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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...

Flights of Fancy: Sculpture by Steven McGovney

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

McGovney uses clay, steel wire, and acrylic and oil paint to bring his animal and figurative work to life, concentrating on the sculptural side of ceramics.

Free

Myrtle Press Prints: Portfolio x 2

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

Sampling of prints made through various processes marks the debut display of Myrtle Press’ invitational print exchanges in our region.

Free

Pictures with Santa

DCCNS 477 4th St., Davis

Get ready to make some memories! Davis families and friends are invited to “Pictures with Santa” on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in downtown Davis. Santa Claus will be holding court just off the Davis Community Church Nursery School (DCCNS) playground,...

Davis Farmers Market

Central Park 101 C St, Davis

Visit the market each Wed (3–6p) and Sat (8a–1p) to purchase local produce and artisan goods.

Tours of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area

Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area 45211 County Rd. 32B

YOLO BYPASS. Monthly tours local wetlands appropriate for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts and birders. Driving tours on gravel roads with several stops & an occasional, optional short walk. Pets are not allowed. Registration req. 9a–12p. Sugg don $10

$10

Stuff the Bus!

Davis Food Co-op 620 G St.

ASUCD Unitrans and the Davis Food Co-op are hosting a food drive for the ASUCD Pantry on Saturday, December 10 from 9:30am-4:00pm at the Davis Food Co-op! Please consider donating food to help out UC Davis students in need. The first 50 donations get a...

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

free
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Arrange a Dried Bouquet at Park Winters

Park Winters 27850 County Road 26, Winters

Join Park Winters on Dec. 4 or 10 between 10a–1p for bouquet-making using dried flowers and other plants from their country oasis. $35

$35

Kaotic Mythicals Mobile Museum @ Explorit Science Center

Explorit Science Center (Explorit) 3141 5th St.

Explore the natural world of animals featuring amphibians, canids, felines, marsupials, and more at a mobile exhibit of real animal pelts, skulls, skeletons, and mounted specimens. 10a–2p. Covered by general admission. $5 for adults and kids 2+

$5

Kaotic Mythicals Mobile Museum

Explorit Science Center (Explorit) 3141 5th St.

See real animal skulls, pelts, skeletons, and mounted specimens of over 100 species from around the world! Included with general admission: $5 per person, Members & under 2 are free.

$5

Strelitzia Flower Company Open House

Strelitzia Flower Company 2810 Cowell Boulevard, Davis

Strelitzia is thrilled to be feeling settled in their new shop and can’t wait to show it off! Join on Saturday, December 10 between 10 and 2 for shop tours, to see some of our new holiday offerings and more! (And wedding friends, they’re planning...

Pence Gallery Holiday Market

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

Make holiday shopping easy with art-based goods from Pence Gallery. Open daily 6–9p. Special hours on Dec. 24 (11:30a–3p).

Free

Lego Block Party @ South Davis Montgomery

South Davis Montgomery Branch Library 1441 Danbury St, Davis

Create, design, and play with LEGO bricks from 12–1:30p. No reservation needed. Small parts—not recommended for children under 3.

Kids’ Dungeons & Dragons Drop-In

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

Kids ages 9–15 can join in on a D&D game each Sat from 12–2p. Get tickets in advance. $10 per child.

$10
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Garden Tour at Park Winters

Park Winters 27850 County Road 26, Winters

Tour the magical gardens at Park Winters from 12–2p. $20

$20

Art Spark

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

Spark your creativity with drawing, stitching, painting, collaging, and more at this weekly workshop through Dec. 18. Free

free
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Music & Wine @ Great Bear Vineyards Ft. Katalysst

Great Bear Vineyards 24800 Co Rd 101A, Davis

Enjoy a glass of wine and music by folk rock duo Katalysst. Wine Club Members receive a discount. Vineyard closes @4p so arrive early! 12–4p. $15.

$15

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

VoCal: Happy Harmony for the Holiday

Richard Brunelle Performance Hall 315 W 14th Street, Davis

World-class male performing ensemble creating harmony through performance, fraternity, personal growth, and shared musical experiences of the highest caliber. Featuring a cappella music, primarily in the barbershop style. With Three of a Kind, Woodland Chamber Singers, and Artistic License. 2p. $12-$30

$12. – $30

Something for the Holidays

The Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop and Pamela Trokanski Dance Theatre present Something for the Holidays concert Saturday, December 10 at 3pm and 7pm All tickets are $5 and are available at the Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop, 2720 Del Rio Place, Davis, CA 95616 Contact 530.756.3949 or [email protected]...

Family Dungeons & Dragons

Davis Cards & Games 1790 East 8th Street, Davis

Join longtime GM Stephen Gordon each Sat, 3–6p for a family- and beginner-friendly game of D&D. $20 for one child and one parent

$20

Meet the Artist: Jenn Cossaboon

Super Owl Brewing (Super Owl) 1260 Lake Blvd., Suite 121

Meet Jenn Cossaboon, a DVM/PhD Dual Degree Student at the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine currently pursuing a PhD in Integrative Pathobiology. Print & Sticker Sale.

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Holiday Farm Dinners at Park Winters

Park Winters 27850 County Road 26, Winters

Enjoy a seasonally inspired, four-course dinner, served family style from 4–9p. Reservations required. $125 per person, add-ons extra

$125
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Madrigals Holiday Party @ Great Bear Vineyards

Great Bear Vineyards 24800 Co Rd 101A, Davis

Celebrate the holidays with wine, a dinner, and a performance by the Davis Madrigals choir. Discounts for Wine Club Members and up to 3 guests. 4:30–7:30p. $40

$40

The Davis Children’s Nutcracker

After a two-year break, the City of Davis is elated to bring back the beloved holiday program “The Davis Children’s Version of the Nutcracker.” This year’s performance will premiere online this Saturday, Dec. 10, with showings at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. at: https://vimeo.com/779018607. On...

DHS Orchestra Program Winter Concert

Richard Brunelle Performance Hall 315 W 14th Street, Davis

The Davis High School Winter Concert will take place on Friday, December 10th 2021, 7:00 p.m. at the DHS Richard Brunelle Performance Hall. Concert is free to the public, donations are accepted in the lobby. DHS Orchestra Program Winter Concert is sponsored by the DHS-Holmes...

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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. Holiday fun for the whole family. Every Fri/Sat @7:30p. Every Sun @2p. $9–30

$9 – $30
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Vocal Art Ensemble Presents: “Chrysalis”

Davis United Methodist Church 1620 Anderson Road, Davis

Come listen to a choral performance based around the theme of life transitions. Fri/Sat @7:30p and Sun @4p.

Ten Minute Holiday Play Festival

The Elves are Coming to Winters! The Winters Theatre Company is proud to present its inaugural Ten-Minute Holiday Play Festival featuring eight different 10-minute plays that will get you into the holiday spirit with laughter, sighs, and maybe even a few tears! The overarching theme...

Vocal Art Ensemble presents “Chrysalis”

Davis United Methodist Church 1620 Anderson Road, Davis

This fall VAE presents CHRYSALIS, a choral exploration of change likened to the metamorphosis of caterpillar into butterfly. We will carry audiences through each stage: naive innocence, the shock of separation from life as we knew it, confusion, and adaptation through reconnection. Ultimately, we arrive...

$10 – $25