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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At the Pence Gallery, Fiberscapes features quilted landscapes by artist Marjan Kluepfel, who has been creating art quilts since 1990. After working in academia for many years, she is now a full-time studio artist in Davis, California. Kluepfel’s works are inspired by the beautiful and varied...
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Join us the last weekend of October for a three day festival in Downtown Winters to celebrate the Fall Harvest. Enjoy live music, food & drink specials, a local vendor fair, our annual Spooktacular Fun Run, and other fun activities for the whole family! FOURTH... 
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Learn to draw, paint, shade, and enhance oil paintings using pigment sticks. With guidance from artist and R&F tier instructor Sara Post, participants will learn how to employ techniques including solvent-thinned brushstrokes, rich subtle grounds, color blends with cold wax (medium, monotype, and thickly textured),...
$340 – $360
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On Sunday, October 30th between 12pm–3pm ride along the Davis Bike Loop and encounter Zombies! Join for fun, laughs, a Halloween marching band, a Mirror Image Dance Company flash mob, karate, fencing, laser marksmanship & more! Expect photo ops, prizes for best costumes—there’s something for... 
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Long-time Davis residents Stephanie Koop and Larry Fisher have an abiding passion for ecological causes. As our home planet groans under the weight of mass consumerism, these dedicated activists have taken a bold and significant step forward in lessening our carbon footprint by forming Community...
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Join The Growing Groves plant shop at Sudwerk Brewing Co. for a workshop – plants, pumpkin, and beer included! Your ticket to this event will cover a plant-care workshop hosted by the team from The Growing Groves, all the supplies for your succulent pumpkin, the plants,...
$40
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On an annual basis, the Davis Cemetery District holds a Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration on our grounds. This celebration is one of the last Mesoamerican indigenous-influenced rituals, honoring mother earth and all its ancestors. This celebration is part of an... 
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Bring your kids, grandkids, and friends to this “spooky” holiday event. We will enjoy food, fun, and end with a costume contest. If we are lucky, we may have some teeny trick-or-treaters pop in for some candy! Date and time: Oct. 31, 11 am Location:... 
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Treat Trail is baaaaackkkk! Join us downtown on 10/31 from 2:30 to 5:30pm. Stay tuned for a list of participating businesses! |
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Learn about the meaning of Día de los Muertos. Decorate a sugar skull and a calavera mask. Aprende sobre el significado del Día de los Muertos. Decora una calavera de azúcar y una máscara de calavera. No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Davis... |
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This workshop tackles the square. Under the guidance of artist Michael Shemchuk, participants will create mixed media artwork using the Abstraction by Design method, a mixed media process in which one applies paper and paint to panels in simultaneous layers. Students will build up a...
$330 – $350
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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... 
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Event: Join us as we plant understory plants in the Dogs and Philosophers Grove at the Tree Davis Memorial Grove. We will be digging holes, planting drought-tolerant plants, and spreading mulch. Parking: Please park on White Sands Ln or Pinnacles Pl. We will meet in... 
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TILLYfest – BLUEGRASS WOODLAND celebrates the life and times of Yolo County’s Holstein Queen and internationally renowned milk producer – Champion Tilly Alcartra, 1908-1924. Her reputation was unsurpassed, setting world records from 1914-1920. The FREE festival will feature Bluegrass at Blue Note Brewing and at...
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With the festive season upon us, Davis Senior Center is offering a unique and lovely annual Holiday Craft Fair. There’s free parking in a large lot, complimentary refreshments, and no entry fee. Stroll inside and browse rows of handmade wares made by local and regional...
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This Nov. 5 conference features presentations from scholars that explore topics of colonialism, indigeneity, evolving artistry, and the rethinking of Indonesian history. Free to attend and lunch provided for those that pre-register for the conference. Please submit your registration by Thur., Nov. 3rd. For those...
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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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With honor and thankfulness, visit the Davis Craft & Vintage Fair on Nov. 6 and Nov. 20 from 10a–4p at Davis Central Park. The fair supports small local vintage and artisan businesses. 
