Family Weekend

Classes Open to Visitors

8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Various Locations—List available in Campus Center 103/104

A complete listing of open classes will be available in the hospitality suite. Check the listing; some classes are not open because of limited seating, a guest speaker, a quiz or the like.

Family Weekend Hospitality Suite

9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Campus Center 103/104

Join us for morning refreshments, receive information about the schedule and see a list of open classes, and find out about the weekend, Smith, and the local area.

The Botanic Garden of Smith College Tour

10–11 a.m.
Meet at Lanning Fountain, just north of Burton lawn (Rain location: McConnell Hall 103)

Take a tour of Smith’s world class botanic garden with its director and learn about exceptional garden spaces, trees, and how we are involving today’s students in groundbreaking conservation work.

Home, House, History (& Halloween) in Smith Special Collections

10 a.m.–noon
Neilson Library 306 (Special Collections Reading Room)

The Special Collections reading room on the third floor of Neilson Library will be open for “Home, House, History (& Halloween)” featuring materials about Smith house histories from the College Archives. Stop by and learn about the women for whom Granville, Haynes, King, Lee, and Rothman houses are named, then pick up some complimentary postcards of Smithies in action through the years.

Official Smith Ring Sales

11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Campus Center, Main Level, Table 1

The Smith ring, designed by students, is a symbol of the continuous link with classmates, friends, and the college. The ring also evokes special and shared memories of Smith days. Sponsored by Smith’s Alumnae Association, the ring is reserved exclusively for sophomores, juniors, seniors, and Ada Comstock Scholars in good standing. The design remains unchanged—a tangible connection to the past and the future.

Hell’s Belles Fending Team Plant Sale

11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Campus Center, Main Level, Table 3B

The Smith College fencing team (Hell’s Belles Fencing) will be selling homegrown plants! We will have a variety of sizes and many options to choose from. This fundraiser will help cover the costs of the team, including funds for our national championships in April!

OSE Popcorn Friday

noon–4 p.m.
Campus Center 106

Join the Office of Student Engagement (OSE) for this weekly tradition in the Campus Center, where you can meet staff and pick up popcorn and mix in your favorite treats.

Campus Life Staff Meet & Greet

noon–1 p.m.
Campus Center 102

Meet Smith staff members who support students’ campus life experience, including the dean of the college, dean of students, and representatives from the Office of Student Affairs.

Soup, Salad & Soul

12:15–1:10 p.m.
Helen Hills Hills Chapel, Bodman Lounge

Come get cozy and enjoy a hot, delicious vegetarian soup made by student cooks while taking part in reflective, student-led discussions on spirituality and life! Students (and their parents) of all religious, spiritual, and nonreligious/nonspiritual backgrounds are welcome. Bodman Lounge is in the basement of the Helen Hills Hills Chapel and is accessible via elevator from the rear of the building. For details about food and for answers to other general accessibility questions, email Kim Alston at kalston@smith.edu.

Demystifying Money: Making Money Decisions

12:15–1:15 p.m.
Conway Center, Neilson Library 103

In this session, we’ll talk about general approaches to making financial decisions, such as how to do a simple cost-benefit analysis. We’ll also discuss topics that are more personal, such as determining your comfort level with investment risks. Within this general framework, we’ll talk about conscious spending, insurance, and how to determine when buying quality will save money in the long term. Lunch is provided, space is limited to 40 people. Signing up via the Smith Social Network is strongly encouraged.

Jummah Prayer

12:30–1:15 p.m.
Hampshire Mosque, Hadley

The Center for Religious and Spiritual Life invites students to join us for Jummah at the Hampshire Mosque in Hadley. The group will meet in front of the Helen Hills Hills Chapel at 12:25 p.m. The van will leave campus by 12:30 p.m. and return to campus no later than 2:30 p.m. Remember to bring a prayer rug and complete your ablution beforehand. There are extra prayer rugs in the Blue Room at the chapel if you need one! To RSVP, email crsl@smith.edu. All are welcome! Transportation will be provided for Smith students. Family members are welcome to attend but will need to provide their own transportation.

Supporting and Advocating for Your Student

1–2 p.m.
Campus Center 205

Residence Life Director Hannah Durrant will lead a discussion on how to support your student when they are having a difficult time. It might be a roommate issue, not feeling connected on campus, or feeling overwhelmed by deadlines. Hannah will share strategies for how best to support your student and answer questions from families.

