Preview of Upcoming Programs
This is a preview of upcoming programs. Final details such as locations and times will be coming soon.
Friday, October 27
8:30 AM
Family Weekend at The Cornell Store (Main Store location)
Visit The Cornell Store during Family Weekend for everything Cornell, including apparel and gifts for everyone in the family. During Family Weekend, shop exclusive in-store specials and get a free Cornell tote bag with any in-store purchase of $100 or more (while supplies last). Enter a prize drawing in-store to win a $50 Cornell Store gift card (no purchase necessary)! Commemorate the weekend and take a family photo in our in-store photo booth located on the lower level of the store. The Cornell Store is your convenient one-stop shop for clothing, gifts, computers, school supplies, and personal care items. Café Jennie, located inside The Cornell Store, has gourmet sandwiches, snacks, and Peet’s Coffee.
10:00 AM
Visit The Cornell Store on the Ithaca Commons
Visit The Cornell Store during Family Weekend for everything Cornell, including apparel and gifts for everyone in the family. During Family Weekend, shop exclusive in-store specials and get a free Cornell tote bag with any in-store purchase of $100 or more (while supplies last).
Visit the Johnson Museum of Art
The Johnson Museum of Art is open to everyone from 10 am to 5 pm (closed Mondays), and admission is always free. Visitors are welcome to experience original works of art across a wide spectrum of global traditions, time periods, and media for education, inspiration, and delight. We connect to the vibrant intellectual and cultural life of Cornell University and a public audience through exhibitions, programs, teaching, and research.
11:00 AM
Family Weekend Check In & Welcome Center
Get your weekend started at check-in and the Family Weekend Welcome Lounge! Pick up your name badge (required for all events), bag, and other Family Weekend goodies before heading out for the weekend. The Welcome Lounge will be open Friday and Saturday in case of questions. Students can pick up for their families’ items before they arrive.
12:00 PM
Anytime Dining with your Student
Join your student for an all-you-care-to-eat meal from a wide variety of stations with many of the dining options prepared right in front of you. Options in the different dining rooms range from create your own Mongolian Grill entrees; brick oven pizza to full salad bars; grills, comfort foods, and international choices; make your own waffles; desserts (made right here on campus), and much more. Choices change daily and are served all day long. Students with a meal plan can use their guest meal swipes for family members or families can pay at the door. Cards are accepted, all locations are cashless.
1:00 PM
AAP on your Own!
Feel free to visit our college spaces with your student, stop into our offices, check out the galleries in AAP and the Fine Arts library, then grab coffee in the Green Dragon or a snack at Franny's. Live like your student while catching up and learning about their academic life in AAP!
Cornell Career Services Open House
Cornell Career Services is part of Cornell's Division of Student and Campus Life. Our comprehensive services in Barnes Hall are open to all students and complement the services offered through career offices in undergraduate colleges that are tailored to more college-specific academic and career goals. We work with students from all colleges and majors to identify their strengths, interests, and values, discover and explore possibilities, gain experience, and develop strategies for pursuing diverse career paths and making mindful career decisions. We offer an array of career-development activities that inspire students to gain confidence and establish a foundation upon which to build their careers over a lifetime. Stop by to learn more about Career Services, meet some of our staff, explore our resources, try out our profile picture kiosk, and enjoy some light refreshments.
Diversity Programs in Engineering Open House
Diversity Programs in Engineering (DPE) offers a comprehensive portfolio of programs at the pre-college, undergraduate, graduate, and faculty levels. These programs facilitate the recruitment, development, retention, and success of all members of the engineering community with a concentration on those from backgrounds historically underserved and underrepresented in engineering.
Engineering Project Teams Open House
Cornell Engineering Student Project Teams offer students a unique opportunity to collaboratively solve complex problems while gaining real-world engineering experience. Project Team students have the opportunity to hone leadership and professional skills alongside teammates from across the college and university as members of multidisciplinary, student-run teams. Drop by the Experiential Learning Lab in Upson Hall to see our main build spaces, meet Project Teams staff, and interact with current students to learn about their work.
Olin and Uris Libraries Tour
Visit these two iconic campus libraries at the heart of central campus. Olin and Uris Libraries are home to materials and library experts supporting research and learning in the humanities and social sciences. Families will learn more about the spaces, services, and resources available to their students at both buildings, including the A. D. White Library. Meet at the Olin Library Circulation Desk to begin this tour. Please note that not all portions of this tour are wheelchair accessible. Tours are first-come, first-served. It is recommended that participants arrive 5-10 minutes early.
