2026 YAANW Annual Family Summer Picnic
Saturday, June 6
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Beard’s Plaisance (SW Corner of Lake Harriet)
4525 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
A Yale Minnesota Summer Tradition
Join fellow alumni of Yale, current and incoming students, and families & friends for one of our most beloved summer traditions — the YAANW Annual Family Picnic! We’re returning to beautiful Beard’s Plaisance, right across from Lake Harriet, for an afternoon of connection, celebration, and community. Enjoy complimentary food and beverages catered by Cooks of Hope and generously supported by members of our Minnesota Yale community. The park offers:
• A shaded gazebo (rain or shine!)
• A toddler-friendly play area
• Plenty of street parking on Upton Ave between 45th and 46th Street
We’ll also take time to celebrate our newest matriculants as they begin their Yale journey.
Bring your family, bring a friend, and come enjoy a beautiful Minnesota summer afternoon with the Yale community.
Please register below to help us plan accordingly.
Questions? Contact X Huang (MBA ’22) at x@pinkujapanese.com