MELON BALL. Watermelon Music & the Friends of Watermelon Music are thrilled to announce a free one-day event to help celebrate the season! We will be offering hot chocolate, candy canes, ornament painting and decorating, and have a sugar cookie frosting station. 7p—9p. Free
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
BOHART MUSEUM OF ENTOMOLOGY. Explore native bees and other insects that look like them from expert scientists. Come and enjoy this free, all ages event! 1p—4p. Free
SOLANO COUNTY. This program helps reduce the number of drunk drivers on the road during the holidays. If you decide to go and drink, please make the responsible choice to grab a ride home instead of getting behind the wheel. We will reimburse you for your fare home, so save that receipt! Rides must be from 5p on the holiday to 10a of the morning after. 5p—10a.
PENCE GALLERY. Make winter-themed cloth napkins, decorative pinecones, and snowflake ornaments using a variety of 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
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
DAVIS FOOD CO-OP. It’s time for the Co-op’s FREE annual Halloween Block Party with live music by Xylocopa and Ten Foot Tiger, local food, trick or treating, games, vendors & more. Wear a costume and bring a friend! 5p—8p. Free
WATERMELON MUSIC. Come experience an all-ages haunted house this Halloween season. This family-friendly event will feature a couple of live (or undead) musicians and 5 Halloween-themed rooms. We will also have Halloween karaoke, mini-pumpkin painting, and a photo-op station. Please wear your costume! 7p—9p. Free
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
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
