Family and Friends Weekend

9 am–4 pm | Welcome Desk Open

SCIENCE CENTER, PERLIK COMMONS (119 WOODLAND STREET)

Check in, pick up your pre-registered breakfast tickets, and ask any questions you may have. A continental breakfast will be available.

9 am–4:30 pm | Visit Classes

VARIOUS CLASSROOMS

Parents and guests are welcome to attend classes with (or without) their students. Pick up a class schedule at the welcome desk in the Science Center Perlik Commons.

9 am–4 pm | FIT, 2026: Studio Art Staff and Faculty Exhibition

RICHARD D. BARON ‘64 ART GALLERY (65 E. COLLEGE STREET, SUITE 5)

This exhibition features recent work by Oberlin College Studio Art faculty & staff, including: Esteban Cabeza de Baca, Grant Brownlow, Julia Christensen, R Kauff, Zé Kielwagen, Ling-lin Ku, Eileen Maxson, Zo Nielsen, Jahn Neri, Pipo Nguyen-duy, Michael Boyd Roman, and Abby Sherrill. 

9 am–5 pm | Campus Store Open 

MUDD CENTER (148  W. COLLEGE STREET)

Be sure to stop by the Campus Store and check out the new spirit wear.

9:30–11:30 am | Office of Disability and Access (ODA) Drop-in Hours 

WILDER HALL, ROOM 112 (135 W. LORAIN STREET)

Please stop by the Office of Disability and Access to speak with a staff member from ODA. Note: Staff will only be able to discuss your student specifically if the student is present; however, we are happy to answer general questions for anyone who stops by.

10 am | Admissions Campus Tours 

GATEWAY CENTER (38 E. COLLEGE STREET)

Oberlin College's Office of Admissions is offering walking tours of the campus. Tours are 50-60 minutes. Please register using this link for the date and time of your choice.

10 am–5pm | Self-guided Tours: Oberlin Origins 

OBERLIN HERITAGE CENTER’S MONROE HOUSE (73 ⅓ S. PROFESSOR STREET, SOUTH SIDE OF CONSERVATORY/KOHL BUILDING)

Move at your own pace through the Oberlin Heritage Center’s 1866 Monroe House, exploring stories that outline Oberlin’s founding, the college’s promise of co-education, the community’s commitment to abolition, and more. The tour is accessed through a provided tablet.

Cost: $3 per adult; free for students and children. Advance registration is not required. The last entry is at 4:30 pm. Call 440-774-1700 or visit www.oberlinheritagecenter.org for more information.

11 am | Tour: Conservatory 

CONSERVATORY ADMISSIONS (39 W. COLLEGE STREET, SIDE ENTRANCE TO 2ND FLOOR)

Join student admissions ambassadors for a tour of the Conservatory of Music, including the Bertram and Judith Kohl Building. For families of music theater students, a tour of Conservatory East, the home of the new music theater program, will be available.  Please register using this link for the date and time of your choice.

12:15–1:30 pm | Jazz Forum

HALES ANNEX, CAT IN THE CREAM COFFEEHOUSE (180 W. LORAIN STREET)

Weekly studio class featuring performances by conservatory student jazz ensembles.

12:20 pm | Lunch at a Co-op 

VARIOUS CO-OPS (SEE DESCRIPTION)

Join us for a warm, home-cooked meal at a co-op and meet the students who own and operate one of North America's largest and oldest student cooperatives. We cook all food with sustainable ingredients, and 90% come from within 90 minutes of Oberlin. Meals are open to all parents and relatives of current (and prospective!) co-opers. We can accommodate most dietary restrictions. Keep Co-op (148 N. Main Street), Tank Hall (110 E. College Street), Harkness Hall (113 W. College Street), Pyle Inn Co-op (40 W. Lorain Street, back entrance of Asia House), and Third World Co-op (30 S. Professor Street). 

1–1:30 pm | Object Talks with Student Gallery Guides 

ALLEN MEMORIAL ART MUSEUM (87 N. MAIN STREET)

As part of the Allen’s Object Talk series, students lead an informal conversation highlighting one of their favorite works from the collection. These short talks, led by our Gallery Guides, offer unique insights into the objects that inspire them most. Please meet in the King Sculpture Court. Object Talks will be presented by Anna Scales (OC 2029) and Edie Carey (OC 2027).

