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A Christmas Celebration

Guests gather in the performing arts center to hear a seasonal musical performance presented by the Waco Community Band. Attendees enter through the glass-fronted building lobby facing the central campus courtyard and fountain.

What to Expect

Free community band holiday concert at McLennan Community College.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Waco Community Band

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Local music lovers

Vibe

Festive and musical

Energy Level

Low

Budget

Free

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

None

Location

Wilbur A. Ball Performing Arts Center
1400 College Drive, Waco, TX, 76708
Waco, TX
76708

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: Admission is free; no tickets are required.
  • Hours: 7:30 p.m.
  • Parking: Lot K is the closest lot to the Ball Performing Arts Center and is open outside weekday daytime hours.

Tips & Advice

  • Park in Lot K, the closest lot to the Ball Performing Arts Center, then follow the main sidewalk about 20 yards to the glass lobby doors.
  • If you park elsewhere on campus, look for the large glass-fronted building with a fountain in front, which trees can partly hide from view.
  • No tickets are needed for this free concert, so you can simply walk in through the glass doors of the BPAC lobby.
  • If you can't get to campus that night, watch the Waco Community Band concert on McLennan Community College's live music stream instead.
  • Coming from Dallas on I-35, take the Lakeshore Drive exit and head west about six miles until you see the campus on your left.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should I park for the concert?

Lot K is the closest lot to the Ball Performing Arts Center. It is gated during weekday daytime hours, but outside those hours it is your best parking.

How do I find the Performing Arts Center once I'm on campus?

From Lot K, the BPAC is the large building on your left. Follow the main sidewalk about 20 yards and go straight in through the glass doors to the lobby. If you park elsewhere, look for a large glass-fronted building with a fountain in front. You can see it from the central courtyard, though trees can partly hide it.

How do I get to McLennan Community College from I-35?

From the north, take the TX-340 Loop/Lakeshore Drive exit (Exit 339) and head west about 6 miles. The campus is on the left. From the south, take the Martin Luther King Boulevard exit (Exit 335-C) and head west about 4 miles to Lakeshore Drive. Turn left, and the campus is on the left after about a mile.

Can I watch if I can't make it in person?

Yes. McLennan Community College streams the band's concerts live on its music department's live page.

Are there restrooms near the lobby?

Yes. As you enter the BPAC lobby, turn left and you'll pass the restrooms and a water fountain.

Tags

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Last Updated: Oct 21, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team