Kids Activities
Share the joy of Reunion Homecoming with your kids. Try your luck on the Trivia Trail; grab a kid-friendly snack or take a quick break at one of our Kids Rest Stops; or peruse the local childcare options below when it’s time for grown-ups-only gatherings.
Kids Amazing Trivia Trail (Self-Guided)
Thursday–Sunday, October 16-19
Get some fresh air and exercise, all while teaching your kids about the place you used to call home. This self-guided activity is free, stroller-friendly, and available every day of Reunion Homecoming—start and stop at any time. All you need is comfortable walking shoes and some Cardinal curiosity!
Head to the Ford Center Information Booth for details.
Kids Rest Stop & Family Amenities
Thursday–Sunday, October 16-19
Visit the Information Booth at either the Ford Center or Stanford Alumni Center for kid-friendly snacks and drinks, as well as a space to take a break from the day’s festivities. All restrooms in these facilities are equipped with changing tables. Should privacy be desired, there is a lactation lounge available at the Ford Center.
Homecoming Hangout
Saturday, October 18
Noon—3:30 p.m.
Koret Plaza
Welcome to the Homecoming Hangout, a new addition to the Reunion Homecoming experience designed for all. This informal gathering space in Koret Plaza invites all Stanford alumni—whether you’re celebrating your undergraduate reunion or returning as a graduate alum—and their families to reconnect with the Farm in a relaxed atmosphere.
It’s the perfect spot to unwind between scheduled events, purchase a snack from the CoHo concession stand, and soak in the pre-game excitement. No tickets or reservations required—just drop by and make yourself at home.
Physician Magician: An Elegant Evening of Medicine, Magic, and Illusion
Saturday, October 18
7:30–8:45 p.m. & 9:30–10:45 p.m.
Roble Gym, Harry J. Elam, Jr. Theater
Join us for Physician Magician — a sophisticated, family-friendly night of illusions, mysteries, and delight. Dr. Ricardo Rosenkranz, ’85, world-renowned physician and magician, invites you into his study for a performance that will energize your spirit and ignite your imagination. You will leave delighted and inspired. The show is intimate, sophisticated, and family-friendly (recommended for ages 8+).
Critics and peers agree Teller (of Penn & Teller): “Physician Magician is like spending a cozy evening with your jovial doctor, who just happens to command some of the rarest and most beautiful illusions in the world. An elegant soirée entwined with brain-busting mysteries.”
Childcare Options
Looking for childcare? Here are a couple local options.
Town & Country Resources
Phone numbers
(415) 567-0956 (Primary)
(650) 326-8570
(800) 457-8222
Sitter City
Sitter City is a Stanford employee benefit that connects child care and pet sitters with employees.
You can verify licensing history for child care programs here.
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