2:30 pm | Admissions Campus Tours 

GATEWAY CENTER (38 E. COLLEGE STREET)

Oberlin College's Office of Admissions is offering walking tours of the campus. Tours are 50-60 minutes. Please register using this link for the date and time of your choice.

2:30–4:30 pm | Guest Master Class: David Adam Moore, baritone 

CONSERVATORY, STULL RECITAL HALL (77 W. COLLEGE STREET)

A guest master class led by David Adam Moore ‘97, baritone.

Oberlin Conservatory visitors are to enter the complex through either Bibbins Hall’s east entrance (off College Place) or the conservatory lounge’s west entrance (off S. Professor Street, adjacent to the conservatory pond). All other entrances will be closed to the public.

3:30–4 pm | Object Talks with Student Gallery Guides 

ALLEN MEMORIAL ART MUSEUM (87 N. MAIN STREET)

As part of the Allen’s Object Talk series, students lead an informal conversation highlighting one of their favorite works from the collection. These short talks, led by our Gallery Guides, offer unique insights into the objects that inspire them most. Please meet in the King Sculpture Court. Object Talks will be presented by Vyvia Shen (OC 2027) and Neva Whitcomb (OC 2029).

3–4 pm | Open House: Academic Advising Resource Center 

CARNEGIE BUILDING (101 N. PROFESSOR STREET)

The Academic Advising Resource Center (AARC) invites parents and families to discuss academic advising and support, degree requirements, and progress toward graduation requirements.

3–4:15 pm | Scholars and Settlers History Walk 

MEET AT THE FLAGPOLES ON TAPPAN SQUARE ACROSS FROM THE HOTEL AT OBERLIN, CORNER OF MAIN AND COLLEGE STREETS

Learn about the earliest residents of Oberlin and hear fascinating stories of the triumphs, debates, and scandals linked to the landmarks around Tappan Square on this walking tour. Compare the buildings of today to the buildings of yesteryear using historic photographs and walk away with a lively appreciation of Oberlin’s unique heritage. Whether you’ve lived in Oberlin forever or are new to the area, you’ll find much to enjoy.

Cost: $10/adult; $5/student; free for children. Advance registration is required as space is limited. Call 440-774-1700 or visit www.oberlinheritagecenter.org  to register.

4 pm | Tour: Conservatory 

CONSERVATORY ADMISSIONS (39 W. COLLEGE STREET, SIDE ENTRANCE TO 2ND FLOOR)

Join student admissions ambassadors for a tour of the Conservatory of Music, including the Bertram and Judith Kohl Building. For families of music theater students, a tour of Conservatory East, the home of the new music theater program, will be available.  Please register using this link for the date and time of your choice.

4:30–6 pm | Deans’ Opening Reception 

KNOWLTON ATHLETIC COMPLEX (200 WOODLAND STREET)

Join the Dean of Students, the Dean of the Conservatory, and the Dean of Arts and Sciences for a welcome reception while enjoying the sounds of OSteel, Oberlin’s own steel drum band, and a jazz trio.

5–6:30 pm | Drop-in Intermediate Ballet Class w/Ballet Oberlin 

WARNER CENTER, STUDIO 5 (30 N. PROFESSOR STREET

Intermediate Ballet is designed for dancers with a basic understanding of terminology, class structure, and technique. This class will be aimed at an intermediate level, but advanced alternatives to combinations will be offered for those who would like a challenge!

A 30-minute pointe class will follow directly after and, for safety reasons, will only be open to dancers with prior pointe experience.

Classes are taught by a rotation of BalletO board members who have backgrounds in ballet.

5–9:30 pm | Oberlin College Men’s Basketball 3rd Annual Tip-Off Tournament 

JESSE PHILIPS PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER, MAIN GYM (200 WOODLAND STREET)

Oberlin College Men's Basketball will host its third annual Tip-Off Tournament. This annual event has been a stellar kick-off to the college basketball season on campus. This year's event will feature four teams from across the nation, including George Fox University, York College of Pennsylvania, Hiram College, and Oberlin College. Oberlin will face Hiram at 7:30 p.m. on November 6

5:30–7 pm | Glow in the Dark Disc Golf 

OBERLIN DISC GOLF COURSE (200 WOODLAND STREET, SOUTH OF TENNIS COURTS)

Drop in to play some disc golf, learn about the course, try a few baskets, and walk the not-too-spooky course that will be lit up with glow-in-the-dark discs and baskets. All equipment provided. Open to all ages. Registration is encouraged using this form.

