Family Weekend
Friday, Oct.2 - Sunday, Oct. 4
This special weekend brings students, families, and alumni together to reconnect, celebrate, and experience all that makes our community unique. From campus gatherings and creative experiences to time spent together, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Family Weekend
Event Schedule
October 2–4, 2026
Friday, October 2
5–7:30 p.m.
First Friday Fall Block Party
Munson Sculpture Grove
Bring your friends and let’s celebrate the changing season together! Kick off October with an evening of arts, crafts, live music, lawn games, and fun in the Sculpture Grove.
10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Extended Hours: Pratt Munson Faculty Exhibition
Museum of Art, Pratt Munson Gallery
Saturday, October 3
9 a.m.–noon
Family Check-in
Studio Building
Get your name tag, a printed-out schedule, and a goodie bag with Pratt Munson swag!
11 a.m.–noon
Drawing with Ken + Chris
Studio Building, ST340
Get a taste of art school! Join Drawing and Painting Professors Ken Marchione and Chris Cirillo for a hands-on drawing class. No experience or skills necessary—just come ready to draw!
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Picnic Lunch
Palmer Park
2–3 p.m.
Curator Talk: Utica Art History
Munson Auditorium
Elizabeth Welch, Associate Curator of American Art, and Shiori Oki, Henry Luce Foundation Curatorial Fellow, will give a 45-minute presentation on Utica’s impact on the contemporary art world and art history in Utica.
4–5 p.m.
Museum Tour
Meet at the Museum Shop
Get to know Munson’s collection with the help of one of our knowledgeable docents!
5–6:30 p.m.
President + Dean’s Reception
Munson Root Court
Join us for heavy appetizers and drinks with Munson President Anna D’Ambrosio and Pratt Munson Dean Suzanne Snyder. All family members welcome.
Sunday, October 4
9–10 a.m.
Farewell Breakfast
Pratt Munson Dining Hall
11:30 a.m.
ADK Railroad “Fall Getaway” Train
Additional cost
Union Train Station
Let the Adirondack Railroad help you discover the beauty of the Adirondacks by transporting you to Old Forge. The Utica to Old Forge trip is truly a unique experience and has several features that set it apart! Travel through forests, over rivers and streams. While you’re on the train, visit our café car and try the light and hearty fare as you ride the rails on the Adirondack Railroad!
What to Check Out
Pratt Munson Faculty Show
On view in the Pratt Munson Gallery through Oct. 4
Munson Museum Shop + Campus Store
Museum Shop Hours: Fri. + Sat.: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Sun.: noon–5 p.m.
Campus Store Hours: Fri.: noon–4 p.m.
40% off select Pratt Munson merchandise during Family Weekend!
Academic Calendar
Campus Map
Travel and Hotel Accommodations
