Campus Check-In

2–6 p.m. | Skybox, Mohr Student Center

Stop by to pick up your official Family Weekend schedule, name badge, and exclusive goodie bag. Staff will be on hand to answer questions. Snacks and refreshments will be available. 

PROJECT 2026/The Future Alumni Art Exhibit

2–5 p.m. | Sonnenschein and Albright Galleries, Durand Art Institute

Stop by the beautiful Durand Art Institute and explore this curated exhibit featuring works from Lake Forest College alumni. This exhibition calls upon artists and writers committed to imagining and preparing for life beyond 2025 to share their vision for the future and art’s role in it. As we contend with persistent degradation of democratic systems and civil liberties along with a myriad of global issues, we must allow ourselves to take a breath and contemplate what our future holds.

President's Welcome Reception

4–5:30 p.m. | Outside Skybox and Balcony, Mohr Student Center

Meet the newly appointed President of Lake Forest College, Dr. Mike Sosulski, along with faculty and members of the Parents and Families Council, while enjoying cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.

Forester Family Dinner in the Caf

5:30–7 p.m. | Mohr Student Center

Enjoy a delicious meal in the Caf with your student. Just show your Family Weekend name badge for entry.

Musical Salon featuring The Arcadian Wild

7–8:15 p.m. | Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel

Join fellow Forester families and Lake Forest community members for an evening of music warmly hosted by Mimi and College Trustee Bob Murley. This special musical salon will feature a performance by bluegrass folk trio The Arcadian Wild, with a reception at Glen Rowan House immediately following the concert.

Campus Check-In

9 a.m.–Noon | Skybox, Mohr Student Center

Stop by to pick up your official Family Weekend schedule, name badge, and exclusive goodie bag. Staff will be on hand to answer questions. Snacks and refreshments will be available.  

City of Lake Forest Welcome

9–11 a.m. | Market Square Court, Lake Forest

Kick off your Saturday with a special Forester Family Welcome and visit to historic Market Square in beautiful downtown Lake Forest. Enjoy coffee and donuts, take a photo with Boomer, and check out the wonderful local shops and restaurants Lake Forest has to offer. Lake Forest College leadership staff and a special group of community members will be available to answer questions and provide more information about the College’s community connections and partnerships with the city of Lake Forest. Click here for a map of available parking for this event.

Career Advancement Q&A

11 a.m.–Noon | Tarble Room, Brown Hall

Join us for a short presentation from the College’s Gorter Family Career Advancement Center, highlighting the College’s “Forester Advantage.” The presentation will be followed by Q&A and a chance to mingle and enjoy refreshments.   

Women's Soccer vs. Grinnell College

11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Farwell Field

Cheer on the Foresters as they face the Pioneers!

Picnic on the Quad and Campus Partners Trick-or-Treat

Noon–2 p.m. | Quad, Middle Campus

Includes live music, a delicious lunch, gear store pop up, and the opportunity to meet representatives from campus partners including the Career Advancement Center, Office of Residence Life, Center for Academic Success, Health and Wellness Center, Office of Advancement, and Forester Athletics.

PROJECT 2026/The Future Alumni Art Exhibit

1–5 p.m. | Sonnenschein and Albright Galleries, Durand Art Institute

Stop by the beautiful Durand Art Institute and explore this curated exhibit featuring works from Lake Forest College alumni. This  exhibition calls upon artists and writers committed to imagining and preparing for life beyond 2025 to share their vision for the future and art’s role in it. As we contend with persistent degradation of democratic systems and civil liberties along with a myriad of global issues, we must allow ourselves to take a breath and contemplate what our future holds. 

Men's Soccer vs. Grinnell College

1:30–3:30 p.m. | Farwell Field

Cheer on the Foresters as they face the Pioneers!

Family Mini Golf at the Library

2–5 p.m. | Donnelley and Lee Library

Play a round of mini golf around the library, meet the College archivist, and see some treasures from the College’s past. 

In The Loop Tours

2 p.m. and 4 p.m. | The Flats, Chicago

Visit The Flats in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood to learn about Lake Forest College’s residential Chicago programs, In The Loop and ACTIVATE, including eligibility, academics, housing, and finances, and tour the space.  

Forester Family Dinner in the Caf

4:30–7 p.m. | Mohr Student Center

Enjoy a delicious meal in the Caf with your student. Just show your Family Weekend name badge for entry.

Family Movie Night: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)

7–9 p.m. | Lower Level, Mohr Student Center

Organized and planned by the Offices of Campus Life and Residence Life and the Student Programming Board. Popcorn and beverages will be served. 

Farewell Breakfast

9–11 a.m. | Cafeteria, Mohr Student Center

Stop by for a casual breakfast in the Caf with your student. Just show your Family Weekend name badge for entry.