5:30–7:30 pm | Hillel Shabbat Dinner 

HILLEL (21 W. COLLEGE STREET)

Join Oberlin Hillel for Shabbat services, followed by a delicious kosher dinner! Services are student-led, which means that the traditions vary from week to week. Services begin at 5:30 and run about an hour, followed by dinner. All students and families are welcome!

6:15–8 pm | Lab Coats Not Required: Fall 2026, Lecture 4 

STUDIO OC (38 EAST COLLEGE STREET)

Lab Coats Not Required: A Science Café for the Oberlin Community brings students and faculty together for informal talks about the strange science of everyday life.  Join us to hear bizarre stories of science and math from David Bronshvayg, Michael MacFarlane, and Professor Megan Flansburg. Come one, come all, and yes, we do have snacks!

6:20 pm | Dinner at a Co-op (Meals Also Available in Dining Halls) 

VARIOUS CO-OPS (SEE DESCRIPTION)

Join us for a warm, home-cooked meal at a co-op and meet the students who own and operate one of North America's largest and oldest student cooperatives. We cook all food with sustainable ingredients, and 90% come from within 90 minutes of Oberlin. Meals are open to all parents and relatives of current (and prospective!) co-opers. We can accommodate most dietary restrictions. Keep Co-op (148 N. Main Street), Tank Hall (110 E. College Street), Harkness Hall (113 W. College Street), Pyle Inn Co-op (40 W. Lorain Street, back entrance of Asia House), and Third World Co-op (30 S. Professor Street). 

7–9 pm | Observe the Night Sky 

PETERS HALL, 4TH FLOOR OBSERVATORY (50 N. PROFESSOR STREET) 

Observe the night sky from our observing deck. During inclement weather, the planetarium will be open instead of the observatory.

7–9 pm | Bowling and Billiards 

HALES ANNEX, COLLEGE LANES (180 W. LORAIN STREET)

Families and friends can bowl a few games and challenge their students.

7:30 pm | Shabbat with Oberlin Chabad 

CHABAD AT OBERLIN  (214 W. COLLEGE STREET)

Join us every Friday at 7:30 p.m. for candle lighting, prayer and song, a delicious home-cooked four-course meal, and community! Everyone is welcome. RSVP at this link.

7:30 pm | Junior Recital: Lorenzo Jose, Saxophone 

CONSERVATORY, STULL RECITAL HALL (77 W. COLLEGE STREET)

A junior saxophone recital presented by  Lorenzo Jose.

Oberlin Conservatory visitors are to enter the complex through either Bibbins Hall’s east entrance (off College Place) or the conservatory lounge’s west entrance (off S. Professor Street, adjacent to the conservatory pond). All other entrances will be closed to the public.

8 pm | Concert: A cappella Festival 

FINNEY CHAPEL (90 N. PROFESSOR STREET) 

Oberlin’s a cappella groups will present an experience you won’t forget. The Obertones, Pitch Please, ’Round Midnight, The  Acapelicans, and Nothing But Treble will take the stage, bringing you pop tunes, some classics, and even a medley or two.

8 pm | Oberlin Theater: Engelbert Humperdinck’s “Hänsel und Gretel” 

HALL AUDITORIUM (67 N. MAIN STREET)

Hänsel und Gretel is a story about the search for home, sustenance, and security. Our production is set on the Lower East Side of New York City in the Summer of 1977, a time when New York was plagued by economic insecurity, a brutal heatwave, and rampant crime, including the Son of Sam’s notorious killing spree. At the same time, downtown New York was experiencing a cultural Renaissance, from the genre-defining music scene to the gender-bending nightclub culture.

The young and curious Hänsel and Gretel get lost “in the woods” in a foreign city — a city both dangerous and magical. Inspired by vibrant real-life characters like David Bowie and Andy Warhol, our production is a valentine to New York's rich history and culture. In fact, Summer 1977 featured the debut of an actual valentine: the now-legendary “I♥NY” campaign. Most of all, our production is a tribute to the wit, wonder, and imagination of childhood, flourishing even in the face of great hardship.

Ticket information can be found here.

8 pm | Dance: Fall Forward 

WARNER CENTER, MAIN SPACE (30 N. PROFESSOR STREET)

Presented each autumn, Fall Forward showcases student and faculty choreography.  Ticket information can be found here.

