Arts Alliance Davis

Free Youth Art Studio: Mini Open Studio
2025-10-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-08 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 512 gibson road, 512 Gibson Road, Woodland, C, 95695, United States
Weekly on Wednesdays
10:00am – 11:30am | 12:30pm – 2:00pm*
Bring your under 5 little ones to explore their artistic side and get messy at the Barn Studio! Every Wednesday, arts activity stations will be available for you and your mini to discover together that encourage materials exploration and develop motor skills.
Come explore, play, and create together!
Advance registration encouraged. Materials are provided. Dress for mess.
*beginning June 1st

Universal Justice Speaker Series
2025-10-01 18:30 - 19:30 | Davis Odd Fellows
The Davis Odd Fellows are hosting a “Universal Justice Speaker Series” where organizations present A) What they do, B) How it promotes Justice, and C) How members of the community can help. Our first presentation will be by Natalie Dillon, Child Support Director, of the Colusa Sutter Yolo Regional Child Support Agency. This event is FREE and open to everyone. The presentation will happen from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1st at the Odd Fellows Hall, 415 2nd St., in Davis.

Capay Lavender June Bloom
2025-10-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Capay Valley Lavendar Farm, Capay Valley Lavender, County Road 79, Capay, CA, 95607
Stroll among blooming lavender rows and take part in lavender distillation demos, wreath-making workshops, and product sampling at the Capay Valley Lavender Farm. Guests can shop handcrafted body products, culinary items, and essential oils—all made with farm-grown lavender. New this year: guided tours and a sensory garden experience for children.

KDRT 21st Birthday Bash
2025-10-03 18:00 - 22:00 | Sudwerk Dock Store (Sudwerk), 2001 2nd St.
You are cordially invited to celebrate KDRT’s 21st birthday at the Sudwerk Dock on Friday, October 3, starting at 6p. The festivities include a live broadcast with music from The Cantaliers, Sacramento’s Latin-infused, surf-riding rockabilly band. We’ll also have raffles and prize giveaways from our infamous DiRT Bag, as well as opportunities to snag new swag and show your support for your community radio station, KDRT 95.7 fm + KDRT.org! Come on down!

Friday Night Music in Downtown Winters
2025-10-03 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Downtown Winters
Join us for live music in downtown Winters on Main Street. The Chamber of Commerce is proud to present local musicians to play every Friday from 6:30PM-9PM. Check out Discover Winters Instagram to stay up to date!

Mace Ranch parkrun
2025-10-04 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-10-11 08:00 - 10:00 | Mace Ranch Park, 3141 5th St, Davis, CA, 95618, United States
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you!

Winters Farmers Market
2025-10-05 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Winters
Join us in Downtown Winters every Sunday for the Winters Farmers Market.
LOCATION: Downtown Main Street between Railroad & 1st Street
DATE & TIME: Every Sunday 9am-1pm (April 27th-October 26th)
Enjoy local produce, fresh flowers, food vendors & more!

Davis Women’s Circles (Woven, A Circle Series)
2025-10-05 15:00 - 17:00 | 1550 Cannery Ave, 1550 Cannery Ave, davis, CA, 95676, United States
Mama, are you ready to gather with the same intimate group of mamas while exploring motherhood themes? Moreover, are you ready to embrace your creative side through basket weaving? If yes, the Woven series are for you! Basket weaving is a beautiful ancient practice that has brought together women across cultures and throughout history. Through these circles, you will get to experience this artful tradition too, and will come away with your very own handmade coil basket. Yes, you!
In this four-month series, enjoy the following Sunday circles (3-5p):

Oct 5th: The Herstory and Basics of Basket weaving
Nov 2nd: Matrescence (“mother becoming”) and Social Media
Dec 7th: Holidays and Traditions
January 11th (2026): Birth Story Reflections

Woven is designed for mamas who can commit to once monthly circles between Oct-Jan. The price includes basket weaving supplies. Please don’t hesitate to contact me directly about sliding-scale tickets and/or if you have questions about monthly payments. Payment options: One-time ($140) or monthly ($38 due the Friday before each circle). Sign-ups close Friday, Oct 3rd. Early-bird special for one-time monthly sign-up through Sept 1st ($128). Come mama, enjoy the fun, magic and power of women together!

Death Cafe
2025-10-06 10:00 - 11:15 | Davis Community Church (DCC), 412 C Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
First Monday of each month
10-11:15 a.m.
Fireside Room, 412 C Street
Join the conversation! We gather monthly to increase awareness of death with a view toward helping people make the most of life. The gathering is a simple time of conversation – no agenda, just a relaxed place to speak about death.
Free of charge. No registration required.
(This is NOT a grief support group.)
We DO provide tea and cake! Bring your own mug and go green…or use one of ours!

Davis Death Cafe
2025-10-06 10:00 - 11:15 | Fireside Room, 412 C Street, 412 C Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Join the conversation! We gather monthly to increase awareness of death with a view toward helping people make the most of life. The gathering is a simple time of conversation – no agenda, just a relaxed place to speak about death.
Free of charge. No registration required.
(This is NOT a grief support group.)
We DO provide tea and cake! Bring your own mug.
February’s gathering is hosted by Jennifer Terra & Elizabeth Fulmer

Guitar Circle
2025-10-07 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Watermelon Music, 1970 Lake Blvd., Suite 1
Every Tuesday at the Watermelon Music building. All ages and experience levels welcome!
This guitar circle is FREE, but we do suggest making a donation to help support The Friends of Watermelon Music and their mission to enrich lives of the community through music.