1:30 PM
College of Arts & Sciences Career Development Open House
Join the Arts and Sciences Career Development staff for casual conversation and light refreshments. The office supports students in major/career exploration, résumé writing, interview preparation, internship and full-time job search strategies, job offer acceptance and negotiation, graduate school application, and the pre-law graduate school processes. The office also connects students with employers and alumni from all industries to help them make informed decisions about their career paths. You and your student are invited to drop in to ask questions.
Engineering Career Center Open House
The Cornell Engineering Career Center believes that the greatest impact arises when career education is integrated in each student’s life from day one as a Cornellian. Come see the Engineering Career Center, meet the ECC staff, and bring any questions you might have.
2:00 PM
Build Your Own Pizza with Cornell Dining in the Discovery Kitchen
SOLD OUT **Ticket Required for all Attendees** Tickets are required for all attendees, including your student. All proceeds will go to the Cornell Food Pantry. Depending on size, families may be paired with other families. Come check out Morrison Dining and the Discovery Kitchen, our teaching classroom in partnership with the Division of Human Ecology. Cornell Dining Chefs will demonstrate the basics of artisan pizza making and will give you and your family members a chance to get creative with a basket of mystery ingredients. Pizzas will be cooked to serve in our brick ovens. Due to space constraints, we are limited to 24 participants per class. About Morrison Dining: Cornell Dining’s newest flagship facility, opened in Spring of 2022. Located in the heart of the residential community of North Campus, Morrison Dining offers 11 distinct food platforms as a place to explore, learn and find community. Choose your own culinary adventure, from the Mediterranean-inspired veggie bowls and made-from-scratch pasta to the build-your-own waffle bar, plus brand-new certified kosher and halal stations.
Historical Campus Tour
Focused on the university's early history, this tour features some of Cornell's most iconic and historic spaces and legends: Willard Straight Hall, Old Stone Row, Sage Chapel, A. D. White Library, Arts Quad, and others. It will be led by one of our current and energetic student tour guides. Walking will be moderate and slow, with many picture-taking opportunities. We hold tours rain or shine. In inclement weather, tours may be shortened and/or modified to avoid hazardous conditions.
Zines Zines Zines
Interested in trying your hand at making a zine (pronounced like “magazine,” without the “maga”)? Stop by and make a small booklet that tells a personal story about you, your hopes for your time at Cornell, or anything that comes to mind. No experience or tools are needed. Come away with a unique Family Weekend souvenir to take home or give to your family or student!
3:00 PM
Anthropology Collections Open House
Stop by to see selections from the 20,000+ pieces in the Cornell Anthropology Collections, in our last opportunity before the building renovation! We have a wide variety of artifacts from the past million years, from Lower Paleolithic stone tools to Egyptian arts to 20th-century clothing and jewelry from Southeast Asia and other areas. You also will get a glimpse of one of the earliest parts of Cornell's history: the Collections are in one of the oldest buildings on campus, originally built as the University Museum, and include pieces acquired by A.D. White and other original faculty members. See interesting pieces of human history, meet the curator, and experience a part of Cornell that many never see!
CALS Cornell Dairy Bar Tour
Get to know CALS! Visit and tour the Cornell Dairy and see how Cornell’s milk is processed to make ice cream and other products! Join CALS Student Services staff for conversation, enjoy Cornell ice cream (both dairy and dairy-free options available), and take a guided tour of the Dairy Observation Gallery. The event is designed to answer questions you may have about the Cornell CALS student experience and to learn about and enjoy delicious CALS products. Tours will be offered multiple times during the 3pm - 5pm time window.
Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy Reception
Join us for a reception to hear more about engaged learning at the Brooks School and meet our faculty and student services staff.
The ILR Student Experience Team and Student Panel
Want to know more about what happens outside of the classroom at ILR? Join this panel presentation comprised of professional advisors from the ILR Student Experience Team and continuing students to hear more about the unique and meaningful opportunities that are offered to ILR students throughout their academic career.
3:30 PM
Faculty Session: The Art and Science of Wine
Join Cheryl Stanley, Senior Lecturer in the Cornell School of Hotel Administration, for a glimpse into her incredibly popular Introduction to Wine class. She and other faculty members will speak about the cycle of wine making, from the grapes to the glass. You don't want to miss this fantastic session!
