Asheville, NC
July 28 at noon
Carrier Park

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Completed 2024 Summer Picnics

Albuquerque/Santa Fe, NM (July 14); Austin, TX (July 14); Atlanta, GA (July 21); Boston, MA (June 22); Chicago Southside, IL (June 9); Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (June 23); Des Moines, IA (June 22); Durham, NC (June 29); Easthampton, MA (July 20); Evanston, IL (July 21); Grinnell, IA (July 20); Iowa City, IA (July 20); Los Angeles (July 14); Madison, WI (July 6); Nashville, TN (July 20) Omaha, NE (July 14); Philadelphia, PA (June 23); Portland, OR (June 9); San Diego, CA (July 20) St. Louis, MO (June 15); Tulsa, OK (July 14); 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.