Global Medical Brigades Family Weekend Fundraiser

1–3 p.m.
Chapin lawn

The Smith College chapter of Global Medical Brigades invites you to a fall carnival-themed fundraiser featuring games and treats.

Home, House, History (& Halloween) in Smith Special Collections

1–4:45 p.m.
Neilson Library 306 (Special Collections Reading Room)

The Special Collections reading room on the third floor of Neilson Library will be open for “Home, House, History (& Halloween)” featuring materials about Smith house histories from the College Archives. Stop by and learn about the women for whom Granville, Haynes, King, Lee, and Rothman houses are named, then pick up some complimentary postcards of Smithies in action through the years.

Ghosts, Vampires, & Skeletons: A Halloween-Themed Tour of the Wonderfully Weird Botanical World

2–2:30 p.m.
McConnell Hall 103

Ghost orchids? Vampire plants that drink the blood of their neighbors? This Halloween themed talk invites you on a botanic tour of the delightful, strange and stunningly beautiful stories that are hiding in plain sight. And yes, we will be talking about (and eating) chocolate!

The Family Weekend “Tea”-Brief

3–4 p.m.
Campus Center 103/104

Come by the hospitality suite to chat with current students about their experience at Smith and create your own fall-themed tea bags to use during afternoon tea.

Bookmark-Making Workshop with Smith College Libraries

3–5 p.m.
Neilson Library Klingenstein Browsing Room (102)

The Smith College Libraries advance teaching, learning, research, and discovery for the Smith community by providing state-of-the-art resources and services. Join the libraries’ staff to make bookmarks together and learn more about what the libraries do to support students’ education.

Halloween-Themed Afternoon Tea in Houses

4–5 p.m.
Various Locations

Families are welcome to join afternoon tea gatherings in their student’s house. Note: Families must be accompanied by their student whenever they are in student residences.

Halloween Pop-Up With STEAM Team

4:30–6:30 p.m.
Wright Hall 013

Join the STEAM Outreach Team—a group of Smith undergraduates interested in increasing access to science, technology, engineering, art, and math at Smith and nearby communities—and the Jandon Center for Community Engagement for snacks, crafting, and a chance to see some friendly faces from the center. Learn about STEM-and-art opportunities, both at Smith and in the local community, and make a fun art piece to take home with you.

Shabbat Services and Dinner with SCJC

5:30–8 p.m.
Helen Hills Hills Chapel, Bodman Lounge

Join the Smith College Jewish Community (SCJC) for Shabbat services led by students followed by a Kosher vegetarian meal cooked by student cooks at 6:30 p.m. Feel free to come to both or either! All are welcome. Please email scjc@smith.edu with any dietary needs.

Smith Theatre Fall Production: Eurydice

7:30–9:30 p.m.
Hallie Flanagan Theatre, Mendenhall Center

Written by Sarah Ruhl; Directed by Tara Franklin

In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists, and breathtaking visual effects, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story.

Tickets available at SmithArts.Ludus.com. Free for Smith students by emailing boxoffice@smith.edu.

Stargazing

8:30–9:30 p.m.
McConnell Hall Rooftop Observatory

The astronomy department will hold a stargazing open house on the McConnell roof. Come see Saturn, Jupiter, galaxies, nebulae, stars, and star clusters. All are welcome! Please dress warmly. This event will be canceled in the event of heavy cloud cover. For further information or to check on weather conditions, email Meg Thacher at mthacher@smith.edu. 

Open Hours for the Smith College Libraries

Neilson Library, Alumnae Gym, Hillyer Art Library, Josten Library

Refer to the table on this page for a list of all library open hours. The Smith College Libraries welcome families to take a self-guided tour through Neilson Library and the Alumnae Gym. Designed by Maya Lin—with input from the Smith community throughout the process—Neilson Library is a hub for individual, collaborative, and experimental scholarship. Also visit the Hillyer Art Library in the Brown Fine Arts Center and Josten Performing Arts Library in the Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts.

200- and 300-Level Exhibitions

8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Hillyer Hall, Jannotta Gallery

This event features an exhibition of work by current students in 200- and 300-level studio courses in the Department of Art.

Open Hours for the Botanic Garden of Smith College

9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Lyman Plant House & Conservatory

Admission is free to all. And, of course, the outdoor gardens are always open!

