Family Weekend

Held each fall, Family Weekend gives friends and families a chance to get a taste of life on campus and experience all that the Five College area has to offer. Take a campus tour, have tea with one of the deans, watch a game on the athletic fields or visit the Smith College Museum of Art. There are also plenty of opportunities to meander—discover the Botanic Garden, admire the surrounding valley from the Skyline Terrace in Neilson Library, peruse downtown Northampton’s shops, and simply enjoy time together with your student.

Join us October 31–November 2, 2025
The full schedule will be posted online soon—check back for details.

Family Weekend Library Open Hours

Name	Friday, October 31	Saturday, November 1	Sunday, November 2
Alumnae Gym	Open 24 hours with OneCard access	Open 24 hours with OneCard access	Open 24 hours with OneCard access
Compass Café	11 a.m.–9 p.m.	11 a.m.–6 p.m.	11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Hillyer Art Library	9 a.m.–9 p.m.	10 a.m.–6 p.m.	noon–11 p.m.
Josten Performing Arts Library	9 a.m.–5 p.m.	10 a.m.–6 p.m.	noon–11 p.m.
Neilson Library	7:30 a.m.–9 p.m.	10 a.m.–6 p.m.	10 a.m.–11 p.m.
Special Collections Reading Room	10 a.m.–noon; 1–4:45 p.m.	Closed	Closed

Some Snapshots

From our annual Fall Fest to social events and a reception with the president, families can enjoy a taste of life at Smith College. Come see all that the campus and Northampton have to offer.