Join us for Family Weekend from Friday, October 24 through Sunday, October 26, 2025! Show off your Forester Family spirit with a weekend filled with activities, connections, and unforgettable memories with your Forester student and community.

Friday, October 24
Campus Check-In
2–5 p.m. | Skybox, Mohr Student Center
Stop by to pick up your official Family Weekend schedule, name tag, meal tickets for the Caf, 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
A collection of 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.
Musical Salon Performance hosted by Bob and Mimi Murley
7–9 p.m. | Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel
Post-concert reception to follow in the Glen Rowan House.
Saturday, October 25
Campus Check-In
9 a.m.–Noon | Skybox, Mohr Student Center
Stop by to pick up your official Family Weekend schedule, name tag, meal tickets for the Caf, and exclusive goodie bag. Staff will be on hand to answer questions. Snacks and refreshments will be available.
Coffee and Career Advancement Q&A
11 a.m.–Noon| Tarble Room, Brown Hall
Hear a short presentation from CAC staff, followed by a Q&A session 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
A collection of 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
2–4 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
Family Move Night
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.
Sunday, October 26
Farewell Breakfast
9–11 a.m. | Cafeteria, Mohr Student Center
Stop by for a casual breakfast in the Caf with your student. Grab-N-Go sandwiches, pastries, and coffee will also be available in the Student Center Skybox if you need to grab a quick bite before leaving campus.
Parking
Campus parking will be available all weekend. You are welcome to park anywhere you see Faculty, Staff, and Guest parking signs, however most of our Family Weekend programming will take place on Middle Campus.
We can't wait to welcome you to campus.
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- Coming to Campus
- Directions to Lake Forest College
- Area Accommodations
- Campus Map
- Campus Contacts
- Financial Aid
- Residence Life
- and more
- Dining