Wildcat Weekend Schedule 2025
Explore the 2025 Wildcat Weekend Schedule, and check back in the coming weeks as additional events and details are confirmed.
Wildcat Weekend Picnics
Plan ahead for family meals with a relaxing picnic dinner and/or lunch! Enjoy these ’Cat Pack specials from Much Ado Catering.
- Option 1: Arriving on campus in time for dinner on Friday but don’t want to fight the crowds on Main Street? Order a delicious and stress-free picnic dinner from Much Ado Catering! Enjoy a hot pasta entrée, Caesar salad, ciabatta garlic bread, gourmet desserts and cold drinks. Pick up from 5-7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 10.
- Option 2: Choose a lovely spot on campus to enjoy a picnic lunch Saturday. Your meal will include two large baguette sandwiches, caprese pasta salad, fruits, cheeses, four gourmet cookies and refreshing drinks for 4 people. Pick up from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11.
Your picnic will be packaged in a reusable rustic bag, ready for pickup at Vail Commons at the designated pick-up time.
Order your Wildcat Weekend Picnic Now
The last day to order is October 4!
Friday, October 10
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
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| 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Passport Day | Alvarez College Union, Morcott Room (302) |
Need a first-time passport or to renew a current one? The Office of Education Abroad is partnering with the post office to provide Davidson students and anyone affiliated with a Davidson student (that includes parents and siblings!) with a convenient way to send in your application materials. Sign up for a 15 minute time slot |
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10 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
Exhibition: |
Van Every/Smith Galleries in the Belk Visual Arts Center |
Hank Willis Thomas: We The People presents a selection of diverse works in various media, offering a deeper look into Hank Willis Thomas' explorations of identity, history, and collective memory. Presented in conjunction with the dedication of With These Hands: A Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited, the exhibition invites reflection on the ways Thomas’ broader practice connects to the themes embodied in the memorial. |
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1 - 6 p.m. |
Check-In Table |
Miriam Cannon Hayes Amphitheater (Outside of the Alvarez College Union) Rain Location: Brown Atrium, Alvarez College Union |
Visit the Wildcat Weekend Check-In Table to register, meet members of the Alumni and Family Engagement Team, grab Davidson swag and more. |
College Connections: A Series of Campus Open Houses
1 - 3:45 p.m. @ Various Campus Locations
Explore our vibrant campus community! Meet the people and see the places that make Davidson a dynamic place to learn and live.
Check back for a list of offices and departments open to families.
Meet the Dean: Connecting with Dr. MarQuita Barker
1 - 3:45 p.m. @ Alvarez College Union, Room 209
Join us for an opportunity to connect with Davidson’s Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, Dr. MarQuita Barker. Hear about exciting campus initiatives, ask questions and learn how we’re supporting your student’s success inside and outside the classroom. Come enjoy good conversation, light refreshments, and a warm Wildcat welcome!
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2 p.m. 6 p.m. |
ART and APPS! |
Van Every/Smith Galleries in the Belk Visual Arts Center |
Join gallery staff and interns for a snack and a short talk (15 minutes max!) about different works in Hank Willis Thomas’s exhibition. |
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1:30 - 2:30 p.m. |
Session 1: Faculty-led Classes |
TBD |
Check back as more information becomes available. |
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2:45 - 3:45 p.m. |
Session 2: Faculty-led Classes |
TBD |
Check back as more information becomes available. |
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3 - 4 p.m. |
Senior Art Majors Exhibition Open House |
Jay Hurt Hub @Davidson College |
Meet senior art majors and see their artwork on display throughout the Jay Hurt Hub. |
A Conversation with President Doug Hicks '90
4 - 5 p.m. @ Duke Family Performance Hall, Knobloch Campus Center
Hear President Hicks discuss key college initiatives and updates, followed by a Q&A session. Register to attend in advance.
