Staycation Weekend
You’ve made it through the first two weeks 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. Check off a few spots below and it’ll be one of the best weekends of the year!
Don't miss a single event over this awesome weekend of activity!
Baylor Soccer vs. Louisiana Tech
Thursday, August 31, 7 p.m.
Spend your evening with Baylor Soccer at the Betty Lou Mays Field as we take on Louisiana Tech. For more information about Baylor Athletics events, visit: baylorbears.com.
Freshmen Dodgeball
Friday, September 1, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join us for an epic Freshmen-Only Dodgeball Tournament at the McLane Student Life Center. Registration will open at 8 a.m. on August 25 and close on August 30. To register, download the Fusion App through the Apple or Google Play store. Once the app is downloaded select "Freshmen Dodgeball" to register your team. Full tournament details below:
- The tournament bracket will be posted online Thursday, August 31 by the end of the day and emailed to team captains.
- There will be 1 Men's League & 1 Women's League.
- Costumes and/or team attire are strongly encouraged.
- Intramural Championship t-shirts will be awarded to winners.
- 6 people play on a team but an unlimited number can be on a team.
- Snacks will be provided.
CASA Cookout and Concert
Friday, September 1, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Baylor Theta is proud to welcome you to CASA Cookout and Concert supporting CASA of McLennan County! CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates. This organization recruits, trains, and supports volunteers to advocate for foster children in our community. CASAs are essential in helping a child thrive and they act as a voice for the child in the courtroom. It is a gift that we have a CASA so close by and are able to impact our immediate Waco community in this way, but we cannot do it without your help!
Proceeds will also benefit Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose vision is to give every Theta an opportunity to make a difference.
Come out to watch our Baylor student organizations grill-off in a burger competition while we celebrate our Baylor Bears the night before our first home game of the football season! Enjoy good food and stay for live music! Tickets are available HERE. Just click on "But Items or Donate" to see ticket options.
Friday, September 1, 2023, 5-10 p.m.
Cookout and Concert @ Fountain Mall, Baylor University
FOR UPDATES: follow @thetacookoutandconcert
NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable
Baylor Volleyball vs. Rice
Friday, September 1, 7 p.m.
Spend your evening with Baylor Volleyball in the Ferrell Center as we take on Rice. For more information about Baylor Athletics events, visit: baylorbears.com.
Sign the Line
Friday, September 1, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
All incoming students; it's finally time to sign the line! Join your peers Friday night before our home opener at McLane Stadium to leave your mark on the actual Baylor Line, be a part of the class picture, and enjoy FREE donuts, games, music, and more!
- Gates open at 7:30 p.m.
- Program starts at 8 p.m.
- Wear your Line Jersey!
Sundown Sessions - Black Light Bowling
Friday, September 1, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Sundown Sessions is dedicated to providing dynamic and entertaining events, throughout the year, that enhance the overall Baylor experience. Hosted in the Bill Daniel Student Center on Friday (9 p.m.-1 a.m.), make sure you drop in to play some black light bowling with your friends! Follow @baylorunionboard to stay up to date with our Sundown Sessions calendar.
Sunup Session - Free Breakfast, Game Posters and Temporary Tattoos
Saturday, September 1, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Saturday, September 2nd marks the first game day of the Baylor Football season! The FIRST Sunup Session will be held in the morning from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday. Show your school spirit by decorating a unique poster and grabbing some temporary tattoos to cheer on our Baylor Bears! Be prepared for the game against Texas State by fueling up with some breakfast treats. See you Saturday morning and Sic’em Bears!
Farmer's Market
Saturday, September 2, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$5 voucher to Waco Downtown Farmers Market. Farmers Market vouchers are limited, first come, first served. Click HERE for more information about the Waco Farmer's Market. Once you arrive at the Farmer's Market, head for the main WDFM booth and Baylor will have a booth right next to it where you can pick up your voucher.
Student Tailgate
Saturday, September 2, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
The Student Tailgate Area offers thrilling views of McLane Stadium from across the Brazos River. Come enjoy free food and beverages before the game!
Baylor Football vs. Texas State
Saturday, September 2, 6 p.m.
Get ready to cheer on the Bears at McLane Stadium! For more information about Baylor Athletics events, visit: baylorbears.com.
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 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.