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Wiggle & Grow Spanish Playgroup
2025-06-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Davis Language Academy, 231 G St, suite 23, Davis, ca
Wiggle & Grow Spanish Playgroup
– for ages 1-3
– first class is free
– registration required
– Tuesdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm
– $120/month
Little ones get exposure to Spanish language by singing, playing and moving around. Grown-up participation is required.
https://www.davislanguageacademy.com/

Free Youth Art Studio: After-School Open Studio
2025-06-03 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-06-10 15:30 - 17:30 | The Barn Studio, 512 Gibson Road, Woodland, 95695
Engage your child’s creativity in a supportive space where young artists explore 2D art techniques like charcoal, pastels, and paints. Sessions offer guided prompts and the freedom to pursue independent projects. For ages: Elementary + Middle (2nd – 8th Grade).

Knitting & Crochet Circle
2025-06-03 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-06-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library, 315 East 14th Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
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.

Free Youth Art Studio: Mini Open Studio
2025-06-04 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-04 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-06-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-11 12:30 - 14:00 | 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

Picnic in the Park! Davis Farmers Market
2025-06-04 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-11 16:00 - 20:00 | Central Park
Year-round at Central Park in downtown Davis, thousands gather each week to shop for what is grown, raised, and made locally at our markets. We are dedicated to bringing farmers right to your table, so we stay open rain or shine.
Walk rows of stalls lined with an array of fruits and vegetables, including certified organic produce, choice meats, chicken, seafood, wine, local eggs and honey. Choose from a variety of fresh-baked goods, plants, flowers and gifts. Enjoy a picnic from one of our many food stands, made from market ingredients.
See the vendor list here: https://www.davisfarmersmarket.org/our-sellers/
Farmers Market Hours
Central Park: Saturdays 8a–1p (year-round), and Wednesdays 3p–6p (October through April); 4p–8p (May through September)
UC Davis – North Quad: Wednesdays 10a–1:30p (fall and spring quarters)
Sutter Davis Hospital: Thursdays 10a–1p (May through September)
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento: Thursdays 2:30p–5:30p

The Building Foundations Art Program
2025-06-05 15:45 - 17:45, 2025-06-12 15:45 - 17:45 | 2005 GUMBINGER AVE, woodland ca, 2005 GUMBINGER AVE, woodland ca, Woodland, 95776, United States
The Building Foundations Program ; is an 8-week training program designed for
Artists of beginner/intermediate level to focus on building essential skills in drawing, painting, color and design.
This initiative is to foster a supportive community of Artists striving for Growth and Development. The program focuses on providing a structured environment to develop skills and nurture the artistry of illustration, painting and design.
Adult and Highschool groups will also be open; please fill out the interest form on the website for more information : https://www.theschoolofbyc.com/

German conversation class for Elementary School
2025-06-05 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Davis Language Academy, 231 G St, suite 23, Davis, ca
German conversation class for Elementary School
– for ages 6-12
– first class is free
– registration required
– Thursdays 5:00-6:00 pm
– $160/month
Whether a heritage speaker or brand new to the language, experience the German language in a fun and engaging environment. No parent participation required.
https://www.davislanguageacademy.com/

Russian conversation Play Based class
2025-06-05 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-06-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Davis Language Academy, 231 G St, suite 23, Davis, ca
Russian conversation Play Based class
– for ages 5-8
– first class is free
– registration required
– Thursdays 5:30-6:30 pm
– $160/month
Whether a heritage speaker or brand new to the language, gain Russian language proficiency in a conversation and play based environment. No parent participation required.
https://www.davislanguageacademy.com/

Tales for Tails
2025-06-06 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-13 15:00 - 16:30 | Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library, 315 East 14th Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Stephens Davis Branch Library
315 E 14th St
Davis, CA 95616

Read to a therapy dog! Animals are ideal reading companions. For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room.
First come, first served. No prior reservations.
Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program.
Check website for cancellations.

No reservation required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Davis Public Library. You may request reasonable accommodations 5 days in advance by calling (530) 757-5593. Connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/yolocountylibrary.org.

