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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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Carols, Elf on a Shelf, tractor hay rides & more. First Friday & tree lighting. 5p. Free
Join Friends of Meals on Wheels for a holiday home tour from 10a–3p. $30 pre-registration or $35 day of
Sign up to plant young trees around Evenstar Lane from 9a–12p. Bring your own closed-toe boots, gloves, water, snacks, and sun protection.
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 raffle for gift basket and miniature train display. Christmas Craft Show also open. https://sites.google.com/view/yolocountyfairmuseum
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
Free raffle for gift basket and miniature train display. Christmas Craft Show also open. https://sites.google.com/view/yolocountyfairmuseum
Socials with the Davis Chamber are open to the public and are free to attend! Join the fun on December 8th at 5:30 pm. Davis Home Trends is also collecting for Toys 4 Tots.
Owning or starting a business can sometimes be a lonely endeavor, and make you wonder if you are the only one who experiences the struggles that come with creating something new. This can be especially salient for women in business. It doesn’t have to feel...
Learn from other women who have built and are building local businesses. Launch party and mixer with snacks and beverages. 6p. Free
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...
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...
Children will have time to tell Santa everything on their Christmas wish list and have a Santa photo op too!
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
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,...
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...
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
Create, design, and play with LEGO bricks from 12–1:30p. No reservation needed. Small parts—not recommended for children under 3.
Brighten your home with a festive and fragrant holiday wreath. Runs from 11a–1p. Hot tea and water will be provided. $95
Join Project Linus to make blankets for children who are seriously ill or traumatized. Help sew Linus labels on handmade blankets for Yolo County orgs that serve children in need. For information, contact Diane McGee at [email protected].
Come have some UFO fun at the Encounters UFO Ribbon Cutting! Free for everyone to attend on Wednesday, December 14th from 3 to 5 pm. This event is collecting for Toys 4 Tots, and those that bring toys will receive an admission ticket to use...
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...
From 2–4p, play with LEGO bricks! Caregivers encouraged to join. No reservations needed. Not recommended for children under 3.
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
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...
Local artists and vendors sell their jewelry, baked goods, homemade crafts, and other artisan items at this twice-a-month fair. 10a–4p
Odd Fellows Ukraine Relief Fund: The Davis Odd Fellows Ukraine Support Committee is raising money to support Ukrainians who have suffered due to the invasion of their country, the devastation of their infrastructure, and the loss of their loved ones. A fundraiser to buy generators...
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...
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
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...
The Davis Scholastic Chess Club (DSCC) will be holding a simultaneous exhibition preceded by a lecture. This is open to all ages and abilities including adults. Test your skills against a United States Chess Federation (USCF) Master! Please note that advance registration is required. Call...
Party will feature music by Mumbo Gumbo, bars, appetizers and desserts, party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight. Tickets on sale via EventBrite starting early December.
This event is a concert, art show, and literary reading with the theme of Metamorphosis. What has changed over the past few decades? What can we learn from people of different generations about how to hold onto wisdom from the past while transforming and adapting...
