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Davis Enterprise | UC Davis Arts & Entertainment | YoloArts | Visit Yolo
 

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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

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.

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

Free Earring Making Class

A Better Place to Bead 1520 E Covell Blvd Suite 2, Davis

Come learn how to make these beautiful earrings. Join for our last jewelry class of the year.

Holiday craft extravaganza

622 Cantrill Drive, Davis 622 Cantrill Drive, Davis

Craft Making Extravaganza $25/person Sat Dec 17th 11am-1pm 622 Cantrill Drive, Davis Have fun creating holiday themed craft projects with our stash of pre-used art supplies. Helpers will be on hand to guide and assist you. Crafts will include different types of paper, fabric, fruit,...

$25

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

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

Pups & Plants

Join for a special shelter dog adoption day hosted by @yoloanimalshelter and The Growing Groves. Our goal: to clear our shelter in time for the holidays. Several shelter dogs will be at the plant shop for meet and greets, along with an experienced team of...

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

Ruhstaller Holiday Hoot

Ruhstaller Farm 6686 Sievers Road, Dixon

Celebrate the December season with food, friends, family, craft beers, hot winter drinks, warm snacks and merchants offering gift ideas—AND, of course, live MUSIC of the Season all day long.

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Lego Block Party @ Stephens Davis Branch Library

Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street

From 2–4p, play with LEGO bricks! Caregivers encouraged to join. No reservations needed. Not recommended for children under 3.

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

Miridae Mobile Nursery @ Super Owl

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

Miridae Mobile Nursery is a customized box truck that transforms into a curbside native plant shop. Our goal is to bring people together through plants and gardening. We host pop-up sales in neighborhoods and at local businesses throughout the Sacramento region, with a wide range...

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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

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...