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Last Updated: December 23, 5:01pm

A family of four smiles together for a photo.

Family Weekend Fun

Every October, Harvard College welcomes the families of the first-year and junior classes for a weekend of campus fun and community.

Dustin W ’28

October 27, 2025

The Block Party is a staple event during Family Weekend. Taking place at the Athletics Complex, every family has the chance to bond Harvard-style and participate in family-friendly activities.

Fun for the whole family

With a lot of outdoor activities to choose from, such as face painting, cornhole, and football toss, every member of the family was able to get in on the action.

Photobook

A young boy throws a football into a inflatable red Harvard football toss board.

A young girl is getting her face painted.

An older woman raises her hands in the air to celebrate winning a game.

A woman throws a bean bag during a game of cornhole.

A man throws a bean bag during a game of cornhole.

A family student aims to throw the ball during the football toss.

Treats Galore

With food trucks and buffet-style offerings on site, there was no shortage of sweet treats and fan favorite comfort foods to munch on during the chilly fall day.