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Downtown Davis: Shop Small Weekend

Downtown Davis E Street Plaza, Davis

‘Tis the season to celebrate old traditions—and make new ones! Whether you buy a festive sweater from a local boutique or grab a hot beverage from your favorite café, your support makes the holidays even happier for small businesses in downtown Davis. Head downtown to...

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Marguerite Schaffron and Bunny Cunningham Exhibition

Gallery 1855 820 Pole Line Rd, Davis

Gallery 1855 November Artists! Monday through Friday 8am – 3pm Artist Statement for Marguerite: During my walks in nature, I often see people and creatures. The Mind’s Eye are a “reflection” of this blending – that of humanity and nature. Using the mylars reflections, I...

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Robert Arneson 30 Year Memorial Exhibit at Natsoulas

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis

The John Natsoulas Gallery is proud to present a new exhibition in honor of Robert Arneson (Sept. 4, 1930 – Nov. 2, 1992). Commemorating the 30-year anniversary of the passing of the great artist, this show will offer visitors the chance to see amazing sculptures...

Don’t Fence Me In: Paintings by Jan Walker

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

Jan Walker’s paintings celebrate the beauty and freedom of the wild horses who roam the Western states. As an artist, she is deeply inspired by their strength, and the bonds that they form with different generations of their herd. As she writes of their strong...

Free
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Alan Menken’s “A Christmas Carol” at DMTC

Davis Musical Theatre Co. (DMTC) 607 Pena Dr.

Underwritten by Georgia Paulo. Alan Menken’s “A Christmas Carol” is a spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens’s most well-known story. Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated “Bah! Humbug!”...

$14 – $18
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Davis Farmers Market

Central Park 101 C St, Davis

Year-round at Central Park in downtown Davis, thousands gather each week to shop for what is grown, raised, and made locally at our markets. We are dedicated to bringing farmers right to your table, so we stay open rain or shine. Walk rows of stalls...

Davis Model Train Display

Amtrak Station 840 Second Street, Davis

The electric train display features two layouts (Lionel O and HO gauges) with interactive components for children as well as examples and history of local Davis points of interest. Saturdays thru Dec 24. 10a-12:30p. Free/Don

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Pence Gallery Holiday Market

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

Make holiday shopping easy this year by attending the Pence’s annual Holiday Market. Our space will be overflowing with fun soaps and lotions, candles, scarves, hats, and original works of art. Enjoy a cache of rare vintage jewelry as well! This year, new artists Camille...

Free

Kids’ Dungeons & Dragons Drop-In

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

Kids Ages 9-15 Join us every Saturday at Noon for a fun 2 hour Dungeons and Dragons adventure. Spaces are limited so please secure your tickets in advance To sign up for a specific day please get a ticket for that day. The Dungeons &...

$10

Art Spark

Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis 254 Old Davis Road, Davis

Art Spark Swing by the Carol and Gerry Parker Art Studio in the Manetti Shrem Museum on weekend afternoons for Art Spark, a hands-on art program where you can experiment with all sorts of techniques and mediums. Draw, stitch, paint, collage and more this summer...

free

Park Winters Holiday Market

Park Winters 27850 County Road 26, Winters

Find thoughtful gifts that are locally-made.

Disney’s Descendants (DMTC Youth Performance)

Davis Musical Theatre Co. (DMTC) 607 Pena Dr.

Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films. Every Sat @ 2p. Fri, Dec 9 @ 7p. Sun, Dec 11 @ 2p. $8

$8

Alan Menken’s A Christmas Carol (DMTC)

Davis Musical Theatre Co. (DMTC) 607 Pena Dr.

A spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens’s most well-known story. Every Fri & Sat @ 7:30p. Every Sun @ 2p. $14-18

$14 – $18

Family Dungeons & Dragons

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

Welcome to Family D&D! Each $20 ticket covers 1 Parent and 1 Child. Please reserve your space in advance. In this beginner friendly group Parents can play with their kids and have a great time with ​other families for fun D&D one-shots and Mini-Campaigns. Have...

$20
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Evenings in the Park at Park Winters

Park Winters 27850 County Road 26, Winters

Get whisked away to the countryside for an evening of sunsets and celebrations, all while enjoying an amazing array of cuisine and refreshments. Alongside local purveyors, our chefs have sourced seasonal ingredients at the peak of ripeness to put together a dining event like no...

Sharon Joyce Presents: A Christmas Story

Woodland Opera House 340 2nd Street, Woodland

Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie in his quest for a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the Christmas tree. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, teacher, and even Santa Claus! The consistent response:...

$9 – $30

Alan Menken’s A Christmas Carol (DMTC)

Davis Musical Theatre Co. (DMTC) 607 Pena Dr.

A spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens’s most well-known story. Every Fri & Sat @ 7:30p. Every Sun @ 2p. $14-18

$14 – $18