9 pm | Cat Fight: Battle of the Bands 

HALES ANNEX, CAT IN THE CREAM COFFEEHOUSE (180 W. LORAIN STREET)

Student bands  battle it out in front of our judges for fame and glory and a year’s supply of cookies in this annual competition.  Grab a cookie and a beverage while you cheer on your favorite group.

10 pm | Concert: NNAMDÏ Live

WILDER HALL, DIONYSUS DANCE CLUB (135 W. LORAIN STREET)

Chicago's NNAMDÏ thrives in the porous boundaries of multi-genre pop experimentalism. Having toured alongside artists such as Sleater-Kinney, Geordie Greep and CupkKake, NNAMDÏ has received critical acclaim for projects covering ground in post-punk, pop, electronic, orchestral and hip-hop. Student opener: ZHAWN!

9 am–Noon | Welcome Desk Open

SCIENCE CENTER, PERLIK COMMONS (119 WOODLAND STREET)

Check in, pick up your pre-registered breakfast tickets, and ask any questions you may have. Peruse the Resource Fair, have a cup of coffee and a pastry.

9–11 am | Tapping into Student Support Resources 

SCIENCE CENTER, PERLIK COMMONS (119 WOODLAND STREET)

Staff members from the following support offices are available to meet with you and answer questions: Dean of Students; Center for Intercultural Engagement; Center for Student Success; Campus Safety; Counseling and Psychological Services; Career Exploration and Development Center; Office of Student Leadership and Involvement; Student Health and Wellbeing; Office for Religious and Spiritual Life; International Student and Scholar Services; Multicultural Resource Commons; Gender, Sexuality and Attraction Initiatives; Multi-Faith Chaplaincy and Sustained Dialogue; Bonner Center for Community-Engaged Learning; Residential Life; and AVI Foodsystems/Campus Dining. This is an opportunity to address questions to the staff whose mission is to support and enrich student experiences.

10 am | Faculty Scholars, Artists, and Research Mentors (Part 1) 

LEWIS CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, HALLOCK AUDITORIUM (122 ELM STREET)

Faculty present recent publications and creative works co-authored with Oberlin students.

10 am | Winter Term: Immersive Educational Experiences 

SCIENCE CENTER, NANCY SCHROM DYE LECTURE HALL (119 WOODLAND STREET)

During January, students pursue academic interests outside of regular course offerings by completing individual or group projects of their choice, on or off campus. In this session, parents and students will learn about Winter Term opportunities and on-campus resources that help students design fantastic Winter Term experiences. Presented by Deanna Bergdorf, Director of Winter Term, Study Away, and International Programs.

10 am–6 pm | Campus Store Open 

MUDD CENTER (148  W. COLLEGE STREET)

Be sure to stop by the Campus Store in its new location and check out the new spirit wear.

10 am–5 pm | Self-guided Tours: Oberlin Origins 

OBERLIN HERITAGE CENTER’S MONROE HOUSE (73 ⅓ S. PROFESSOR STREET, SOUTH SIDE OF CONSERVATORY/KOHL BUILDING)

Move at your own pace through the Oberlin Heritage Center’s 1866 Monroe House, exploring stories that outline Oberlin’s founding, the college’s promise of co-education, the community’s commitment to abolition, and more. The tour is accessed through a provided tablet.

Cost: $3 per adult; free for students and children. Advance registration is not required. The last entry is at 4:30 pm. Call 440-774-1700 or visit www.oberlinheritagecenter.org for more information.

10–11:30 am | Tour: Freedom’s Friends History Walk 

MEET ON THE FRONT STEPS OF FIRST CHURCH, CORNER OF MAIN AND LORAIN STREETS (RT. 58 AND RT. 511)

Prior to the Civil War, as many as 3,000 African Americans passed through or lived in Oberlin after escaping from slavery. The town was said to be second only to Canada as an asylum for freedom seekers. Guests on this guided history walk, offered by the Oberlin Heritage Center, will hear about the historic decisions that shaped Oberlin’s growth as a station on the Underground Railroad and stories of the individuals and events that marked Oberlin as one of the most active abolitionist communities in Ohio.

Cost: $10/adult; $5/student; free for children. Advance registration is required as space is limited.  Call 440-774-1700 or visit www.oberlinheritagecenter.org to register. 

