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Office of Alumni Engagement
Sapp Hall
530-898-6472
alumni@csuchico.edu

Regular Hours
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Monday–Friday

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Office of Alumni Engagement
400 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929–0050

Wildcat Weekend 2026

SAVE THE DATE! Chico State alumni, family, and friends are invited to join us October 8–10 for a weekend packed with campus fun for everyone! Wildcat Weekend is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and reminisce about your Chico State days.

More events will be announced soon. Stay tuned for updates!

Check out photos(opens in new window) from last year's Wildcat Weekend. 

Wildcat Weekend: Know Before You Go

President Perez and Willie the Wildcat
Wildcat Weekend FAQ
Visit this page for answers to the most commonly asked questions about Wildcat Weekend.
Travel Chico
Travel Chico
Explore all that the Chico community has to offer! Check out hiking trails, wineries, local shops, and more.

Thursday, October 8

Wildcat Weekend Kickoff Party
Wildcat Weekend Kickoff Party
5:30 p.m. | Start the weekend with high-energy entertainment from the Kelly Twins dueling pianos at the Meriam Park Barn. | $ (tickets on sale soon)

Friday, October 9

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. | $
People sitting at a table outside of Laxson Auditorium
Chico Performances | Laxson Auditorium
7:30 p.m. | Join us for Party on the Patio before this year's special performance (artist announcement coming soon!) | $

Saturday, October 10

Three people walking through campus
Wildcat Preview
New applicants, prospective students, and their families are invited to this open-house event.
The Turner
Janet Turner Print Museum
This dedicated art museum houses a collection of over 4,000 prints from 40+ countries, spanning from the 17th century to the present.
Gateway Science Museum
Gateway Science Museum
Explore the latest exhibits at the Gateway Science Museum and stroll through the immersive native plant exhibit.
Museum of Anthropology
Anthropology Museum
Visit the Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology, located in the Meriam Libary complex.

Add to Your Adventure

Butte 365 logo with poppies against a backdrop of blue skies and white clouds.
Butte365
From Wildcat Weekend festivities to off-campus adventures, there’s no shortage of ways to spend your weekend.
Old Chico State yearbook
Celebrate National Yearbook Week

Take a walk down memory lane with Chico State’s digital yearbook collection and rediscover the moments that made it special.

Chico History Museum
Chico History Museum
Travel back in time with the Chico State exhibit that covers the university's beginnings as the Normal School for Teachers through current day.