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Come out to Davis Queer Coalition’s Youth Group for bonding, pizza, and tie-dying on Nov. 6 from 6–8p!! RSVP for the location and a FREE white shirt to dye. Space is limited. How to RSVP: Email DavisQueerYouth@DavisPhoenixCo.org
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Join the Manetti Shrem Museum of Art in celebrating (with food and music!) the completion of a community blanket: a snapshot of UC Davis pieced together from individual squares created by fiber arts enthusiasts across campus and inspired by a pair of embroidered portraits by... 
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Stitched Together: Quilts and Textiles from the Yolo County Historical Collection Quilts are narrative in nature. They are infused with history and memory. They are items that traveled long distances as family keepsakes and held together the traditions of generations. Join as we celebrate our... 
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Take a walk through Downtown Woodland to support a good cause. Christy Hayes of Mojo’s Lounge and Kitchen428 is partnering with Yolo Farm to Fork to host the upcoming Swirl & Slice: Fall Harvest Food, Wine, and Beer Walk on Thursday, November 10th, 5:30-8:30 pm....
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The Davis Odd Fellows and Davis Canton will host this year’s Veterans Day ceremony Friday, Nov. 11 at the Davis Cemetery District, 820 Pole Line Road. There will be a musical prelude at 9:30 am followed by a formal program beginning at 10 am. Ceremony...
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Honor and remember veterans this Veterans Day with a dinner at the American Legion Hall on Nov. 11 from 5–9p. Bar opens at 5p and dinner begins at 6p. Foods available: BBQ tri-tip or chicken, broccoli salad, beans, and a bun. There will be a...
$15
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Join us at the Pence Gallery for our 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception on November 11, 6-9 PM (free admission). This is the opening reception for Jan Walker’s exhibit and our annual Holiday Market. Don’t Fence Me In: Paintings by Jan Walker Nov. 4 –...
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Evolve is a new performance experience that explores the relationship between law enforcement and communities of color. Combining pre-recorded videos and live monologues from The New Black Fest’s Hands Up: 7 Playwrights, 7 Testaments, a show written by African American men and women about their experience with racial profiling,...
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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...
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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...
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Evolve is a new performance experience that explores the relationship between law enforcement and communities of color. Combining pre-recorded videos and live monologues from The New Black Fest’s Hands Up: 7 Playwrights, 7 Testaments, a show written by African American men and women about their experience with racial profiling,...
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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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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...
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Come purchase new and used ski and snowboard equipment to support the DSHS Blue Devil ski team. Date & Time: Sun., Nov. 13 from 9 am – 2 pm Location: DSHS South Gym Admission: $5 per person FREE after 11 am Kids under 10 FREE...
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Evolve is a new performance experience that explores the relationship between law enforcement and communities of color. Combining pre-recorded videos and live monologues from The New Black Fest’s Hands Up: 7 Playwrights, 7 Testaments, a show written by African American men and women about their experience with racial profiling,...
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Attend the third virtual lecture in the Seeds of Justice series at the Episcopal Church of St. Martin on Sunday, Nov. 13 @ 4p. Register in advance for the event here: Manifest Destiny as a doctrine of white expansion ironically required the introduction of more...
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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...
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The Davis Bike Club’s next monthly membership meeting is Monday, Nov. 14 @ 7p at the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame, 303 Third St. (corner of B St.), Davis. This month’s event will feature free docent-led tours of the Bicycling Hall of Fame. Our monthly...
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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...
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Celebrate philanthropy and connect with fellow Yolo County philanthropists at El Macero Country Club on Nov. 15 from 4:30–6:30p. Yolo Community Foundation (YCF) presents Yolo Philanthropy Day 2022, sponsored by Nugget Markets. Details here at Nonprofits are at the heart of the Yolo County community....
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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...