Open Hours for the Smith College Bookstore

9 a.m.–4 p.m.
8 Green Street

Visit the Smith College Bookstore, located at 8 Green Street, to stock up on the essentials (cool Smith merch!).

Open Hour for the Office of the Class Deans

10:30–11:30 a.m.
College Hall 101

The class deans are responsible for every student’s academic program and meet with students to provide guidance on topics ranging from course registration to academic options, study abroad, summer school, and leaves of absence. Stop by for a sweet treat and to meet the class deans and office staff.

Open Hours for the Smith College Museum of Art

11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Smith College Museum of Art

The Smith College Museum of Art (SCMA) is recognized as a leading academic museum, contributing meaningfully to Smith College’s mission to educate women of promise for lives of distinction and purpose. Admission is free to all, made possible by Jan Fullgraf Golann ’71 and Jane Timken ’64.

Open Hours for the Lazarus Center for Career Development

3–5 p.m.
Kathleen McCartney Hall Lobby

Come connect with the Lazarus Center team, learn about the resources and services we offer, and discover how we’re here to support students throughout their time at Smith and beyond. All students and their families are welcome!

Open Hours for the Wurtele Center for Leadership

3-5 p.m.
Kathleen McCartney Hall Lobby

Join the Wurtele Center team to discover the resources and opportunities we offer, and learn how we support students throughout their Smith journey. All students and their families are welcome!

The Big One Fencing Tournament

8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Indoor Track & Tennis Facility

“The Big One” is the largest intercollegiate fencing event in New England and draws hundreds of fencers from across New England every year. Smith is lucky to be the annual host of this event, and plenty of Smith fencers will be competing. Stop by to watch and show your support for the team! The team will also be selling small homegrown plants and T-shirts from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to raise money for tournament travel and registration fees.

President’s Welcome

9–9:30 a.m.
Campus Center Carroll Room

Join Smith College President Sarah Willie-LeBreton to hear about what is going on at Smith and what she is excited about in the coming year.

President’s Welcome Reception

9:30–10 a.m.
Campus Center, Wilson Atrium

Stop by as you make your way out of the President’s Welcome address for light refreshments.

Future Fest

9–11 a.m.
Conway Center, Neilson Library 103

The Conway Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center is excited for the Smith community to visit our open house. Enjoy a warm beverage and tasty treats as you take in the exciting opportunities we offer students! Be the first to experience our trailblazing financial literacy program: Fund Your Future. Hear how students are drawing on their coursework to question what exists today and using their imagination to explore what could be tomorrow: 2026 Co-Innovate for Change Challenge. And participate in a special writing activity for students and alums that celebrates our shared history, reflects our current moment, and imagines our collective futures. Conway Center interns, fellows, and staff stand ready to welcome you.

Family Weekend Hospitality Suite

9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Campus Center 103/104

Join us for morning refreshments, receive information about the schedule and see a list of open classes, and find out about the weekend, Smith, and the local area.

Mill River Walk With the Outdoor Adventure Program

10–11:30 a.m.
Leaving from the Paradise Pond Boat House

Join us for a pleasant hike along the trails surrounding campus. Preregistration is not required. Meet at the boathouse. Sponsored by Smith College Athletics’ Outdoor Adventure Program.

All the Geothermal You Cannot See

10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Davis Meadow

Celebrate the campuswide geothermal energy project and completion of the final borehole in this campus-wide sustainable energy project. Get your questions answered, pick up some geothermal swag, and enjoy food trucks, too!

Center for the Environment, Ecological Design, & Sustainability (CEEDS) Annual Apple Cider Pressing

10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Davis Meadow

Experience a family-friendly and tasty New England tradition! Help us press fresh, locally grown apples into cider and then enjoy a cup with a Hadley-made cider doughnut. We’ll also have heirloom apple tasting to help provide a sense of the amazing diversity and history of this fascinating fruit. And did we mention we’ll have food trucks? Stop by and get some lunch from Crazy Arepas, Thai Chili or Holyoke Hummus!

Harvest of Hope: Local Food Access Fundraiser

10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Campus Center Main Level

Come and enjoy some homemade fall treats and trinkets and send your student a fall-themed care package from the Community Service Organization and the Food Rescue Network. All proceeds support reducing food waste at Smith and feeding the Northampton community!

