Wildcat Weekend 2025

Thursday, October 9 | Weekend Kickoff

Kelly Twins at Meriam Park Barn

5:30 p.m. | Join fellow Wildcats for an evening of live music and fun at the Meriam Park Barn. | $

Explore all that the Chico community has to offer! Check out hiking trails, wineries, local shops, and more.

5 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Enjoy local wine and brew tastings, live music, and the work of talented artists while strolling through downtown Chico. | $

12 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Check out the Screenprint Biennial featuring the work of more than 20 contemporary artists from across the country.

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Explore the latest exhibits at the Gateway Science Museum and stroll through Gateway Gardens' immersive native plant exhibit.

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Stop by the Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology, located in the Meriam Library complex.

Wildcat Preview

9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | New applicants, prospective students, and their families are invited to this open-house event.

Wildcat Weekend Family Barbecue

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Wildcat alumni and families are invited to join us for a delicious barbecue lunch on Kendall Hall Lawn! | $

Free Concert on the Lawn

11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Join fellow Wildcats for live music, entertainment, and games on Kendall Hall Lawn!