Connecting the arts, fostering collaboration and building community.
Calendar courtesy of The Dirt.
There are several other great resources for finding arts and culture events, exhibits, performances, and other creative activities in the Davis area:
Davis Enterprise | UC Davis Arts & Entertainment | YoloArts | Visit Yolo
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MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. The afternoon offers fun for all ages with hands-on art projects, food, music & special equine guests. Curators Rachel Teagle, Claudia Zapata & Sampada Aranke will introduce & present featured artists. 2:30p–5p. Free
Free
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2 events,
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STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Mother Goose on the Loose is an award-winning early literacy program for toddlers (ages 2-3) & their grown-ups. It combines music, movement, rhymes & books to help young children develop language skills, social & emotional skills, general knowledge about the world & a love of learning. 11a–11:30a, Free
Free
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WALNUT PARK. Boys and girls ages 7-15, for beginner, intermediate and experienced players. Registration fee includes a t-shirt and a medal. Players should bring their volleyball. Tues & Thurs, 5:30p—6:30-. Free |
3 events,
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STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Explore the native plants, trees, & pollinators of Putah Creek. Learn to identify native & invasive plants, start a nature journal, plant your own native seeds, make seed sculptures, & more! Recommended for ages 5-12. 2p–3p. Free
Free
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CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.
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CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p. |
1 event,
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WALNUT PARK. Boys and girls ages 7-15, for beginner, intermediate and experienced players. Registration fee includes a t-shirt and a medal. Players should bring their volleyball. Tues & Thurs, 5:30p—6:30-. Free |
3 events,
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PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. Learn a zombie dance & then perform it with us on Oct 29 at the Annual Davis Zombie Bike Ride.
Free
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STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p.
Free
DMTC. Underwritten by Robert & Adele Stern. Enjoy a youth production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid! Join Ariel & her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull & Sebastian the crab as they navigate the challenges of romance, family & friendship. Sat & Sun 2p. Fri 7p. $10–$18
$10 – $18
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4 events,
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CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.
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TANA WOODLAND. Family workshops facilitated by regional artists including Elyse Doyle-Martinez, whose work is included in Malaquias Montoya & the Legacies of a Printed Resistance. Day of the Dead-themed activities include calaca printing, papel picado, cempasúchil stringing & more. 11a–2p. Free
Free
DMTC. Underwritten by Robert & Adele Stern. Enjoy a youth production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid! Join Ariel & her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull & Sebastian the crab as they navigate the challenges of romance, family & friendship. Sat & Sun 2p. Fri 7p. $10–$18
$10 – $18
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DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A beginner friendly group where parents & kids can play other families for fun D&D one-shots & mini-campaigns. One ticket covers a parent & child. 3p–6p. $20
$20
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2 events,
DMTC. Underwritten by Robert & Adele Stern. Enjoy a youth production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid! Join Ariel & her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull & Sebastian the crab as they navigate the challenges of romance, family & friendship. Sat & Sun 2p. Fri 7p. $10–$18
$10 – $18
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DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. We provide a wide variety of paints and brushes to help you decorate your one of a kind pottery. 2p—7p. $8
$8
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1 event,
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PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. Trokanski Dance is celebrating National Arts & Humanities Month by offering free classes throughout October. For ages 6-8 focusing on building a strong core, correct alignment, technical vocabulary that includes outward rotation & parallel work, contraction & release, fall and recovery, leaps, turns, jumps, & transitions between movement levels. Register in advance. 4p–4:45p. Free
Free
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3 events,
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STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Mother Goose on the Loose is an award-winning early literacy program for toddlers (ages 2-3) & their grown-ups. It combines music, movement, rhymes & books to help young children develop language skills, social & emotional skills, general knowledge about the world & a love of learning. 11a–11:30a, Free
Free
