Illustration of a cobbled old-town street at dusk with wreaths on doors and figures carrying parcels (Christmas on Fifth Street)
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Christmas on Fifth Street

Christmas on Fifth Street welcomes the holiday season to the Baylor University campus. Visitors can explore festivities across multiple campus locations, including inside and outside the Bill Daniel Student Center, The Quadrangle, 3rd Street, and Fountain Mall. Food options are available from campus dining inside the student center as well as outdoor vendors on Fountain Mall.

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 All ages Admission and activities are FREE!

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Bill Daniel Student Center Inside, Bill Daniel Student Center Outside, and Fountain Mall: 5-9 p.m.; The Quadrangle: 4 - 8 p.m.; 3rd Street: 5 - 8 p.m.; Morrison Parking Lot: All Night.

Neighborhood

Baylor University Campus

Food & Drink

Food is available for purchase inside the Bill Daniel Student Center and from vendors on Fountain Mall.

Parking

Visitors are encouraged to park in the provided visitor parking areas. In the absence of marked visitor parking, Visitors may park in non-reserved Student or Faculty/Staff spaces. Visitors should specifically avoid parking in reserved spaces such as: Student parking in the 5th Street Garage (above the 2nd floor), Hall Director, Maintenance, Faculty In Residence, etc. Morrison Parking Lot between Morrison and Sid Richardson will be closed to the public. The visitor lot behind the SUB will also be closed to the public to accommodate event vendor parking.

Location

Baylor University · 1311 S 5th St, Waco, TX 76706 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and the baylor community

Vibe

Festive and campus-wide

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Park in marked visitor areas, or in non-reserved student or faculty/staff spaces if none are marked, and avoid reserved spots like the 5th Street Garage student levels.
  • Don't count on the Morrison lot or the visitor lot behind the SUB, because both are closed to the public for the event and vendor parking.
  • Look at the online campus map before you go, since the festivities spread across the student center, Fountain Mall, The Quadrangle and 3rd Street.
  • Bring money for food, which is sold inside the Bill Daniel Student Center and by vendors set up on Fountain Mall.
  • Dress warmly for an evening of walking between outdoor areas like Fountain Mall, The Quadrangle and 3rd Street on the Baylor campus.

Links & Contact

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get food?

Food is sold inside the Bill Daniel Student Center and by vendors on Fountain Mall.

Where should visitors park?

Use the marked visitor parking areas. If there's no marked visitor parking, you can use non-reserved student or faculty/staff spaces. Avoid reserved spaces, such as student parking in the 5th Street Garage above the 2nd floor, and Hall Director, Maintenance and Faculty In Residence spots.

Are any lots closed?

Yes. Morrison Parking Lot, between Morrison and Sid Richardson, is closed to the public. The visitor lot behind the SUB is also closed, because it's used for event vendor parking.

How do I find my way around campus?

Look at the online campus map ahead of time. Festivities spread across the Bill Daniel Student Center inside and out, Fountain Mall, The Quadrangle and 3rd Street.

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