THE BARN STUDIO. 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. 3:30p—5:30p. Free

STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Join on Tuesdays & bring a project to work on while visiting with your neighbors. 5:30p–7p. Free

BARN STUDIO. 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. Advance registration encouraged. 10a—11:30a. Free

CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Sat. 8a—1p & Wed. Picnic in the Park 4p—8p.

2005 GUMBINGER AVE, WOODLAND. The School of Building Your Craft is offering an 8-week training program designed for artists of beginner/intermediate level to focus on building essential skills in drawing, painting, color and design. Learn more at theschoolofbyc.com. Thursdays, April 24—June 12. 3:45p—5:45p. $400

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. 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. 5p—7p. $5

CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.

UC DAVIS HEALTH STADIUM. You Only Live Once, so join us for the YOLO Run for a morning of sunshine that benefits children and families. UC Davis Children's Hospital & the NEC Society are teaming up on May 17th because it's Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Awareness Day. Choose your distance and get ready to start and finish your race in the Stadium at the first-ever YOLO Run, presented by the NEC Society and UC Davis Children's Hospital. 8a - 12p. 

DAVIS PARENT NURSERY SCHOOL, 8TH ST. Bring a picnic and the kids to enjoy live music at this annual fundraiser for DPNS. Enjoy performances by the UCD Marching Band and other musical acts, face painting, baked goods, and more. Kids under 2 are free. 10a—1p. $5 ($8 at the door)

E STREET PLAZA PARKING LOT. Day in Downtown is a community event comprised of artists, makers, vintage clothing vendors, Downtown brick and mortars, and Davis non-profits. Admission is free, and it is family friendly. 10a—4p. Free

WILLIAM B. POND, SACRAMENTO. Little Coyotes Forest Kinder is Davis Forest School's land-based program for ages 3-6 that meets outdoors in nature year-round, rain or shine. Curious to learn more, meet the mentors, and see for yourself what Little Coyotes is all about? Join us for our open house! 11a—1p. Free

UC DAVIS BOHART MUSEUM OF ENTOMOLOGY. Visit the UC Davis Bohart Museum of Entomology for a free, all ages event focused on insects and their different life stages from egg to adult. See our world-class insect collection, meet live arthropods and enjoy chatting with scientists. 1p - 4p. Free.

CENTRAL PARK, DAVIS. This event promises an unforgettable afternoon of sizzling barbecue, live entertainment, and connecting with fellow community members. All proceeds support local Davis charities and Rotary International projects, making a positive impact right in our backyard and around the globe. 4p—7p. $40