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
VARIOUS LOCATIONS. Shop at one of these locations in the month of October and a portion of the sales will go to Thriving Pink: Davis Ace Hardware, DAVIS FOOD CO-OP, Circle Z Farms, Woodland Police Department (Pink Patches), Kohakutou Candy Sales, Trifecta Beauty, Mainstage Dispensary.
PUTAH CREEK. Self-directed art activities & hikes with seasonal prompts to support observation. Gather the last 30 minutes for conversation, play and sharing of seasonal potluck food (optional) by the fire square. 4p—6p. Free
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
ODD FELLOWS HALL. Death Valley Girls, LA’s finest purveyors of otherworldly rock n roll, perform live in Davis. Quarterly show tickets included with DLMC membership. 7p—10p. $20
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
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
THREE MILE BREWING Co. Cognitive Security is about protecting your sense-making, decision-making, and well-being. We will be at a table with an open sketchbook, discussing local Cognitive Security topics and issues. 5:30p—7p. Free
CENTRAL PARK. UCD Mexican Graduate Student Association is looking for local organizations & community members to participate by applying to create ofrendas or altares for the 1st Día de Muertos Celebration. 3p–8p. Free
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Meetings providing support for multilingual & multicultural families including English learners adjusting to life in Davis. Open to anyone interested in sharing in the mission of our group. Meets every 1st & 3rd Friday. 10:15a–11:45a.
ROCKNASIUM. Each year this event gets bigger and grander—with free food & refreshments, awesome climbs & prizes, and costumes! Crankin’ 2023’s theme is prehistoric/dinosaurs. 11:45a—8:30p. $35—$45
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.
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
MONDAVI CENTER. Join us for a one-on-one conversation with groundbreaking ballerina, philanthropist and bestselling author Misty Copeland. Speaking from her unique point of view as the first Black woman principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre, Copeland will share how strong women mentors helped her achieve her dreams, and how she strives to do the same for young people today. Our alumnae panel will also showcase women mentors, who are breaking barriers for future leaders. 1p—3:30p. $55—$89
LOWES, West Sac. The UCCE Yolo County Master Gardeners Questions & Answers Desk is open at Lowes on the first & third Saturdays of the month. Led by Master Gardner Janet Branaman and open to the public. 10a—12p. Free
THREE MILE BREWING Co. Cognitive Security is about protecting your sense-making, decision-making, and well-being. We will be at a table with an open sketchbook, discussing local Cognitive Security topics and issues. 5:30p—7p. Free
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Open to the public. Meetings include showing, discussion, and audience critique of member-submitted images. Some images that need work and ” before & afters” will be included. 7:01p—8:45p. Free
MARGUERITE MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY. An information session on the new Davis Walnut Park Library. Discussion covers developments, preliminary design, & Q&A. Children’s activities available. Pizza & refreshments will be served. 7p–8:30p. Free
TANA. A celebration of all things Chicana/o/x & printmaking inspired by the powerful prints in Malaquias Montoya & the Legacies of a Printed Resistance.
Enjoy free food & dazzling folklorico dance. 8p–10p. Free
THREE MILE BREWING Co. Cognitive Security is about protecting your sense-making, decision-making, and well-being. We will be at a table with an open sketchbook, discussing local Cognitive Security topics and issues. 5:30p—7p. Free
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Meetings providing support for multilingual & multicultural families including English learners adjusting to life in Davis. Open to anyone interested in sharing in the mission of our group. Meets every 1st & 3rd Friday. 10:15a–11:45a.
CIVIC CENTER FIELD. List of events includes a half marathon, 5K, 2 mile run/walk “dog jog,” 10K run/walk, & kids events. Check the Change of Pace Foundation website for more information! 7:50a–12p. $9–$73
RUHSTALLER FARM. Live music from 1p–4p & 6p–9p. Camping available for a fee, go to Facebook page & sign up! Visit boundless locomotion.com. All ages welcome! 1p–9p. Free
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Caregivers encouraged to join. No reservation needed. Not recommended for children under 3. 2p–4p. Free
THREE MILE BREWING Co. Cognitive Security is about protecting your sense-making, decision-making, and well-being. We will be at a table with an open sketchbook, discussing local Cognitive Security topics and issues. 5:30p—7p. Free
RIVER FOX TRAIN, SACRAMENTO. Each ticket includes a 1-hour train ride, hot cocoa, a souvenir mug & a cookie. Santa’s elves will be on board the train to guide passengers in holiday sing-a-longs, elfish games, & fun festive activities. Children can write a letter to Santa. 10a–7p. $11–$59
FOX RIVER TRAIN. Santa’s elves will be on board the train to guide passengers in holiday sing-a-longs, elfish games, and fun festive activities. Children can remind Santa how nice they have been all year with a letter to Santa. Each ticket includes a 1-hour train ride, hot cocoa, a souvenir mug, and a cookie. 10a—7p. $10—59
PUTAH CREEK. Self-directed art activities & hikes with seasonal prompts to support observation. Gather the last 30 minutes for conversation, play and sharing of seasonal potluck food (optional) by the fire square. 4p—6p. Free
THREE MILE BREWING Co. Cognitive Security is about protecting your sense-making, decision-making, and well-being. We will be at a table with an open sketchbook, discussing local Cognitive Security topics and issues. 5:30p—7p. Free
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Meetings providing support for multilingual & multicultural families including English learners adjusting to life in Davis. Open to anyone interested in sharing in the mission of our group. Meets every 1st & 3rd Friday. 10:15a–11:45a.
LOWES, West Sac. The UCCE Yolo County Master Gardeners Questions & Answers Desk is open at Lowes on the first & third Saturdays of the month. Led by Master Gardner Janet Branaman and open to the public. 10a—12p. Free
