Denison Family Calendar 2025-2026
Welcome to Denison!
Dear Parents and Families,
We are so excited that your student is joining our Denison community, and we are equally excited to welcome you, too!
To help orient you to Denison and our resources, this calendar shares important dates and information. As students acclimate to Denison and connect with one another, this calendar provides an overview of the academic year, highlighting opportunities that you can encourage your student to explore. In addition, each month features conversation starters you can use when talking to your student about their semester.
Our Office of Family Engagement is here to support you throughout your student’s experience. Over the next several months, here’s how you can expect to engage with us:
Family Weekend, Sept. 26-28: We invite all families to campus for Family Weekend, where you will have the opportunity to spend time with your student, take in arts performances, cheer at athletic competitions, and meet your student’s new friends and favorite professors and administrators. This is the best time to get a small taste of what it is like to be a Denison student!
Monthly Family Newsletters: You will receive our monthly “Denison Family Guide,” an email newsletter that equips you with information, upcoming opportunities, and potential timespecific conversations to have with your student.
To learn more about how to engage with Denison, go to denison.edu/families or scan the QR code below.
We also encourage families to engage in the life of the college. Here are some ways to get involved:
• Attend Denison events in your city, like our annual Denison Everywhere in January, Presidential Receptions, and special city-based gatherings of Denisonians
• Cheer on the Big Red at athletic competitions on campus or near you
• Attend performances at The Eisner Center for the Performing Arts
• Ser ve as an admission ambassador and help us recruit future Denisonians
• Provide career mentorship and internships for current students
• Host a Denison event, like a summer welcome reception for incoming students, a meeting of Denison interns in your city, or other kinds of get-togethers
• Donate to the Annual Fund, which provides funding for student internships, student clubs and organizations, and scholarships
• Join the Family Leadership Council and support the college with a leadership-level gift
Again, we cannot express enough how excited we are that you are joining our Denison community! We know these next months are a moment of celebration but also a transition for you, your student, and your entire family, and we are excited to partner with you and be a resource.
Warmly,
Julie Tucker ʼ09, Director of Family Engagement
Sara Stasko, Associate Director of Family Engagement
Susan Stoner Leithauser ʼ90, Director of Parent and Family Philanthropy
Samantha Keith, Associate Director of Parent and Family Philanthropy
A Family Guide to Granville
RESTAURANTS
Aladdin Restaurant / 122 E Broadway / 740-920-4144
Old-school diner with vintage flair serving American breakfast fare, burgers, and sandwiches.
Alfie’s / 221 E Broadway / 740-321-1111
Fresh-made wholesome salads, sandwiches, sides, and treats.
Broadway Pub / 126 E Broadway / 740-587-0252
Classic all-American burgers, sandwiches, salads, soups, carryout, and bar service.
Chipotle / 520 S Main St. / 740-880-3049
Fast-food chain offering Mexican fare.
Day y Noche / 134 E Broadway / 740-587-0204
Casual restaurant serving up well-known Mexican dishes and breakfast in a colorful interior.
Dragon Village / 127 E Broadway / 740-321-3338
Chinese food restaurant also serving vegetarian dishes.
Elms / 113 E Elm St / 740-587-1032
Family-owned and -run pizza parlor serving pizza, subs, salads, and their famous French bread.
Granville Inn / 314 E. Broadway / 740-587-3333
High-end American and French cuisine, seafood, and bar service.
Harvest Pizzeria / 454 S. Main St. / 740-920-4447
Specialty pizzas and vegan dishes are the headliners at this cheerful, modern restaurant.
Joe & Mimi’s / 943 River Rd / 740-587-0046
New York-style pizza, subs, and pasta in a quaint, family-friendly setting.
Madelyn’s Bakery / 119 E Elm St / 740-920-4294
Local bakery selling gluten-free and vegan baked goods.
OneLove Cafe / 415 S. Main St. / 740-920-4049
Cafe with Turkish coffee, smoothies, baklava, and healthy treats.
Palumbo’s Italian Market / 937 River Rd / 740-587-0409
Authentic Italian market with a fine selection of Italian wines, grocery items, and freshly prepared food and desserts.
Pochos Tequila & Cocina / 128 E Broadway / 740-920-4216
Popular Mexican restaurant serving street tacos, fajitas, and more.
Pretzel Shop / 136 E Broadway
Light, buttery pretzels and strawberry lemonade.