11 am | Admissions Campus Tours 

GATEWAY CENTER (38 E. COLLEGE STREET)

Oberlin College's Office of Admissions is offering walking tours of the campus. Tours are 50-60 minutes. Please register using this link for the date and time of your choice.

11 am | Tour: Conservatory 

CONSERVATORY ADMISSIONS (39 W. COLLEGE STREET, SIDE ENTRANCE TO 2ND FLOOR)

Join student admissions ambassadors for a tour of the Conservatory of Music, including the Bertram and Judith Kohl Building. For families of music theater students, a tour of Conservatory East, the home of the music theater program, will be available.  Please register using this link for the date and time of your choice.

11 am–Noon | Open Sand Volleyball 

CORNER OF WOODLAND AND UNION STREETS

Join us to play sand volleyball and fun games on the new court or hang out and enjoy the space. No experience necessary. Open to all ages.

11:15 am | A CliftonStrengths Overview

CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS, STEVENSON, LONGMAN COMMONS (155 N. PROFESSOR STREET)

Starting with the class of 2027, incoming students were invited to take the CliftonStrengths assessment. This session will introduce the initiative and explain how the Center for Student Success (CSS) collaborates with students to identify, claim, and develop their unique talents. Those attending will review prompts for an asset-based conversation with their student.

11:15 am | Understanding Study Away 

SCIENCE CENTER, NANCY SCHROM DYE LECTURE HALL (119 WOODLAND STREET)

Study Away is vital in educating students to be global citizens and expanding their cultural horizons. Through off-campus immersion programs (both experiential and academic), students gain exposure to diverse perspectives and develop an appreciation for cultural differences and shared human values. Presented by Deanna Bergdorf, Director of Winter Term, Study Away, and International Programs.

11:15 am | Campus Sustainability at Oberlin College and Conservatory 

HALLOCK AUDITORIUM, AJ LEWIS ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (122 ELM STREET)

Oberlin College and Conservatory is one of the leading schools for environmental sustainability. In addition to the Sustainable Infrastructure Program to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025, the college has zero waste, local food, sustainable land use, renewable energy, agrovoltaics, and innovative approaches to lasting behavior change. These student-led actions build the community we need for climate adaptation and resilience. Presented by Chris Norman and Heather Adelman, Office of Energy and Sustainability. A tour of the Sustainable Infrastructure Program will be offered at 3:00 pm.

11:45 am–12:15 pm | Object Talks with Student Gallery Guides 

ALLEN MEMORIAL ART MUSEUM (87 N. MAIN STREET)

As part of the Allen’s Object Talk series, students lead an informal conversation highlighting one of their favorite works from the collection. These short talks, led by our Gallery Guides, offer unique insights into the objects that inspire them most. Please meet in the King Sculpture Court. Object Talks will be presented by Anka Chiorini (OC 2027), Natasha Dracobly (OC 2027), and Sereena Sperry (OC 2027).

Noon | Football vs. John Carroll University 

PHILIPS PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER (200 WOODLAND STREET)

Oberlin College football vs. John Carroll University

Flag Football Exhibition Games during halftime.  Open to all ages - waivers and sign-up take place during the first half of the football game. Minors under age 18 must have a parent or guardian present to sign the waiver.

First come, first served for multiple 10-minute games. All participants are expected to meet in the concourse area at the gates at the 5-minute mark of the 2nd quarter to receive instructions and rules. Reach out to Christine Varga cvarga@oberlin.edu, Director of Recreation, with any questions.

Noon– 5 pm | Bowling and Billiards 

HALES ANNEX, COLLEGE LANES (180 W. LORAIN STREET)

Families and friends can bowl a few games and challenge their students.

12:20 pm | Lunch at a Co-op (Meals are also available in Dining Halls) 

VARIOUS CO-OPS (SEE DESCRIPTION)

Join us for a warm, home-cooked meal at a co-op and meet the students who own and operate one of North America's largest and oldest student cooperatives. We cook all food with sustainable ingredients, and 90% come from within 90 minutes of Oberlin. Meals are open to all parents and relatives of current (and prospective!) co-opers. We can accommodate most dietary restrictions. Keep Co-op (148 N. Main Street), Tank Hall (110 E. College Street), Harkness Hall (113 W. College Street), Pyle Inn Co-op (40 W. Lorain Street, back entrance of Asia House), and Third World Co-op (30 S. Professor Street). 

