Noon - 7:30 p.m.  Information Desk: Welcome Center
When you arrive to campus, come to the Information Desk to check-in and pick up your Connecticut College Fall Weekend Wristband. This is your access to the Saturday Picnic Lunch and all other complimentary events, sessions, and tours. You can also pick up any pre-purchased Camel Nation souvenir cup, Kickoff Reception tickets, or CONNtoberfest Beer Garden tickets. Pocket programs, maps, and FAQs also available! 
Information Desk, Oak Tent at Tempel Green

Noon - 7:30 p.m.   Self-Guided Tour of the Arboretum
The Arboretum was established in 1931 and is owned and operated by Connecticut College. This self-guided tour, which begins at the notice board just inside the Williams Street entrance of the Arboretum, is an introduction to the 25-acre collection of trees and shrubs native to eastern North America, and to some of southern New England’s common biological communities. The main trail is approximately two miles long and should take about one hour to complete at a leisurely pace. To download a self-guided tour brochure, please click here. Enjoy your walk and please remember not to collect anything so that plants and animals are available for those who follow!
Arboretum, Williams Street, New London, CT

Noon – 2 p.m.   Lunch on Own
Enjoy lunch on your own. Check out a local favorite or swing by the Social House at Harris Refectory for an on-campus dining experience. Menus and hours for on-campus dining available here. 
Social House, Harris Refectory

Noon - 5 p.m. Lyman Allyn Art Museum - Free Admission
Visit the Lyman Allyn Art Museum! Complementing the eye-opening American Perspectives and Louis Comfort Tiffany in New London, which display works drawn from the permanent collection, the Lyman Allyn also presents several changing exhibitions each year. These special shows highlight creativity in its fullest definition – encouraging visitors to experience the pleasures of art through many lenses of discovery, history, social, and cultural phenomenon with focus on the character and strengths of Southeastern Connecticut. Fall Weekend participants will receive free admission with a student ID or Fall Weekend wristband.
Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams Street, New London, CT

Noon – 5 p.m.  Special Exhibit featuring HANDS: BANK STREET ONSTAGE, 1985: A Forward-Looking Retrospective
This exhibit looks back on HANDS, an environmental play by New London writers Charles Frink and Resurreccion Espinosa. The play started taking form while discussing the variety of people and life experiences that came together at the winter art show that took place in the old Hygienic Restaurant on Bank Street. The play premiered at UConn Avery Point Theater, under the auspices of the William Billings Institute of American Music Festival. The authors wanted to explore a new form of doing theater in which their community would be the topic---current events and the concerns of everyday people, the themes developed in dialogues and monologues; the songs, speaking of the deep feelings and thoughts that common people have but do not dare to express; the dancer that represented the spirit of a painter, who had just passed away, expressing so many emotions that give dignity to our experience. 
First Floor Exhibit, Charles E. Shain Library

Noon – 5 p.m.  Rest, Adapt, Transform: Connecticut College Art Department Faculty Exhibition
Explore art created by Connecticut College faculty including work from Professors Tim McDowell and Nadav Assor.
Joanne Toor Cummings Gallery and Gallery 66, Cummings Arts Center

1 – 4 p.m.  Pumpkin Carving
Reserve a pumpkin to carve with your student and then see it displayed on Friday night during the a cappella concert. Voting for best pumpkin happens Friday during the a cappella concert and the winner will be displayed on Saturday during Camel Fan Zone for all to see! Additional $8 per pumpkin.
Oak Tent on Tempel Green

2 – 3:15 p.m.  Campus Tour
Accompany a student admission tour guide on a 75-minute walking tour of our beautiful arboretum campus. Learn about new campus improvements and see buildings and structures that are hallmarks to generations of alumni. Please reserve your spot in advance by clicking here.
Office of Admission, Horizon House

2 – 3:30 p.m.  HANDS: BANK STREET ONSTAGE - Discussion Series
Students, actors, and the whole community will be invited to share their thoughts and experiences about how the theatrical project HANDS, an environmental play by New London writers Charles Frink and Resurreccion Espinosa first debuted in 1985, fits with the current trends in community theater, how it could be adapted for a contemporary audience, and what would be the challenges in bringing young actors together to perform it. The event may include artists' monologues, discussions of what kind of community theater is possible today, and a guided tour of the exhibit conducted by the curators. Visit the ongoing exhibit in the Charles E. Shain library lobby for a more detailed look.
Charles Chu Room, Charles E. Shain Library