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WALNUT PARK. Boys and girls ages 7-15, for beginner, intermediate and experienced players. Registration fee includes a t-shirt and a medal. Players should bring their volleyball. Tues & Thurs, 5:30p—6:30-. Free
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DAVIS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. The Davis High Madrigals invite students in grades 5–9 to audition for the Junior Madrigal Ensemble. The Ensemble will sing alongside the choir at the Madrigal Dinner, one of the Davis community’s most beloved traditions. 7p–9p. Free |
3 events,
Featured
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ARBORETUM. Renowned for his captivating storytelling and playful puns, Warren leads participants on an always-engaging exploration of the Arboretum’s seasonal highlights. All are welcome. 12p–1p. Free
Free
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STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Explore the native plants, trees, & pollinators of Putah Creek. Learn to identify native & invasive plants, start a nature journal, plant your own native seeds, make seed sculptures, & more! Recommended for ages 5-12. 2p–3p. Free
Free
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CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p. |
1 event,
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WALNUT PARK. Boys and girls ages 7-15, for beginner, intermediate and experienced players. Registration fee includes a t-shirt and a medal. Players should bring their volleyball. Tues & Thurs, 5:30p—6:30-. Free |
4 events,
Featured
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Featured
THE HIVE. Jive & jam with Shane Q, a top 10 finalist from NBC’s The Voice! Enjoy live music, delicious food & drinks, and complimentary honey tastings. All ages, families, & dogs welcome. 5:30p—7:30p. Free
Free
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STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p.
Free
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PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. Enjoy art, watch dance performances, participate in an all-age craft project, enjoy some light refreshments, learn a dance for the Annual Zombie Bike Parade & enter a free raffle. 5:30p—7:30p. Free
Free
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LOGOS BOOKS. Meet oil and watercolor artist Carrie Ceniseroz and explore her exhibit “Up Close: Studies in Florals”. Live music & light refreshments. 6p—8p. Free
Free
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3 events,
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CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.
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TANA WOODLAND. Family workshops facilitated by regional artists including Elyse Doyle-Martinez, whose work is included in Malaquias Montoya & the Legacies of a Printed Resistance. Day of the Dead-themed activities include calaca printing, papel picado, cempasúchil stringing & more. 11a–2p. Free
Free
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DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A beginner friendly group where parents & kids can play other families for fun D&D one-shots & mini-campaigns. One ticket covers a parent & child. 3p–6p. $20
$20
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2 events,
Featured
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Featured
CITY OF DAVIS. Neighbors, neighborhood associations, neighborhood watch liaisons, apartment complexes, &/or homeowner associations are encouraged to be “Event Sponsors”. The Event Sponsor will take the lead in setting up a small, neighborhood gathering. Typically, there are between 100-125 events each year. Please consider hosting a gathering in your neighborhood! For questions call 530-757-5602. 12p–7p. Free
Free
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CENTRAL PARK. Local, handmade & original art, crafts, quality vintage items, upcycled treasures, earth-friendly creations, good food & more! Free live music. 10a–4p. |
0 events,
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2 events,
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STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Mother Goose on the Loose is an award-winning early literacy program for toddlers (ages 2-3) & their grown-ups. It combines music, movement, rhymes & books to help young children develop language skills, social & emotional skills, general knowledge about the world & a love of learning. 11a–11:30a, Free
Free
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WALNUT PARK. Boys and girls ages 7-15, for beginner, intermediate and experienced players. Registration fee includes a t-shirt and a medal. Players should bring their volleyball. Tues & Thurs, 5:30p—6:30-. Free |
1 event,
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CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p. |
1 event,
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WALNUT PARK. Boys and girls ages 7-15, for beginner, intermediate and experienced players. Registration fee includes a t-shirt and a medal. Players should bring their volleyball. Tues & Thurs, 5:30p—6:30-. Free |
1 event,
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STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p.
Free
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9 events,
Featured
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Featured
SUPER OWL BREWING. Join to celebrate our six-year anniversary! Featuring live music, beer slushies, food trucks, craft vendors and several new beer debuts. 3p—10p. Free
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CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.