1–5:30 pm | Oberlin College Men’s Basketball 3rd Annual Tip-Off Tournament 

JESSE PHILIPS PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER, MAIN GYM (200 WOODLAND STREET)

Oberlin College Men's Basketball will host its third annual Tip-Off Tournament. This annual event has been a stellar kick-off to the college basketball season on campus. This year's event will feature four teams from across the nation, including George Fox University, York College of Pennsylvania, Hiram College, and Oberlin College. 

1–4 pm | Oberlin College Swimming vs. Washington and Jefferson College 

JESSE PHILIPS PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER, CARR POOL (200 WOODLAND STREET)

Oberlin College swimming vs. Washington and Jefferson College.

1:30 pm | Faculty Scholars, Artists, and Research Mentors (Part 2) 

LEWIS CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, HALLOCK AUDITORIUM (122 ELM STREET)

Faculty present recent publications and creative works co-authored with Oberlin students.

1:30 pm | BA+BFA Family Reception and Senior Showcase 

SOUTH HALL STUDIOS

All BA+BFA students and their families are invited to a reception where they can meet fellow students, families, and BA+BFA integrated arts faculty. Senior BA+BFA students will present their work, projects, and ideas. 

1:30–2:30 pm | Guided Tour of the Jewett House 

JEWETT HOUSE (73 S. PROFESSOR STREET, SOUTH SIDE OF CONSERVATORY/KOHL BUILDING)

Learn about Frank Fanning Jewett, Sarah Frances Gulick Jewett, Charles Martin Hall, the Aluminum Reduction Process, and life in Oberlin during the Progressive Era on this guided tour of the Oberlin Heritage Center's 1884 Jewett House. Additional topics include architecture, interior design, social reform, and student boarders who stayed with the family during their time at Oberlin College.

Cost: $6/ adult; $3/ student; free for children. Advance registration is required as space is limited. Call 440-774-1700 or visit www.oberlinheritagecenter.org to register.

3–4:30 pm | A Parent’s Guide to Career Exploration and Development 

STUDIO OC (38 E. COLLEGE STREET)

How does Oberlin prepare your students to take advantage of their academic experience, find co-curricular experiences, and launch into meaningful careers after graduation? Join the Career Exploration & Development Center team for an interactive presentation and discussion of Oberlin’s signature programs and resources, including career communities, Winter Term internships, summer funding, junior practicum, and more. Presented by the Career Exploration and Development Team.

3 pm | Tour: Sustainable Infrastructure 

CONSERVATORY, BIBBINS, NORTH EXTERIOR STEPS (77 W. COLLEGE STREET)

The Office of Environmental Sustainability will host a 60-minute walking tour of the Sustainable Infrastructure Program. See firsthand how the college is transforming the carbon-intensive steam district energy system to utilize geothermal wells and electric heat pumps for heating and cooling instead. These renovations will drastically reduce our climate impact. Please wear comfortable footwear and be ready to walk around campus.

3:30–5 pm | Tour: Civil War to Civil Rights History Walk 

MEET ON THE FRONT STEPS OF FIRST CHURCH, CORNER OF MAIN AND LORAIN STREETS (RT. 58 AND RT. 511)

This walking tour offered by the Oberlin Heritage Center highlights historic events that reveal both Oberlin's progress and setbacks in race relations. Learn how Oberlin was a leader in abolition, participating heavily in events such as the Oberlin-Wellington Rescue, the Raid on Harpers Ferry, and the American Civil War, but also struggled with its own issues of equality and racism during these early years and later through Reconstruction, Jim Crow, Civil Rights, and today.

Cost: $10/adult; $5/student; free for children. Advance registration is required as space is limited. Call 440-774-1700 or visit www.oberlinheritagecenter.org to register.

4–5 pm | Performance:  OC Taiko 

TAPPAN SQUARE, CENTER

Oberlin College Taiko, formed in 2008, is pleased to present its Family Weekend show. OCTaiko is a student group that performs the art of kumi-daiko, a mix of traditional and contemporary forms combining elements of Jazz and other music styles with traditional Japanese drums. In the event of inclement weather, the performance will be relocated to the Cat in the Cream Coffeehouse.

6–7:30 pm | Sharing Stages: Athletics and Conservatory 

BIRENBAUM INNOVATION AND PERFORMANCE SPACE, LOWER LEVEL OF THE HOTEL AT OBERLIN (10 E. COLLEGE STREET)

A Parents and Family Weekend tradition now in its eleventh year, Sharing Stages shines a light on our student musicians and student-athletes in front of their biggest fans: parents. Music, sports, and beverages—it's a quartet worthy of an ovation. Space is limited. Please register by Wednesday, November 4. Contact Creg Jantz at 440-775-6401 or cjantz@oberlin.edu if you have questions.

