CENTRAL PARK. Raise your steins to join the Davis Sunrise Rotary’s 19th annual Oktoberfest! Enjoy brats, local brews, Bavarian music, axe throwing, steinholding, and more. Proceeds benefit local community projects, including Keaton's Child Cancer Alliance. Ticket sales are limited. 6p—9p. $30—45
MAIN STREET, WINTERS. Join us in Downtown Winters every Sunday for the Winters Farmers Market. Enjoy local produce, fresh flowers, food vendors & more! 9a—1p. Free
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Visit the Art Café every second and fourth Sunday to enjoy a cozy morning crafting with a complimentary warm beverage! Create at your own pace using provided materials, or bring your own (no hazardous or materials with strong orders). For adults and teens, ages 13+. 10a—12p. $10
COMMUNITY PARK. Gather for a FREE Halloween festival open to the community. Expect 20+ entertainment stations, zombie bike mechanics, food and drink vendors, and more. Encounter epic spectacles—such as zombies on stilts, an entire Halloween marching band, and a party with DJ Mellax and the giant inflatable octopus! From 11:30a—1p, join the Zombie Bike Parade. 11a—3:30p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Celebrate spooky season with the perfect pumpkin art project! Start with mixing your own pumpkin spice salt dough. Then sculpt and decorate a pumpkin bowl using clay tools, textured surfaces, and more. 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
THE AVID READER. Come celebrate Halloween kids books by local authors! We will be joined by Nikki Shannon Smith, author of "Halloween Friends," Jed Alexander, author of "The Black Market," as well as Brandon and Calvin Tate, authors of "The Tale of the Halloween Witch." 1:30p—3p. Free
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. Mark the UN’s 80th anniversary with an afternoon that blends community, art, and thoughtful dialogue. We’ll celebrate how far global cooperation has come since 1945—and talk frankly about what it will take to meet the challenges ahead. 2p—4p. $10—20
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Michael Glick, the organist at Davis Community Church, presents a spooky Halloween themed organ recital. Music will feature Bach favorites through to Charlie Brown composer Vince Guaraldi. Organ enthusiasts and families are welcome—costumes are encouraged and empty pumpkins! 3p—4p. Free (donations encouraged)
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. This supportive community gathering will bring together local organizations, service providers, and advocacy groups to share resources for survivors of domestic violence and raise awareness about prevention efforts. Organized by Yolo County Supervisor Vice Chair Sheila Allen, Supervisor Lucas Frerichs, the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office, and the City of Davis Police Department. 5p—6:30p. Free
RICHARD BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. Davis Parent University presents a talk by Tovah P. Klein, PhD, a developmental psychologist, bestselling author, and speaker. Don't miss out: 30 audience members will be selected to receive a FREE copy of Raising Resilience! 7p—8:30p. Free
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Join on Tuesdays & bring a project to work on while visiting with your neighbors. 5:30p–7p. Free
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. Join us for the I-House Book Club with groups in English and Spanish, featuring "Solito: A Memoir" by Javier Zamora. Facilitated by volunteers, this gathering offers an evening of meaningful connection, engaging discussion, and shared perspectives in great company. 6p—7:30p. $10
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