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ARBORETUM TEACHING NURSERY. Find our area’s best selection of attractive, low-water plants perfect for our region. 9a—11a members only, 11a—1p open to everyone.
Free
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CENTRAL PARK. The Davis Phoenix Coalition brings together families, community members, & businesses from Davis to teach elementary aged youth how to stand UP to bullying with games & prizes. Bring the kids! 10a–1p. Free
Free
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TANA WOODLAND. Family workshops facilitated by regional artists including Elyse Doyle-Martinez, whose work is included in Malaquias Montoya & the Legacies of a Printed Resistance. Day of the Dead-themed activities include calaca printing, papel picado, cempasúchil stringing & more. 11a–2p. Free
Free
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DAVIS LUTHERAN CHURCH. Free to come & play! Treats for sale, pumpkin raffle, games & more! Entertainment: DYC singers & Poprocks dance. 1p–3p. Free
Free
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STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Caregivers encouraged to join. No reservation needed. Not recommended for children under 3. 2p–4p. Free
Free
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DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A beginner friendly group where parents & kids can play other families for fun D&D one-shots & mini-campaigns. One ticket covers a parent & child. 3p–6p. $20
$20
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DPNS. This autumn tradition is back with carnival games, prizes, pumpkin decorating, face painting, food, live music, a petting zoo, bake sale, chili cook-off, photo booth, baby goats and more. 3p—6p. $4—8
$4 – $8
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1 event,
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PENCE GALLERY. Art in Action engages kids in art projects that are fun, creative, and collaborative with their family members. This is a drop-in program for ages 5-12, with no pre-registration required. 1p—3p. Free
$4 – $8
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2 events,
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STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Mother Goose on the Loose is an award-winning early literacy program for toddlers (ages 2-3) & their grown-ups. It combines music, movement, rhymes & books to help young children develop language skills, social & emotional skills, general knowledge about the world & a love of learning. 11a–11:30a, Free
Free
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WALNUT PARK. Boys and girls ages 7-15, for beginner, intermediate and experienced players. Registration fee includes a t-shirt and a medal. Players should bring their volleyball. Tues & Thurs, 5:30p—6:30-. Free |
1 event,
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CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p. |
2 events,
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DAVIS FOOD TEACHING CO-OP. In this class kiddos will be able to create their own chocolate covered apples! They’ll make the dark chocolate dip from scratch & top two slices of apples with a variety of dried fruit and or nuts! Vegan recipe. A Halloween-themed class, so if you celebrate, please come dressed in costumes! 3:30p–4:30p. $22.50–$25
$22.50 – $25
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WALNUT PARK. Boys and girls ages 7-15, for beginner, intermediate and experienced players. Registration fee includes a t-shirt and a medal. Players should bring their volleyball. Tues & Thurs, 5:30p—6:30-. Free |
3 events,
Featured
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Featured
DAVIS FOOD COOP. Halloween costume contest & pumpkin decorating, live music, local food vendors, beer & wine, VIP area & more! 6p—8p. Free
Free
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STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p.
Free
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DAVIS FOOD CO-OP. The whole community is invited to enjoy: live music from Big Sticky Mess, local food, beer & wine, art vendors, costume & pumpkin decorating contests, Co-op VIP section & more! 6p–8p. Free
Free
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5 events,
Featured
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SUPEROWL BREWING. Join Lilly of The Arts to drink beer & paint sugar skulls in celebration of Halloween. Supplies + instruction included. 6p—8p. $27
$27
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CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.
