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.
What to Expect
Free campus celebration marking the start of Baylor's Christmas season.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Baylor University Campus
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Baylor University
Food & Drink
Food is available for purchase inside the Bill Daniel Student Center and from vendors on Fountain Mall.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and the baylor community
Vibe
Festive and campus-wide
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Admission and activities are FREE!
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Quick Actions
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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