UW Dawg Daze

Dawg Daze 2026 takes place September 23-October 2, 2026. Events are hosted by Departments and Registered Student Organizations across campus – event times, dates, and details may change at the discretion of the event host leading up to, and throughout, Dawg Daze.

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One Bus Away: Capitol Hill

Key Event One Bus Away: Capitol Hill
Red Square 4063 Spokane Ln, Seattle

Nestled in between downtown Seattle and the Central District; Capitol Hill is one of Seattle's most eclectic neighborhoods. A hodgepodge collection of shops, restaurants, rainbow flags, and iconic Seattle venues, Capitol Hill is seen by many as the center for experiencing a cool. Explore some of Seattle's most interesting stores, coffee shops, and more as you take in the culture. What's even better is you can get there in less time than it takes to choose a filter on Instagram...

One Bus Away: Ballard

Key Event One Bus Away: Ballard
Red Square 4063 Spokane Ln, Seattle

Head west to Ballard! Formerly an industrial district, this neighborhood is now a hub for trendy food, drink, and shopping options. Explore the Ballard Avenues red-brick streetscape and walk along Market Street to get a sense of some of the unique experiences Ballard has to offer. Ballard is a hub of food, cultural, and social experiences. We are excited to explore it with you! View the One Bus Away Guide: Ballard. Group will depart from Red Square at 2:05pm.

One Bus Away: International District

Key Event One Bus Away: International District
Red Square 4063 Spokane Ln, Seattle

The Chinatown–International District is the center of Seattle's Asian American community. Within the Chinatown International District are the three neighborhoods known as Seattle's Chinatown, Japantown, and Little Saigon, named for the concentration of businesses owned by people of Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese descent, respectively. Like many other areas of Seattle, the neighborhood is multiethnic, but the majority of its residents are of Chinese ethnicity. It is one of eight historic neighborhoods recognized by the City of Seattle. CID has a...

Quad Flicks: Surprise Movie

Key Event
The Quad Pierce Ln, Seattle

Get excited to join your fellow Huskies for an outdoor movie! Grab your picnic blanket and friends and head out to the Quad. Arrive a few moments early to enjoy some free popcorn served by Cinema & Media Studies and get a good spot. The selected movie won't be revealed until the opening scene! To vote on the movie (until Thursday 9/17) follow @asuwae on Instagram! Bathrooms will be available in Kane Hall.

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Husky History Exploration: Self-Guided Tour

Key Event
Mary Gates Hall (MGH) 1851 NE Grant Ln, Seattle

What did this landscape look like before it became home to the University of Washington? How has it changed since the first building was built here 130 years ago? Which histories have been popularized by those in power, and which have quietly been forgotten? The Husky History Exploration highlights ten landmarks significant to the university’s natural, indigenous, colonial, and political histories. Visit these spaces in any order and learn about the University of Washington’s past and present. Write down the...