Our annual Fall Fest is a day of friends, food and fun! Join us on campus for our community barbecue then, show your Lyon’s pride at our athletic events. Plus, the fall foliage on campus makes a great background for photos. Speaking of photos, check out the gallery of images below from last year’s event.

Fall Fest 2026

Saturday, October 3

 

Community BBQ

Dimple 12:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Check-in – Dimple
Rain location – Haas Athletic Center

Wheaton Community Toast | 1:30 p.m.
Gather in the Dimple for a special All Together Now toast with President Michaele Whelan and Alumni Board President Patrick Summers ’94, P ’28, P ’28 as we celebrate Wheaton’s thriving community, growing momentum and collective impact.

Printable Campus Map

*Pre-registration is not required for Fall Fest

Beer Garden | Inflatable Pub

Beer and wine, cash only.
21+ Must show a valid ID to enter.

Alumni Games & Gatherings

Men’s Lacrosse
8:30 – 10:00 a.m. | Alumni Game, Diane Nordin ’80 Athletic Field
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Brunch, Diana Davis Spencer ’60 Cafe

Men’s Basketball
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Alumni Game, Emerson Gymnasium

Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Alumni Meet, Balfour Natatorium
Gathering following the meet

Softball
12:00 p.m. | Alumni Game, Clark Field
1:00 p.m. | Reception
Rain location: Inside Clark Center

Women’s Lacrosse
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Alumni Game, Diane Nordin ’80 Athletic Field

Other Events on Campus

Friday, October 2
Life and Career Design Institute: Experiential Learning Showcase
12:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Filene Center, Kollett Hall

Saturday, October 3
Field Hockey vs. Mount Holyoke College
12:00 p.m. | Diane Nordin ’80 Athletic Field

Men’s Volleyball – Blue-White Scrimmage
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Emerson Gymnasium