4:00 PM
Build Your Own Pizza with Cornell Dining in the Discovery Kitchen
SOLD OUT **Ticket Required for all Attendees** Tickets are required for all attendees, including your student. All proceeds will go to the Cornell Food Pantry. Depending on size, families may be paired with other families. Come check out Morrison Dining and the Discovery Kitchen, our teaching classroom in partnership with the Division of Human Ecology. Cornell Dining Chefs will demonstrate the basics of artisan pizza making and will give you and your family members a chance to get creative with a basket of mystery ingredients. Pizzas will be cooked to serve in our brick ovens. Due to space constraints, we are limited to 24 participants per class. About Morrison Dining: Cornell Dining’s newest flagship facility, opened in Spring of 2022. Located in the heart of the residential community of North Campus, Morrison Dining offers 11 distinct food platforms as a place to explore, learn and find community. Choose your own culinary adventure, from the Mediterranean-inspired veggie bowls and made-from-scratch pasta to the build-your-own waffle bar, plus brand-new certified kosher and halal stations.
ILR Reception
Reception will follow panel discussion. Enjoy some seasonal refreshments and meet the panelists and staff from the ILR Student Experience Team offices.
5:00 PM
Family Weekend Welcome Reception hosted by Student & Campus Life
Join us as we officially welcome you to Family Weekend! Robert W. and Elizabeth C. Staley Dean of Students Marla Love will be in attendance along with other administrators to chat with you and answer questions. Our program will begin at 5:30 pm.
7:00 PM
Drag Bingo hosted by the Gender Equity Resource Center
Are you ready for the most entertaining BINGO experience ever? Multiple BINGO games, unbridled fun, outrageous musical numbers, great prizes, and much more. The evening will be hosted by a national headlining Queen and features two special guest performers (and Bingo Verifying Divas). This is definitely not your grandma’s BINGO! Each participant will receive one dabber and BINGO sheets with cards/sheet. Everyone will play multiple rounds of BINGO with chances to win in each round.
Ensemble X: Ghosts and Monsters
Just in time for Halloween, chamber music group Ensemble X presents a concert entitled “Ghosts and Monsters.” Program includes George Crumb's Black Angels for electric string quartet and H.K. Gruber's Frankenstein!! a pan-demonium for baritone chansonnier and ensemble. Free with no tickets required.
Family Weekend at Cornell Cinema: Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles
A singular work in film history, Chantal Akerman’s "Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles" meticulously details, with a sense of impending doom, the daily routine of a middle-aged widow—whose chores include making the beds, cooking dinner for her son, and turning the occasional trick. In its enormous spareness, Akerman’s film seems simple, but it encompasses an entire world. Whether seen as an exacting character study or one of cinema’s most hypnotic and complete depictions of space and time, "Jeanne Dielman" is an astonishing, compelling movie experiment, one that has been analyzed and argued over for decades. Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles Directed by Chantal Akerman, France, 1975 35mm print, Runtime: 201 min The film was named the "Greatest Film of All Time" on from the British Film Institute's Sight and Sound list and screens in a 35mm print, courtesy of Janus Pictures. The screening is part of our ongoing "Greatest of All Time?" film series. Tickets are available in advance via our online ticketing platform or in-person at the Cornell Cinema box office on the day of the screening. More information is available at cinema.cornell.edu
Men's Hockey vs. University of Minnesota Duluth
Show your Big Red spirit by cheering on the men's ice hockey team in this matchup. Single game ticket sales begin October 2nd at 10:00 am EDT. Use the code "23Welcome" for 20% off up to 4 tickets.
Men’s Sprint Football vs. Navy
Show your Big Red spirit by cheering on the men’s sprint football team in this matchup. Admission is free for students and guests.
Saturday, October 28
8:30 AM
Anytime Dining with your Student
Join your student for an all-you-care-to-eat meal from a wide variety of stations with many of the dining options prepared right in front of you. Options in the different dining rooms range from create your own Mongolian Grill entrees; brick oven pizza to full salad bars; grills, comfort foods, and international choices; make your own waffles; desserts (made right here on campus), and much more. Choices change daily and are served all day long. Students with a meal plan can use their guest meal swipes for family members or families can pay at the door. Cards are accepted, all locations are cashless.
Beginner Bird Walk
Join us on Saturday (10/28) and Sunday (10/29) morning at 8:30 a.m. at the front entrance of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. We will walk the trails of Sapsucker Woods as we look and listen for birds. These 90-minute walks are targeted toward beginners, but all levels are welcome. Binoculars are available for loan. Walks are led by Cayuga Bird Club volunteers. The Visitor Center is closed for a major renovation and will reopen in spring 2024. An accessible outdoor portable toilet is available.
