Family Weekend

October 17-19, 2025

Family Weekend is an important event in our community — a time when many students share their lives on campus with their families for the first time. We hope that your visit will give you a small taste of your student’s experience in and out of the classroom.

Let us know you will be joining us.

If you plan to attend in person or virtually, please take a moment to let us know you’re coming by filling out the registration form via the link below. Registration is requested but not required. Virtual options are available for those unable to join us in person.

Featured Event | Brown 2026 Forum: An Evening with Ken Burns

Join us for a special event with acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns on Friday, October 17, at 6 p.m. Tickets are required and space is limited.

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Featured Event: Family Weekend Keynote, “A Conversation with Gwyneth Paltrow”

Join us for the Family Weekend Keynote, "A Conversation with Gwyneth Paltrow," Saturday, October 18 at 5 p.m. Tickets are required and space is limited. Registration will open on October 6 at noon (ET). Check your email for the passcode to register.

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Weekend Overview

Friday, October 17

Registration check-in begins at noon on Friday. As your student’s classes draw to a close for the week, you will see more activity on the green and across campus, including open houses, information sessions, a movie under the stars on the College Green and a variety of student performances.

Saturday, October 18

“Wake Up With Wellness” with several events hosted by departments and student groups who are dedicated to providing health and well-being support on campus. From sunup to sundown, Saturday will provide many opportunities to engage with the campus community, including academic forums and sporting events.

Sunday, October 19

The weekend wraps up on Sunday morning as students spend more time with their families before bidding them farewell.

Attending virtually?

Several events will be livestreamed or recorded for future viewing. You can find links to livestreamed events in the event descriptions on the schedule page. In the weeks following Family Weekend, links to any events being recorded will also be posted on the Schedule page.