ParKit: Pedaling Parks to People

10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Davis Meadow

The ParKit—a park-making kit—makes small temporary parks mobile. Designed by Smith College Landscape Studies students to be ridden around a city and quickly assembled, a bike pulls a trailer holding the necessary components for constructing a “parklet,” making previously unused spaces more inviting. Mobile in nature, our vision is to reach out to communities who are less likely to have the time, resources or political leverage to engage in community design. ParKit team members design and manufacture parts for the park in the many Smith College spaces for making. They learn about design, materials, and prototyping by creating and re-creating components for the ParKit. Stop by and see what we’ve made.

Planting Bulbs in Capen Garden

10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Capen Garden, Conway Gazebo

Drop by to help with this annual Smith tradition, planting upward of 2,000 tulips in the beds surrounding the Jill Ker Conway Gazebo in Capen Garden.

Tools, gloves, cider, and doughnuts will be on hand!

Building Futures: A Discussion With the Wurtele Center for Leadership and the Lazarus Center for Career Development

11 a.m.–noon
Kathleen McCartney Hall Workshop Room

Join Wurtele Center Director Erin Cohn ’00 and Lazarus Center Dean of Career Development Faith McClellan for a conversation about how we work with Smith students to explore their leadership and craft a sense of purpose for their work and future endeavors. As the Wurtele and Lazarus centers have just co-located in Kathleen McCartney Hall, this is an opportune moment for us to engage in broad community dialogue about what it means to live and lead well, and what capacities students need to build for the rapidly changing future of work.

OSE Fall Fest

11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Chapin lawn (rain location: Campus Center, Garden Level)

Celebrate Family Weekend with fall fun at the Office of Student Engagement’s Fall Fest! Enjoy creative fun with a caricature artist capturing your family’s silly side, face painting, and pumpkin painting. It’s the perfect way to make memories, share laughs, and soak up the fall spirit together!

Rugby: Smith vs. Yale

11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Lower Athletic (Equestrian) Fields

Smith Rugby will play Yale Rugby as one of the last regular season games for this fall season. Previous knowledge of rugby is not required to enjoy this exciting and growing sport. Please come out and support Smith!

Design Thinking Initiative is 10!

11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Capen Annex & Davis Meadow

The Design Thinking Initiative (DTI) is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025–26. Join us for a birthday party! We’re celebrating from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with creative activities including a workshop led by Laura Lilienkamp ’18 (former prototyping studio manager) to turn upcycled feed bags into custom reusable totes. Plus, you can help us to build a collective timeline and imagine the future of DTI. Then, at 1 p.m., we’ll cut cake and raise a toast while sharing stories of DTI.

Official Smith Ring Sales

11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Campus Center, Main Level, Table 1

The Smith ring, designed by students, is a symbol of the continuous link with classmates, friends, and the college. The ring also evokes special and shared memories of Smith days. Sponsored by Smith’s Alumnae Association, the ring is reserved exclusively for sophomores, juniors, seniors, and Ada Comstock Scholars in good standing. The design remains unchanged—a tangible connection to the past and the future.

Ada Bake Sale

11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Campus Center Steps

The Ada Comstock Scholars Program offers a path for students of nontraditional age to complete a bachelor of arts degree at Smith College. The Ada cabinet and Ada coordinator are fundraising to support anniversary celebrations, upcoming events, and merchandise for the class. Drop by for a sweet treat and to learn more about how this innovative program supports non-traditional-age students. Cash is preferred, but Venmo will also be accepted.

Class of 2028 Photoshoot

noon–2 p.m.
Grécourt Gate (in front of College Hall)

Celebrate declaring your major by getting your “I Declared!’ photo taken at the Grécourt Gates. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a treat with the class of 2028.

BSA Soul Food Lunch Box

noon–3 p.m.
Davis Ballroom

The Black Students’ Alliance (BSA) is excited to invite students and their families to our annual Soul Food Lunch Box! Come experience the warmth of the BSA as we laugh, bond, and celebrate the unique flavors and unity that make our community special. We have exciting games planned to spark some friendly competition and add to the fun! To help us prepare for your arrival, please have students RSVP for their families using the form provided in the BSA newsletter from October 4 to October 7. Feel free to reach out with any questions at bsa@smith.edu. While everyone in the Smith community is welcome, this event is intended for Black students and their families.

