Experience the Magic of Christmas at Hardin-Simmons University!

Mark your calendars for Thursday, December 5, 2024, and join us for an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer and community spirit on Anderson Lawn! 

 5:00 p.m. – Kick off the night with a festive dinner in the Caf (free for faculty, staff, and their guests).
 6:30 p.m. – Step into a winter wonderland with exciting outdoor festivities, including: 

• Live Performances by the HSU Concert Choir, Theatre, Jazz Band, Cowboy Band, and the iconic Six White Horses. 

• Meet Santa and snap a photo to remember the magic! Santa will be located on Compere Porch. 

Holiday Fun Awaits: 

• Indulge in Christmas cookies, s’mores, cocoa, and cider, near the Dyess Welcome Center. 

• Get creative with ornament-making stations. 

• Experience the heart of the season with a special nativity story reading and join the campus-wide countdown to light up Hardin-Simmons in a dazzling Christmas display! 

This event is open and free to the public, and we warmly invite the entire community to share in the joy. Don’t miss this night of music, laughter, and holiday spirit at HSU! 

Parking Note: The Hickory Street entrance will be temporarily closed. Please use alternate entrances to access campus. View the campus map here. 

If you can’t make it in person, join along in the HSU Christmas Party livestream here.