Family Weekend Breakfast with Dyson School Dean Jinhua Zhao
Join us to learn more about the exciting educational opportunities in store for Dyson students during their time on campus. Dean Zhao will discuss how the Grand Challenges program came to be and why it has become a defining piece of the Dyson student experience. You will also hear the student perspective directly from current students who have completed their community-based experiential learning projects.
Our Restaurant Management Curriculum: An Insider’s View of Establishment
Hosted by Dean Kate Walsh and Director of Undergraduate Studies Chris Gaulke. In this this session we will introduce you to our capstone restaurant management course. A group of faculty members, chef instructors, and students will explain the inner workings of the student-run restaurant Establishment and the course that supports it. The Chefs will prepare a tasting of items from menu for you to enjoy during the session. This session is is limited to Nolan School students and families.
9:00 AM
AAP Coffee Chat with Faculty and Staff
Join AAP faculty and staff for coffee and pastries before the college update session.
Family Weekend Check In & Welcome Center
Get your weekend started at check-in and the Family Weekend Welcome Lounge! Pick up your name badge (required for all events), bag, and other Family Weekend goodies before heading out for the weekend. The Welcome Lounge will be open Friday and Saturday in case of questions. Students can pick up for their families’ items before they arrive.
Housing Session and Expo: Housing Beyond the First Year
Expo: 9:00 am to 11:00 am Panel Session: 9:30-10:30 am Join us to learn about the second-year residential requirement and housing options for the 2024-2025 academic year. A panel session (9:30 am) with representatives from Housing and Residential Life will offer you the opportunity to learn more about each area of campus that houses upper-level students; South Campus, West Campus, Program Houses, North Campus Sophomore Housing (Townhouse Community, Clara Dickson Hall, Ganedago: Hall and Toni Morrison Hall), RA selection, Co-Ops, Sorority & Fraternity Life, and Off Campus Living. Representatives will be on hand to answer questions and learn more.
Mid-semester Check-in for Families of First-year Engineering Students
Join us for a mid-semester check-in. Learn about the academic initiatives that have taken place for first-year students since Orientation and those planned for the remainder of the term. Topics will include faculty advisor meetings, ENGRG 1050: Engineering Seminar, major information sessions, pre-health and study abroad resources, prelim exams, early intervention, and course enrollment for spring. The Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, the Associate Dean of Student Services, the Associate Director of Advising, and current Engineering students will be available to answer your questions. This session is for families of first-year students.
9:30 AM
AAP Updates with College Leadership
Join college leadership to learn about the exciting programs and renovation projects going on at AAP. Ask questions and hear about your student's college.
10:00 AM
Arts & Sciences Family Welcome Reception
The College of Arts & Sciences (A&S) advising deans and student ambassadors look forward to meeting families and answering any questions about the college, advising, academics, and life as an A&S student. Light breakfast and refreshments will be provided. We hope you will stop by and say hello!
Back to School with Dean Colvin
What’s it like to be an ILR student? Get a sneak peak of your student’s classroom experience by joining ILR Dean Alex Colvin for a special lecture. After sharing a few ILR updates and priorities, Dean Colvin will provide a mini-lecture on his most recent research.
Family Weekend at The Cornell Store (Main Store location)
Visit The Cornell Store during Family Weekend for everything Cornell, including apparel and gifts for everyone in the family. During Family Weekend, shop exclusive in-store specials and get a free Cornell tote bag with any in-store purchase of $100 or more (while supplies last). Enter a prize drawing in-store to win a $50 Cornell Store gift card (no purchase necessary)! Commemorate the weekend and take a family photo in our in-store photo booth located on the lower level of the store. The Cornell Store is your convenient one-stop shop for clothing, gifts, computers, school supplies, and personal care items. Café Jennie, located inside The Cornell Store, has gourmet sandwiches, snacks, and Peet’s Coffee.
Human Ecology Faculty Panel
Families of current Human Ecology students are invited to join us for a Faculty Panel comprised of Faculty members from each of our academic majors. Staff from the Office of Student and Career Development will also be available to answer questions.
Visit The Cornell Store on the Ithaca Commons
Visit The Cornell Store during Family Weekend for everything Cornell, including apparel and gifts for everyone in the family. During Family Weekend, shop exclusive in-store specials and get a free Cornell tote bag with any in-store purchase of $100 or more (while supplies last).
