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Bay Area Socials & Tours

We look forward to seeing you at one of our socials or tours. Listed is a sample of our events.

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Big Game Tailgate

Parents had a great time at our capacity-filled 2023 Big Game Tailgate. The game marked the final Pac-12 matchup between Stanford and Cal.

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Big Game Watch Party

When Big Game is at Cal, we have watch parties in private homes near Stanford.

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Football Stadium Tour

The tour included access to the locker room, Sky Deck, VIP Box, and the field. We learned about the technology the team uses to anticipate plays and quicken their response.

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Central Energy Tour

Docents led parents through a tour of the facility to learn how Stanford heats and cools the campus using water.

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Red Barn Tour

Parents joined us for a potluck picnic lunch and horse show. We watched Stanford's Equestrian Team compete and also took a private tour of the Red Barn.

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Jasper Ridge

Docent led tours focused on the natural history and ecology of the Stanford University field station, whose mission is research and education about natural systems.

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Cantor Arts Center

The tour offered insight into the remarkable contemporary art works on display in the Anderson Family Collection. Cantor's expert docents guided us through the collection, offering in-depth knowledge and engaging anecdotes about the artists and their creations.

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Apricot Jam Social

We have a wonderful Parents' Club tradition of making luscious apricot jam together. We sell it over the summer as a fundraiser. It makes a great gift! Jam Camp typically occurs in late June, when the apricots are ripest.

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Appreciation Luncheon

Near the end of the academic year, we host an Appreciation Lunch to thank our wonderful volunteers and donors.

Welcome Class of 2028!

Stanford Parents' Club had the pleasure of welcoming new families with a series of special events. From a local welcome reception with Dean Shaw, to our Welcome Booth, a Cookies and Coffee Social, an International Families Welcome Reception, a memorable Dinner with the Provost, and a lively after-party, these gatherings fostered lasting connections for the Class of 2028.

Big Game Watch Party
Big Game Watch Party

We tailgate together at the stadium when Big Game is at home. When Big Game is at Cal, we have watch parties in private homes near Stanford.

Stanford Central Energy Tour

Docents led parents through a tour of the facility to learn how Stanford heats and cools the campus using water.

Red Barn Tour

Parents joined us for a potluck picnic lunch and horse show. We watched Stanford's Equestrian Team compete and also took a private tour of the Red Barn.

Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve

Parents joined docent led tours focused on the natural history and ecology of the Stanford University field station, whose mission is research and education about natural systems.

Big Game Tailgate
Big Game Tailgate 

Parents had a great time at our capacity-filled 2023 Big Game Tailgate. The game marked the final Pac-12 matchup between Stanford and Cal.

Apricot Jam Social
Apricot Jam Social 

We have a wonderful Parents' Club tradition of making luscious apricot jam together. We sell it over the summer as a fundraiser. It makes a great gift! Jam Camp typically occurs in late June, when the apricots are ripest.

Jam ingredients: Fresh, ripe, Blenheim apricots from the Packard Orchard; sugar; fresh lemon juice we squeezed from lemons right off our own trees. Slice, mix, stir, heat, jar, re- heat. Add conversation, laughter, TLC, and a red ribbon.

 

Delicious on toast, in yogurt, or with cheese. Enjoy!

Appreciation Lunch
Appreciation Lunch

Near the end of the academic year, we host an Appreciation Lunch to thank our wonderful volunteers and donors.

Rodin Sculpture Garden

Parents and guardians joined us for a tour offering insight into the remarkable contemporary art works on display in the Anderson Family Collection. Cantor's expert docents guided us through the collection, offering in-depth knowledge and engaging anecdotes about the artists and their creations. What a unique and enriching experience for art enthusiasts.

Football Stadium Tour
Football Stadium Tour 

Parents toured the locker room, Sky Deck, VIP Box, and walked on the field. We learned about the technology the team uses to anticipate plays and quicken their response.

We look forward to seeing you at one of our socials or in person tours.

Here are photos from past socials. WRAP

We look forward to seeing you at one of our socials or in person tours.

Here are photos from past socials. FIXED

We look forward to seeing you at one of our socials or in person tours.

Here are photos from past socials. HUG

Chrysanthemum Garden Party
Chrysanthemum Garden Party

First held in 1924, we resurrected this party idea from decades past in honor of our Centennial. We brought together generations of parents to celebrate! 

We look forward to seeing you at one of our socials or in person tours.

Here are photos from past socials. SCALE

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