Family Weekend 2025

Welcome, Families!

We look forward to having you on campus in just a few short weeks! Families, please find more information and a link to register in your Blackbaud portal.

Weekend Highlights

Join us for these exciting events and more! The weekend’s full schedule can be found in your Blackbaud portal.

  • Classroom Visits
  • Family Weekend Chapel
  • Conferences with Academic Advisors
  • Community Lunches and Dessert Bar
  • Master Classes with Walker’s Faculty
  • Annual Halloween Ride
  • Club Showcase
  • Middle School Panel
  • College Admission Panel
  • Tailgate and Athletic Games

Make Your Hotel Reservations Today

If you need hotel accommodations for Family Weekend, please be sure to make your reservations today. Area hotels book quickly this time of year! 

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Area Accommodations and Restaurants

Avon Old Farms Hotel
279 Avon Mountain Road
Avon, CT 06001
860-677-1651 | avonoldfarmshotel.com

Courtyard Hartford, Bradley Airport
1 Day Hill Road
Windsor, CT 06095
860-683-0022 | marriott.com

Delamar Hotel
1 Memorial Road
West Hartford, CT 06107
860-937-2500 | delamar.com

DoubleTree by Hilton, Bradley Airport
16 Ella T. Grasso Turnpike
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
860-627-5171 | hilton.com

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Bradley Airport
34 Old County Road
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
860-623-2533 | choicehotels.com

Fairfield Inn & Suites, Bradley Airport
2 Loten Drive
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
860-627-9333 | marriott.com

Farmington Inn
827 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06032
860-677-2821 | farmingtoninn.com

Homewood Suites by Hilton
2 Farm Glen Boulevard
Farmington, CT 06032
860-320-0000 | hilton.com

Holiday Inn, Bradley Airport
600 Spring Street
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
860-386-6300 | ihg.com

Hampton Inn Hartford, Bradley Airport
2168 Poquonock Avenue
Windsor, CT 06095
860-683-1118 | hilton.com

La Quinta Inn & Suites, Bradley Airport
64 Ella T. Grasso Turnpike
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
860-623-3336 | wyndhamhotels.com

Marriott Residence Inn, Avon
55 Simsbury Road
Avon, CT 06001
860-678-1666 | marriott.com

Residence Inn Hartford Windsor
100 Dunfey Lane
Windsor, CT 06095
860-688-7474 | marriott.com

Sheraton Hartford, Bradley Airport
1 Bradley International Airport
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
860-627-5311 | marriott.com

Simsbury 1820 House
731 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
860-658-7658 | simsbury1820house.com

The Simsbury Inn
397 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
860-651-5700 | simsburyinn.com

Harvest Cafe (Breakfast/Lunch; owned by a Walker’s family)
Simsbury, CT
860-658-5000

New England Pasta Company (Breakfast/Lunch; owned by a Walker’s family)
Avon, CT
860-678-9100

Rush Bowls (Smoothies/Bowls; owned by a Walker’s family)
Simsbury, CT
860-310-4983

Abigail’s Grill and Wine Bar (Continental)
Simsbury, CT
860-264-1580

American Flatbread (Pizza)
Canton, CT
860-693-3314

Amici Italian Grill (Italian)
Avon, CT
860-677-7089

da Capo Restaurant (Italian)
Avon, CT
860-677-5599

Dish ‘n Dat (American/Diner)
Canton, CT
860-693-4927

The Elephant Trail (Thai)
Avon, CT
860-677-0065

First and Last Tavern (Italian)
Avon, CT
860-676-2000

La Joya (Mexican)
Simsbury, CT
860-217-0229

Liki Sushi & Asian Bistro (Sushi)
Avon, CT
860-255-7809

Market Place Kitchen & Bar (Farm-to-Table)
Avon, CT
860-470-3641

Max A Mia (Italian)
Avon, CT
860-677-6299

Meadow Asian Cuisine (Chinese/Thai/Japanese)
Simsbury, CT
860-408-9800

Metro Bis (American)
Simsbury, CT
860-651-1908

Millwrights (American)
Simsbury, CT
860-651-5500

The North House (American)
Avon, CT
860-404-5951

Plan B Burger Bar (Tavern)
Simsbury, CT
860-658-4477

Present Company (American)
Tariffville, CT
860-658-7890

Table 570 Asian Fusion (Chinese/Thai)
Simsbury, CT
860-651-4888