Dining and Lodging

Parents and Family Weekend

Students with their families on campus

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Parents and Family Weekend: October 2–4, 2026

Registration

Online registration is not yet open for Parents and Family Weekend 2026. Please check back for updates.

Lodging

Out-of-town guests should make their own hotel reservations. Parents of First-Year students are urged to make hotel reservations as soon as possible. Lodging Options in Lexington

Habitat Hotel

Many parents take advantage of Habitat Hotel, a fund-raising effort supported by the students of the W&L Habitat Campus Chapter. Local volunteer hosts invite families into their homes for the weekend. There is a charge of $185 per night for a single room and a $150 extra charge per night for an additional room, with funds raised going to Rockbridge Habitat for Humanity to help with the construction of another Habitat house in Lexington. Non-refundable deposit of $185 required to register. Register by September 1, 2026. Accepting Applications.

Dining on Campus

Times are subject to change

Venue Hours
The Marketplace Friday: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Cafe ’77 *Special Parents and Family Weekend Hours - Opening at 10 a.m. 10/25/25. Limited Menu
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Saturday: 5 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 2 a.m.
E. Cafe Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fieldside Fireside Friday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Fieldside
Foodside		 Friday: 5 - 9 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Acai Brunch); 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Acai Brunch); 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Tea House Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Looking for a place to eat in Lexington this weekend?