Visit the Johnson Museum of Art
The Johnson Museum of Art is open to everyone from 10 am to 5 pm (closed Mondays), and admission is always free. Visitors are welcome to experience original works of art across a wide spectrum of global traditions, time periods, and media for education, inspiration, and delight. We connect to the vibrant intellectual and cultural life of Cornell University and a public audience through exhibitions, programs, teaching, and research.
10:15 AM
AAP Department Exploration
Visit your student's department, tour the galleries, and enjoy conversations with faculty. Mix and mingle with other folks involved in your students educational journey.
11:00 AM
Family Tailgate Party and Lunch
Enjoy a family-oriented tailgate with us! We will provide traditional tailgate food, including vegan and gluten free options. This will be a great time to meet other families, parents, and students and celebrate all things Cornell! *Ticket required for family members-Student included with family's ticket*
Human Ecology Department of Human Centered Design Breakout Session
Families of current Human Ecology students are invited to join the department of Human Centered Design (HCD) where they will meet Design + Environmental Analysis (DEA) faculty and Fiber Science and Apparel Design (FSAD) faculty. In this breakout session, families will learn more about the HCD majors (including the Design + Environmental Analysis major, the Fashion Design major, the Fashion Design Management major, and the Fiber Science major).
Human Ecology Division of Nutritional Science Breakout Session
Families of current Human Ecology students are invited to join the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) faculty for a breakout session to learn more about the DNS majors (including the Global and Public Health Sciences major, the Human Biology Health and Society major, and the Nutritional Sciences major).
Human Ecology Human Development Breakout Session
Families of current Human Ecology students are invited to join Human Development (HD) faculty for a breakout session to learn more about the HD major within the Department of Psychology.
Professional Skill Building for Engineers
How do students build professional skills like teamwork and communications? In addition to experiential learning opportunities afforded in the classroom, there are other opportunities for students to learn by doing. Join us to learn about how experiences like serving as a peer educator, participating in research, participating in study abroad, or completing an internship can help Engineers be career ready. Presenters include the Associate Dean for Student Services, Engineering Learning Initiatives, Engineering Career Center, and Engineering Advising. This session is for families of 2nd year through 4th year students.
Sorority & Fraternity Life Open House
Meet the members of the SFL Team & learn more about our community! The Cornell Sorority & Fraternity community dates to the first months of University operation during the autumn of 1868. Cornell's co-founder and first president, Andrew Dickson White, was a strong promoter of fraternal organizations as a means of teaching self-governance to students. Today, we strive to continue that ethos. Our office provides support and resources to the self-governed Cornell sorority and fraternity community. Sororities and fraternities are values-based social organizations, providing members with a community of peers, and personal growth opportunities through leadership development and service projects. Many of the organizations also offer a small residential living experience. Currently, one-third of the undergraduate student body (approximately 3,000+ students) belongs to one of the over 50 recognized fraternities or sororities that make up the sorority and fraternity community. Individually these organizations present members with unique personal development opportunities. Collectively, the sorority and fraternity community provides thousands of students the platform from which they contribute to the local, regional and global communities.
Supporting Your Student's Transition to College
This event is geared toward families of students who are in, or interested in, the Biological Sciences Major, whether they are in CALS or A&S. Current Student Advisors and staff of the Office of Undergraduate Biology will host a session on the topic of supporting student's transition to their first year at college. We will present an overview of a typical timeline including information about academic as well as social-emotional struggles and successes. (Use of a phone or other digital device to interact during the presentation is strongly encouraged based on participants comfort level, but not required to attend.)
12:00 PM
Field Hockey vs Harvard University
Show your Big Red spirit by cheering on the men’s sprint football team in this matchup. Admission is free for students and guests.
12:30 PM
Multicultural Greek and Fraternal Council Yard Show
Get ready for an electrifying showcase of culture and unity! Join us at the Multicultural Greek and Fraternal Council (MGFC) Yard Show, where the beats are hot and the energy is even hotter. Home to Cornell's incredible historically Black, Asian, and Latinx sororities and fraternities, we're about to light up the stage with a sensational step show and mesmerizing stroll exhibition. Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of something unforgettable. Mark your calendar, gather your friends, and get ready to groove with us at the MGFC Yard Show – where cultures collide and spirits soar! See you there!
1:00 PM
Football vs Princeton University
Show your Big Red spirit by cheering on the men’s football team in this matchup. Adult: $12 Child (12 and under): $7 Senior (62 and over): $7 Students can get into the game with their id.
