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Forget Black Friday. The City of Davis does Artists Sunday.
Davis is home to world-renowned artists, craftspeople, and makers, meaning—luckily for us—holiday gifts can be both one-of-a-kind treasures and literal fuel for our local economy.
Registration for 2026 Davis Art Studio Tour open now
The Davis Art Studio Tour is self-guided and totally free to the public, giving local art lovers the rare opportunity to enter sacred studio spaces.
City of Davis new website survey
The City of Davis invites community members to take a short survey, open from Oct. 27 to Nov. 21, 2025, to inform the redesign and improvement of the City’s official website.
Classic film fest brings 1970s murder mysteries to Davis
The festival kicks off with The Last of Sheila (1973) on November 2, followed by Chinatown (1974) on November 9, and concludes with Murder on the Orient Express (1974) November 16.
Building Community Through Art: Celebrating 50 Years of the Pence Gallery
For nearly five decades, the Pence Gallery has been at the core of the Davis and Yolo County arts community.
YCF sends $30k in donations to address food insecurity, invites community to join
Yolo Community Foundation has announced a $25k donation to the Yolo Food Bank’s Food First initiative & a $5k donation to Meals on Wheels Yolo County.
Candlelight Parade & Winter Wonderland set for Dec. 4
The City of Davis invites the community to attend the 44th annual Candlelight Parade and newly re-envisioned Winter Wonderland event on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 6-8:30 p.m.
Give More, Buy Less: A Buy-Nothing gift swap in Davis
Davis is invited to embrace generosity and sustainability at its first ever Buy-Nothing Holiday Gift Swap, a free event that reimagines how we give during the holidays.
Classic film fest brings 1970s murder mysteries to Davis
Classic Hollywood intrigue is back in Davis this fall.
The Big Gay Garden grows grassroots friendships
In a world that can feel unwelcoming to queer people at best—cruel, even—one group of gardeners in Davis are stewarding their community plot toward connectivity and friendship.
Safe-sleeping pilot program extended, helps find permanent housing
A volunteer-based pilot program giving families without homes a safe place to sleep at night in their vehicles has been extended and organizers say the program is getting people into permanent housing.
November 2025 Issue
The Big Gay Garden, Yolo County’s love for Line Dancing, and a big celebration for our favorite local deli, Zia’s!
Valley Clean Energy Earns ‘A-‘ Credit Rating from S&P Global Ratings
Rating Validates VCE’s Clean Energy Mission and Financial Health, Fostering Continued Reliable and Cost-Competitive Service
Davis to host public workshop on proposed Village Farms development
The City does not transcribe its proceedings. Persons who wish to obtain a verbatim record should arrange for attendance by a court reporter.
Davis wins $420k grant to buy agricultural conservation easement
The farmland is located in Yolo County near the intersection of County Roads 31 and 96, along Dry Slough.
Meals on Wheels benefits from successful Odd Fellows event
Davis Odd Fellows raise thousands of dollars for Meals on Wheels.
Domestic Violence topic of Yolo County community meeting
Expect to find local organizations, service providers, & advocacy groups sharing resources.
Lucky number 7 for the Zombie Bike Parade Festival
SPOILER ALERT: This year’s festival includes tethered hot air balloon rides at Davis Cemetery!
Craving a Gilmore Girls fall? Visit the Winters Harvest Festival
This year’s autumn celebration is set for October 24-26, and features activities that span from pumpkin painting to trick or treating to an open air street market with nearly 100 local craft vendors and merchants.
Above & Beyond Hospitality Celebrates One Year of Cocktails and Community
A “choose your own adventure” where guests can experiment with playful extras like edible bubbles filled with lemon or rosemary smoke.
Grammar with a Side of Culture: Inside Davis Language Academy
The mastermind behind it all is Mónica Frahm, Founder and Director, who runs the place with the conviction that anyone—yes, anyone—can learn a new language
Davis Film Fest brings indie films & good vibes
The Davis Film Festival is returning this fall for another round of local flair, indie gems, and silver screen magic.
New Voices in Theatre Showcased in Students’ Short Plays
Written and Directed By features four short student works mentored under the guidance of Professor Jon D. Rossini and directed by student directors.