October 23–24, 2026
Family & Friends Weekend is almost here!
This annual event welcomes families and friends of our students to campus for a weekend celebrating the Sarah Lawrence community. As we celebrate 100 years of Sarah Lawrence, this special Centennial edition of Family Weekend (featuring several new activities!) offers an opportunity to experience campus life firsthand, engage with faculty and staff, and enjoy programs that showcase the creativity and scholarship of our students and colleagues.
Schedule
Get ready for a weekend full of fun, family, and friends! Here's the planned schedule for the weekend.
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3-5p.m.
BWCC AtriumCheck-in and Information Table
Pick up details on the weekend’s events and kick off your visit with everything you’ll need.3-5p.m. Choose Your Own Adventure
- Relax on the lawn and enjoy music by WSLC DJs
- Explore Does This Taste Funny? at The Gallery at Heimbold Visual Arts Center
- Check out the Centennial Exhibit at the Library
- Shop SLC
- Join science students for lab tours and fun science demos on the Science Terrace from 3-4 p.m.
3-5p.m.
Heimbold GalleryDoes This Taste Funny?
Explore this unique collaboration between SLC and Lehman College and learn about an associated course, A Film Historian, a Psychologist, and an Artist Walk Into a Class: Laughter Across Disciplines, co-taught by three of our most entertaining faculty.3-5p.m.
BatesShop SLC
Show off your Sarah Lawrence pride and shop all things SLC! Located at Bates 00 level (next to the Post Office).4:30-5 p.m.
Remy TheatreSeasonal Snacks at the Remy: A Welcome Reception
Join us at the Remy Theatre for hot seasonal beverages and light bites as we kick off the weekend and set the stage for the Spotlight at the Remy event. Unique SLC blankets available for purchase to keep you cozy.5-6p.m.
Remy TheatreSpotlight at the Remy: A Celebration of Dance, Theatre, Writing, and Music
Featuring student actors, musicians, dancers, and writers!6-8p.m. Dinner Out on the Town
Enjoy dinner off-campus with your student (and maybe some of their friends) at one of the area restaurants, or stay on campus and dine at Bates Dining Hall or the Barbara Walters Campus Center Dining Pavilion.
7-8p.m.
Cannon TheatreImprov & Acapella at SLC
Join Trebles in Paradise & D3 Improv, two of SLC’s student performance groups, for a high energy musical and improv extravaganza!8-10p.m.
North LawnMovie, S'mores & Popcorn
Join us for an outdoor screening of 10 Things I Hate About You, starring Larisa Oleynik ’04. Enjoy s’mores, cozy fall vibes, and a movie under the stars. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, gather your friends, and celebrate this iconic '90s rom-com with a little Gryphon pride! -
8:30-9:30a.m.
The HUBYoga
Take a break, stretch it out, and find your zen with a yoga session led by student leaders!9a.m.-1p.m.
BWCC AtriumCheck-in and Information Table
Pick up details on the weekend’s events and kick off your visit with everything you’ll need.10-11a.m.
BWCC A&BCampus Updates with President Cristle Collins Judd
Join us for a welcome by President Judd, followed by a Q&A with Provost and Dean of the Faculty Kanwal Singh, and Vice President and Dean of Students Dave Stanfield.11a.m.-12p.m. Spirits of Sarah Lawrence: Centennial Historical Tour
Join this historical walking tour of campus, new this year to celebrate our Centennial. Learn about the people and places that continue to make Sarah Lawrence special. You never know who might materialize to help celebrate this Family & Friends weekend!11a.m.-3p.m.
BatesShop SLC
Show off your Sarah Lawrence pride and shop all things SLC! Located at Bates 00 level (next to the Post Office).11a.m.-4p.m.
Heimbold GalleryDoes This Taste Funny?
Explore this unique collaboration between SLC and Lehman College and learn about an associated course, A Film Historian, a Psychologist, and an Artist Walk Into a Class: Laughter Across Disciplines, co-taught by three of our most entertaining faculty.12-3p.m.
Outside BWCCBlock Party
Enjoy a laid-back afternoon outdoors with food trucks serving up lunch, music setting the mood, and games scattered across the lawn.2-3p.m. Relaxation Station
Family Weekend is full of fun, so take a moment to slow down and recharge together! Explore essential oils, discover your favorite calming scents, and enjoy a little self-care between activities.3-4p.m.
BWCC A&BCentennial Lecture: Buildable, Useful, And Memorable, Sarah Lawrence Architecture
Faculty Emeritus Joseph Forte will give an exclusive preview of his forthcoming book on the architectural history of Sarah Lawrence, commemorating the College’s centennial.4-5:30p.m.
President's House BackyardFamily Reception
Connect and network with fellow parents and family members over beverages and hors d’oeuvres while learning about the Parents Council. This event is open to SLC parents and family members who are 21 years of age or older.5:30-8p.m. Dinner Out on the Town
Enjoy dinner off-campus with your student (and maybe some of their friends) at one of the area restaurants, or stay on campus and dine at Bates Dining Hall or the Barbara Walters Campus Center Dining Pavilion.8-9p.m.
BWCCFaculty on Tap
In this Faculty on Tap lecture with Robert Desjarlais (Anthropology), we will give thought to the ways in which the past and present are haunted by ghosts, and the phenomenal force of specters and apparitions in the contemporary world.
Accommodations
Hyatt Place New York/Yonkers (1 mile away)
7000 Mall Walk
Yonkers, NY 10704
Book with the Hyatt by October 9 and get up to 15% off. Reservations can be made for “Sarah Lawrence Parents Weekend” by calling 888.492.8847 and using code G-JMSL, or by booking online through this link.
Royal Regency Hotel (2.1 miles away)
165 Tuckahoe Road
Yonkers, NY 10710
The Royal Regency offers a discount to Sarah Lawrence visitors with booking code: SARAHL
Due to limited availability we recommend you book before October 9.