Volleyball: Smith vs. Worcester State University

1 p.m.
Ainsworth Gymnasium

Smith volleyball faces off against Worcester State in their first match of the day.

Global Medical Brigades Family Weekend Fundraiser

1–3 p.m.
Chapin lawn

The Smith College chapter of Global Medical Brigades invites you to a fall carnival-themed fundraiser featuring games and treats.

Tours of the Smith Science Fiction & Fantasy Society Library

1–4 p.m.
SSFFS Library, King House basement

A repository for contemporary and classic science fiction and fantasy novels, comics, and magazines, SSFFS Library has highlighted female and queer stories within these traditionally male-dominated genres since 1987. Come join us for a tour of our library and discover the secret history of nerds at Smith! Tickets will be sold at the door.

Home, House, History (& Halloween) in Smith Special Collections

1–4:45 p.m.
Neilson Library 306 (Special Collections Reading Room)

The Special Collections reading room on the third floor of Neilson Library will be open for “Home, House, History (& Halloween)” featuring materials about Smith house histories from the College Archives. Stop by and learn about the women for whom Granville, Haynes, King, Lee, and Rothman Houses are named and then pick up some complimentary postcards of Smithies in action through the years.

Yearbook Sales and Fundraising

2–3 p.m.
Campus Center, Main Level, Table 3A

Support the Madeleine yearbook and take home a piece of your Smith history by purchasing past yearbooks! We invite families to look through recent yearbooks and purchase previous editions to take home. We will answer questions about the 2026 yearbook and how seniors can receive their free copy.

LASO Family Weekend

2–4 p.m.
Campus Center 204 and 205

Join the Latin American Student Organization (LASO) in celebrating Family Weekend. We will have fun games like lotería and dominoes, and the winners will receive a small prize. We will also play our favorite Latin hits and provide food and drinks for the first 40 people. Come spend quality time with LASO and learn how we support Latine/x Smithies throughout the year.

“Come Home to Smith” with President Sarah Willie-LeBreton

3–4 p.m.
Sage Hall, Sweeney Auditorium

In celebration of Smith’s 150th anniversary, alums and families are invited to join President Sarah Willie‑LeBreton for a special program about Smith on its sesquicentennial. With special performances by Moonlight Classical Chinese Dance and Blackappella!

Montage: The Elements

4–6 p.m.
John M. Greene Hall

The Smith College Department of Music presents Montage: The Elements for Family Weekend. Explore themes of air, fire, earth, and water from different genres with performances by the Glee Club, Chamber Singers, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, the Wailing Banshees, Jazz Ensemble, the Handbell Choir, and student a cappella groups.

Volleyball: Smith vs. Curry College

5 p.m.
Ainsworth Gymnasium

Smith volleyball takes on Curry College in their final match of the day.

Smith College Bell Ringers

5–6 p.m.
Mendenhall Center Bell Tower

Students, family members, and alumnae are welcome to stop by the Mendenhall Bell Tower for an open house. Try your hand at chiming the bells and learn more about this unique piece of Smith’s living history! Enter the Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts at the Berenson Studio across from Sage Hall, or follow the signs from the Green Street entrance to Mendenhall. Access to the ringing chamber requires climbing a short ladder.

Smith Theatre Fall Production: Eurydice

7:30–9:30 p.m.
Mendenhall Center, Hallie Flanagan Theatre

Written by Sarah Ruhl; Directed by Tara Franklin

In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists, and breathtaking visual effects, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story. Tickets available at SmithArts.Ludus.com. Free for Smith students by emailing boxoffice@smith.edu.

Smith 2 Do: Canvas Bags

9–11 p.m.
Campus Center 203

Join us for a fun and creative activity! Whether you’re a student looking for a stylish way to carry your things to class, or a parent wanting a personalized keepsake from the weekend, this is the perfect hands-on event for all ages.

Open Hours for the Smith College Libraries

Neilson Library, Alumnae Gym, Hillyer Art Library, Josten Library

Refer to the table on this page for a list of all library open hours. The Smith College Libraries welcome families to take a self-guided tour through Neilson Library and the Alumnae Gym. Designed by Maya Lin—with input from the Smith community throughout the process—Neilson Library is a hub for individual, collaborative, and experimental scholarship. Also visit the Hillyer Art Library in the Brown Fine Arts Center and Josten Performing Arts Library in the Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts.

