UW Family Weekend
Friday and Saturday, November 6-7
UW Family Weekend invites families to campus to spend time with their Husky and get a taste of life at the UW.
The resources in this toolkit will allow you to promote your unit’s UW 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.
UW Family Weekend
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6–7, 2026
Join your Husky for two fun-filled days on campus at our annual UW 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 UW 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 UW 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 UW 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 Sign Shop or Creative Communications.
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
UW Facilities manages all outdoor signage and can provide more information and requirements for posting. Permits 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 UW 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 UW Family Weekend on your social media channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dates: Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6–7
Website: The best source for information about UW Family Weekend is the website: uw.edu/familyweekend.
Questions? Contact us at uwfw@uw.edu.
Tickets and check-in
Tickets and check-in
General admission tickets are required to attend UW 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 UW 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 UW Family Weekend events, activities and tours is available on the Family Weekend website. 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.
UW Family Tailgate and football game
Additional suggested activities
UW families are always welcome on campus! There are endless ways to enjoy visiting your Husky and exploring campus, even if you didn’t purchase UW Family Weekend tickets.
Additional suggested activities
Check out the UW 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 self-guided tours around campus, as well.
We highly recommend visiting the Wing Luke, Northwest African American Museum and Nordic Museum.
Resources for parents
Contact
For more information about UW Family Weekend or the contents of this toolkit, contact uwfw@uw.edu