Family Weekend 2025

October 3-5, 2025

North Central College invites you to attend Family Weekend 2025, a campus-wide celebration for students and families that will provide the opportunity to explore the College and everything it has to offer. 

 

Family Weekend Schedule 

(events marked with "*" require registration)

Friday, October 3 

*3 - 4 pm: Coffee Lab Roasting Demonstration - Coffee Lab, 309 E. School St. (in Larrance Academic Ctr.)

4 - 7 pm: Family Weekend Check-in - Wentz Concert Hall Lobby, 171 E. Chicago Ave.

(After check in, enjoy dinner in Naperville as you explore town and all the great dining options!)

*8 pm: Homecoming Concert (tickets required and need to purchased through the Box office) - Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave

Saturday, October 4

*8:30 am - 10:30 am: Breakfast with the President - Stevenson Hall in Wentz Science Center, 131 S. Loomis St.

9 am - 11 am: Family Weekend Check-in - Wentz Concert Hall Lobby, 171 E. Chicago Ave.

11 am - 2 pm: Trolley Rides for Families - Outside of the Wentz Concert Hall Lobby, 171 E. Chicago Ave

12 pm - 2 pm: Parent Hospitality Tent (Late Check-In) - snacks, give-a-ways-  Athletics Field, 403 S. Loomis St.

12 pm - 2 pm: Center for Career and Professional Development Family Raffle - Parent Hospitality Tent - Athletics Field, 403 S. Loomis St.

12 pm: Women's Soccer Game vs Trine University - Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium, 455 S. Brainard St.

*12 pm - 2 pm: African American Alumni Association 30th Anniversary Celebration, Madden Theatre, 171 E. Chicago Ave, Lower Level

1 pm - 2 pm: Coffee Lab Espresso Pop-Up - Coffee Lab, 309 E. School St. (in Larrance Academic Ctr.)

*2 pm - 5 pm: Cornhole Tournament (supports Wrestling Program) - Res/Rec, West Lawn, 440 S. Brainard St.

2:30 pm - 4 pm: First-Gen Family Photos and Lawn Games, Old Main Lawn, 30 N. Brainard St.

2:30 pm - 3 pm: Dedication of the Residence Hall/Recreation Center in honor of North Central's ninth president, Dr. Harold R. Wilde, and his wife Benna, Res/Rec main entrance, 440 S. Brainard St.

*3 pm - 6 pm: Family Weekend Fest & Dinner - Athletics Field, 403 S. Loomis St.

*3 pm  - 6 pm: Oktoberfest Beer & Wine Tasting (21 + to attend) - Athletics Field, 403 S. Loomis St.

3 pm - 6 pm: Tailgating, inflatables, face painting and games- Athletics Field, 403 S. Loomis St.

*6 pm: Football Game and Fireworks vs Wheaton College - Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium, 455 S. Brainard St.

Post-Game Fireworks - Sponsored by Wintrust Community Banks

Sunday, October 5

*10 am: Sunday Worship Service - Koten Chapel, 329 E. School St.

*11 am: Sunday Brunch - Kaufman Dining Hall, 221 S. Brainard St.

 


Hotel Partners

Get discounted rates with our hotel partners!

North Central College has an agreement with the Naperville hotels to offer discounted rates to all friends and family of the school. 

Campus Map

Navigate the campus by following this map!

Downtown Naperville Discounts for Family Weekend