3 – 4:30 p.m.  Summer Science Research Institute Poster Session
Learn about the exciting research done by Connecticut College students during the Summer Science Research Institute (SSRI), the funded summer research program for natural science students at Conn.  Conn students and faculty will be present to describe their research in biology, botany, chemistry, computer science, environmental studies, and physics.  Sponsored by the SSRI and the Academic Resource Center.
1941 Room, College Center at Crozier-Williams

12:30 – 6 p.m.   WCNI Station Tours
Come by the WCNI 90.9FM studio for a behind-the-scenes tour of our own college radio station - the home of the finest free form radio in southern New England!  WCNI is located on the right side of Crozier-Williams.  Remember to stream WCNI from wcniradio.org or tune in on your radio to 90.9 FM all weekend long and dedicate a song to your favorite alum.
Side entrance, College Center at Crozier-Williams

3:30 – 5:30 p.m.   Fall Weekend Kickoff Reception
Start your Fall Weekend experience by mixing and mingling with other Conn families and friends on Tempel Green! Additional purchase required and tickets are $25. Tickets include (2) drink tickets valid for beer, wine, or soft drinks and unlimited appetizers. All ages welcome. Tickets are required for students; children 10 and under do not need to register.
Maple Tent on Tempel Green

5 - 8 p.m. Dinner on Own
Enjoy dinner on your own. Check out a local favorite or swing by the Social House at Harris Refectory for an on-campus dining experience. Menus and hours for on-campus dining available here.
Social House, Harris Refectory

6 – 7:30 p.m.  Prism Concert: An Ensemble Sampler
A Fall Weekend Concert featuring the Connecticut College Singers, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble. This concert is free and open to the public.
Evans Hall, Cummings Arts Center

6:30 – 9:30 p.m.  Athletics Hall of Fame: Induction Ceremony and Dinner
Join us in celebrating the newest inductees into the Connecticut College Athletics Hall of Fame! The evening includes a cocktail reception, followed by a formal dinner and induction ceremony honoring the achievements of our distinguished athletes. Pre-registration is required and tickets are $85 each.
1962 Room, College Center at Crozier-Williams

7:30 – 9 p.m. Vote for Your Favorite Jack-o'-Lantern!
Stop by to vote for your favorite Jack-o'-lantern! Winner will be announced at Camel Fan Zone on Saturday and receive a prize!
Oak Tent on Tempel Green

7:45 – 9:30 p.m.   A Cappella Showcase
A performance highlighting one of the College’s oldest traditions. Tickets are not required; seating is abundant.
Oak Tent on Tempel Green

8 - 11 p.m. Olin Observatory Open House
Come join the Connecticut College astronomy community for a fun night of stargazing on the roof of the Olin Science Center. Weather permitting, we will have telescopes set up to get close-up views of Saturn and its rings, Neptune, and other celestial objects. There will be indoor activities on the ground floor as well for guests of all ages. (Note: if the weather does not cooperate, the event will be rescheduled for the following evening, Saturday, Sept 27)

On the rooftop:
- tour of the night sky (current constellations & bright stars)
- telescopic observing of Saturn with its majestic rings, and Neptune and its moon Triton
- see our brand new 14-inch Planewave Telescope in the observatory dome, and possibly get a glimpse of a deep-sky object like a nebula or a galaxy

On the ground floor of Olin:
- Olin 111: computers set up with the free planetarium software Stellarium, explore the night sky from the comfort of a computer screen!
- Olin 113: educational videos
- Olin lobby: learn more about the Stars to STEM initiative
- The Thames Amateur Astronomy Society will be bringing some of their fancy telescopes and their vast knowledge of all things astronomy
Lobby and Rooftop Observatory, Olin Science Center

7:15 - 11 a.m. Breakfast on Own
Enjoy breakfast on your own. Check out a local favorite or swing by the Social House at Harris Refectory for an on-campus dining experience. Menus and hours for on-campus dining available here.
Social House, Harris Refectory

8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Information Desk: Welcome Center
Check-in at the Information Desk to pick up your wristband which grants admission to Fall Weekend activities and the picnic lunch. Get a campus map and other important information about this weekend's festivities. CONNtober Beer Garden tickets and souvenir cups can also be picked up at this location.
Information Desk, Tempel Green

8 a.m. – 6 p.m.  Self-Guided Tour of the Arboretum
The Arboretum was established in 1931 and is owned and operated by Connecticut College. This self-guided tour, which begins at the notice board just inside the Williams Street entrance of the Arboretum, is an introduction to the 25-acre collection of trees and shrubs native to eastern North America, and to some of southern New England’s common biological communities. The main trail is approximately two miles long and should take about one hour to complete at a leisurely pace. To download a self-guided tour brochure, please click here. Enjoy your walk and please remember not to collect anything so that plants and animals are available for those who follow!
Arboretum, Williams Street, New London, CT