2:00 PM
Build Your Own Pizza with Cornell Dining in the Discovery Kitchen
SOLD OUT **Ticket Required for all Attendees** Tickets are required for all attendees, including your student. All proceeds will go to the Cornell Food Pantry. Depending on size, families may be paired with other families. Come check out Morrison Dining and the Discovery Kitchen, our teaching classroom in partnership with the Division of Human Ecology. Cornell Dining Chefs will demonstrate the basics of artisan pizza making and will give you and your family members a chance to get creative with a basket of mystery ingredients. Pizzas will be cooked to serve in our brick ovens. Due to space constraints, we are limited to 24 participants per class. About Morrison Dining: Cornell Dining’s newest flagship facility, opened in Spring of 2022. Located in the heart of the residential community of North Campus, Morrison Dining offers 11 distinct food platforms as a place to explore, learn and find community. Choose your own culinary adventure, from the Mediterranean-inspired veggie bowls and made-from-scratch pasta to the build-your-own waffle bar, plus brand-new certified kosher and halal stations.
Centers for Student Equity, Empowerment, and Belonging Open House and Fall Festivities
The Centers for Student Equity, Empowerment, and Belonging (The Centers) welcomes all students and families to our Open House full of fun fall activities! Come learn more about how our offices support students on campus while enjoying some fall-themed festivities. Head to 626 Thurston Ave for fun crafts and delicious snacks on every floor!
Tatkon Center for New Students Open House
Join the Tatkon Center for New Students for our open house. Attendees will get to learn more about how we support your new student as they transition to life at Cornell University. Come paint a pumpkin, do some fall coloring, and write encouraging letters to your students. We'll have hot cider, donuts, and Cornell dairy ice cream, in addition to the conversations with our professional and student staff members.
2:30 PM
Historical Campus Tour
Focused on the university's early history, this tour features some of Cornell's most iconic and historic spaces and legends: Willard Straight Hall, Old Stone Row, Sage Chapel, A. D. White Library, Arts Quad, and others. It will be led by one of our current and energetic student tour guides. Walking will be moderate and slow, with many picture-taking opportunities. We hold tours rain or shine. In inclement weather, tours may be shortened and/or modified to avoid hazardous conditions.
3:00 PM
Education Abroad Information Session
Learn. Engage. Go places. Your Cornell experience is unique, and so are your global learning goals. You may want to learn more about a place or culture, increase your language fluency, experience a different learning environment, or explore a potential career path. Education Abroad advisors are here to help you navigate the process and find the right opportunity for you. We offer academic year, semester, winter, spring break, and summer study abroad programs in collaboration with international partners and Cornell faculty that feature diverse curricular pathways, internships, field study, research, and more. We offer drop-in advising and advising by appointment in B50 Caldwell Hall!
4:00 PM
Build Your Own Pizza with Cornell Dining in the Discovery Kitchen
SOLD OUT **Ticket Required for all Attendees** Tickets are required for all attendees, including your student. All proceeds will go to the Cornell Food Pantry. Depending on size, families may be paired with other families. Come check out Morrison Dining and the Discovery Kitchen, our teaching classroom in partnership with the Division of Human Ecology. Cornell Dining Chefs will demonstrate the basics of artisan pizza making and will give you and your family members a chance to get creative with a basket of mystery ingredients. Pizzas will be cooked to serve in our brick ovens. Due to space constraints, we are limited to 24 participants per class. About Morrison Dining: Cornell Dining’s newest flagship facility, opened in Spring of 2022. Located in the heart of the residential community of North Campus, Morrison Dining offers 11 distinct food platforms as a place to explore, learn and find community. Choose your own culinary adventure, from the Mediterranean-inspired veggie bowls and made-from-scratch pasta to the build-your-own waffle bar, plus brand-new certified kosher and halal stations.
Men's Soccer vs Yale University
Show your Big Red spirit by cheering on the men’s soccer team in this matchup.
5:00 PM
Family Bowling Night at the Helen Newman Hall Bowling Center
Enjoy some time on the lanes with the whole family for a fun evening of bowling at the Helen Newman Hall Bowling Center! Lane and shoe fees will be waived when you show your Family Weekend name badge. No reservations required, all lanes are first come-first seated.
5:30 PM
Family Weekend at Cornell Cinema: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
Enter an extraordinary world filled with magic and wonder, where every holiday has its own special land. This is the heartfelt tale of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town and all things that go bump in the night. Bored with the same old tricks and treats, he yearns for something more, and soon stumbles upon the glorious magic of Christmas Town. When Jack decides to bring this joyful holiday back to Halloween Town, his dream to fill Santa's shoes unravels, and it's up to Sally, the rag doll who loves him, to stitch things together again. Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Directed by Henry Selick, United States,1993 DCP, Runtime: 79 min This screening is part of our "100 Years of Disney" series. Tickets are available in advance via our online ticketing platform or in-person at the Cornell Cinema box office on the day of the screening.
