Come visit! Parent & Family Weekend 2026
March 27-29, 2026
You are invited!
FRIDAY 2026
Experience a Westmont Class
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Check out the classes welcoming visitors. Be prepared to participate -- and expect challenging content!
List of open classes will be posted here in the coming weeks.
Weekend Check-In
Location: Outside the Dining Commons
Check in once during the weekend. Say hello, pick up your name tag and a cup of coffee or tea as you begin your day. If you arrive later in the day, look for the check in table, beginning at 2 pm, near the President's Patio (Kerrwood Hall)
Worship in Chapel
10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
Location: Murchison Gym
Our speaker is Julie Canlis. She holds a PhD from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland and is the author of Calvin’s Ladder and A Theology of the Ordinary. She and her husband Matt started their family and ministered in the Church of Scotland for 13 years, and together produced the documentary Godspeed. For her work on John Calvin, she won a Templeton Prize and the Christianity Today Award of Merit.
Buy lunch on or off Campus
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
You can buy lunch in the Dining Commons (cashless payment) or go to one of many great restaurants in the area.
Art Exhibits
Beyond the Wilderness: Ansel Adams in 1940s Los Angeles
Location: Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art
Many of the featured works in the exhibition come from the collection of the Los Angeles County Public Library, to which Adams offered a series of 217 negatives portraying 1940s Los Angeles in the lead-up to World War II. Learn More
Habitual Curiosity: Paintings by Chelsea Roberts '18
Location: Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art, Downstairs
Museum, Downstairs Exhibition
"This series showcases my curiosity for the natural world, and celebrates the variety of species and connections found both locally in Santa Barbara, as well as across the globe." Learn More
Parent Reception
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: President's Patio, Kerrwood Hall
The Parents Council invites you to join them for light refreshments, and a chance to connect.
Enjoy Santa Barbara! Your student may be studying or rehearsing for Spring Sing Friday night. If not, there are great restaurants and sightseeing to enjoy together.
SATURDAY - 2025
Check-In
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location: Global Leadership Center
If you have not already checked in this weekend, get your name tag and say hello! Let us know if you have any questions.
Breakfast & President's Update for Parents
Location: Global Leadership Center
9:00 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast hear from Westmont President Gayle D. Beebe. Bring your questions!
Lunch Available at the Dining Commons
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Buy lunch in the Dining Commons with your student or go to one of many great restaurants in the area!
Cheer on Warriors Tennis
12:00 p.m. (Women); 3:00 p.m. (Men)
Art Exhibits
Beyond the Wilderness: Ansel Adams in 1940s Los Angeles
Location: Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art
Many of the featured works in the exhibition come from the collection of the Los Angeles County Public Library, to which Adams offered a series of 217 negatives portraying 1940s Los Angeles in the lead-up to World War II. Learn More
Habitual Curiosity: Paintings by Chelsea Roberts '18
Location: Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art, Downstairs
Museum, Downstairs Exhibition
"This series showcases my curiosity for the natural world, and celebrates the variety of species and connections found both locally in Santa Barbara, as well as across the globe." Learn More
Explore Santa Barbara!
There are a number of fun, Free Things to Do in the Santa Barbara Area. Your student may have errands to run or Spring Sing to prepare for -- discuss in advance what they are available for today.
Spring Sing
6:30-10 p.m., doors open at 5:15 p.m.
Tickets purchased separately. See Spring Sing page for details and tickets.
Location: Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 N. Milpas Street.
Spring Sing stars Westmont students! Bring a blanket and binoculars and enjoy a fun evening under the stars at this beautiful outdoor amphitheater nestled in the hills. A steep climb leads to venue. Allow ample time for parking and seating.
Dinner on the Town
Enjoy dinner in town with your student if they are free. Here are some local favorites.
SUNDAY
Church
Attend church with your student and treat them to breakfast or lunch.
WEEKEND FAQs
Any suggestions for where to stay?
This is a partial list of area hotels. Some stay north toward Goleta, while some may stay south toward Carpinteria. Vacation rentals may also be an option. Santa Barbara Hotel Ideas.
What are the bookstore hours?
You can stock up on Warrior gear during the following hours:
Friday 8:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Note, bookstore is closed during chapel, 10:30-11:20 a.m.)
Saturday 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Sunday: closed
Shop online at all hours here.