Grinnell College Summer Picnics
Grinnell summer picnics bring together alumni, current and entering students, friends of the College, and their families in cities across the country each year. Hosted by local alumni, the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, and the Office of Admission, these gatherings are an important way to strengthen local Grinnell communities.
Entering students, preparing to start their first year, have the opportunity to connect with current students and learn a bit about life on campus before they arrive. Current students and alumni find picnics to be a valuable opportunity for personal and professional networking.
Although most of the picnics take place in public parks or the backyards of alumni, a few that are in warmer climates take place inside. In typical Grinnell fashion, each area’s picnic is slightly different. Whether you’re enjoying Indian food in Seward Park or are grilling along Lake Michigan, summer picnics are a great opportunity to connect with your Grinnell community.
2019 Summer Picnics
Dates will be added as they are confirmed, please check back if your local picnic does not have a date listed yet. Registration links will be added for each picnic as they open for registration.
Grinnell Regional Networks
Grinnell-in-the-Bay Area — Sunday, Aug. 11
Grinnell-in-Boston — Saturday, July 20
Grinnell-in-Chicago Evanston picnic — Sunday, June 23
Grinnell-in-Chicago South Shore picnic — Sunday, Aug. 11
Grinnell-on-the-Front Range — Sunday, Aug. 4
Grinnell-in-Des Moines — Sunday, Aug. 4
Grinnell-in-the-Iowa Corridor — Sunday, Aug. 11
Grinnell-in-London — Sunday, June 23
Grinnell-in-Los Angeles — Sunday, July 14
Grinnell-in-New York — Saturday, July 13
Grinnell-in-Pittsburgh — Saturday, Aug. 10
Grinnell-in-Puget Sound Seattle picnic — Sunday, July 21
Grinnell-in-Puget Sound Olympia picnic — Saturday, July 13
Grinnell-in-the-Twin Cities — Sunday, Aug. 11
Grinnell-in-Washington, D.C. — Sunday, July 28
Other Areas
Atlanta, GA — Sunday, July 14
Dallas, TX — Sunday, July 28
Honolulu, HI — Sunday, July 21
Kansas City, MO — Sunday, July 28
Omaha, NE — Sunday, Aug. 4
Portland, OR — Saturday, July 20
San Antonio & Austin, TX — Saturday, July 20
St. Louis, MO — Sunday, Aug. 4
If you are interested in learning more about summer picnics and potentially hosting one in your area next year, please contact Ashley Renstrom-Schaefer, associate director of alumni relations, at schaefer@grinnell.edu or 641-269-9317. To learn more about hosting an event for your local Grinnell community, please visit the Hosting a Local Alumni Event page.