Family Weekend
2026 Family Weekend: October 2–4
We are thrilled to invite you to Family Weekend at SMC, a special opportunity to visit campus, connect with your student, and experience life at Saint Mary's College of California. This year’s Family Weekend will take place from Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4, and we have a great lineup of events, activities, and gatherings planned for you. We invite families to spend the weekend attending talks by Saint Mary's prestigious Faculty, participating in on-campus community service projects, attending events sponsored by our arts departments, learning about the history of SMC, joining other families for socials, and taking time to walk around and explore our beautiful campus (while visiting with your student!).
If you need any ADA accommodations in order to participate in any of the Family Weekend events, please email Family@stmarys-ca.edu
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
If you require overnight lodging at the time of Family Weekend, see below for hotels in the Lafayette/Concord/Pleasant Hill/Walnut Creek area. If you are travelling from a distance, we recommend arriving Friday afternoon and departing Sunday afternoon.
Let us know you're coming!
Our RSVP link will be available at the beginning of the Fall 2026 semester!
2026 Family Weekend Schedule
Continue to check the schedule as events are added during September! A full agenda will be sent to registrants as the date approaches.
Unless otherwise noted, events are complimentary.
More events added soon!
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Check-In & Registration (De la Salle Lawn/Quad)
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm: Legacy Garden - Get your hands dirty & enjoy the bountiful pleasures of Saint Mary's own living farm! (Legacy Garden) [Sponsored by Office of Sustainability & part of Moraga Community Service Days]
time tbd: 10 Year Anniversary of Interfaith Space (Mission & Ministry Center, next to SMC Chapel)
5:00 pm - 8:00pm: First Friday Late Night at the Museum of Art!
6:00 pm - 9:00pm: Oktoberfest! (The 1928 Pub) [Sponsored by Residence Hall Association]
More events added soon!
8:00 am - 7:00 pm: Men's Tennis hosts the NorCal Invitational (Timothy Korth Tennis Complex)
9:00 am - 1:00 pm: Check-In & Registration (Ferroggiaro Quad)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Visit the Career Center Annex to learn about the services of the Career Center (Ferroggiaro Hall, first floor)
10:00 am - 11:00 am: The Intriguing History of Saint Mary's College, presented by Brother David Caretti, FSC (Dryden Hall)
10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Explore the Saint Mary's Museum of Art
11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Presidential Reception and Meet & Greet (Ferroggiaro Quad) [Parent & Family Members Only, please]
Time TBD: Letters of Gratitude to Veterans [Sponsored by Office of Mission & part of Moraga Community Service Days]
Time TBD: Eyeglass Assembly for Developing Countries [Sponsored by Office of Mission & part of Moraga Community Service Days]
12:00 pm: Three-time defending WCC Champions, Softball v. Cal [exhibition game] (Louis Guisto Field)
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Information Table (1928 Pub Patio)
1:00 pm: University Credit Union Financial Info Session & Open House (Dryden Hall)
1:30 pm: Professor Steve Woolpert presents, “The Declaration of Independence at 250: The Hinge of Human History”
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Student Science Research Poster Exhibition & Reception (Brosseau Hall Atrium)
2:00 pm: Student-curated Tour of Saint Mary's Museum of Art
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Family Weekend Happy Hour & Live Music at the 1928 Pub, sponsored by Student Life [Light snacks & 1 free drink ticket included; no-host food & beverage available]
4:00 pm: Women's Soccer hosts the University of San Francisco (Saint Mary's Stadium) [Purchase tickets here & use promo code FAMWEEK26]
4:00 pm: Women's Club Soccer hosts Sonoma State (Recreational Turf Field) [T-shirt giveaways, no-host food truck]
5:30 pm: Men's Basketball Tip-Off Dinner (UCU Pavilion) [Note: Entrance to this event requires a paid ticket, separate from Family Weekend. See link for details]
8:00pm: Comedy Showcase (Dryden Hall)
More events added soon!
8:00 am - 7:00 pm: Men's Tennis hosts the NorCal Invitational (Timothy Korth Tennis Complex)
9:00 am: Men's Club Lacrosse Scrimmage - 'Breakfast with the Gaels' (Recreational Turf Field) [light breakfast included; t-shirt giveaways]
11:00 a.m. Family Mass at the Chapel, Sponsored by Mission & Ministry Center (All are welcome!)
Campus Dining during Family Weekend
Campus Food Options for Family Weekend
Discounts for Families during Family Weekend!
Oliver Hall - Full-Service Dining Hall with multiple hot entrees options, All-You-Care-To-Eat
Friday Lunch: 11am-2pm; Friday Dinner: 4:45p-8p
Sat/Sun Brunch: 9a-1:30pm; Sat/Sun Dinner: 5p-8pm
Cafe Louis - Coffee shop & market with (local) espresso drinks, smoothies, pastries, salads and sandwiches [Renovated in summer 2026!]
Friday 7:30a-7:00p
Saturday 8:00a-1:00p
Sunday 4:00p-11:00p
1928 Pub - Full menu, Boba, beverages & beer/wine - Check out events happening at Pub!
Friday 11:00a-2:00p & 4:30p-11:00p
Saturday 12pm-11:00pm
Just Baked - 24/hour hot vending, De la Salle Hall lobby