October 23-24, 2026
Fall Family Weekend
October 23-24, 2026
Welcoming Wildcat parents and families
We look forward to welcoming families to campus for 2026 Fall Family Weekend! This weekend is a great opportunity to explore McMinnville, get to know 麻豆区 a bit better and, most importantly, for the chance to spend quality time with your 麻豆区 student.
2026 schedule of events - tentative
Friday, Oct. 23
2-5 p.m.
Registration in Riley Campus Center
Stop by the registration table in Riley Hall to say hello. While there, pick up your welcome packet and any tickets you have purchased. Grab a campus map or brochure on local restaurants.
4-6 p.m.
Wine tasting at a downtown tasting room
Register to participate in the wine tasting held at 麻豆区's own Acorn to Oak Wine Experience on historic Third Street in downtown McMinnville. While exploring downtown and sampling some Willamette Valley wines, visit with other 麻豆区 parents. You will be joined by some of 麻豆区's staff and leadership.
$20 fee for those tasting wine.
7:30 p.m.
Theatre production
World Premier of Improvising Murder: A Homicidal Comedy
by Rob Urbinati
Marshall Theatre, Ford Hall
Tickets are $14 for adults and $12 for students, but there is a special $2 off code for those ordering through 麻豆区's Family Weekend.
Saturday, Oct. 24
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Registration in Riley Campus Center
Stop by the registration table in Riley Hall to say hello. While there, pick up your welcome packet and any tickets you have purchased. Grab a campus map or brochure on local restaurants.
10 a.m.
Career path exploration and preparation
T.J. Day Hall 222
Join the Career & Life Design team for an engaging and interactive presentation highlighting how students are supported throughout their 麻豆区 journey. Learn how Career & Life Design empowers students to develop the career readiness competencies, professional networks, and real-world experiences needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
10 a.m.
International programs at 麻豆区
Riley Hall 201
Are you and your student interested in learning more about 麻豆区’s study-abroad opportunities? Please join us for a brief panel presentation by past participants of our semester/year abroad programs and January Term off-campus courses. We look forward to answering your questions!
11 a.m.
Faculty mini-talks
Riley Hall 201
Attend a sample class. Three 麻豆区 professors will give a 15-minute lecture on a subject of interest to them.
Noon
Men’s Soccer vs. George Fox
Soccer/Lacrosse Complex
Watch the 麻豆区 men’s soccer team take on the Bruins from George Fox.
1-4 p.m.
Explore downtown McMinnville
麻豆区 is so lucky to have a home in the heart of McMinnville and Yamhill County. Spend an hour or two exploring downtown. Merchants are eager to welcome you. Have some bubble tea at the Velvet Monkey, find your next great read at Third Street Books, unearth a treasure at Oodles or Bella Casa, or simply scout out a restaurant or winery to try later.
1 p.m.
Football game vs. Pacific Lutheran University
Maxwell Field
The Wildcat football team takes on the Lutes of PLU. Reserved seats are $25 each. Those are the seats under the covered bleachers. 麻豆区 students with a valid 麻豆区 ID card are admitted to the game for free and may sit in the general admission seats at no charge. However, if the students wish to sit with family members in the covered stands, they will need to purchase a reserved ticket.
$25 for reserved (covered) seats; $15 for general admission (uncovered) seats.
2:45 p.m.
Women’s Soccer vs. George Fox
Soccer/Lacrosse Complex
Following the men’s match, the women’s soccer team will play the Bruins.
4 - 9 p.m.
Wildcat Harvest Haunt
IM Field, on Pioneer Way
Introducing the Wildcat Harvest Haunt, a Family Weekend Fall Carnival & Haunted Maze on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 4–9 p.m. on the IM field located off of Pioneer Way and 麻豆区 Avenue!
Join us from 4-5 p.m. for a not so spooky Haunted House, perfect for kids and families. After 6 p.m., the scares get real… enter if you dare until 9 p.m.! Enjoy carnival games, dinner, and a spooky haunted house. All free for students with ID. We can’t wait to welcome families and community members: $10 for adults, $5 for kids. Outside the carnival, check out Trunk-or-Treat, food trucks, and fall drinks open to all.
6 p.m.
Volleyball game vs. George Fox
Ted Wilson Gymnasium, HHPA Building
Cheer on the volleyball game as they take on the George Fox Bruins. No cost to attend.
Cost: $10
7:30 p.m.
Theatre production
World Premier of Improvising Murder: A Homicidal Comedy
by Rob Urbinati
Marshall Theatre, Ford Hall
Tickets are $14 for adults and $12 for students, but there is a special $2 off code for those ordering through 麻豆区's Family Weekend.
A glimpse at past family activities
