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Students from the Crimson Key Society dressed in their Harvard best to welcome families at check-in. Photo by Sameer A. Khan/@fotobdy courtesy of the Harvard College Dean of Students Office.
Family Weekend 2026
The annual and beloved tradition of Family Weekend featured lots of campus love, learning, and fun.
Throughout campus, families of first-years and third-years joined their student for days of Crimson connection.
Between hearing directly from faculty, getting to meet other Harvard students and families, and spending cherished time together, families spent the weekend immersed in what makes Harvard special.
Student Serenade
Students performers sang and played for families inside of Sanders Theatre. Photo by Sameer A. Khan/@fotobdy courtesy of the Harvard College Dean of Students Office.
A warm welcome
Students, staff, faculty, student organizations, and departments were eager to welcome families to campus. The Crimson Key Society greeted families upon arrival, Dean of Students Tom Dunne hosted them at 53 Dunster, photo opportunities provided valuable keepsakes of the weekend, and much more.
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Families took photos together to show off their Crimson pride. Photo by Sameer A. Khan/@fotobdy courtesy of the Harvard College Dean of Students Office.
Dean of Students Tom Dunne welcomed families to 53 Dunster. Photo by Sameer A. Khan/@fotobdy courtesy of the Harvard College Dean of Students Office.
Fall Fest and fun
Over at the Athletics complex, food trucks, outdoor games, and music connected students and families. Tours throughout campus were also a popular activity, with many stopping for an infamous photo with John Harvard.
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Students and their loved ones participated in some friendly competition with fun games such as cornhole. Photo by Sameer A. Khan/@fotobdy courtesy of the Harvard College Dean of Students Office.
Families were given entry tickets and stickers to participate in the Fall Fest activities. Photo by Sameer A. Khan/@fotobdy courtesy of the Harvard College Dean of Students Office.
Families were excited to grab a picture with the John Harvard statue. Photo by Sameer A. Khan/@fotobdy courtesy of the Harvard College Dean of Students Office.
Life at Harvard
Families packed into Sanders Theatre for an overview of student life. After hearing speeches from faculty about Harvard's mission and academics, they were also treated to student performances that showcased the excellence of Harvard's diverse community.
A panel of faculty shared their vision for academics at Harvard with families. Photo by Sameer A. Khan/@fotobdy courtesy of the Harvard College Dean of Students Office.
Harvard President Alan Garber and Danoff Dean of Harvard College, David Deming, shared the stage to speak to each other, and the visiting families. Photo by Sameer A. Khan/@fotobdy courtesy of the Harvard College Dean of Students Office.
Families listened to faculty talks, student performances, and more to get a well-rounded perspective of life at Harvard. Photo by Sameer A. Khan/@fotobdy courtesy of the Harvard College Dean of Students Office.