9 – 10:30 a.m.  Funded Summer Research Presentations
Stroll through research poster presentations given by students who received funding for summer research from Connecticut College programs, including the Funded Sophomore Research Program; The Sharis '86 & Thorn '88 Pozen Endowed Fund for Excellence in Journalism, Writing, and Media; Walter Commons; Bessell Global Sustainable Development Internship; the Craig '84 and Bente '86 Starble International Scholarship; Civic Leaders; Horizons Beyond High School; ConnSHARP (Connecticut College Social Sciences, Humanities, Arts, Research Program); the Myers Research Fellowship; and Davis Projects for Peace. Students will share their topics and conclusions from their research completed during Summer '25. Information about applying for these funded summer research opportunities will be available. Co-sponsored by the Offices of the Dean of the College and the Dean of Academic Support.
1941 Room, College Center at Crozier-Williams

9 – 10:30 a.m.  Hale Center for Career Development Open House
Stop by the Hale Center for Career Development to learn more about Connecticut College’s nationally–recognized career preparation program and speak with some of our career advisors.
Career Studio, Hale Center for Career Development, Fanning Hall

9 – 5 p.m.  Special Exhibit featuring HANDS: BANK STREET ONSTAGE, 1985: A Forward-Looking Retrospective
This exhibit looks back on HANDS, an environmental play by New London writers Charles Frink and Resurreccion Espinosa. The play started taking form while discussing the variety of people and life experiences that came together at the winter art show that took place in the old Hygienic Restaurant on Bank Street. The play premiered at UConn Avery Point Theater, under the auspices of the William Billings Institute of American Music Festival. The authors wanted to explore a new form of doing theater in which their community would be the topic---current events and the concerns of everyday people, the themes developed in dialogues and monologues; the songs, speaking of the deep feelings and thoughts that common people have but do not dare to express; the dancer that represented the spirit of a painter, who had just passed away, expressing so many emotions that give dignity to our experience. 
First Floor Exhibit, Charles E. Shain Library

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.  WCNI Station Tours
Visit the WCNI 90.9FM studio on the right side of Crozier-Williams for a behind-the-scenes tour of our own college radio station. Tune your radio to 90.9 FM or stream on wcniradio.org all weekend long and dedicate a song to your favorite alum.  Special on-air interview with internationally renowned artist Ben Livingston at 3 PM.
Side Entrance, College Center at Crozier-Williams

9 – 10 a.m.   Guided Tour of the Native Plant Collection
Join Connecticut College Arboretum Assistant Director Scott D'Agostino for a guided walk through the Native Plant Collection. Meet at the Williams St Entrance.
Williams Street Entrance, Connecticut College Arboretum

10 – 11 a.m.  Connecticut College Mock Trial
On April 25, 2024, infamous Midlands millionaire Avery Bancroft died while aboard the Mid-Riverina Express (the “MRE”). Bancroft had two children: Taylor Hopson and Shannon Shahid (Hopson’s younger half-sibling). According to Bancroft’s will, Hopson—who was also aboard the MRE when Bancroft died—would inherit most of Bancroft’s estate. Shahid has brought forward a Slayer Statute proceeding, alleging Hopson caused Bancroft’s death and therefore cannot inherit any of Bancroft’s estate. Witness the Connecticut College Mock Trial plaintiff and defense as they go head-to-head in a suspenseful trial!
Room 101, New London Hall

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Lyman Allyn Art Museum - Free Admission
Visit the Lyman Allyn Art Museum! Complementing the eye-opening American Perspectives and Louis Comfort Tiffany in New London, which display works drawn from the permanent collection, the Lyman Allyn also presents several changing exhibitions each year. These special shows highlight creativity in its fullest definition – encouraging visitors to experience the pleasures of art through many lenses of discovery, history, social, and cultural phenomenon with focus on the character and strengths of Southeastern Connecticut. Fall Weekend participants will receive free admission with student ID or Fall Weekend wristband.
Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams Street, New London, CT

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.  Highlights of Lyman Allyn Art Museum Guided Tour
Enjoy a Highlights Tour of the Lyman Allyn Art Museum. The Museum’s exhibitions offer a wide range of learning experiences for visitors of all ages. Led by experienced docents and educators, our guided tour will introduce groups to our permanent collection and special exhibitions. Space is limited on this tour. RSVP to info@lymanallyn.org to reserve your spot.
Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams Street, New London, CT

