Taking Steps Toward Inclusion 

 ®About the Puget Sound Buddy Walk

The 30th Annual Puget Sound Buddy Walk® benefiting the Down Syndrome Center of Puget Sound is a part of the national Buddy Walk® program, which brings together hundreds of local families, businesses, and organizations to promote inclusion, raise awareness, and celebrate individuals with Down syndrome—all while supporting DSC’s vital programs and services for all ages and family members.

Join us on Sunday, October 11th at Woodland Park Zoo and immerse yourself in the power and joy of building and belonging to a vibrant and inclusive community. 

Buddy Walk® History

The Buddy Walk was developed by the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) in 1995 to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Over 300,000 people walk from coast to coast and around the world each year. 

How to Build Your Buddy Walk Team:

  • Register as a walker with our without a T-shirt

  • Create a team or join an existing one

  • Invite friends and family to join your team

  • SuperStar Teams: raise $500+ by 5pm on Monday September 14th, 2026 to have your team name printed on the event t-shirt!

  • T-Shirt Deadline is September 14th at 5pm.

Event Details:

Sunday, October 11th, 2026 

from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave N, Seattle 


Event Parking & Admission (Use West Entrance): 

West Entrance Cross Streets
Phinney Ave. N. between N. 55th and N. 56th St.

Your tickets for the Puget Sound Buddy Walk will be available at the registration table at the West Entrance of the Zoo starting at 9:30am. Access to the West Entrance is available through the Otter and Penguin parking lots. The Otter parking lot can be accessed through the Penguin lot on Phinney Ave N., or the Bear parking lot on N. 59th Street.

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Top 3 Fundraising Team Perks:

(As of 11:30am on October 11th, 2026)

All Top 3 Fundraising Teams:

  • Recognition at Puget Sound Buddy Walk
  • DSC Social Media Spotlight
  • Eight (8) admission tickets to Woodland Park Zoo

#1 Team Bonus:

  • Lead the Buddy Walk! 
  • Glassybaby
  • $100 gift card

#2 Team Bonus:

  • $100 gift card

#3 Team Bonus:

  • $50 gift card

Superstar Teams:

(raising $500 or more by Sept. 14th at 5pm)

  • Team Name on the Buddy Walk T-shirt
  • DSC Social Media Spotlight