Mandarin conversation Play Based class
2025-06-06 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Davis Language Academy, 231 G St, suite 23, Davis, ca
Mandarin conversation Play Based class
– for ages 5-8
– first class is free
– registration required
– Fridays 5:00-6:00 pm
– $160/month
Whether a heritage speaker or brand new to the language, gain Mandarin language proficiency in a conversation and play based environment. No parent participation required.
https://www.davislanguageacademy.com/

Art Explorers: Family Open Studio
2025-06-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-13 17:00 - 19:00 | 1919 F St, Davis CA, 1919 F St, Davis, 95616, United States
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 different art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. Supplies will be available to let your creative imagination run wild, but you are welcome to bring your own! (An adult must attend with at least one child, and children must attend with an adult.)
Art Explorers: Family Open Studio is FREE every second Friday for ArtAbout.
All ages
Price: $5 per attendee
Fridays, 5:00-7:00 pm
June dates:
6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27
July dates:
7/11, 7/18, 7/25
August dates:
8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29

Davis Farmers Market
2025-06-07 08:00 - 13:00 | Central Park

PTDW Annual Student Concert
2025-06-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Richard Brunelle Performance Hall, 315 W 14th Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
The Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop is excited to announce their 40th Annual Student Concert! Come watch short pieces including Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, and K-pop styles, with dancers age 4 to 94.
This fun, family-friendly show will take place on Saturday, June 7 at 2pm & 7pm, at the Brunelle Performance Hall at Davis Senior High School.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop, or in the Brunelle Hall lobby starting 30 minutes before each performance.
Ticket prices are $15 – General Admission and $12 – Children, Students, & Seniors (65+).
For more info, please contact the Dance Workshop: either call (530)756-3949 or email office@trokanski.com

Lemur Party at Blue Note Brewing: Having Fun for Conservation!
2025-06-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Blue Note Brewing Company, 750 Dead Cat Alley, Woodland
We hope you can join us for a fun afternoon to support children’s conservation outreach and lemur conservation in Madagascar!
We’ll have lemur bingo and trivia (free, win prizes!), a huge selection of raffle baskets, a silent auction featuring artwork and photographs from students in East Africa and generous donations from local businesses, and children’s art activities.
Beer, pizza, salads, pretzels & more! Family and dog friendly!
Blue Note Brewing Company • 750 Dead Cat Alley, Woodland, CA
Event supporting:
Photography Inspiring Children in Conservation, 501(c)3
See who we are, where we work and how we are
supporting endangered primate conservation:
https://photographyinspiringconservation.org
Check out some of the students’ art and photographs:
https://givebutter.com/c/PICCartauction/auction

50th Annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival
2025-06-12 09:00 - 23:00, 2025-06-13 09:00 - 23:00 | Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA, 95949, United States
50th Annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival
June 12–15, 2025 | Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, Calif.

Celebrate 50 Years of Bluegrass Tradition in the Sierra Foothills

What
The 50th annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival — the landmark golden anniversary of this family-friendly celebration of bluegrass music. The four-day event, staged by the California Bluegrass Association, features over 30 national, regional and local acts, workshops, jamming, square dancing and youth activities, all taking place under the towering pines of the beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills.

When
Thursday, June 12 through Sunday, June 15, 2025

Where
Nevada County Fairgrounds
11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, California

Festival Highlights

Headliners
The Travelin’ McCourys, the Gibson Brothers, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands, Junior Sisk Band, the Good Ol’ Persons
Three stages
Main Stage, Vern’s Stage (showcasing rising and established talent) and Pioneer Stage (intimate showcases and youth open mics)
Special 50th-anniversary sets
Reunion performances from original festival acts Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands and the Good Ol’ Persons, plus a “50 Years of Togetherness” set with Laurie Lewis and Kathy Kallick
Midnight Special concert: “Fifty Years of Passing it On” with Laurie Lewis & friendsYoung musicians celebrate their inspirations in an intimate performance starting at 11:30 p.m. Saturday in the club-like Ponderosa Hall, separately ticketed at $25, with adult beverages available
Family & youth programsKids on Bluegrass youth showcase
CBA Youth Academy (ages 8 to 16)
KidFest activity zone
Free workshops, square dances, fireside chats with bluegrass legends
Camping & communityOnsite camping included with full festival passes
Limited RV hookups available
All-hours campground jam sessions
Local lodging options in Grass Valley and Nevada City

Ticket information (gate prices)

Full four-day passes: adults – $275; teens (13 to 17) – $80
Single-day passes: $35-$100
Kids 12 & under: Free
Discounts: Available for California Bluegrass Association members
Tickets & info: fathersdayfestival.com
