Due to an outpouring of enthusiasm, this event has reached capacity. Unfortunately, registrations are closed for UW Family Weekend and the UW Family Tailgate.
MAKE IT A WEEKEND TO REMEMBER.
UW Family Weekend
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20–21
Dubs up! Join your Husky and the UW family at our annual UW Family Weekend, Oct. 20–21. It’s the perfect time to reunite with your student and see the UW through their eyes.
Meet and connect with other UW families at the UW Family Tailgate, cheer on the Dawgs in our Homecoming game at the greatest setting in college football and get a taste of the Husky Experience with an interesting lecture from a UW faculty member. It all kicks off on Friday at our W Day celebration — one of the happiest days of the academic year.
It wouldn’t be a UW family celebration without you, so be sure to reserve your spots!
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Featured activities
Show your purple pride at W Day
Join your Husky to celebrate the UW’s birthday with an epic pep rally featuring the Husky Marching Band, DJs and tons of purple giveaways — it’s a Dubs-up start to Family Weekend!
Discover what makes the UW campus so special
Campus has so much to offer, and you’ll get to see it through your student’s eyes during Family Weekend.
Meet other UW families at the UW Family Tailgate
Enjoy this Family Weekend highlight on its own or take it to the next level by also attending the Homecoming football game.
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FULL WEEKEND SCHEDULE
More family fun is on the way! Make your Family Weekend plan even better by periodically checking this site for new events, activities and schedule updates.
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UW Biology Greenhouse tour
IndoorsNewly AddedTour
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023
UW Biology Greenhouse at the Life Sciences Building
Tour the stunning UW Biology Greenhouse to see four different controlled environments all under the same roof.
UW Career & Internship Center tour
IndoorsNewly AddedTour
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023
Mary Gates Hall Room 134
Tour the Career & Internship Center and learn more about how our team helps Huskies explore careers and internships through resources and coaching.
Ambassador-led College of Engineering tour*
Newly AddedOutdoorsStudent-led programmingTour
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023
UW Engineering families are invited to meet College of Engineering ambassadors and join them on a 45-minute tour of the College.
*Only open to UW Engineering families. Tour availability is on a walk-in, first-come, first-served basis.
Family office hours
Indoors
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023
Various locations
Meet with UW staff at various locations across campus to get answers to all your questions about academics, resources and more.
Campus tours*
Sold out
Outdoors
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023
Husky statue at the Husky Union Building (HUB)
Join us on a 75-minute student-led tour covering popular spots on campus, including the Quad, Suzzallo Library Reading Room, Red Square and Drumheller Fountain.
*Advance registration required.
Family Greek life activities
Student-led programming
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023
Various
Several UW sorority and fraternity chapters are hosting family activities over the weekend. Please stay tuned for more information.
Family Fitness and Sports
IMA/Rec Sports activityIndoors
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023
6 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
Intramural Activities Building (IMA)
Come check out the IMA! Enjoy the UW’s flagship fitness facility, which includes cardio and weight equipment; basketball, volleyball and badminton courts; an indoor track and a wide variety of other activities.
“Husky Hacks” panel with the UW Counseling Center
IndoorsNewly Added
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023
10 a.m.–11 a.m.
The UW Counseling Center will host a panel of counselors to answer questions and share useful strategies about having a successful, low-stress year at the UW.
W Day pep rally
Outdoors
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Red Square
Get a rousing start to UW Family Weekend by joining your Husky in Red Square for a pep rally. Show off your Purple Pride and honor tradition as we celebrate 162 years of the UW.
University Book Store discounted shopping
Indoors
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023
10 a.m.–6 p.m.
4326 University Way NE
University Book Store is offering a 20% discount to UW Family Weekend ticketholders throughout the weekend. It’s a great opportunity to stock up on your purple-and-gold gear and dive into your fall reading list!
Henry Art Gallery admission
Galleries and MuseumsIndoors
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Henry Art Gallery
The Henry is the only museum in the Northwest that is focused exclusively on contemporary art and ideas. Explore the museum’s permanent installations and its fall exhibitions, including Raúl de Nieves: a window to the see, a spirit star chiming in the wind of wonder…; Kelly Akashi: Encounters; Sophia Al-Maria: Not My Bag; and A/political Rocks.
