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.
2018 Summer Picnics
Grinnell Regional Networks
Grinnell-in-the-Bay Area — Saturday, July 28
Grinnell-in-Boston — Saturday, July 21
Grinnell-in-Chicago Evanston picnic — Sunday, July 8
Grinnell-in-Chicago South Shore Picnic — Saturday, July 28
Grinnell-on-the-Front Range (Denver, CO area) — Sunday, July 29
Grinnell-in-Des Moines — Saturday, August 4
Grinnell-in-the-Corridor (Iowa City, IA area)
Grinnell-in-Los Angeles — Sunday, July 15
Grinnell-in-New York — Saturday, June 30
Grinnell-in-Pittsburgh
Grinnell-in-Puget Sound (Seattle, WA area) — Sunday, July 15
Grinnell-in-the-Twin Cities — Sunday, August 19
Grinnell-in-Washington, D.C. — Sunday, June 24
Other Areas
Atlanta, GA — Saturday, July 14
Dallas, TX — Sunday, August 5
Honolulu, HI — Sunday, July 15
Kansas City, MO — Sunday, August 5
Madison, WI — Saturday, August 4
Omaha, NE — Saturday, July 28
Portland, OR — Saturday, July 28
San Antonio, TX
Santa Fe, NM — Sunday, August 12
St. Louis, MO — Sunday, August 5
If you are interested in learning more about summer picnics and potentially hosting one in your area next year, please contact Anna Halpin-Healy ’13, assistant director of alumni relations for regional programs, at halpinhe2@grinnell.edu or 641-269-3186. To learn more about hosting an event for your local Grinnell community, please visit the Hosting a Local Alumni Event page.