Schedule of Events
NOTE: The Schedule of Events shown below is from Christmas on 5th Street 2025. An updated Schedule of Events for 2026 will be provided this Fall. Last year's schedule remains to show you what kind of events you can expect.
Truett Chapel
- Advent Service: Join University Chapel Worship for our special Advent Service featuring Rev. Dr. Chris Flesoras, Orthodox Theologian and Priest. The entire Baylor community is welcome to attend.
- December 4 from 3:30–4:30pm and 5:00–6:00pm in Paul W. Powell Chapel at Truett Seminary
Bill Daniel Student Center Inside
5-9 p.m.
- $1 Jingle Bowl in the Baylor Gameroom
- Hispanic Student Association, 1st Floor Lobby from 5-8 p.m.
- Tamale Demonstration
- Dia de las Velitas activity
- Pan Dulce and Hot Chocolate for sale
- President's Christmas Tree, 2nd Floor
- Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus with Nutcracker Performances, 2nd Floor
- Letters to Santa, 2nd Floor
- Family Photos, 2nd Floor
Bill Daniel Student Center Outside
5-9 p.m.
- Nativity on SUB Front Lawn
- CO5 Welcome Tent in front of Marrs McLean Gym
Fountain Mall
5-9 p.m.
- Light Tunnel
- Photo Stations
- Craft Station 5-8 p.m. (Near Moody Library/3rd Street)
- Food Truck Seating (Near Moody Library/3rd Street)
- Free Hot Cocoa provided by Baylor Eats while supplies last (Near Moody Library/3rd Street)
- Live Performances:
- Baylor Religious Hour Choir @ 5-5:35 p.m.
- The Callbacks (acapella group) @ 5:40-6 p.m.
- Holiday Carols from Around the World by Department of Modern Languages & Cultures @ 6:05-7:05 p.m.
- Piper Children’s Performance @ 7:10-7:25 p.m.
- Kappa Pickers @ 7:30pm
- KOT Welcome & Prayer @ 7:55 p.m.
- Headline Concert @ 8 p.m.
- KOT Christmas Tree Lighting @ approximately 8:30 p.m.
Morrison Parking Lot
All Night
- Food trucks 5-9 p.m.
- Entrees: Quesadilla Factory, Le’s Kitchen, Burgertology, King’s Chicken Wings, Sison Tacos, Vitek’s BBQ
- Desserts/Snacks: Kona Ice, Beverly Ann’s, Milk Bottle Cookies, Churros’ Time, Beachy’s Baking Co., Off the Cob Popcorn
- Drinks: Travelin’ Toms, Cha Community, Pop’s Lemonade
The Quadrangle
4 - 8 p.m.
- UGC Vendor Marketplace (4-8 p.m.)
- Queue for A Christmas Carol on 5th Street Immersive Storytelling with the English Department in Carroll Science 5-9 p.m.
Carroll Science
- “A Christmas Carol on 5th Street” immersive storytelling with the English Department from Quadrangle side entrance (including performances from members of Waco Symphony Orchestra’s string section)
- Children’s Reading Room – 1st Floor Carroll Science from Vara Martin Daniel Plaza side entrance
3rd Street
5 - 8 p.m.
- Horse-drawn Carriage Rides (5-8 p.m.)
Vara Martin Daniel Plaza
- Columbus Ave Baptist Church Handbell Choir 6-7:30 p.m.
- Queue for Children’s Christmas Reading in Carroll Science 5-9 p.m.
- Event Sponsor Tables: Raising Cane’s, Smile Doctors, Ryde Wellness, City of Woodway