Family Weekend
Family Weekend - November 6-7, 2026
Parents, grandparents, and siblings are invited to come and experience the heartbeat of campus this fall.
The Family Weekend schedule is intentionally designed so families can pick and choose how many events to attend. We know spending time with your student is the most important thing! More events will be added to the schedule, so be sure to check back regularly for the latest updates.
| Thursday, November 5 | |
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| 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | Remember the Rock – HoneyRock’s 75-Year Anniversary Celebration If you live locally or will be arriving on November 5, you are invited to spend the evening connecting with HoneyRock. Come enjoy worship through the generations, stories of impact, food, the mobile Beehive, and a gallery of HoneyRock memories. Whatever your connection to HoneyRock, you’re invited to join the celebration! This event is for adults only, but high school students are invited to join for the time of worship, which begins at 8:30 p.m. Learn more about the Remember the Rock celebration dinner and RSVP. - College Church Crossings, 321 E. Front St., Wheaton |
| Friday, November 6 | |
| 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Family Weekend Welcome Table Have a question about the weekend? Stop by the welcome table in the lower level of the Beamer Center to learn more about weekend campus activities. While you are there, grab a complimentary cup of coffee, and get to know fellow parents at an informal meet and greet in the Fireside Lounge. - Todd M. Beamer Center, Fireside Lounge, lower level |
| 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. | Family Weekend Photo Booth A picture is worth a thousand words! Stop by and snap a photo to commemorate Family Weekend. - Todd M. Beamer Center, lower level |
| 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Finding Your Own Path with Admissions Calling all 8th-12th graders! Are you visiting a sibling for Family Weekend? Undergraduate Admissions is hosting a special event designed with you in mind. Take a campus tour with a current student, experience Chapel worship, attend a class, enjoy lunch, and hear from a panel of students—siblings just like you—who made the journey to Wheaton uniquely their own. Advanced registration required – REGISTER HERE. Email visit.wheaton@wheaton.edu with any questions! - Melvin E. Banks, Sr. Welcome Center |
| 10:40 a.m.- 11:20 a.m. | Chapel Gather with our students for this time of community worship. Wheaton staff member, Gina Cristman, will close out the annual Staley Lecture Series. Guests are invited to sit in reserved seating on the right-hand side (when looking at the stage) of the balcony. Please note: guest seating is limited. ADA seating is available at the back of the auditorium on the main level. - Edman Memorial Chapel |
| 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. | CVC Open House Curious about how Wheaton can help your student prepare for their next steps after graduation? Drop by our state-of-the-art Center for Vocation and Career to meet our team and learn about the ways we empower students on their journey of vocational discovery. CVC Director Olivia Zimmermann Lorimer ’11 will be available for questions and to share about the work of the CVC. - Student Services Building - First Floor (Across from the Bookstore) |
| 3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. | Open House | Treasures from the Wheaton Archives & Special Collections Join Head Archivist Katherine Graber at the Wheaton Archives & Special Collections to explore the College’s rich archival collections. This open house will include a showcase of treasures from our Rare Books Collection, as well as items from Jim and Elisabeth Elliot, Lilias Trotter, Corrie ten Boom, Madeleine L'Engle, Oswald Chambers, and more. Space is limited. - Billy Graham Hall, Archival Seminar Room (BGH 309) |
| 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. | Open Residence Halls Visit your son's or daughter's room, meet their roommate or hall mate, and chat with their Resident Assistant. |
| 4:45 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. | Football Chapel Every Friday before home games, the football team gathers for worship. Everyone is invited to come take part in the service. - Billy Graham Hall, Barrows Auditorium |
| 5:00 p.m. | Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Meet Support Wheaton’s swim teams as they compete against UW-Milwaukee in the first home meet of the season for both teams. No ticket required. To learn more, check out the Men's Swimming and Diving schedule + Women's Swimming and Diving schedule. - Chrouser Sports Complex, Jonathan Lederhouse Natatorium |
| 7:00 p.m. | Talent Show Come be amazed at the talents of Wheaton College students, hosted by College Union Board! This popular Family Weekend event attracts over 1,000 spectators each year. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $13 in advance or $16 on the day of the event. Tickets are available for online purchase only. - Edman Memorial Chapel |
