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A spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens’s most well-known story. Every Fri & Sat @ 7:30p. Every Sun @ 2p. $14-18
$14 – $18
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Calendar courtesy of The Dirt.
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The 41th annual Holiday Candlelight Parade & Tree Lighting returns to downtown Davis. Beginning at Davis Food Co-op @6p. Tree Lighting in E Street Plaza @ 6:30p. Musical Performances, movie screenings, Horse & Carriage Rides, and Santa & Mrs. Claus til 8p.
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A spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens’s most well-known story. Every Fri & Sat @ 7:30p. Every Sun @ 2p. $14-18
$14 – $18
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Monthly book sale on the first Fri (12–7p), Sat (10a–5p), and Sun (10a–3p) of each month. Each Sun, fill a bag for $10!
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Carols, Elf on a Shelf, tractor hay rides & more. First Friday & tree lighting. 5p. Free 
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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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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A spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens’s most well-known story. Every Fri & Sat @ 7:30p. Every Sun @ 2p. $14-18
$14 – $18
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
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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
A spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens’s most well-known story. Every Fri & Sat @ 7:30p. Every Sun @ 2p. $14-18
$14 – $18
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Visit the market each Wed (3–6p) and Sat (8a–1p) to purchase local produce and artisan goods.
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12th Annual Holiday faire with 100 new and returning vendors. Breakfast and Lunch available by Pot Belly Catering. Adult Christmas beverages available while you shop!
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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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Spark your creativity with drawing, stitching, painting, collaging, and more at this weekly workshop through Dec. 18. Free
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Experience Mariachi Bonitas, the Calpulli Tlayolotl Aztec dancers, and the dazzling youth mariachi students perform. 12p-8p. $10–$25. Free for under 5.
$5. – $25.
Alison Skinner conducts; Lauma Akmene, organ; Jia-Mo Chen, cello; LuAnn Higgs, piano. Family-Friendly concert featuring Davis Youth Choir @ 1p. Free / Full length concert @ 3p. $20 Don 3pm Full Length Program Suggested Donation: $20LuAnn Higgs, Director. 1p. Free
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Visit the festival from 2–10p for a tree lighting ceremony on Fri @6p and a tractor parade on Sat @6p. |
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A spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens’s most well-known story. Every Fri & Sat @ 7:30p. Every Sun @ 2p. $14-18
$14 – $18
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Spark your creativity with drawing, stitching, painting, collaging, and more at this weekly workshop through Dec. 18. Free
free
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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Sing holiday classics and mingle with other audience members alongside the Davis Madrigals. Refreshments provided. Free |
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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
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Join us at the Pence Gallery for our 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception on Dec. 9, 6–9p (free admission). This is the opening reception for the new exhibits by Myrtle Press and Steven McGovney. Myrtle Press Prints: Portfolio x 2 Dec. 9, 2022–Jan. 29, 2023 Portfolio...
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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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Children will have time to tell Santa everything on their Christmas wish list and have a Santa photo op too!
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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
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
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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
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Visit the market each Wed (3–6p) and Sat (8a–1p) to purchase local produce and artisan goods.
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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,...
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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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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+
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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.
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Create, design, and play with LEGO bricks from 12–1:30p. No reservation needed. Small parts—not recommended for children under 3. 
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... 
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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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
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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+
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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.
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Join us for another Fairy Tea Party on December 11th! Create magical fairy lanterns and a fairy portal to attract a fairy friend. This will be a story telling, crafting event for children ages 5-10. We will read fairy tale books, paint, collage, and have...
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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
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We hope that this invitation finds you well. We would be honored if you would attend a delightfully wintery Fairy Tea Party (for fairies ages 12 and up!) Tickets are available on our website and we ask that you RSVP in advance. Can’t wait to... |
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From 2–4p, play with LEGO bricks! Caregivers encouraged to join. No reservations needed. Not recommended for children under 3.
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Kids ages 9–15 can join in on a D&D game each Sat from 12–2p. Get tickets in advance. $10 per child.
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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
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Visit the market each Wed (3–6p) and Sat (8a–1p) to purchase local produce and artisan goods.
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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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Come for stories and songs every second and fourth Thursday @10:30a. For children ages 3–6. Weather permitting. |
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Visit the market each Wed (3–6p) and Sat (8a–1p) to purchase local produce and artisan goods.
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Come on downtown from 8a–1p to buy fresh produce, meats, wines, and other locally sourced food products before the Christmas holiday.
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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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Head downtown from 8a–1p to purchase local produce and specialty goods for your New Year’s holiday. |