200- and 300-Level Exhibitions

8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Hillyer Hall, Jannotta Gallery

This event features an exhibition of work by current students in 200- and 300-level studio courses in the Department of Art.

Open Hours for the Lazarus Center for Career Development

9–11 a.m.
Kathleen McCartney Hall Lobby

Come connect with the Lazarus Center team, learn about the resources and services we offer, and discover how we’re here to support students throughout their time at Smith and beyond. All students and their families are welcome!

Open Hours for the Smith College Bookstore

9 a.m.–4 p.m.
8 Green Street

Visit the Smith College Bookstore, located at 8 Green Street, to stock up on the essentials (cool Smith merch!).

Open Hours for the Botanic Garden of Smith College

9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Lyman Plant House & Conservatory

Admission is free to all. And, of course, the outdoor gardens are always open!

Open Hours for the Smith College Museum of Art

11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Smith College Museum of Art

The Smith College Museum of Art (SCMA) is recognized as a leading academic museum, contributing meaningfully to Smith College’s mission to educate women of promise for lives of distinction and purpose. Admission is free to all, made possible by Jan Fullgraf Golann ’71 and Jane Timken ’64.

Family Weekend Brunch

9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
College dining rooms

Enjoy a Sunday brunch as a guest of your student in these dining halls:

• Tyler, King/Scales: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Cutter/Ziskind: 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Gillett: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Dawes*: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Lamont: 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

*Dawes is a gluten-free dining hall. Outside food and drink is not permitted in Dawes.

Vegan options are available in all houses.

Hell’s Belles Fencing Team Plant Sale

11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Campus Center, Main Level, Table 3B

The Smith College fencing team (Hell's Belles Fencing) will be selling homegrown plants! We will have a variety of sizes and many options to choose from. This fundraiser will help cover the costs of the team, including funds for our national championships in April!

SEC Jewelry & Craft Sale

11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Campus Center, Main Level, Table 3A

Come buy cute handmade jewelry and crafts to support the Student Event Committee (SEC)! SEC is committed to organizing free events for the Smith and local community.

Trivia With Smithbusters

noon–1 p.m.
Seelye Hall 208

Join Smithbusters—Smith's quiz bowl team—for their weekly pop-culture trivia game!

Global Medical Brigades Family Weekend Fundraiser

1–3 p.m.
Chapin lawn

The Smith College chapter of Global Medical Brigades invites you to a fall carnival-themed fundraiser featuring games and treats.

VSA × KSA: Dalgona Coffee Workshop

2–5 p.m.
Davis Ballroom

The Vietnamese Students Association (VSA) and Korean Students Association (KSA) invite you to take a short break from your busy academic schedule and learn how to make your own dalgona coffee. This hands-on workshop is a simple way to pause, mix, and enjoy a sweet treat you create yourself.

Día de los Muertos

5–6:30 p.m.
Helen Hills Hills Chapel Sanctuary

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with the Latin American Student Organization (LASO)! Join us for a presentation, delicious snacks, and a vibrant community celebration. This event is co-sponsored by LASO and the Center for Religious & Spiritual Life. Open to all Smith students and family members.

Open Hours for the Smith College Libraries

Neilson Library, Alumnae Gym, Hillyer Art Library, Josten Library

Refer to the table on this page for a list of all library open hours. The Smith College Libraries welcome families to take a self-guided tour through Neilson Library and the Alumnae Gym. Designed by Maya Lin—with input from the Smith community throughout the process—Neilson Library is a hub for individual, collaborative, and experimental scholarship. Also visit the Hillyer Art Library in the Brown Fine Arts Center and Josten Performing Arts Library in the Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts.

Open Hours for the Botanic Garden of Smith College

9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Lyman Plant House & Conservatory

Admission is free to all. And, of course, the outdoor gardens are always open!

Open Hours for the Smith College Bookstore

10 a.m.–2 p.m.
8 Green Street

Visit the Smith College Bookstore, located at 8 Green Street, to stock up on the essentials (cool Smith merch!).

Open Hours for the Smith College Museum of Art

11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Smith College Museum of Art

The Smith College Museum of Art (SCMA) is recognized as a leading academic museum, contributing meaningfully to Smith College’s mission to educate women of promise for lives of distinction and purpose. Admission is free to all, made possible by Jan Fullgraf Golann ’71 and Jane Timken ’64.