Albuquerque/Santa Fe, NM
July 14 at 4 p.m.
Elena Gallegos Picnic Space

Asheville, NC
July 28 at noon
Carrier Park

Atlanta, GA
July 21 at 4:30 p.m.
Manuel's Tavern

Austin, TX
July 14
Hideaway Kitchen & Bar

Boulder, CO
July 28 at 4 p.m.
Foothills Community Park

Cleveland, OH
July 28 at 4 p.m.
Euclid Beach Park Shelter

Easthampton, MA
July 20 at noon
Nonotuck Park

Evanston, IL
July 21 at 4 p.m.
Light House Landing Park

Grinnell, IA
July 20 at 11 a.m.
HSSC Atrium

Honolulu, HI
August 4 at 11 a.m.
Makiki District Park

Houston, TX
August 11 at 4 p.m.
Unitarian Fellowship of Houston

Iowa City, IA
July 20 at 4 p.m.
City Park

Kansas City, MO
August 4 at 5 p.m.
Chris Anderson ’72 Residence

Los Angeles, CA
July 14 at noon
Griffith Park

Mountain View, CA
August 4 at 1 p.m.
Cuesta Park

Naperville, IL
August 4 at 11 a.m.
DuPage River Park

Nashville, TN
July 20 at noon
Cameo Carlson ’93 Office

New York City, NY
July 27 at 3 p.m.
Ellington-in-the-Park 

Omaha, NE
July 14 at 5 p.m.
Benson Park Pavilion

San Diego, CA
July 20 at 4 p.m.
San Dieguito County Park

Seattle, WA
July 28 at 11 a.m.
Marymoor Park

St. Paul, MN
August 11 at 4 p.m.
Hidden Falls Picnic Shelter

Tulsa, OK
July 14 at noon
ONEOK Field

Completed 2024 Summer Picnics

Boston, MA (June 22); Chicago Southside, IL (June 9); Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (June 23); Des Moines, IA (June 22); Durham, NC (June 29); Madison, WI (July 6); Philadelphia, PA (June 23); Portland, OR (June 9); St. Louis, MO (June 15); Washington, D.C. (June 29)

Summer Picnics FAQ

Who can attend a summer picnic?

Summer picnics are open to any Grinnell College alum, current student, incoming student, parent, or friend of the College along with their families or guests.

What do I need to bring?

Yourself! Some summer picnics are potlucks, some have a catered menu provided, some are a blend of the two. The registration page for each city will provide more information. Even if you can’t bring anything, you are always welcome!

What does the event cost?

All summer picnics are free to all attendees.