picnic day parade onlookers watch a firetruck full of students wave to the crowd

Picnic Day

April 15th, 2023

What to do at UC Davis’
biggest open house

Picnic Day is one of the largest student-run events in the nation with more than 70,000 attendants every year. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 15. The full day of fun boasts more than 200 activities, including a parade, battle of the bands, fashion show, student organization fair, and even a wiener dog race.