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Reunion Weekend

July 9–11, 2027 · Chicago, Illinois

Join us for three days of family fellowship, celebration, and memories in the great city of Chicago. Full event details and times will be announced as the reunion approaches.

Day 1

Friday, July 9, 2027

Welcome to Chicago!

Family Arrivals

Travel to Chicago and check in to the DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago – Oak Brook.

Hotel Check-In

Hotel check-in begins. See the Hotel Accommodations page for room rates and reservation details.

Welcome Activities

Additional welcome activities and details coming soon.

Day 2

Saturday, July 10, 2027

Family Reunion Celebration & Dinner

Family Fellowship

Opportunities for family fellowship, photographs, and multigenerational celebrations throughout the day.

Official Reunion Dinner

The official Harston Family Reunion Dinner takes place Saturday evening. Dinner time and specific location will be announced. Registration required — see the Dinner Registration page.

Photographs & Celebrations

Capture memories with family across all generations.

Day 3

Sunday, July 11, 2027

Family Farewell

Closing Activities

Closing activities and final family time together. Additional details coming soon.

Final Photographs

Last chance for group photos and cherished memories before departures.

Family Departures

Safe travels to all Harston family members as we carry the torch home.

Event times and additional confirmed activities will be announced as the reunion approaches. Check back for updates.

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Section 2

Official Reunion Flyer

Download or print the official 44th Annual Harston Family Reunion flyer to share with family and friends.

44th Annual Harston Family Reunion — Raising the Torch, July 9–11, 2027, Chicago, Illinois
Download Flyer
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Section 3

Explore Chicago

Family Fun Guide

Discover exciting attractions, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment near our reunion hotel and throughout downtown Chicago!

Close By

Near the Hotel — Oak Brook

Oakbrook Center outdoor shopping mall
5 min from hotel

Oakbrook Center — Shopping & Dining

Theater stage with curtain and performance lighting
5–10 min from hotel

Drury Lane Theatre — Live Entertainment

Bowling alley and bocce ball entertainment venue
5–10 min from hotel

Pinstripes — Bowling & Bocce

Modern shopping mall interior with skylight
10–15 min from hotel

Yorktown Center — Shopping & Dining

Family visiting zoo animals together
15–25 min from hotel

Brookfield Zoo Chicago — Family Fun

Morton Arboretum fall trees and nature paths
15–25 min from hotel

Morton Arboretum — Nature & Gardens

Historic mill and creek in Illinois nature preserve
10–20 min from hotel

Graue Mill — Local History

The City

Downtown Chicago — Sightseeing & Entertainment

Willis Tower aerial view of Chicago skyline
30–55 min from hotel

Willis Tower Skydeck — Skyline Views

Millennium Park Cloud Gate Bean sculpture Chicago
35–60 min from hotel

Millennium Park — The Bean

Chicago Riverwalk waterfront with city skyline
35–60 min from hotel

Chicago Riverwalk — Dining & Sightseeing

Navy Pier ferris wheel and lakefront Chicago
40–65 min from hotel

Navy Pier — Entertainment & Dining

Shedd Aquarium Chicago lakefront aerial view
40–65 min from hotel

Shedd Aquarium — Marine Life

Field Museum Chicago natural history
40–65 min from hotel

Field Museum — History & Science

Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago animals
40–70 min from hotel

Lincoln Park Zoo — Free Admission

Magnificent Mile Michigan Avenue Chicago shopping
40–65 min from hotel

Magnificent Mile — Shopping

Chicago River architecture boat cruise skyline
35–60 min from hotel

Architecture River Cruise — Boat Tours

Museum of Science and Industry Chicago
40–65 min from hotel

Museum of Science and Industry

Wrigley Field Chicago baseball stadium
40–75 min from hotel

Wrigley Field — Chicago Cubs

Travel times are estimates and may vary depending on traffic. Please check attraction websites for operating hours, ticket prices, and reservations.