Overview
During Family Weekend, experience Harvard College through the eyes of your student. Participate in courses and engage in discussions with faculty, meet other families, receive valuable information and helpful resources for the student experience, and learn about all that Harvard has to offer.
Family Weekend 2023
We are excited to welcome families of first-year and junior students to Cambridge, MA for Family Weekend. This year, Family Weekend will take place from October 26- October 29, 2023!
Accommodations
We have secured a limited number of special rate rooms for Harvard families at local hotels for this weekend.
- Hyatt Regency Boston/ Cambridge
- Courtyard Boston Cambridge
- Boston Marriott Cambridge
- Le Méridien Boston Cambridge
- Residence Inn Boston Cambridge
Parking
Free parking is available at the 52 Oxford Street Garage for those driving to campus. This garage is open from 1:30pm on Thursday, October 26 to 2:00pm on Sunday, October 29.
Outings and Innings
Outings & Innings is an internal Harvard service available to students that offers a variety of passes and tickets for purchase to local museums, movie theatres, seasonal attractions, and date-specific events at a discount. From the Duck Tour to the New England Aquarium, O&I has curated a list of offerings to the city’s most popular destinations all in one easy to peruse location, and the best part is that the student can purchase for family and friends! If you and your family are looking for something to do locally during Family Weekend, have your student sign up for an O&I account today and take advantage of this service. The student will visit outingsandinnings.harvard.edu and create an account using their HarvardKey login, and from there they will be able to browse, purchase, and have the passes mailed directly to them. Orders are mailed out once weekly on Tuesdays, so we recommend planning ahead and purchasing now so you’re ready for Family Weekend!
Harvard vs. Dartmouth Football Game
Harvard Stadium, 79 N. Harvard Street
Families are invited to the Harvard vs. Dartmouth football game on Saturday, October 28 at 4:00pm. Gates open at 1:00pm. Discounted $10 tickets are available now at gocrimson.com. Tickets will also be available at the Family Weekend check in table, Fall Fest 2023 Tailgate, by phone at 617-495-2211 or at the Athletic Box Office (please show family button). Families are invited to sit in our family section (35, 36 & 37).