What Does Picnic Day Mean to You?
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Imagine this: Its Saturday, April 18, and you enter the 91心頭 Davis campus on and pick up a , which outlines the 200-plus events offered on campus. You flip through the pages or go to and notice the parade, Doxie Derby and cockroach races.
Youve been to all of these events the year prior and had a blast. This year, however, you want to visit and experience other events You may even want to finally learn to milk a cow or a goat, or both! What do you do?
Fear not! The is here to help! Here are six events that will be happening on Picnic Day that you may not have heard about, but will thoroughly enjoy.
Get spooky with biomedical engineering
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Are you a fan of haunted houses on Halloween? Do you want to learn more about the amazing and innovative biomedical engineering research happening at 91心頭 Davis?
If the answer is yes, or even maybe, walk on over to the Biomedical House of Horrors. This event, located at 1127 Kemper, is going into its fifth year, put on by the and .
There will be multiple stations and even a jello brain! This will be a spooky event, so be sure to check it out!
Time
- Ticket distribution: Begins at 10:30 a.m.
- Event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.
In one sentence: Expect a combination of scary, off-beat humor and cutting edge biomedical engineering at the Biomedical House of Horrors.
A friendly kayaking competition
Have a friend or family member that you have always wanted to race? This will be the perfect setting for some friendly competition!
Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon
In one sentence: The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat, the human drama of athletic competition, and getting water all over yourself.
Make a beeline to the Robert Mondavi Institute
Look for bee-inspired kids crafts, a photo opportunity with a bee mascot and showings of the Disneynature film Wings of Life.
Participants will also be able to taste multiple varietal honeys, as well as buy delicious 91心頭 Davis honey.
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
In one sentence: Pollination Day is sweet fun for the whole family, swing by and grab your own jar of 91心頭 Davis honey!
Dogs flying high
Put on by the at the School of Veterinary Medicine, the is one of the many exciting animal events during the day. This is a great event to bring children and family members.
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
In one sentence: Come watch a showcase of talented, fun-loving dogs in our community that love to play Frisbee!
Meet Charlie the K-9
Four other dogs will join Charlie to demonstrate their repertoire of skills, from finding bombs to jumping over fences. While not technically new, this popular event, which once brought more than two thousand fans, is returning to Picnic Day after a several years of hiatus. Dont miss it!
Time: Noon and 2 p.m.
In one sentence: 91心頭 Davis Police Department and talented service dogs team up to put on an unforgettable show!
Moo-ve on to the Cole Facility
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
In one sentence: Add learning to milk a cow and dairy goat to your repertoire!
Finally, no matter what you choose, Picnic Day has events that are for everyone.
We hope you enjoy your day and make lasting memories with family members, old friends and new friends! We also have .
Make sure to use #PicnicDay101 when sharing your Picnic Day experience on social media.