Ray Ray’s Hog Pit / 1256 Columbus Rd / 740-920-9103
Counter service barbecue specializing in smoked ribs, wings, and sandwiches.
River Road Coffee / 935 River Rd / 740-587-7266
Traditional West Coast coffeehouse, gourmet espresso drinks, loose-leaf teas, bagels, and fresh pastries.
Seek-No-Further Cidery / 126 E Elm St
Authentic New England-style hard cider crafted in the heart of the village, plus full bar and snacks.
Seven 4 Zero / 470 S Main St / 740-587-1864
Fast food spot for burgers, chicken tenders, and ice cream treats.
Snapshots Lounge / 1320 Weaver Dr / 740-321-1391
Relaxed American restaurant featuring innovative, locally sourced fare and backyard dining.
Station / 425 S Main St / 740-920-4275
Coffee shop in a historic train station with unique desserts and specialty coffee drinks.
Taco Dan’s / 119 S Prospect St / 740-321-1198
Family-owned and -operated taqueria restaurant, a favorite spot for our Denison students.
The Lot Beer Co. / 140 N Prospect St / 740-920-4444
Experience a time-traveling party with vintage arcade games, hot dogs, and delicious burgers.
Three Tigers Brewing Co. / 133 N Prospect St / 740-920-4680
Viet-inspired street food restaurant and microbrewery, with live music and specialty cocktails.
Village Coffee / 132 E Broadway / 740-587-4940
Bagels, pastries, soups, sandwiches, and gourmet coffees.
Whit’s Frozen Custard / 226 E Broadway / 740-587-3620
Frozen custard, hot dogs, pork barbecue sandwiches, and home of the “Whitser.”
Village Wine Co. / 126 S Main St / 740-321-3399
Curated beverage shop featuring unique, harder-to-find wine and beer.
HOTELS
Granville and Newark
Cherry Valley Hotel / 2299 Cherry Valley Rd SE, Newark, 43055 740-788-1200
Granville Inn / 314 E Broadway, Granville, 43023 / 740-587-3333
Buxton Inn / 313 E Broadway, Granville, 43023 / 740-587-0001
Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Newark Granville
500 Highland Blvd, Newark, 43055 / 740-344-1800
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Ohio
50 N Second St, Newark, 43055 / 740-322-6455
New Albany
Halfway between downtown Columbus and Granville, a 20-minute drive.
Courtyard by Marriott Columbus New Albany 5211 Forest Dr, New Albany, 43054 / 614-855-1505
Hampton Inn & Suites New Albany Columbus 5220 Forest Dr, New Albany, 43054 / 614-855-8335
Home2 Suites by Hilton New Albany Columbus 5095 Forest Dr, New Albany, 43054 / 614-305-4257
BANKS
First Federal Savings and Chase, Park National, and Huntington banks have offices and ATMs in downtown Granville.
August 2025
September 2025
ReMix: Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Disruption Family Weekend
Hashanah Begins
October 2025
Yom Kippur Begins
Big Red Weekend Football Tailgate
Vail Series: Gabriel Kahane
Connect Trip: Columbus Crew
Columbus Day: Classes in Session Big Red Weekend (Alumni Homecoming)
of Theatre: The Grown-Up
November 2025
December 2025
Denison Music Theatre: Lucky Stiff
Denison Music Theatre: Lucky Stiff
Theatre: Lucky Stiff
Day
Day of Hanukkah
Hanukkah Begins
Kwanzaa Begins
January 2026
Everywhere
CONVERSATION STARTERS
What will you do differently this semester to get the most out of your classes? How will you build relationships with your new professors this semester? Have you considered going to their office hours?
February 2026
CONVERSATION STARTERS
2026
April 2026
MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAY SUNDAY
CONVERSATION STARTERS
Are you considering studying abroad during your time at Denison? If so, where and in which program? Have you visited the Center for Global Programs to learn more? How are you beginning to prepare for finals and end of semester projects? What is an activity, performance, athletic competition, or off-campus trip that you might attend this month?
Denison Day of Giving Earth Day
Passover Ends
Culture Palooza Concert
Big Red's Big Day Health and Fitness Fest
Department of Theatre: Picasso at the Lapin Agile
Department of Theatre: Picasso at the Lapin Agile
Theatre: Picasso at the Lapin Agile
Theatre: Picasso at the Lapin Agile
Theatre: Spring Awakening
May 2026
