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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Family Weekend

Friday and Saturday, November 6-7

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Family Weekend invites families to campus to spend time with their Husky and get a taste of life at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ.

The resources in this toolkit will allow you to promote your unit’s Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Family Weekend events and activities. Please find print signage resources below. Additional resources will continue to be added to the toolkit.

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One weekend. Endless memories.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Family Weekend

Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6–7, 2026

Join your Husky for two fun-filled days on campus at our annual Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Family Weekend!

Combined version

Friday & Saturday, Nov. 6–7: Get a glimpse into your Husky’s campus life and connect with other Husky families at a variety of academic, social and cultural events. Continue the fun and elevate your experience with tickets to the big game, as Washington takes on Penn State at the greatest setting in college football. (Separate purchase required for football game.)

Friday + Saturday version

Friday, Nov. 6: Get a glimpse into your Husky’s campus life through a variety of academic, social and cultural events just for Husky families. There’s something for everyone. We hope to see you there!

Saturday, Nov. 7: Continue the fun by connecting with other Husky families at exclusive campus functions. Elevate your experience with tickets to the big game, as Washington takes on Penn State at the greatest setting in college football. (Separate purchase required for football game.)

All weekend: Shop with a discount at University Book Store, find a new favorite restaurant on “The Ave,� explore the U District and Seattle — and spend quality time with your Husky, making memories both on and off campus.

Ticket sales open Sept. 21. Mark your calendar!

uw.edu/familyweekend

For families

Join your Husky for two fun-filled days at the annual Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Family Weekend, Nov. 6–7, 2026. Experience campus life on Friday with exciting academic, social and cultural events. Then continue the fun on Saturday with more exploration and mixers — or elevate your experience with tickets to game-day festivities. Online ticket sales are open now!

uw.edu/familyweekend

For students

Enjoy two fun-filled days with your family at the annual Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Family Weekend, Nov. 6–7, 2026. On Friday, discover a variety of exciting academic, social and cultural events. Then continue the fun on Saturday with more exploration and mixers — or elevate the experience with tickets to game-day festivities. Online ticket sales are open now!

uw.edu/familyweekend

Event signage

Please use the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Family Weekend branded signage templates to provide directions to your building and welcome parents, families and visitors to your space or event.

If you are looking for help or printing your sign, reach out to or .

Sandwich Boards

We highly recommend placing at least one double-sided (two-panels) sandwich board sign outside main building entrances. Remember, parents and families may not be familiar with campus, so these visual wayfinding tools draw your audience to your event.

24×31-inch sandwich board panel templates

A-Frame rentals and permits

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Facilities manages all outdoor signage and can provide more information and requirements for posting. are required for sandwich boards.

Event posters

These are great for indoor display on floor easels, or for taping on windows, doors or walls.

We recommend having at least one sign near your activation identifying the title of your event as published on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Family Weekend schedule of events.

18×24-inch poster templates

Powerpoint presentation templates

Social media templates

These are great for promoting the title of your unit’s individual events and activities planned for Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Family Weekend on your social media channels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dates: Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6–7

Website: The best source for information about Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Family Weekend is the website: .

Questions? Contact us at uwfw@uw.edu.

Tickets and check-in

Tickets and check-in

General admission tickets are required to attend Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Family Weekend and participate in sponsored activities and events.

General admission tickets, including add-ons such as the Leadership Lunch, School of Drama Play and Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Family Tailgate, will likely close on Oct. 24. There will be NO walk-up ticket sales during Family Weekend.

Husky Football game tickets will remain available until sold out.

See additional suggested activities below for families that did not purchase tickets and are looking for ways to spend time with their Husky over the weekend.

Upon arrival to campus, guests should first check in at the HUB Lyceum to collect their official Family Weekend badge. This is their entrance pass to sponsored events and activities.

Family Weekend Check-in Lounge hours
Husky Union Building (HUB) Lyceum

  • Friday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Schedule of events

The complete and most up-to-date list of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Family Weekend events, activities and tours is available on the . Printed versions will also be available at the Check-in Lounge in the HUB Lyceum.

Schedule of events

Sunday is your day to explore campus or Seattle on your own, and to travel home.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Family Tailgate and football game

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Family Tailgate and football game

The official game kickoff time will be announced 7 to 14 days before game day. We’ll post the time to the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Family Weekend website when it’s available.

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Family Tailgate begins three hours before kickoff and ends 30 minutes before kickoff.

Pick up your Tailgate entry wristbands at any time during Family Weekend Check-in Lounge hours, or check in at the tailgate entrance at Recreation Field #1 on Saturday, three hours before kickoff.

Discounted Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Family Weekend football tickets can be purchased through .

Students with Dawg Pack tickets can sit within the student section at Husky Stadium. If you would like to have your student sit with you during the game, we suggest that you purchase a ticket for your student in your chosen section.

If you also purchased tickets to the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Family Tailgate, scarves will be distributed inside the tailgate footprint.

If you did NOT purchase tickets to the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Family Tailgate, scarves can be picked up at the Zone. Additional directions will be provided.

Please note: Husky Stadium has a no reentry policy. Please plan your scarf pickup on your way into the stadium for the game. Scarves will be available through halftime, or while supplies last.

Additional suggested activities

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ families are always welcome on campus! There are endless ways to enjoy visiting your Husky and exploring campus, even if you didn’t purchase Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Family Weekend tickets.

Additional suggested activities

Check out the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Visitor Center and their Campus Highlights Guide and Hidden Gems list! Grieg Garden, Sylvan Grove and the Botanical Gardens are wonderful spots to spend time outdoors. There are several options for around campus, as well.

HUB Games, the IMA, the and the will be open for a fee for those not registered for the weekend.

We highly recommend visiting the Wing Luke, Northwest African American Museum and Nordic Museum.

Find your family’s new favorite restaurant. Check out the for options. Lots of families love , and it’s definitely worth the wait!

Resources for parents

Contact

For more information about Ģ¹½ÊÓÆµ Family Weekend or the contents of this toolkit, contact uwfw@uw.edu