Homecoming at the Hurd
Friday & Saturday, October 31-November 1
The Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center is "Homecoming Central" for alumni and the entire Baylor Family. You’ll find interactions with campus traditions and programs, performances from student groups, fun photo ops, activities for kids, Saturday morning food trucks and more.
Friday, October 31, 2025
| 8:00 a.m. | Forever Down the Years – Enjoy historical exhibits curated from the collections of:
| Carlton Hall |
| 11:00 a.m | Golden Grad Reunion Luncheon Celebrating the Class of 1975 | Ballroom |
| 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Pop-up Vintage T-shirt Shop | Carlton Hall - North |
| 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Interviews and performances: 4:00 p.m. Homecoming History with Alan Lefever 4:15 p.m. After Dark Revisited (Variety Show Selections)
4:45 p.m. Cody Carlson from 1985 Honor Team 5:00 p.m. After Dark Revisited - Baylor Dance Company 5:15 p.m. Baylor Trivia Challenge with Prizes 5:30 p.m. CaBEARet (Baylor Theatre’s Favorite Musicals) 6:00 p.m. Acrobatics and Tumbling Coach Fe and Team 6:15 p.m. 40 Collective (Baylor Music Praise Band) 6:30 p.m. Soccer Coach Michelle Lenard 6:45 p.m. Baseball Coach Mitch Thompson 7:00 p.m. Football Preview with John Morris and Jerry Hill 7:30 p.m. After Dark Revisited
| Ballroom |
| 4:00 - 8:30 p.m. | Oso Esports – Rocket League Challenge (kids ages 8+) | Carlton Hall |
| 4:00 - 8:30 p.m. | Make and Take for Kids - Homecoming Wrist Mums; Make and Take for Kids – Mammoths Design Den project (Mayborn) | Ballroom Carlton Hall - South |
| 4:00 - 8:30 p.m. | Sensory Room – hosted by Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities | Hurd – Room 215 |
| 4:00 - 8:30 p.m. | 2025 Homecoming Keepsake Poster Give-away | Ballroom |
| 5:00 - 8:30 p.m. | Food Trucks
| Dutton Avenue |
| 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Fall Family Extravaganza along Third Street– Kids of all ages will enjoy a fall festival environment with games, candy, prizes, photo ops, festival food and more. Make and Take - color your own treat bag | Third Street |
The Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities and Baylor Marketing and Communications is hosting a sensory room at the Mark and Paula Hurd Center during Homecoming Weekend.
The Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center is Homecoming central for alumni and friends on Saturday.
Following the football game, return to the Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center as Homecoming central for alumni and friends on Saturday.
Saturday, November 1, 2025
| 7:00 a.m. | Baylor Art Exhibition - Works from students, faculty and alumni | Hurd Center, 2nd Floor |
| 7:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Food Trucks | Hurd Parking Lot with tables for eating in Hurd Ballroom |
| 7:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Forever Down the Years – Enjoy historical exhibits curated from the collections of:
| Carlton Hall |
| Sensory Room – hosted by Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities | Hurd – Room 215 | |
| 7:00 - 11:00 a.m. | 2025 Homecoming Keepsake Poster Give-away | Hurd Ballroom |
| 2:30 - 6:00 p.m. | Homecoming at the Hurd, the Spirit Shop and Varsity Coffee reopen |
Sensory Room
The Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities and Baylor Marketing and Communications is hosting a sensory room at the Mark and Paula Hurd Center during Homecoming Weekend. The room will provide a safe and less stimulating environment for individuals with disabilities. The room will be equipped with items and activities that may promote relaxation, reduce stress/anxiety and help individuals regulate their sensory input.
- Friday: 4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Saturday: Open
Homecoming at the Hurd’s Fall Festival
Friday, October 31
6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Families don’t have to choose between Homecoming and trick or treating on Oct. 31. Start at Homecoming at the Hurd and then make your way down 3rd Street for a fun, free, kid-friendly festival filled with candy, prizes and games like candy corn ring toss, pumpkin bowling, plinko, bear walk, pumpkin putt putt, basketball toss, football toss and much more. Baylor-themed and other fun children’s costumes are welcome. Food trucks, face painting and other activities will add to the fun that takes you from the Hurd Center to Fountain Mall in time for Pep Rally and Bonfire.