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Madrigals Performance at Davis Tree Lighting
Madrigals Performance at Davis Tree Lighting
Kick off the holiday season with a 6–7p performance by the Davis Madrigals at the city's annual tree lighting.
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41st Annual Candlelight Parade and Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
41st Annual Candlelight Parade and Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
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.
Free
4 events,
Alan Menken’s A Christmas Carol (DMTC)
Alan Menken’s A Christmas Carol (DMTC)
A spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens's most well-known story. Every Fri & Sat @ 7:30p. Every Sun @ 2p. $14-18
$14 – $18
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Monthly book sale on the first Fri (12–7p), Sat (10a–5p), and Sun (10a–3p) of each month. Each Sun, fill a bag for $10!
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Holiday Tree Lighting
Holiday Tree Lighting
Carols, Elf on a Shelf, tractor hay rides & more. First Friday & tree lighting. 5p. Free
Sharon Joyce Presents: A Christmas Story
Sharon Joyce Presents: A Christmas Story
Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie in his quest for a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the Christmas tree. Holiday fun for the whole family. Every Fri/Sat @7:30p. Every Sun @2p. $9–30
$9 – $30
12 events,
Winters Tractor Parade & Festival
Winters Tractor Parade & Festival
Annual holiday highlight! This year's event includes a holiday marketplace, more family activities, costumed characters, live entertainment, food trucks, and many more holiday surprises beginning @ 10a. Parade @ 6p.
Kids’ Dungeons & Dragons Drop-In
Kids’ Dungeons & Dragons Drop-In
Kids ages 9–15 can join in on a D&D game each Sat from 12–2p. Get tickets in advance. $10 per child.
$10
Disney’s Descendants (DMTC Youth Performance)
Disney’s Descendants (DMTC Youth Performance)
Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films. Every Sat @ 2p. Fri, Dec 9 @ 7p. Sun, Dec 11 @ 2p. $8
$8
Alan Menken’s A Christmas Carol (DMTC)
Alan Menken’s A Christmas Carol (DMTC)
A spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens's most well-known story. Every Fri & Sat @ 7:30p. Every Sun @ 2p. $14-18
$14 – $18
Family Dungeons & Dragons
Family Dungeons & Dragons
Join longtime GM Stephen Gordon each Sat, 3–6p for a family- and beginner-friendly game of D&D. $20 for one child and one parent
$20
Alan Menken’s A Christmas Carol (DMTC)
Alan Menken’s A Christmas Carol (DMTC)
A spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens's most well-known story. Every Fri & Sat @ 7:30p. Every Sun @ 2p. $14-18
$14 – $18
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Craft is Art Christmas Faire
Craft is Art Christmas Faire
12th Annual Holiday faire with 100 new and returning vendors. Breakfast and Lunch available by Pot Belly Catering. Adult Christmas beverages available while you shop!
Davis Model Train Display
Davis Model Train Display
AMTRAK STATION. 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
3 events,
Alan Menken’s A Christmas Carol (DMTC)
Alan Menken’s A Christmas Carol (DMTC)
A spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens's most well-known story. Every Fri & Sat @ 7:30p. Every Sun @ 2p. $14-18
$14 – $18
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Art Spark (Finals Edition)
Art Spark (Finals Edition)
Spark your creativity with drawing, stitching, painting, collaging, and more at this weekly workshop through Dec. 18. Free
Free
Sharon Joyce Presents: A Christmas Story
Sharon Joyce Presents: A Christmas Story
Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie in his quest for a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the Christmas tree. Holiday fun for the whole family. Every Fri/Sat @7:30p. Every Sun @2p. $9–30
$9 – $30
1 event,
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Davis Madrigals at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Davis Madrigals at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Sing holiday classics and mingle with other audience members alongside the Davis Madrigals. Refreshments provided. Free
4 events,
Encounters UFO Xperience: The Alien Museum & Club UFO
UNIVERSITY MALL. Family-fun, interactive space of UFO legends, alien artifacts & the paranormal. Incl game room, dance parties & hands-on exhibits. Wed–Sun.
$10 – $15
Disney’s Descendants (DMTC Youth Performance)
Disney’s Descendants (DMTC Youth Performance)
Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films. Every Sat @ 2p. Fri, Dec 9 @ 7p. Sun, Dec 11 @ 2p. $8
$8
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2nd Friday ArtAbout!
2nd Friday ArtAbout!
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 x 2 marks the first display of Myrtle Press’ invitational […]
Free admission
Sharon Joyce Presents: A Christmas Story
Sharon Joyce Presents: A Christmas Story
Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie in his quest for a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the Christmas tree. Holiday fun for the whole family. Every Fri/Sat @7:30p. Every Sun @2p. $9–30
$9 – $30
14 events,
Davis Odd Fellows Breakfast with Santa
Children will have time to tell Santa everything on their Christmas wish list and have a Santa photo op too!
$12
Kids’ Dungeons & Dragons Drop-In
Kids’ Dungeons & Dragons Drop-In
Kids ages 9–15 can join in on a D&D game each Sat from 12–2p. Get tickets in advance. $10 per child.