| 7:30 p.m. | Arena Theater: Jane Eyre Nick Lane’s fresh adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s classic is reimagined for ensemble storytelling with live music and movement. Follow Jane, an orphan who grows into a woman resolved to live by her convictions; an expansive, intimate take on faith, romance, and personal tenacity. Purchase Tickets. - Jenks Hall 130, Arena Theater |
| Saturday, November 7 | |
| 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. | President's Prayer Time Join with other Wheaton parents to hear a special devotional message from President Ryken and pray together for students and Wheaton College. Coffee, tea, and light pastries will be provided. There is no cost to attend, but advance registration is required. Register now. - Todd M. Beamer Center, Coray Alumni Gymnasium |
| 10:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. | Family Weekend Welcome Table Have a question about the weekend? Stop by the welcome table in the lower level of the Beamer Center to learn more about weekend campus activities. While you are there, grab a complimentary cup of coffee, and get to know fellow parents at an informal meet and greet in the Fireside Lounge. - Todd M. Beamer Center, Fireside Lounge, lower level |
| 10:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. | Family Weekend Photo Booth A picture is worth a thousand words! Stop by and snap a photo to commemorate Family Weekend. - Todd M. Beamer Center, lower level |
| 11:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. | The Marion E. Wade Center Join us for a read-a-loud, lecture, and book signing with Suzanne Poulter Harris, author of The Boy Behind the Wardrobe: How C. S. Lewis Grew Up to Create Narnia. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at the Marion E. Wade Center located at 351 East Lincoln Avenue in Wheaton. Parking is located on the east side of Washington Street. For more information, contact the Wade Center at wade@wheaton.edu or 630.752.5908. - Wade Center, 130 Bakke Auditorium |
| 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. | Visit the Billy Graham Museum The Billy Graham Museum offers an inviting, informative, and inspiring experience on the story of evangelism in North America, especially the ministry of Rev. Dr. Billy Graham ’43. Gather at the Museum lobby at 12:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. if you would like a brief orientation to the Museum prior to embarking on a self-guided tour. If you can’t make the orientation times, you are welcome to tour the museum on your own anytime between 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. There is no admission charge to enter the Museum. Learn more about the Billy Graham Museum. - Billy Graham Hall, First Floor |
| 12:00 p.m. | Football Game | Wheaton vs. Elmhurst Come cheer on the Thunder! Tickets may be purchased at the gate. Ticket information. Cash or credit card accepted. Wheaton students, faculty, and staff are free with college I.D. View ticket prices. - McCully Stadium |
| 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Open Residence Halls Visit your son's or daughter's room, meet their roommate or hall mate, and chat with their Resident Assistant. |
| 7:00 p.m. | Men’s Basketball vs. Milwaukee School of Engineering Attend the season opener! Tickets may be purchased at the door. Ticket information. Cash or credit card accepted. Wheaton students, faculty, and staff are free with College I.D. View ticket prices. - Chrouser Sports Complex, King Arena |
| 7:30 p.m. | Family Weekend Concert: Choral Showcase The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music presents a Family Weekend Concert featuring the Concert Choir, Men's Glee Club, and Women's Chorale. Admission is free. Watch the concert live at wheaton.edu/streaming. - Armerding Concert Hall |
| 7:30 p.m. | Arena Theater: Jane Eyre Nick Lane’s fresh adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s classic is reimagined for ensemble storytelling with live music and movement. Follow Jane, an orphan who grows into a woman resolved to live by her convictions; an expansive, intimate take on faith, romance, and personal tenacity. Purchase Tickets. - Jenks Hall 130, Arena Theater |
Campus Dining Hours
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
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| Breakfast | 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Lunch | 11:00 a.m.-1:30 a.m. | 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | 10:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. |
| Dinner | 5:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. | 5:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. | CLOSED |
| Sam's | 7:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. |
| The Stupe | 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. | CLOSED | 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. |
Campus Dining Prices
| Regular Meal Ticket | Discounted Meal Ticket | |
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| Breakfast | $11.67 | $10.50 |
| Lunch | $16.15 | $14.50 |
| Dinner | $18.57 | $16.50 |
Discounted meal tickets are sold at Sam's Cafe Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Children’s Prices
Parents of children ages 3–7 may purchase discounted meal tickets for breakfast ($5.25), lunch ($7.25), and dinner ($8.25). Children ages 2 and under eat free.