Staycation Weekend
You’ve made it through the first week of classes… but now what? Go home? Drive to Dallas? Neither! Stick around Wacotown over the weekend and hang out with your friends! And we’ve got you covered with some great activities and awesome discounts all over town. Check off a few spots below, check-in with your residence hall to see what else is happening in your hall, and make this one of the best weekends of the year!
Alpha Phi's Woofstock
Friday, September 4, 6-8 p.m. | Fountain Mall
Start the weekend off by joining the women of Alpha Phi as they raise awareness for women's heart health at their annual philanthropy event, Woofstock. Students can enjoy a variety of activities, including yard games, a bungee trampoline, axe throwing, food trucks, and shopping from local pop-up boutiques. In addition to supporting women's heart health research and education, the event also highlights the important work of local dog shelters by connecting guests with adoptable pets and opportunities to give back to animal welfare organizations. Don't forget to bring your pups out for the fun too! This event is open to everyone (even those with four legs and tails.)
The Freshman League (TFL) Kickoff
Friday, September 4, 6 p.m. | SLC
The Freshman League (TFL) Kickoff is Baylor Campus Recreation's first-year student intramural sports tournament. Represent your residence hall, meet new people, and compete for your hall's first points in the race for the first ever TFL Cup!
The tournament begins at 6 p.m. and features Dodgeball, 3v3 Basketball, and Volleyball. Students are encouraged to register through Fusion Play before the event to secure a spot.
Play. Compete. Belong. Open to all first-year Baylor students.
Free Bowling in the SUB Game Room
Friday, September 4, 8-11 p.m. and Saturday, September 5, 8-11 p.m. | Bottom floor (Basement) of the Bill Daniel Student Union Building
Enjoy some FREE BOWLING in the SUB Game Room on both Friday and Saturday nights from 8-11 p.m. or just hang with your friends over a game of pool.
Farmer's Market
Saturday, September 5, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Downtown Waco
Head downtown and get to know your new home city a little better! Click HERE for more information about the Waco Farmer's Market. And be sure to click on the Waco Perks link below to find a ton of discounts at hundreds of vendors around town!
Baylor Volleyball vs. Florida
Saturday, September 5, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Ferrell Center
It's hot outside, but not as hot as it is on the volleyball courts of the Ferrell Center! Come cool off in the A/C while snacking on your favorite fan foods and cheering for your Bears!
Baylor Football vs. Auburn Watch Party
Saturday, September 5, 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | SUB Den (First Floor near Common Grounds)
After cheering on our volleyball team in the Ferrell Center, head over to the first floor of the SUB to watch Baylor Football as we compete on the road against Auburn. Spend the game hanging out with the men and women of Koinonia InterVarsity at Baylor, an organization that has built a community centered on following Jesus and loving their neighbors. All students are welcome!
Unight
Saturday, September 4, 8 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. | SUB Barfield Drawing Room
The Unight series presented by the Union Board provides dynamic and entertaining events throughout the year in Barfield Drawing Room on the 2nd floor of the Bill Daniel Student Center. Some Unights have included Lego Crazy, Slime Night, and Acoustic Café. The Baylor Game Room, located in the Bill Daniel Student Center Basement, also offers free blacklight bowling for students during Unight.
Discounts, Deals, Cool Stuff!
Available All Weekend (and the rest of the year too!)
Your Baylor ID unlocks discounts, deals, and specials on food, entertainment, attractions, and services all across Waco, through our Baylor Waco Perks partnerships. Check out the massive list of discount partners HERE. To unlock the incentives at locations below you must present your Baylor student ID.