Chico State Alumni Association

Wildcat Weekend 2024

Thursday, October 3 | Weekend Kickoff

Barn

SOLD OUT! | 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. | $

President Perez and Willie the Wildcat

Know Before You Go

Check out our Wildcat Weekend FAQ page for answers to the most commonly asked questions.

Travel Chico

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

Friday, October 4

Art and Wine Walk

Art and Wine Walk

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. | $

Drew Lynch

Chico Performances | Laxson Auditorium

7:30 p.m. | Purchase your tickets to see Drew Lynch, the stand-up comedian who captures hearts with humor! | $

Janet Turner Print Museum

Janet Turner Print Museum

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

Gateway Science Museum

Gateway Science Museum

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

anthropology museum

Anthropology Museum

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

Chico History Museum

Chico History Museum

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Explore the Chico State Exhibit that covers the university's beginnings as the Normal School for Teachers through current day.

A Chico State soccer player leaps into the air as she kicks the ball.

Men's & Women's Soccer

4:30 p.m. | Women's Soccer
7:00 p.m. | Men's Soccer
University Soccer Stadium

A Chico State volleyball player hits the ball over the net.

Women's Volleyball

5:00 p.m. | Women's Volleyball
Acker Gym

Saturday, October 5

Wildcat Gear

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! | $

Games on Kendall 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!

Yolo Hall

Kinesiology Open House and Alumni Mixer

Yolo Hall | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Explore lab spaces, meet students, and connect with other alumni.
Alumni Mixer | 2–4 p.m. | Ramble West Brewery. RSVP requested.

Joy of Learning

Joy of Learning

1–2 p.m. | PAC 134 | Join us as Chico State's exceptional faculty give short presentations that engage, enlighten, and inspire.

Rugby alumni games

Alumni Rugby Games

11 a.m. | Women's Alumni vs. Team
1 p.m. | Men's Alumni vs. Team
Behind the University Stadium

Lacrosse alumni games

Alumni Lacrosse Games

11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Women's Alumni vs. Team
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Men's Alumni vs. Team
University Stadium

A Chico State volleyball player hits the ball over the net.

Women's Volleyball

5:00 p.m. | Women's Volleyball
Acker Gym

WREC

Wildcat Recreation Center

The Wildcat Recreation Center (WREC) will be open to alumni and families.

Sunday, October 6

A Chico State soccer player competes with the opposing team for the ball.

Men's & Women's Soccer

11:30 a.m. | Men's Soccer
2:00 p.m. | Women's Soccer
University Soccer Stadium

The Concert Truck

Chico Performances | University Farm

2:00 p.m. | Experience The Concert Truck, a mobile music venue that redefines the concert experience and makes live music accessible to all. | $

Sierra Oro Farm Trail Dinner

Sierra Oro Farm Trail Dinner

5:00 p.m. | Celebrate the bountiful offerings of the Sierra Oro Farm Trail with a farm-to-fork dinner at Book Family Farm. | $

A page from a Chico State yearbook

Celebrate National Yearbook Week

Browse the Meriam Library's online collection of Chico State yearbooks!