Meet and greet UW family tent
OutdoorsReception
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023
10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Red Square at W Day
Join us for a festive celebration of #UWFamily during W Day! Enjoy coffee and pastries while you connect with other families and UW leadership.
Burke Museum admission
Galleries and MuseumsIndoors
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023
10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
With active research labs that you can observe, one-of-a-kind objects all around you and galleries filled with curiosity and conversation, the Burke Museum lets you see — and feel — a world alive. Visit the Burke to experience dinosaurs, fossils, Native art from the Northwest, plant and animal collections, and cultural pieces from across the globe.
Crags Climbing Center admission
IMA/Rec Sports activityIndoors
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023
Noon–8 p.m.
Crags Climbing Center at the Intramural Activities Building (IMA)
Show your family the ropes! Enjoy free UW Family Weekend passes to The Crags. You must be 16 or older and accompanied by a UW student to enter.
Family games and recreation
Indoors
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023
Noon–8 p.m.
Games Room at the Husky Union Building (HUB)
Bowling, billiards, foosball, Pac-Man and much more await at HUB Games. Enjoy one free hour of fun with your UW Family Weekend credentials.
Maker Lab tours
Indoors
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023
1 p.m.–3 p.m.
Housing & Food Services
Join us for tours of the great community spaces that Housing & Food Services has to offer, including the MILL, Area 01, and the 8.
ASUW Shell House open house
IndoorsOutdoors
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023
2 p.m.–5 p.m.
ASUW Shell House
Explore the historic home of “The Boys in the Boat.” Come to the spot once known as stəx̌ʷugʷił” (stukh-ug-weelth) or “carry a canoe” — a place of gathering and portage for the Indigenous Lakes Duwamish people of this land.
Welcome reception and faculty lecture*
IndoorsLecture
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023
3 p.m.–5 p.m.
Husky Union Building (HUB) Ballroom
Enjoy light refreshments and receive a warm Husky welcome from UW President Ana Mari Cauce before hearing from one of the UW’s world-class professors. Please stay tuned for more lecture details.
*Advance registration required.
Family Archery
ActivityIMA/Rec Sports activityIndoors
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023
6 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
The Archery Room at the Intramural Activities Building (IMA)
Try your hand at the ancient skill of archery! Admission is free for all UW students and guests registered for UW Family Weekend. Attendees must be 16 or older (photo ID required) and accompanied by a UW student to enter.
Family roller skating
ActivityIMA/Rec Sports activityIndoors
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023
7 p.m.–10:15 p.m.
Gym A at the Intramural Activities Building (IMA)
Get ready to roll! Admission is free for all UW students and guests registered for UW Family Weekend. Attendees must be 16 or older (photo ID required) and accompanied by a UW student to enter.
Family Greek life activities
Student-led programming
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023
Various
Several UW sorority and fraternity chapters are hosting family activities over the weekend. Please stay tuned for more information.
UW Biology Greenhouse tour
IndoorsNewly AddedTour
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023
UW Biology Greenhouse at the Life Sciences Building
Tour the stunning UW Biology Greenhouse to see four different controlled environments all under the same roof.
UW Family Tailgate ($)
Outdoors
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023
Intramural Activities Building (IMA) Recreation Field #2
Make memories together and share the game day excitement with other UW families as you savor unlimited food and beverages, play family-friendly games, meet mascots Harry the Husky and Dubs, and get pumped with the Husky Marching Band, UW Cheer and UW Dance. Enjoy this UW Family Weekend highlight on its own or take it to the next level by also attending the Homecoming football game.
ASUW Shell House open house
IndoorsOutdoors
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023
ASUW Shell House
Explore the historic home of “The Boys in the Boat.” Come to the spot once known as stəx̌ʷugʷił” (stukh-ug-weelth) or “carry a canoe” — a place of gathering and portage for the Indigenous Lakes Duwamish people of this land.
Campus tours*
Sold out
Outdoors
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023
Husky statue at the Husky Union Building (HUB)
Join us on a 75-minute student-led tour covering popular spots on campus, including the Quad, Suzzallo Library Reading Room, Red Square and Drumheller Fountain.
*Advance registration required.
Homecoming football game: Washington vs. Arizona State ($)
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023
12 a.m.