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This popular fundraiser returns! Mini sessions will be outdoors with beautiful fall colors! Receive a USB drive with all your images to use for holiday cards or gifts. Space is limited. Schedule your 30-minute appointment by calling 530-757-5696 or emailing seniorservices@cityofdavis.org. Date: Wed., Nov. 16...
$75
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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...
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The Avid Reader is partnering with the League of Women Voters and Interfaith Housing Justice Davis to host a conversation about inclusive housing with Leah Rothstein. In his book The Color Of Law, Richard Rothstein explained how government policy intentionally segregated our cities and suburbs....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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The annual Davis Model Train Display will be up and running at the Davis train station (Amtrak) at 840 Second St. in Downtown Davis. Sponsored by the Davis Sunrise Rotary Club (davisrotary.org) and the Davis Model Train Club. Admission is free. Any donations received will... 
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Learn about and try all of the local squash that we will be carrying this Fall while you get your Thanksgiving shopping done!
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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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The Davis Turkey Trot will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2022. 2022 START TIMES & LIST OF EVENTS 7:50 AM – HALF MARATHON 8:05 AM – 5K 8:25 AM – 2 MILE RUN/WALK “DOG JOG” 9:00 AM – 10K RUN/WALK 10:30 AM – KIDS...
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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...
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With honor and thankfulness, visit the Davis Craft & Vintage Fair on Nov. 6 and Nov. 20 from 10a–4p at Davis Central Park. The fair supports small local vintage and artisan businesses. 
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Trivia is back! Join us on Sunday, Nov. 20 from 2–4:30p for trivia on the patio. Groups of up to six for trivia. Outside food is welcome! 
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Join the Davis Phoenix Coalition for a free self-defense class taught by the UC Davis Police Department! RSVP using the QR code or the following link:
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Enjoy a delicious meal and dessert while connecting with longtime friends and meeting new ones. This fundraiser is only $10, and scholarships are available for the meal. RSVP by Fri., Nov. 18. Date & time: Wed., Nov. 23 at 11:30 am Location: Davis Senior Center...
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Enjoy expanded hours at the Pre-Thanksgiving Farmers Market in Davis! From noon to 6 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 23, browse vendors’ collections of fresh produce, meats, wines, and other food products. There will also be a Pre-Christmas Market on Christmas Eve from 8 am –...
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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...
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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...
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The Folk Music Jam Session at Wyatt Deck is back! After a hiatus due to Covid and the complete reconstruction of the event location, folk musicians are once again invited to bring their acoustic instruments and play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt... 
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According to Bazooka plays an outdoor concert of irresistibly catchy original music at Ruhstaller Farm in Dixon. A2B’s timeless world draws from blues, rock, jazz, country and home grown observations on everyday life. The concert is free and runs 4 pm – 7 pm. Dress...
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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...
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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...
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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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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Each year the Madrigal Choir helps the City of Davis kick off the holiday season by performing at the Davis Tree Lighting Ceremony at the E Street Plaza. All are welcome to come listen to the delightful sounds of the choir that include unique pieces...
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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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The Folk Music Jam Session at Wyatt Deck is back! After a hiatus due to Covid and the complete reconstruction of the event location, folk musicians are once again invited to bring their acoustic instruments and play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt...
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Bring new life to your rose garden with winter pruning. Join Rosarian, Woodland Library Rose Garden coordinator, and UCCE Master Gardener Maryellen Mackenzie and Davis Cemetery Memorial Rose Garden volunteer caretaker Mary Yaussy for a hands-on training. Discover a variety of methods during this workshop...
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Carols, Elf on a Shelf, tractor hay rides & more. First Friday & tree lighting. 5p. Free |
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Join Friends of Meals on Wheels for a holiday home tour from 10a–3p. $30 pre-registration or $35 day of
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Sign up to plant young trees around Evenstar Lane from 9a–12p. Bring your own closed-toe boots, gloves, water, snacks, and sun protection.
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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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Free raffle for gift basket and miniature train display. Christmas Craft Show also open. https://sites.google.com/view/yolocountyfairmuseum |
