Against a backdrop of stunning fall foliage, Family Weekend included student performances, athletic competitions, panels and campus partner open houses. The annual gathering is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with students on campus and see first-hand what they’ve been working on during fall semester.

Planning Ahead

Gambier, Mount Vernon and the surrounding communities in central Ohio offer a range of lodging and dining choices convenient to Kenyon. Learn more about where to stay during a visit to campus.

Scenes from Family Weekend 2025

Kenyon's Family Weekend this year was picture-perfect.
President Julie Kornfeld chatted with families over the course of the weekend.
The Harvest Festival at the Brown Family Environmental Center attracted quite a crowd on Saturday.
Scholars from Kenyon’s summer research programs and other students presented their work at the Lowry Center.
Families could drop in to Peirce Hall to meet with the student affairs, academic affairs and first-year experience teams.
The football team played Wabash College on Saturday
School spirit was on full display during Saturday's football game and other athletics events.
Campus delighted visitors in all its fall splendor.
Middle Path was full of activity during Family Weekend.
Students made music — both indoors and out — all weekend.
Family Weekend was a great time for students and their loved ones to come together.