November 29 – Golden Receipt Giveaway

Kick off Shop Small Saturday with big energy!

Shoppers who email their receipt from any downtown business will be entered to win a $100 DDBA gift card. Participating businesses will be promoted during our “7 Days of Small Biz Cheer” series—perfect for boosting visibility during the biggest shopping week of the year.

November 29th – December 6th
Days of Small Biz Cheer

This year we’re adding a brand-new social media feature series!

Each participating business will get:
A spotlight post on DDBA social channels
Tags and mentions to amplify your business
Optional tie-ins to Holiday Hunt clues or prizes

Zero extra work for you—just extra exposure.

December 6th
Pictures in the Plaza

Families come to see the tree, meet festive characters, and take photos downtown.

This event drives consistent foot traffic to surrounding businesses—perfect timing for the holiday season, keeping you top of mind for shopping for loved ones.

December 1-31
Holiday Hunt

For the Holiday Hunt:
Donate a gift card from your business to be hidden
Or simply participate by getting the word out & enjoying the extra foot traffic and buzz around downtown.

December 1-31
Merry Burger Battle

If your business serves burgers (or a special holiday variation!), you can participate in this friendly month-long showdown judged by our secret panel + the public.

December 1st-31th
Annual Window Decorating Contest

Bring holiday magic to your storefront!

A secret panel of judges will choose our official winners, and the public will vote for the People’s Choice Award. This content brings huge community engagement and gives your business a festive storefront to appeal to visitors throughout the month.

Attention Downtown Davis Businesses

The Downtown Davis Business Association Board of Directors election is coming up this January, and we’re inviting interested members of our business community to step forward. If you’ve ever wanted to help shape the direction of Downtown Davis, this is a great opportunity to get involved.

We have nine board seats in total and each position serves a two year term. The board meets at 9 AM on the second Thursday of every month, and we’re looking for dedicated business representatives who want to support and strengthen our downtown.

If you would like to be considered, please email info@davisdowntown.com no later than December 11 at 10 AM with:

– Your name
– The name of the DDBA business you represent
– Confirmation that your business is a member in good standing (current on City DBID fees)

We appreciate everyone who helps keep our downtown thriving, and we look forward to welcoming new leaders to the board in the new year.

Upcoming Events

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The Davis Downtown eGift Card!

A Perfect & Flexible Gift for Any Occasion

Purchase the Davis Downtown Gift Card!

The Davis Downtown eGift Card is a perfect for any occasion: employee/teacher/volunteer appreciation, birthdays, graduations, holidays, and more. Shop and  spend at participating Davis Downtown merchants or restaurants.

Spread the word about this exciting egifting opportunity with your friends, family and co-workers! Keep dollars local and support businesses in our downtown.