Husky Stadium
Join us as our Huskies take on the Arizona State Sun Devils at the Homecoming football game. Discounted ticket rates have been arranged for our #UWFamily, and tickets must be purchased separately from Family Weekend and Family Tailgate registration.
UW Libraries Admission
IndoorsNewly Added
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Suzzallo and Allen Libraries
Step inside Suzzallo, one of Atlas Obscura’s “world’s most charming libraries,” to visit the iconic reading room, check out the new Open Scholarship Commons and multi-faceted Research Commons in Allen Library — or see it all!
Henry Art Gallery admission
Galleries and MuseumsIndoors
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Henry Art Gallery
The Henry is the only museum in the Northwest that is focused exclusively on contemporary art and ideas. Explore the museum’s permanent installations and its fall exhibitions, including Raúl de Nieves: a window to the see, a spirit star chiming in the wind of wonder…; Kelly Akashi: Encounters; Sophia Al-Maria: Not My Bag; and A/political Rocks.
University Book Store discounted shopping
Indoors
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023
10 a.m.–6 p.m.
4326 University Way NE
University Book Store is offering a 20% discount to UW Family Weekend ticketholders throughout the weekend. It’s a great opportunity to stock up on your purple-and-gold gear and dive into your fall reading list!
Burke Museum admission
Galleries and MuseumsIndoors
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
With active research labs that you can observe, one-of-a-kind objects all around you and galleries filled with curiosity and conversation, the Burke Museum lets you see — and feel — a world alive. Visit the Burke to experience dinosaurs, fossils, Native art from the Northwest, plant and animal collections, and cultural pieces from across the globe.
Bonus! Family exploration day
ActivityGalleries and MuseumsIndoorsOutdoors
Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023
Across Seattle
This deliberately unstructured day is a chance to relax and hang out with your Husky before you head home.
Bonus! Family Fitness and Sports
IMA/Rec Sports activityIndoors
Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023
9 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Intramural Activities Building (IMA)
Come check out the IMA! Enjoy the UW’s flagship fitness facility, which includes cardio and weight equipment; basketball, volleyball and badminton courts; an indoor track and a wide variety of other activities.
Bonus! Henry Art Gallery admission
Galleries and MuseumsIndoors
Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Henry Art Gallery
The Henry is the only museum in the Northwest that is focused exclusively on contemporary art and ideas. Explore the museum’s permanent installations and its fall exhibitions, including Raúl de Nieves: a window to the see, a spirit star chiming in the wind of wonder…; Kelly Akashi: Encounters; Sophia Al-Maria: Not My Bag; and A/political Rocks.
Bonus! ASUW Shell House open house
IndoorsOutdoors
Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
ASUW Shell House
Explore the historic home of “The Boys in the Boat.” Come to the spot once known as stəx̌ʷugʷił” (stukh-ug-weelth) or “carry a canoe” — a place of gathering and portage for the Indigenous Lakes Duwamish people of this land.
Bonus! Burke Museum admission
Galleries and MuseumsIndoors
Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
With active research labs that you can observe, one-of-a-kind objects all around you and galleries filled with curiosity and conversation, the Burke Museum lets you see — and feel — a world alive. Visit the Burke to experience dinosaurs, fossils, Native art from the Northwest, plant and animal collections, and cultural pieces from across the globe.
Bonus! University Book Store discounted shopping
Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023
Noon–4 p.m.
4326 University Way NE
University Book Store is offering a 20% discount to UW Family Weekend ticketholders throughout the weekend. It’s a great opportunity to stock up on your purple-and-gold gear and dive into your fall reading list!
Bonus! Crags Climbing Center admission
IMA/Rec Sports activityIndoors
Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023
1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Crags Climbing Center at the Intramural Activities Building (IMA)
Show your family the ropes! Enjoy free UW Family Weekend passes to The Crags. You must be 16 or older and accompanied by a UW student to enter.
Cancellation policy
- UW Family Weekend ticket purchases canceled before 5 p.m. PST on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, will be fully refunded.
- UW Family Weekend ticket purchases canceled after 5 p.m. PST on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, are not eligible for a refund.
- UW Family Tailgate tickets are nonrefundable.
- Homecoming football game tickets are nonrefundable.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs and activities. To make a request connected to a disability or health condition, contact us at uwfw@uw.edu by Friday, Oct. 6.