6:00 PM
Asha Cornell Presents — Penn Masala LIVE
sha Cornell is hosting the world’s first and premier South Asian a cappella group, Penn Masala, for a benefit concert, nearly 10 years after their first Cornell performance (also hosted by Asha!) Hailing from the University of Pennsylvania, and known for its viral fusions of Western music and classic Bollywood hits, the group has gained nearly 125,000 Instagram followers, 146,000 Facebook followers, and 30 million YouTube views since its founding in 1996. In 2009, Penn Masala performed for President Barack Obama as part of the White House Diwali Celebration. In 2015, Masala performed as the only collegiate a cappella group in the award-winning movie—and soundtrack—Pitch Perfect Two. After returning from their India-wide tour earlier this year, they also performed for President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In addition to our main group, we will also feature guest performances from Cornell student organizations! Join us for an evening of music, dance, and fun! Asha Cornell will donate all proceeds from the concert to our partner schools in India, to fund the education of children from impoverished and underprivileged communities. If you are able, we are grateful for additional donations to our cause. Your contributions will go directly to fund teachers' salaries, textbooks, specialized equipment for children with disabilities, schoolhouse rebuilding following natural disasters, and more. Event Details: Doors open: 6:30 pm Doors close: 7:15 pm Show starts: 7:30 pm Please plan to arrive early, as we will not be able to let people in after doors close. Additionally, please keep your tickets, which you will receive by email following your purchase, ready for verification at the ticketing counter.
Chorus Twilight Concert
Please join the Cornell Chorus for their annual Twilight Concert, conducted by Joe Lerangis and Yen-Hsiang Nieh. The concert will feature Vincent Persichetti's Winter Cantata and repertoire from around the globe, rounding out the evening with a few Cornell Songs to get you into the Big Red spirit. Parents and families are warmly welcomed! *Ticket required for all attendees* Adults: $15 Students: $8
7:00 PM
Men's Hockey vs. University of Minnesota Duluth
Show your Big Red spirit by cheering on the men's ice hockey team in this matchup. Single game ticket sales begin October 2nd at 10:00 am EDT. Use the code "23Welcome" for 20% off up to 4 tickets.
7:30 PM
Family Weekend at Cornell Cinema: Vertigo
A detective with a fear of heights is tasked with surveilling his friend's suicidal wife. The more he sees of her, however, the more infatuated he becomes, sending him down a dizzying path of obsession and desperation. From the legendary director Alfred Hitchcock, "Vertigo" is a compelling tale of manipulation and madness and screens as part of our "Greatest Films of All Time?" series. Vertigo Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, United States, 1958 DCP, Runtime: 129 min Tickets are available in advance via our online ticketing platform or in-person at the Cornell Cinema box office on the day of the screening.
Sunday, October 29
8:30 AM
Beginner Bird Walk
Join us on Saturday (10/28) and Sunday (10/29) morning at 8:30 a.m. at the front entrance of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. We will walk the trails of Sapsucker Woods as we look and listen for birds. These 90-minute walks are targeted toward beginners, but all levels are welcome. Binoculars are available for loan. Walks are led by Cayuga Bird Club volunteers. The Visitor Center is closed for a major renovation and will reopen in spring 2024. An accessible outdoor portable toilet is available.
Coffee in the Gardens
Sip on coffee, tea or cocoa while enjoying the natural beauty of the Cornell Botanic Gardens. Our Learning by Leading students will be on hand sharing information on the natural and cultural history of coffee, and hosting a plant sale where you can purchase a variety of houseplants --- and a limited number of coffee plants --- to liven up your indoor living spaces! Research shows that connecting with nature can have tangible benefits for health and well-being, so enjoy a cozy beverage as you walk the garden paths and browse our plant sale. Park at the Nevin Welcome Center or come on foot; the Nevin Center is a fifteen-minute walk from many points on campus.
9:00 AM
Sunday Family Brunch at the Statler Ballroom
Join us for our Sunday Family Brunch at the Statler Ballroom! Brunch will include a full brunch buffet and beverages. A cash bar will be available for alcoholic beverages. Please see More Information link for a full menu. *Ticket required for all attendees, including your student*
10:00 AM
Brunch Like Your Student
Join your student for brunch in a dining hall before you head out after a fun weekend! Choose their favorite or try a new one with them. Students with a meal plan can use their guest meal swipes for family members or families can pay at the door. Cards are accepted, all locations are cashless.