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5 p.m. |
Field Hockey vs Richmond |
Carol Grotnes Belk Turf Field |
Admission is free. No ticket required. |
| 6 p.m. | Red vs. Black Basketball Scrimmage | John M. Belk Arena | This event is free and open to the public. It includes an intrasquad scrimmage, postgame fan press conference and an autograph session. |
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6:30 p.m. |
Wildcat Weekend Music Ensemble Showcase |
Duke Family Performance Hall, Knobloch Campus Center |
The Music Department highlights the talents of our student musicians in a campus favorite showcase event featuring the African Drumming Ensemble, Appalachian Ensemble, Chorale, Jazz Ensemble, and Symphony Orchestra. |
Saturday, October 11
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Welcome/ Check-in |
Miriam Cannon Hayes Amphitheater (Outside of the Alvarez College Union) Rain Location: Brown Atrium, Alvarez College Union |
Visit the Wildcat Weekend Check-In Table to register, meet members of the Alumni and Family Engagement Team, grab Davidson swag and more. |
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9 a.m. - noon |
The Davidson Farmers Market |
120 S Main Street (Located between Main Street and Jackson Street) |
Founded in 2008, the Davidson Farmers Market (DFM), a 501(c)3, has grown to become Lake Norman’s prime farmers' market as a producer-only market to provide local farmers and purveyors a place to sell their products directly to the consumer, while supplying shoppers with healthy, fresh and locally grown food. |
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10 - 5 p.m. |
Exhibition: |
Van Every/Smith Galleries in the Belk Visual Arts Center |
Hank Willis Thomas: We The People presents a selection of diverse works in various media, offering a deeper look into Hank Willis Thomas' explorations of identity, history, and collective memory. Presented in conjunction with the dedication of With These Hands: A Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited, the exhibition invites reflection on the ways Thomas’ broader practice connects to the themes embodied in the memorial. |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | 2025 Swimming and Diving Alumni Meet | The Charles A. Cannon Pool, Baker Sports Complex | Cheer for the teams’ alums as they return to the pool to race against the current team members. |
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11 a.m. Noon 2 p.m. |
ART and APPS! |
Van Every/Smith Galleries in the Belk Visual Arts Center |
Join gallery staff and interns for a snack and a short talk (15 minutes max!) about different works in Hank Willis Thomas’s exhibition |
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12:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Fan Zone: Fans for Families |
Davidson College Stadium |
Drop by the Family Fan Zone to pick up your Davidson swag before you cheer on your ’Cats! |
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1 p.m. |
Football vs St. Thomas |
Davidson College Stadium |
Tickets available at www.davidsonwildcats.com/tickets. Use promotion code WILDCATWKND at checkout for half price tickets. Davidson Students/Faculty/Staff receive free admission by showing their CatCard at the gate. Seating is general admission. |
’Cats Community Celebration: A Student Showcase and Family Supper
4 - 7 p.m. @ Chambers Lawn
Rain Location: Brown Atrium, Alvarez College Union
Celebrate with our campus community! From 4-5 p.m., let some of Davidson’s talented student performance groups dazzle you with their top-notch talent. Following the showcase, connect with Davidson College families, students, and friends over a hearty chili meal. Enjoy lawn games, photo ops and more! All guests should register in advance for dinner.
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6-8 p.m. |
The Town of Davidson presents a Concert on the Green |
Davidson Town Green |
Wander over to the corner of Main Street and Concord Road to hear the Shelley Ruffin Band, a part of the Summer Concert Series. Free to the community. |
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6 p.m. |
Men’s Soccer vs Rhode Island |
Alumni Stadium |
Tickets available at www.davidsonwildcats.com/tickets Use promotion code WILDCATWKND at checkout for half price tickets. Davidson Students/Faculty/Staff receive free admission by showing their CatCard at the gate. Seating is general admission. |
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6 p.m. |
International Host Family Program Outing to Men’s Soccer vs. Rhode Island |
Alumni Stadium |
All international students and their host families are invited to cheer on the ‘Cats at Alumni Stadium! Request your tickets from the office of International Student Engagement to join our Host Family Program group. |
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7:30 p.m. |
Piano Ensemble Recital |
Tyler-Tallman, Sloan Music Center |
Students from the studio of Cynthia Lawing look to captivate the audience during Wildcat Weekend in Tyler-Tallman Hall with a program of piano ensemble works. |
Sunday, October 12
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
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10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Exhibition: |
Van Every/Smith Galleries in the Belk Visual Arts Center |
Hank Willis Thomas: We The People presents a selection of diverse works in various media, offering a deeper look into Hank Willis Thomas' explorations of identity, history, and collective memory. Presented in conjunction with the dedication of With These Hands: A Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited, the exhibition invites reflection on the ways Thomas’ broader practice connects to the themes embodied in the memorial. |
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10 a.m. |
Jewish Student Union Bagel Brunch |
Spencer Weinstein Center for Community and Justice |
Join students, faculty, staff and other members of the Davidson Jewish community for bagels, schmear and good company. |
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10:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m. |
Jazz Brunch |
Vail Commons |
Join students, families and friends in Vail Commons for a special Jazz Brunch featuring Davidson College Jazz Combo from 10 a.m. - noon. Advance registration is requested. |
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3 p.m. |
Old-time Music with Jon Singleton and Friends |
Tyler-Tallman, Sloan Music Center |
Old-time music favorite Jon Singleton is joined by the Appalachian Ensemble and more for a Wildcat Weekend concert full of traditional music rooted in the Appalachians. Admission is free, but tickets are required. For tickets, please contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. |
