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!
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!
9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Bookstore Open
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Check-In & Registration (De la Salle Lawn/Quad)
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Intercultural Center's Feel Good Friday - Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month - Free food & games!
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]
1:30 pm: Associated Students (student government) Senate Meeting (Hagerty Lounge, De la Salle Hall) [Come see student leadership in action!]
2:00 pm: WellGael Campus Nature Walk (Meet at Chapel Plaza) Afterwards, join us in the CARE Center/CWGE (Augustine Hall, lower level) for healthy snacks and hydration.
3:00 pm: 10th Anniversary of the Interfaith Sacred Space (Chapel Plaza)
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 - 4:00 pm: Bookstore Open
9:00 am - 1:00 pm: Check-In & Registration (Ferroggiaro Quad)
9:30 am - 11:30am: Resource and Information Tables (Ferroggiaro Quad)
9:30 am - 11:30 am: Letters of Gratitude to Veterans (Ferroggiaro Quad) [Sponsored by Office of Mission & part of Moraga Community Service Days]
9:30 am - 11:30 am: Eyeglass Assembly for Developing Countries (Ferroggiaro Quad) [Sponsored by Office of Mission & part of Moraga Community Service Days]
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: Sound Healing Bath, sponsored by Campus Recreation (Chapel Lawn)
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: The Future of Business: A Conversation with the Dean of School of Economics & Business
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]
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: "Personal Branding in the Age of AI," presented by Steve Hernandez, School of Economics & Business (Dante classroom)
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: The Career Center presents, "How to Talk to Your Student About Their Career" (Career Center Annex, Ferroggiaro Hall)
2:00 pm: Poolside Pilates, sponsored by Campus Recreation (Alioto Recreation Center)
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 Improv Event (Dryden Hall)
Join a Moraga Community Services project throughout the day!
More events added soon!
8:00 am - 7:00 pm: Men's Tennis hosts the NorCal Invitational (Timothy Korth Tennis Complex)
9:00 am - 2:00 pm: Bookstore Open
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!)
tbd: Meeting St. Francis through Art, Faculty Presentation
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