Easter egg hunt events in Woodland; Vegan Chef Challenge

Bayside Church will be holding what it calls “the biggest egg hunt in town” with 12,000 easter eggs 10 a.m. Sunday at Slaven Park in Woodland.

The event will feature an egg hunt, face painting, donuts, coffee, hot chocolate, photos with the Easter Bunny, bounce houses and more, according to the church's website.

“Open to all,” the church stated on its website. “Invite a neighbor or friend.”

Additionally, Living Hope Church will be holding its Easter celebration starting with a 7:30 a.m. service Sunday at 240 N West St. in Woodland. The service will be followed by bible study at 9 a.m., worship service at 10 a.m. and a kids' egg hunt at 11 a.m.

• The second annual Yolo Vegan Chef Challenge begins April 1 and ends April 30 inviting local chefs to compete for votes with “creative and delicious plant-based menu options.”

“Veganism in on the rise, and you're invited to see why,” Jackie Va, director of food events for Vegan Outreach, said in a press release. “In honor of Earth Month, we encourage everyone to try vegan for the environment. Animal agriculture is one of the largest contributors of human-made greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, water pollution and air pollution.”

Va noted that only six businesses have signed up including the Davis Food Co-op, Purple Tree Cafe, The Gunrock, Scrubs Cafe, Spokes Grill and Manaao Thai Cuisine.

“With so many alternatives available, it's easier than ever to make choices that help the environment,” Va argued. “The Yolo Vegan Chef Challenge is here to provide you with more vegan options.”

People are encouraged to visit the event's website to see the list of participating restaurants and menu items, sample their vegan dishes and vote for their favorites either at the restaurants or by April 30 on the website.

For more information, visit veganchefchallenge. org/Yolo.

• Davis Pride is celebrating 10 years of uniting the community with upcoming events in May and June.

“In 2015, after a 10-year hiatus, the board of the Davis Phoenix Coalition revived the community celebration event formally known as the Yolo County Lesbian and Gay Picnic Day,” Davis Pride's website stated. “Davis Pride is Yolo County's largest LGBTQ celebration for the community by the community.”

The website noted that Davis Pride is a series of “all-inclusive family-friendly celebration events for members and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community.”

The organization's next event will be an annual crosswalk painting on Sunday, May 26 followed by the 10th Annual Community Fair and Music Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 1 at Civic Center Park located at the corner of 6th and B Streets in Davis.

The Pride Parade will take place at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 1.

For a full calendar of 2024 events, visit davispride. org/2024-calendar.

To learn more about Davis Pride or if interested in becoming a sponsor, exhibitor or donor, visit davispride.org.

• The Davis Music Festival is a three-day live music event held from June 14 to 16 that showcases local, regional and touring artists to benefit local arts nonprofit organizations.

“It's like our own version of SXSW in a single weekend and for a great cause,” Kyle Monhollen, executive director of the festival, emphasized on the event's website. “This event is all ages. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.”

This year will mark the event's 12th anniversary. Monhollen noted that lineup and daily schedules are subject to change and that artist cancellation is not grounds for a refund.

The festival is a production of the Davis Live Music Collective and is presented with the support of its sponsors, members, individual producers and community partners to celebrate the community and live music.

“Our goal is to bring people together and get summer started right with great bands, a drink or two, and most importantly friends old and new,” Monhollen stressed. “[Davis Music Festival] is about bringing people together and I can't wait to see y'all there.”

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit davismusicfest.com.

• The Woodland Winefest returns Saturday, May 11 and will be held at Heritage Plaza at 701 Main St.

The “intimate gathering featuring local boutique wineries and breweries” was created to benefit Soroptimist International of Woodland, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women through education and programs to help them achieve economic equality, according to the event's Facebook page.

“We're so excited to be back on the Heritage Plaza in downtown Woodland,” the page stressed. “This year we're expanding the space giving us more room and adding more wineries and breweries. Additionally, we are adding a food truck this year so you can buy snacks and stroll through the event.”

Live music, a silent auction and wine raffle will be available during the event.

Wineries and breweries that will be in attendance include Matchbook Winery, Great Bear Vineyards, Corkwood Cellars and Blue Note Brewery.

For more information, visit facebook.com/events/6 78623907767184/?ref=newsfeed.