Family Weekend at The Cornell Store (Main Store location)
Visit The Cornell Store during Family Weekend for everything Cornell, including apparel and gifts for everyone in the family. During Family Weekend, shop exclusive in-store specials and get a free Cornell tote bag with any in-store purchase of $100 or more (while supplies last). Enter a prize drawing in-store to win a $50 Cornell Store gift card (no purchase necessary)! Commemorate the weekend and take a family photo in our in-store photo booth located on the lower level of the store. The Cornell Store is your convenient one-stop shop for clothing, gifts, computers, school supplies, and personal care items. Café Jennie, located inside The Cornell Store, has gourmet sandwiches, snacks, and Peet’s Coffee.
Visit the Johnson Museum of Art
The Johnson Museum of Art is open to everyone from 10 am to 5 pm (closed Mondays), and admission is always free. Visitors are welcome to experience original works of art across a wide spectrum of global traditions, time periods, and media for education, inspiration, and delight. We connect to the vibrant intellectual and cultural life of Cornell University and a public audience through exhibitions, programs, teaching, and research.
10:30 AM
Hillel Bagel Brunch
Meet, greet, and enjoy a delicious bagel brunch with other families, Jewish student leaders, and Cornell Hillel's staff. Before heading home on Sunday, drop by Willard Straight Hall with your family for a great meal and to take in gorgeous Ithaca fall views. Free event. Food will be kosher. Questions, email stj39@cornell.edu.
11:00 AM
Sunday Family Brunch at the Statler Ballroom
Join us for our Sunday Family Brunch at the Statler Ballroom! Brunch will include a full brunch buffet and beverages. A cash bar will be available for alcoholic beverages. Please see More Information link for a full menu. *Ticket required for all attendees, including your student*
Visit The Cornell Store on the Ithaca Commons
Visit The Cornell Store during Family Weekend for everything Cornell, including apparel and gifts for everyone in the family. During Family Weekend, shop exclusive in-store specials and get a free Cornell tote bag with any in-store purchase of $100 or more (while supplies last).
12:00 PM
Sunday Family Brunch at the Statler Ballroom
Join us for our Sunday Family Brunch at the Statler Ballroom! Brunch will include a full brunch buffet and beverages. A cash bar will be available for alcoholic beverages. Please see More Information link for a full menu. *Ticket required for all attendees, including your student*
2:30 PM
Family Weekend at Cornell Cinema: Peter Pan (with Live Musical Accompaniment!)
Peter Pan enters the nursery of the Darling children and, with the help of fairy dust, leads them off to Never Never Land, where they embark on a set of magical adventures and meet the nefarious Captain Hook. This first-ever film version of Peter Pan, directed by Herbert Brenon, stars Anna May Wong as the character "Tiger Lily" in one of her first film roles. Peter Pan Directed by Herbert Brenon, United States, 1924 Digital, Runtime: 105 min This special event will feature live musical accompaniment by musicians Donald Sosin and Joanna Seaton and is part of our ongoing series "From Silent Film Star to American Icon: Celebrating Anna May Wong", presented in partnership with the Wharton Studio Museum and Cinemapolis in honor of Silent Movie Month in Ithaca. Tickets are available in advance via our online ticketing platform or in-person at the Cornell Cinema box office on the day of the screening.
3:00 PM
Cornell Concert Series: The Knights with Chris Thile
The Knights are a collective of adventurous musicians dedicated to transforming the classical orchestra experience and reimagining the relationship between audiences and music. Boasting a diverse roster of composers, arrangers, and improvisers, the ensemble unites a host of influences within the chamber music context, celebrating the intimacy and spontaneity of this idiom in fresh new ways. “One of Brooklyn’s sterling cultural products” (The New Yorker), the orchestra has toured and recorded with famed soloists including Yo-Yo Ma, Dawn Upshaw, Béla Fleck, and Gil Shaham, and has appeared across the world’s most prestigious stages, including Carnegie Hall, Tanglewood, Ravinia, the Kennedy Center, and the Vienna Musikverein. In their Ithaca program, the Knights join forces with MacArthur Fellow and GRAMMY-winning mandolinist, singer, and songwriter Chris Thile of Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek. Their program will include works by Caroline Shaw, Chris Thile, Antonín Dvorák, Colin Jacobsen, and J. S. Bach. Tickets $19-54 at cornellconcertseries.com