Homecoming at the Hurd 2025
Returning to Waco for Homecoming? Make Homecoming at the Hurd your first stop. Located in the Mark and Paul Hurd Welcome Center at the corner of I-35 and University Parks Drive, this hub of information, performances and activities for the entire family is your Homecoming headquarters.
Friday, Oct. 31
4 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Enjoy performances from student groups like the best of After Dark, Baylor Theatre, Baylor Men’s Choir and Baylor Dance Company.
Hear interviews with Baylor legends.
Meet the USAF grounds crew who will support the gameday flyover.
Enjoy displays of historic Homecoming and University memorabilia.
Grab dinner at one of the local food trucks at the Hurd Center and along 3rd Street.
Take a family picture in front of fun Homecoming photo ops.
Check out the onsite screen printing shop; purchase a limited edition t-shirt. (4 p.m.–7 p.m.)
Help your children with fun make-and-take crafts like a Columbian Mammoth or a mini Homecoming mum (while supplies last).
Visit the Hurd Center Spirit Shop.
Pick up your 2025 commemorative Homecoming poster (while
supplies last).
Friday, Oct. 31
6 p.m.–8 p.m.
Along 3rd Street, you’ll find Baylor’s Fall Family Extravaganza with a fun festival atmosphere perfect for children. (Baylor-themed and other fun, but not scary, costumes are welcomed.) Activities include:
Color a special treat bag for collecting candy and prizes along
the way.Enjoy games like candy corn ring toss, duck pick, pumpkin bowling, football toss, plinko, corn hole, pumpkin putt putt and others.
Enjoy activities like a balloon artist, face painters, cake walk, hopscotch, music and more.
See the Sailor Bear firetruck and visit with Waco’s AMR and their therapy dog, Liberty.
Take photos in a variety of fun
photo ops.
Saturday, Nov. 1
8 a.m.–2 hours before gametime
Stop by local food trucks at the Hurd Center for coffee and breakfast treats.
Enjoy displays of historic Homecoming and University memorabilia.
Take a family picture in front of fun Homecoming photo ops.
Visit the Hurd Center Spirit Shop.
Pick up your 2025 commemorative Homecoming poster (while
supplies last)!
Don’t miss these Homecoming main events throughout the weekend:
Pigskin Revue
Friday, Oct. 31
6:30 and 10:30 p.m. start times
Waco Hall
Saturday, Nov. 1
6 p.m. start time
Waco Hall
Royal & Pure Homecoming Stroll Off
Friday, Oct. 31
7–9 p.m.
Bill Daniel Student Center
Singspiration
Friday, Oct. 31
7–8 p.m.
Seventh & James Baptist Church
Pep Rally and Bonfire
Friday, Oct. 31
9–10:30 p.m.
Fountain Mall
Homecoming Parade
Saturday, Nov. 1
Start time TBD based on game time
Starts Downtown and ends on campus along 5th Street
Baylor vs. UCF
Saturday, Nov. 1
Game time TBD
McLane Stadium
Visit homecoming.web.baylor.edu for additional details about Homecoming events and group gatherings.