$10
Disney’s Descendants (DMTC Youth Performance)
Disney’s Descendants (DMTC Youth Performance)
Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films. Every Sat @ 2p. Fri, Dec 9 @ 7p. Sun, Dec 11 @ 2p. $8
$8
Family Dungeons & Dragons
Family Dungeons & Dragons
Join longtime GM Stephen Gordon each Sat, 3–6p for a family- and beginner-friendly game of D&D. $20 for one child and one parent
$20
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Pictures with Santa
Pictures with Santa
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, on 4th Street between C and D Streets. Specifically 477 […]
Davis Model Train Display
Davis Model Train Display
AMTRAK STATION. 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
Kaotic Mythicals Mobile Museum
Kaotic Mythicals Mobile Museum
See real animal skulls, pelts, skeletons, and mounted specimens of over 100 species from around the world! Included with general admission: $5 per person, Members & under 2 are free.
$5
Kaotic Mythicals Mobile Museum @ Explorit Science Center
Kaotic Mythicals Mobile Museum @ Explorit Science Center
Explore the natural world of animals featuring amphibians, canids, felines, marsupials, and more at a mobile exhibit of real animal pelts, skulls, skeletons, and mounted specimens. 10a–2p. Covered by general admission. $5 for adults and kids 2+
$5
8 events,
Disney’s Descendants (DMTC Youth Performance)
Disney’s Descendants (DMTC Youth Performance)
Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films. Every Sat @ 2p. Fri, Dec 9 @ 7p. Sun, Dec 11 @ 2p. $8
$8
Kaotic Mythicals Mobile Museum
Kaotic Mythicals Mobile Museum
See real animal skulls, pelts, skeletons, and mounted specimens of over 100 species from around the world! Included with general admission: $5 per person, Members & under 2 are free.
$5
Kaotic Mythicals Mobile Museum @ Explorit Science Center
Kaotic Mythicals Mobile Museum @ Explorit Science Center
Explore the natural world of animals featuring amphibians, canids, felines, marsupials, and more at a mobile exhibit of real animal pelts, skulls, skeletons, and mounted specimens. 10a–2p. Covered by general admission. $5 for adults and kids 2+
$5
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Fairy Tea Party
Fairy Tea Party
Join us for another Fairy Tea Party on December 11th! Create magical fairy lanterns and a fairy portal to attract a fairy friend. This will be a story telling, crafting event for children ages 5-10. We will read fairy tale books, paint, collage, and have high tea! It runs for two hours. Tickets are $40.
$40
Sharon Joyce Presents: A Christmas Story
Sharon Joyce Presents: A Christmas Story
Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie in his quest for a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the Christmas tree. Holiday fun for the whole family. Every Fri/Sat @7:30p. Every Sun @2p. $9–30
$9 – $30
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Fairy Tea Party
Fairy Tea Party
We hope that this invitation finds you well. We would be honored if you would attend a delightfully wintery Fairy Tea Party (for fairies ages 12 and up!) Tickets are available on our website and we ask that you RSVP in advance. Can't wait to see you there!
7 events,
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Lego Block Party @ Stephens Davis Branch Library
Lego Block Party @ Stephens Davis Branch Library
From 2–4p, play with LEGO bricks! Caregivers encouraged to join. No reservations needed. Not recommended for children under 3.
Kids’ Dungeons & Dragons Drop-In
Kids’ Dungeons & Dragons Drop-In
Kids ages 9–15 can join in on a D&D game each Sat from 12–2p. Get tickets in advance. $10 per child.
$10
Family Dungeons & Dragons
Family Dungeons & Dragons
Join longtime GM Stephen Gordon each Sat, 3–6p for a family- and beginner-friendly game of D&D. $20 for one child and one parent
$20
Davis Model Train Display
Davis Model Train Display
AMTRAK STATION. 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
LEGO Block Party
LEGO Block Party
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Caregivers encouraged to join. No reservation needed. Not recommended for children under 3. 2p–4p. Free
Free
2 events,
2 events,
Storytime @ Pioneer Park
Storytime @ Pioneer Park
Come for stories and songs every second and fourth Thursday @10:30a. For children ages 3–6. Weather permitting.
3 events,
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Davis Pre-Christmas Farmers Market
Davis Pre-Christmas Farmers Market
Come on downtown from 8a–1p to buy fresh produce, meats, wines, and other locally sourced food products before the Christmas holiday.
Davis Model Train Display
Davis Model Train Display
AMTRAK STATION. 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
2 events,
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Davis Pre-New Year’s Farmers Market
Davis Pre-New Year’s Farmers Market
Local produce and specialty goods for your New Year's holiday. 8a–1p.
2 events,
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Polar Bear Bike Ride
Polar Bear Bike Ride
DAVIS BIKE LOOP. Start the new year right! Rain, shine, hail, or snow. Self-guided 12 miles. 12p–2p. Bike Garage afterparty 1:30p–2:30p. Free
