By Haleigh Earls
Reporter
Students are encouraged to come enjoy real snow and the chill atmosphere of this quarter’s winter-themed Runner Nights carnival.
Associate Director of Campus Programming Emily Poole is in charge of this exciting event, which is happening on Friday, Feb. 5 from 9 p.m.–1 a.m. in Runner Park. An array of winter-themed activities will be available to students, free of charge.
“These activities include a snow machine that will allow students to make snowmen, toss snowballs, and experience falling snow – something that Bakersfield does not offer – as well as a giant snow globe that students can take photos inside of, all of which are free of charge” said Poole.
Students can also take part in entertaining winter-themed activities such as a snowman-making contest, sledding, and decorating snow globes, Poole said.
Winter bubble soccer will be available for students to play in a large grass area during the event as well.
“There will be music provided by a DJ, along with a dance floor for students to enjoy, as well as several activity booths put on by various CSUB clubs and organizations,” said Poole.
A few of these activities include a Stuff-A-Plush station where students can stuff and dress an animal and a station for students to make their own Runner Nights heart-shaped keychain. Several other clubs and organizations will also be putting on different activities.
“Runner Nights t-shirts will be given away to students who participate in these activities,” Poole said.
Food and beverages will also be provided at no cost. Uncle’s BBQ restaurant will provide grilled cheese sandwiches and french fries that will be cooked onsite, Covenant Coffee House will provide an espresso and hot chocolate bar, and Baby Cake Donuts will provide doughnuts that are made onsite with a variety of fix-ins for students to create their own doughnut.
Sticking to the winter theme, there will be a s’mores bar where students can roast marshmallows and create this classic campfire treat.
Unlike the Runner Nights Halloween event, which had large rides, big games for students to play, and a haunted maze, this Runner Nights event will provide a relaxed and safe place for CSUB students to socialize and take part in a variety of activities of their choosing. And it’s free!
Arrive early to the event to avoid lines and bring your CSUB ID to enter the event.
Runner Nights “Hype Day” will take place on Wednesday Feb. 3 at lunchtime in Runner Park. Students can enjoy free food and get more information about the event on this day.