Drawing Club
2025-10-07 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-14 17:00 - 22:00 | Dunloe Brewing, 1606 Olive Dr, Davis, 95616, United States
Every Tuesday from 5-10pm at Dunloe Brewing’s – The Local, creative people of all levels are invited to participate in Drawing Club. Grab a cold drink and surround yourself with other people who want to draw. You can bring your own materials, or work from the variety of materials that we provide from the free art supply pantry.

Knitting & Crochet Circle
2025-10-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library, 315 East 14th Street
Do you enjoy knitting and crocheting? If so, join us on Tuesdays, from 5:30 pm-7 pm. Bring a project to work on and visit with your neighbors.
No reservation required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Davis Public Library. Connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/yolocountylibrary.org.

Downtown at Dusk
2025-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 | G Street
Downtown at Dusk
G Street block

DRC Creatives is producing a bi-monthly block party in collaboration with the Downtown Davis Business Association and sponsored by Club420. Every other Thursday this fall, come hang out on G street with live music, art and happy hour discounts.

@downtownatdusk on instagram

TEXT “DOWNTOWN” TO (530) 298-8714

Girls on the Run Tee for Her Future Golf Tournament
2025-10-10 07:30 - 13:30 | Wild Horse Golf Club, 2323 Rockwell Dr., Davis, CA, 95618, United States
📣Tee it up for a GREAT cause! ⛳
Join Girls on the Run of Greater Sacramento for our 3rd Annual Tee For Her Future Golf Tournament!
📅 Friday, October 10
📍 Wildhorse Golf Club, Davis, CA
⏰ 8:30 AM Shotgun Start
All proceeds support Girls on the Run of Greater Sacramento — providing scholarships, shoes, sports bras, and materials for girls in Title 1 schools to participate in our confidence-building, life-changing program at no cost to their families.
What to expect:
🏌️‍♂️ Fun contests & prizes on the course
🥂 Refreshments & lunch included
🎁 Awesome swag bags
💗 The joy of knowing you’re empowering the next generation of strong, confident girls!
📌 Register or sponsor today! https://lnkd.in/dirQADvv

Progressive Employment Concepts Cornhole Classic: Celebrating 30 years of Community
2025-10-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Drake’s: The Barn, 985 Riverfront St, Sacramento, CA, 95691
Progressive Employment Concepts invites you to celebrate 30 years of inclusion, opportunity, and meaningful employment in the Davis and Sacramento region!
This event will feature a cornhole tournament, celebration of location business partners, kids’ zone, and a Micro-Enterprise market. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the impact of our work while strengthening community connections. Funds raised will directly support: sustaining our impact and reducing reliance on public funding amid budget cuts, expanding services and impact, advancing inclusion and community building, strengthening organizational sustainability.
Join us for a vibrant, fun-filled day where community comes together! Celebrate local talent, connect with amazing businesses, and make a lasting impact—all while enjoying great food, exciting activities, and friendly competition.
Free to attend & $100.00 for Cornhole Team ticket 2 players per team

Parent-Child Dance “Boo Bash!”
2025-10-11 17:30 - 20:00 | Davis Veterans Memorial Center, 203 East 14th Street, Davis, CA, 95616
CITY HOSTS PARENT-CHILD DANCE “BOO BASH!”
ON OCT. 11 — TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Mark your calendars and get ready for a scary good time for the City of Davis’ second Parent-Child Dance on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Center, located at 203 E. 14th Street in Davis.

This event is open to children ages three to 13 years old and parents or guardians ages 18 years or older. This year’s theme is “Boo Bash!” Costumes are encouraged, but not required; please keep costumes fun and not scary. Participants can expect an evening of music and fun activities for everyone to enjoy. DJ, dancing and light refreshments will be provided along with a photo booth and props.

Early bird ticket are on sale now at $35. Standard pricing begins on Sept. 18 at $45. Ticket price includes admission for one adult and one child; additional attendees from the same household may be added for an additional fee. Adults attending must be accompanied by a child and children attending must be accompanied by a parent/grandparent or guardian. Admittance is dependent upon these criteria.

Ticket may sell out fast. To buy tickets, call the Parks and Community Services Registration Desk at 530-757-5626 or search under the “Passes & Tickets” section online at: https://webtrac.cityofdavis.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/splash.html. For questions, email: registration@cityofdavis.org.

Sacred Space
2025-10-12 09:00 - 09:30 | Davis Community Church (DCC), 412 C Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
This monthly gathering is an invitation to enjoy the beautiful setting, settle yourself and simply be. Thirty minutes of gentle quiet and beauty for the senses. Light a candle if you wish.

Tea and refreshments provided.

Davis Bookworms
2025-10-12 13:30 - 16:00 | Nashoba Wines, 820 4th St, Davis, C, 95616, United States
Do you love reading, but hate being told what book to read? Are you intrigued by the idea of a book club, but too busy to do the reading beforehand? If so, then you’ll fit right in with the Davis Bookworms! We are a brand new “silent” book club, in which everyone brings a book of their own choosing, reads for an hour, and then socializes for an hour. We meet every two weeks on Sunday at Nashoba Wines, right here in Davis. So whether you’re feeling the Sunday Scaries, or just love to read, come join us for an afternoon of good books, good wine, and good company!

Davis Street Stitchers Mending Club
2025-10-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Compassion Corner, Corner of 3rd & C Street, Davis
An intergenerational mending club that meets on the 2nd Monday of every month at 6 PM at Compassion Corner (SE corner of 3rd & C Street).

Davis Street Stitchers | Mending Mondays
Stitch it, don’t ditch it!
Mending, knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, quilting, sewing, beading
On the lawn – bring your own chair or blanket, snacks, and water