6:20 pm | Dinner at a Co-op (Meals Also Available in Dining Halls) 

VARIOUS CO-OPS (SEE DESCRIPTION)

Join us for a warm, home-cooked meal at a co-op and meet the students who own and operate one of North America's largest and oldest student cooperatives. We cook all food with sustainable ingredients, and 90% come from within 90 minutes of Oberlin. Meals are open to all parents and relatives of current (and prospective!) co-opers. We can accommodate most dietary restrictions. Keep Co-op (148 N. Main Street), Tank Hall (110 E. College Street), Harkness Hall (113 W. College Street), Pyle Inn Co-op (40 W. Lorain Street, back entrance of Asia House), and Third World Co-op (30 S. Professor Street). 

7:30 pm | Junior Recital: Milo Page, Viola 

CONSERVATORY, KULAS RECITAL HALL (77 W. COLLEGE STREET)

A junior viola recital presented by Milo Page.

Oberlin Conservatory visitors are to enter the complex through either Bibbins Hall’s east entrance (off College Place) or the conservatory lounge’s west entrance (off S. Professor Street, adjacent to the conservatory pond). All other entrances will be closed to the public.

7:30 pm | Concert: Oberlin Jazz Ensemble 

FINNEY CHAPEL (90 N. PROFESSOR STREET)

Oberlin Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Chris Anderson.

8 pm | Oberlin Theater: Engelbert Humperdinck’s “Hänsel und Gretel” 

HALL AUDITORIUM (67 N. MAIN STREET)

Hänsel und Gretel is a story about the search for home, sustenance and security. Our production is set on the Lower East Side of New York City in the Summer of 1977, a time when New York was plagued by economic insecurity, a brutal heatwave and rampant crime, including the Son of Sam’s notorious killing spree. At the same time, downtown New York was experiencing a cultural Renaissance, from the genre-defining music scene to the gender-bending nightclub culture.

The young and curious Hänsel and Gretel get lost “in the woods” in a foreign city — a city both dangerous and magical. Inspired by vibrant real-life characters like David Bowie and Andy Warhol, our production is a valentine to New York's rich history and culture. In fact, Summer 1977 featured the debut of an actual valentine: the now-legendary “I♥NY” campaign. Most of all, our production is a tribute to the wit, wonder and imagination of childhood, flourishing even in the face of great hardship.

Ticket information can be found here.

8 pm | Dance: Fall Forward 

WARNER CENTER, MAIN SPACE (30 N. PROFESSOR STREET)

Presented each autumn, Fall Forward showcases student and faculty choreography.  Ticket information can be found here.

10 pm | Korean Student Association Karaoke 

WILDER HALL, DIONYSUS DANCE CLUB (135 W. LORAIN STREET)

Come and sing the night away. Parents/guardians and your family can hang out at the Sco and sign up to sing some Karaoke or watch your student and others sing!  The venue is 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, as alcoholic beverage service is available.

9 am | Breakfast 

PHILIPS GYM, HEISMAN FIELD HOUSE (200 WOODLAND STREET)

Join us for breakfast while enjoying student organization performances and a Conservatory String Quartet. Pre-registration is required for this limited-seating event. Pick up your breakfast tickets at the Welcome Desk on Friday or Saturday morning.

10 am–Noon | Self-guided Tours: Oberlin Origins 

OBERLIN HERITAGE CENTER’S MONROE HOUSE (73 ⅓ S. PROFESSOR STREET, SOUTH SIDE OF CONSERVATORY/KOHL BUILDING)

Move at your own pace through the Oberlin Heritage Center’s 1866 Monroe House, exploring stories that outline Oberlin’s founding, the college’s promise of co-education, the community’s commitment to abolition, and more. The tour is accessed through a provided tablet.

Cost: $ 3 per adult; free for students and children. Advance registration is not required. The last entry is at 4:30 pm. Call 440-774-1700 or visit www.oberlinheritagecenter.org for more information.

