CESAR CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Give more, buy less, and share within our community this season! Bring gently used, gift-worthy items from your home, lay them out in the designated sections, and then “shop” the tables and find treasures to gift this holiday season. 10a—12p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Create a festive fall garland using twine, decorative paper, leaf rubbings, acorns, and other natural materials at this month's family art workshop. Art in Action engages kids in art projects that are fun, creative, and collaborative with their family members. This is a drop-in program, for ages 5-12, with no registration required. 1p—3p. $5—10
PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. The community is invited to watch a performance of a new work—Verify You Are Human—a thoughtful, and sometimes humorous exploration of what it means to be human and self-aware in the ever-evolving world of technology, social constructs, and world views. Sat. 7p—8:15p & Sun. 2p—3:15p. $15—20
DAVIS PARENT NURSERY SCHOOL, 8TH ST. Led by teacher Annie Ramirez, this meetup provides a space for parents with newborns to connect with other parents from the community. Moms, Dads, and all caretakers welcome. Siblings are not able to join at this time. We are here to support YOU and your baby! No pre-registration necessary. 1p—2p. Free
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Join on Tuesdays & bring a project to work on while visiting with your neighbors. 5:30p–7p. Free
CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.
THE BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. View a collection of work created by Teaching Artists working in Yolo County. This show includes ceramic, digital illustration, installation, mixed media, painting, photography, and printed artworks. Free
JACK SLAVEN PARK, WOODLAND. Yolo County Caregivers Collective invites all families and caregivers with children ages 0–5 to connect, play, and enjoy the outdoors together. Bring a blanket, snacks, and your little ones for a relaxed afternoon of community, laughter, and early childhood fun. 4p—5p. Free
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p.
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Looking for a space where you, your family, and even friends can have fun with art and creativity? Drop in at our Art Explorers: Family Open Studio! Explore an array of art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. (An adult must attend with at least one child, and children must attend with an adult.) 5p—7p. Free
THE MELON BALL. Join for an evening of intimate, cabaret-style performances! The Spokes are the premier all female-identifying a cappella group at UC Davis since 2004, taking pride in cultivating an uplifting community of high voice singers and are dedicated to female empowerment. 7:30p—9:30p. $20
MACE RANCH PARK. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate—it's up to you! 8a—9:30a. Free
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