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Kids Activities

Kids Amazing Trivia Trail

Thursday–Sunday, October 24-27, 2024

A fun way to engage parents and kids while getting fresh air and exercise on campus. Wear good walking shoes as you’ll venture to various checkpoints and campus landmarks. At each checkpoint, alumni will be challenged with Stanford trivia while kids participate in fun and easy challenges. This self-guided event is free, stroller-friendly, and available Friday through Sunday of Reunion Homecoming— start and stop any time you wish! Head to the Ford Center Information Booth to get started.

Kids Rest Stop & Family Amenities

Thursday–Sunday, October 24-27, 2024

Traveling with little ones? Snacks and drinks perfect for a young palette are available upon request both at the Ford Center and at the Information Booth in the Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center. A lactation lounge is available in Ford Center, and changing tables may be found in both the men’s and women’s restrooms at the Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center and Ford Center.

Camp Cardinal - Childcare

Friday, October 25, 2024
Location: Burnham Pavilion
Time: 6:30 - 11:30 p.m.

Sign up

Deadline to register: October 22, 2024

Leave your future Cardinal kids (ages 5-15) with us for interactive games, crafts, and lots of fun with our well-trained Camp Cardinal Staff! Activities will include Stanford Trivia, Halloween themed crafts, recreational games, and more!

Pizza will be provided!

Note: Thursday, October 24, 2024 cancelled.

Kids and Teens Tailgate

Saturday, October 26, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Register for your class tailgate and add a Kids & Teens Pass, and your kids can join you at your class tailgate.

Childcare is not provided. Football game tickets are not included.

Farm Fest

Saturday, October 26, 2024
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Saddle up for Farm Fest, a lively outdoor bash featuring live music, drinks, games, and a wide range of department and community pop-ups sharing the latest innovations and program offerings. There will be fun activities for the whole family including a petting zoo, face painting, photo booths, a delectable Farmers Market menu featuring plenty of savory and sweet food options, and oh-so much more!

Farm Fest is open to guests with the following pass types:

  • All Alumni Day Pass

  • Reunion Homecoming All Access Pass

  • Reunion Homecoming Saturday Pass

If you purchased one of the pass types above, your children and teens (ages 5–17) with a meal pass are welcome to join you! If you have not purchased a pass type listed above but would like to attend Farm Fest, email our registration team or call (650) 723-6982 and Kimberly can help you purchase a Saturday Pass (or a Kids & Teens Meal Pass for ages 5–17). Farm Fest tickets will not be sold at the door.

FLiCKS - Back to the Future

Saturday, October 26, 2024
Time: 7:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Location: CEMEX Auditorium

A uniquely Stanford tradition dating back to the 1930s. After over a decade in slumber, FLiCKS was revived in the spring of 2024, bringing lively Sunday night film screenings back to Stanford's campus. Brush up on your paper airplane skills and join us for this special Saturday night edition of FLiCKS!

Campus Destinations to Explore

There are a variety of additional kid-friendly areas and campus destinations to explore.

Childcare Referrals

Here are some additional local childcare provider options.

Town & Country Resources

(650) 326-8570 or (800) 457-8222
Main Number: (415) 567-0956

Aunt Ann’s

(650) 573-1000