10–11:15 am | Tour: Architecture History Walk 

MEET AT THE FLAGPOLES ON TAPPAN SQUARE ACROSS FROM THE HOTEL AT OBERLIN, CORNER OF MAIN AND COLLEGE STREETS

Enjoy a leisurely stroll on this walking tour offered by the Oberlin Heritage Center, which explores Oberlin’s architecture and the people who shaped the area around Tappan Square. This walk provides an opportunity to view an array of historic buildings that feature various styles including Gothic Modernist, Neo-Classical Revival, Romanesque, Late Victorian, and Queen Anne Revival.

$10/adult; $5/student; free for children. Advance registration is required as space is limited. Call 440-774-1700 or visit www.oberlinheritagecenter.org to register. 

12:30 pm | Junior Recital: Rosemary Mead, Viola 

CONSERVATORY, KULAS RECITAL HALL (77 W. COLLEGE STREET)

A junior viola recital presented by Rosemary Mead

Oberlin Conservatory visitors are to enter the complex through either Bibbins Hall’s east entrance (off College Place) or the conservatory lounge’s west entrance (off S. Professor Street, adjacent to the conservatory pond). All other entrances will be closed to the public.

2 pm | Oberlin Theater: Engelbert Humperdinck’s “Hänsel und Gretel”

HALL AUDITORIUM (67 N. MAIN STREET)

Hänsel und Gretel is a story about the search for home, sustenance, and security. Our production is set on the Lower East Side of New York City in the Summer of 1977, a time when New York was plagued by economic insecurity, a brutal heatwave, and rampant crime, including the Son of Sam’s notorious killing spree. At the same time, downtown New York was experiencing a cultural Renaissance, from the genre-defining music scene to the gender-bending nightclub culture.

The young and curious Hänsel and Gretel get lost “in the woods” in a foreign city — a city both dangerous and magical. Inspired by vibrant real-life characters like David Bowie and Andy Warhol, our production is a valentine to New York's rich history and culture. In fact, Summer 1977 featured the debut of an actual valentine: the now-legendary “I♥NY” campaign. Most of all, our production is a tribute to the wit, wonder and imagination of childhood, flourishing even in the face of great hardship.

Ticket information can be found here.

2–6 pm | Bowling and Billiards 

HALES ANNEX, COLLEGE LANES (180 W. LORAIN STREET)

Parents and families can bowl a few games and challenge their students.

4:30 pm | Junior Recital: Tatum Eppinger, Violin 

CONSERVATORY, KULAS RECITAL HALL  (77 W. COLLEGE STREET)

A junior violin recital presented by Tatum Eppinger.

Oberlin Conservatory visitors are to enter the complex through either Bibbins Hall’s east entrance (off College Place) or the conservatory lounge’s west entrance (off S. Professor Street, adjacent to the conservatory pond). All other entrances will be closed to the public.

5:30 pm | Oberlin Newman Catholic Mass 

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH (410 W. LORAIN STREET)

Join Oberlin Newman Catholic Ministry for Catholic Mass hosted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  We provide a fellowship dinner to follow. All are welcome, all belong.

7:30 pm | Senior Recital: Will Aldrich, Jazz Saxophone 

BIRENBAUM INNOVATION AND PERFORMANCE SPACE, LOWER LEVEL OF THE HOTEL AT OBERLIN (10 E. COLLEGE STREET)

A senior jazz saxophone recital presented by Will Aldrich.

Oberlin Conservatory visitors are to enter the complex through either Bibbins Hall’s east entrance (off College Place) or the conservatory lounge’s west entrance (off S. Professor Street, adjacent to the conservatory pond). All other entrances will be closed to the public.

7:30 pm | Junior Recital: Adam Elbohy, Violin 

CONSERVATORY, STULL RECITAL HALL 
(77 W. COLLEGE STREET)

A junior violin recital presented by Adam Elbohy.

Oberlin Conservatory visitors are to enter the complex through either Bibbins Hall’s east entrance (off College Place) or the conservatory lounge’s west entrance (off S. Professor Street, adjacent to the conservatory pond). All other entrances will be closed to the public.

7:30 pm | Junior Recital: Campbell Gardiner, cello 

CONSERVATORY, STULL RECITAL HALL 
(77 W. COLLEGE STREET)

A junior cello recital presented by Campbell Gardiner.

Oberlin Conservatory visitors are to enter the complex through either Bibbins Hall’s east entrance (off College Place) or the conservatory lounge’s west entrance (off S. Professor Street, adjacent to the conservatory pond). All other entrances will be closed to the public.