Noon – 2 p.m.  Pumpkins & Pooches
Pose for a picture with your pooch! Enjoy complimentary toys, treats, and doggy bags. Say WOOF!
Tempel Green across from Fanning Hall

Noon – 2 p.m.  Fall Picnic on Tempel Green
Enjoy a festive picnic on Tempel Green. Remember to pick up your Fall weekend wristband at the Information Desk as this is your pass to lunch. Students do not need to register for the picnic but must show their ID for entrance. Staff and faculty — please bring your Camel Card for access to the picnic.
Tent on Tempel Green

1 – 2 p.m.  Annual Ammerman Center for Arts and Technology Alumni Panel
Open to anyone in the Conn community, please join us as we discuss the various professional and educational possibilities thanks to an education at the intersections of art and technology with the Ammerman Center. Questions? Email us at cat@conncoll.edu.
Visualization Wall, Lower Level of Shain

1 – 3 p.m.  Harvestfest
Support campus clubs and organizations while browsing crafts, gifts, and custom Connecticut College swag at this signature Fall Weekend event! Clubs and organizations can only accept cash, but there is a convenient ATM in the lobby of the College Center at Crozier-Williams. Sponsored by the Student Activities Council (SAC).
Tent on Tempel Green

1 – 4 p.m.  Rest, Adapt, Transform: Connecticut College Art Department Faculty Exhibition
Joanne Toor Cummings Gallery and Gallery 66, Cummings Arts Center

2 – 4 p.m.  CONNtoberfest Beer Garden (21+ Event)
Prost! The CONNtoberfest Beer Garden will be open from 2 - 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, at Cummings Arts Center Patio. Drink tickets can be redeemed for seasonal beer, wine, or soft drinks. Enjoy seasonal treats too! Beer Garden is 21+ only and requires a valid ID for entry. Guests under 21 years of age are not permitted in the Beer Garden. Additional drink tickets may be purchased on location day-of for $10 each. Cash sale only for additional drink tickets. 
Terrace, Cummings Arts Center

2 – 4 p.m.   Men's Soccer vs. Middlebury College
Cheer on the Camels as they take on Middlebury College.
Freeman Field, Tempel Green

4 - 5 p.m. Guest Artist Ben Livingston
Guest Artist Ben Livingston, National Endowment of the Arts fellow and internationally known neon/light sculptor, will discuss how his self-education in art, philosophy, anthropology, and engineering came together to produce his signature artistic work, Spirit Houses, alongside forays into songwriting, creative essays and film. Sponsored by WCNI, the Connecticut College Philosophy Department, and others. Reception with light food and drink to follow.
Room 014, F.W. Olin Science Center

4 – 5 p.m. A Conversation with Nicholas Rodriguez moderated by Ginny Anderson, Professor of Theater
Join Broadway actor, Nicholas Rodriguez, for an informal discussion/conversation about his career and the development of his show Sincerely, Sondheim. This is a free event.
Studio 118, Athey Center, Palmer Auditorium

4 – 5:30 p.m.  Artists' Reception
Enjoy a reception of light bites and refreshments while you mix and mingle with artists featured in Rest, Adapt, Transform: Connecticut College Art Department Faculty Exhibition.
Joanne Toor Cummings Gallery and Gallery 66, Cummings Arts Center

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.  1911 Society Leadership Giving Reception
1911 Leadership Giving Society members are invited to join us for a celebratory toast in your honor as a thank you for your generous support of the college.  By invitation only.
Patio, Horizon House

4:30 - 8 p.m. Dinner on Own
Enjoy dinner on your own. Check out a local favorite or swing by the Social House at Harris Refectory for an on-campus dining experience. Menus and hours for on campus dining available here.
Social House, Harris Refectory

8 – 10 p.m.  Sincerely, Sondheim starring Nicholas Rodriguez
Fresh from the Tony Award®-winning revival of Company, Nicholas Rodriguez (One Life to Live, Sex and the City 2) presents Sincerely, Sondheim — a cabaret-style concert celebrating Stephen Sondheim’s era-defining musical genius and his personal dedication to writing to his fans and colleagues. Drawing upon thousands of handwritten letters, Rodriguez reveals fascinating relationships that Sondheim had with fellow legends like Oscar Hammerstein II, Jerry Herman, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and others. Performing selections from Company, Into the Woods, and more, Rodriguez paints an intimate portrait of the late composer's life while sharing Sondheim’s profound impact on the Broadway performer’s own story.

Tickets: $40; Seniors: $36; Students: $20; CC Students with ID: $8 (General Admission)
For tickets and information call 860-439-2787 or visit onstage.conncoll.edu
Athey Center, Palmer Auditorium