2025
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Every autumn, we invite guests to our beautiful campus in October to experience Mount Holyoke’s culture of academic excellence and vibrant cocurricular life. Check out the list of events during...
Fri, Oct 24, 2025 9am to 5pm
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Visit the Archives and Special Collections to learn more about the history of Mount Holyoke. Also view our new exhibits “Across Oceans, Across Time: A History of International Students at Mount...
Fri, Oct 24, 2025 9am to 9pm
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Stop by our art gallery showcasing student work.
Fri, Oct 24, 2025 10am
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A guided tour of the Mount Holyoke College campus. Tours last 75 minutes. Meet at the Office of Admission, Newhall Center, Route 116.
Fri, Oct 24, 2025 11am to 3pm
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It can be challenging to navigate changes in your relationship with your student or to negotiate across differing perspectives – from “how often can I expect a phone call” to conversations about...
Fri, Oct 24, 2025 12pm to 4pm
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We are pleased to announce that Mount Holyoke’s annual LEAP Symposium (Learning through Application) will be held on Friday, October 24, from 12 pm to 5 pm in Kendade Atrium. This event offers...
Fri, Oct 24, 2025 12pm to 8pm
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Stop by to ask questions and pick up a map or schedule.
Fri, Oct 24, 2025 12:30pm to 1:30pm
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A community gathering to honor the Islamic tradition of Friday by prayer, sharing food, and socializing. Halal lunch is served. Families and friends are welcome! The congregational prayer is held...
Fri, Oct 24, 2025 1pm
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A guided tour of the Mount Holyoke College campus. Tours last 75 minutes. Meet at the Office of Admission, Newhall Center, Route 116.
Fri, Oct 24, 2025 2pm
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A guided tour of the Mount Holyoke College campus. Tours last 75 minutes. Meet at the Office of Admission, Newhall Center, Route 116.
Fri, Oct 24, 2025 5pm to 6pm
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Join us for a Kabbalat Shabbat service. All are welcome, please reach out to the board via email with any questions or accessibility concerns.
Fri, Oct 24, 2025 7:30pm to 9pm
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Come hear the Jazz Ensembles of Mount Holyoke (Big Band, Chamber Jazz, & Vocal Jazz) produce voluminous sounds by Alan Baylock, Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, Bonnie Tyler, and others. Directed by...
Fri, Oct 24, 2025 7:30pm
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The Department of Film Media Theater begins the 2025-26 season with their annual Short Play Festival featuring four short plays directed and designed by our students. This year’s featured plays...
Free admission, reservations required
Fri, Oct 24, 2025 8pm to 9:30pm
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Calling everyone to come out and enjoy s'mores at the fire pit to chase away the autumn evening chill. Canceled in the event of rain.
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