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TANA WOODLAND. Family workshops facilitated by regional artists including Elyse Doyle-Martinez, whose work is included in Malaquias Montoya & the Legacies of a Printed Resistance. Day of the Dead-themed activities include calaca printing, papel picado, cempasúchil stringing & more. 11a–2p. Free
Free
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DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A beginner friendly group where parents & kids can play other families for fun D&D one-shots & mini-campaigns. One ticket covers a parent & child. 3p–6p. $20
$20
TANA, WOODLAND. Celebrate together with ofrendas (offerings), food, live performances,
Free
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2 events,
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CENTRAL PARK. Local, handmade & original art, crafts, quality vintage items, upcycled treasures, earth-friendly creations, good food & more! Free live music. 10a–4p.
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COMMUNITY PARK. Yolo County Library will have a table in Community Park for the Zombie Bike Ride with treats & giveaways. All ages welcome.12p–2p. Free
Free
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0 events,
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2 events,
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STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Mother Goose on the Loose is an award-winning early literacy program for toddlers (ages 2-3) & their grown-ups. It combines music, movement, rhymes & books to help young children develop language skills, social & emotional skills, general knowledge about the world & a love of learning. 11a–11:30a, Free
Free
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WALNUT PARK. Boys and girls ages 7-15, for beginner, intermediate and experienced players. Registration fee includes a t-shirt and a medal. Players should bring their volleyball. Tues & Thurs, 5:30p—6:30-. Free |
1 event,
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CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p. |
2 events,
Featured
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Featured
DIXON LIBRARY. Bring your Barbie dolls (or play with ours) & use your creative imagination to bring Barbie’s world to life. 3p–4p. Free
Free
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WALNUT PARK. Boys and girls ages 7-15, for beginner, intermediate and experienced players. Registration fee includes a t-shirt and a medal. Players should bring their volleyball. Tues & Thurs, 5:30p—6:30-. Free |
2 events,
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STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p.
Free
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THE HIVE TASTING ROOM & KITCHEN. Serving varietal honey, craft mead & selections from our farm-to-fork seasonal menu. Holiday discounts & giveaways plus interactive activities for all ages including honey & mead tastings, honeybee education, tours of the pollinator garden & facility & live music. Get a $20 Gift Card for every $100 retail purchase in the warehouse! 3p–8p. Free
Free
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8 events,
THE HIVE TASTING ROOM & KITCHEN. Serving varietal honey, craft mead & selections from our farm-to-fork seasonal menu. Holiday discounts & giveaways plus interactive activities for all ages including honey & mead tastings, honeybee education, tours of the pollinator garden & facility & live music. Get a $20 Gift Card for every $100 retail purchase in the warehouse! 3p–8p. Free
Free
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CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.
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ARBORETUM TEACHING NURSERY. Our best prices and your final opportunity to shop the nursery until we open again in spring 2024; everything we have left will be marked down at this clearance event. Members get 10% off, join and get a $10-off coupon. 9a—1p.
Free
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THE HIVE TASTING ROOM & KITCHEN. Serving varietal honey, craft mead & selections from our farm-to-fork seasonal menu. Holiday discounts & giveaways plus interactive activities for all ages including honey & mead tastings, honeybee education, tours of the pollinator garden & facility & live music. Get a $20 Gift Card for every $100 retail purchase in the warehouse! Fri 3p–8p. Sat 10a–5p. Free
Free
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ROTARY PARK, WINTERS. Celebrate the return of Fall Run Chinook Salmon to the Putah Creek Watershed with the whole family! Enjoy food, games, & entertainment. 11a–4p. Free
Free
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DAVIS FOOD CO-OP TEACHING KITCHEN. Calling all teens & preteens! Spend an afternoon baking! Acquire knife skills, foundational baking skills, & a crash course in balancing flavors & textures while making a delicious apple crumble & whipped cream topping. 1p–3p. $31.50–$35
$31.50 – $35
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DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A beginner friendly group where parents & kids can play other families for fun D&D one-shots & mini-campaigns. One ticket covers a parent & child. 3p–6p. $20
$20
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INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Begins with an interactive family workshop & acorn stories. Almendariz demonstrates the process of grinding, sifting, & preparing acorn flour. RSVP. 4p–6:30p. Free
Free
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