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Local flavor, culture, and experiences you won’t find anywhere else.

Shop, dine, and explore the heart of Davis.

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Nov. 28 – Dec. 31

Celebrate Small

A Downtown Davis Holiday Series

Five weeks of reasons to shop, dine and celebrate the season with the local businesses that make downtown feel like home.

Nov. 28–29

Shop Small Weekend

The official kickoff of Celebrate Small. Shop and dine downtown for a chance to win a gift card in our Golden Receipt Giveaway.

Nov. 28 – Dec. 31

Golden Ticket Holiday Hunt

Golden tickets are hidden around downtown, each one good for a gift card from a local business. Follow @davis.downtown for live clues.

Dec. 3–31

15th Annual Window Decorating Contest

Take a holiday stroll past downtown's decorated storefronts. Judges pick the top three, plus a People's Choice winner.

Free family fun
Sat., Dec. 5 · 1–3 p.m.

Pictures in the Plaza

Free photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus and friends in E Street Plaza, with printed photos to take home.

Photos from a past Pictures in the Plaza: families and a baby with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Give the gift of downtown

Cover of The Downtown Davis Holiday Guide 2026
Free download
The Downtown Davis Holiday Guide

Gift ideas, holiday meals and seasonal events from downtown businesses, all in one guide.

Coming soon
The Davis Downtown gift card
Easy gifting
The Davis Downtown Gift Card

One card, spendable at participating downtown businesses. The easiest gift on your list.

Buy a gift card
Heading downtown this season? Check the new parking info before you go.
Nov. 28 – Dec. 31

Celebrate Small

A Downtown Davis Holiday Series

Five weeks of reasons to shop, dine and celebrate the season with the local businesses that make downtown feel like home.

Nov. 28–29

Shop Small Weekend

The official kickoff of Celebrate Small. Shop and dine downtown for a chance to win a gift card in our Golden Receipt Giveaway.

Nov. 28 – Dec. 31

Golden Ticket Holiday Hunt

Golden tickets are hidden around downtown, each one good for a gift card from a local business. Follow @davis.downtown for live clues.

Dec. 3–31

15th Annual Window Decorating Contest

Take a holiday stroll past downtown's decorated storefronts. Judges pick the top three, plus a People's Choice winner.

Sat., Dec. 5 · 1–3 p.m.

Pictures in the Plaza

Free photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus and friends in E Street Plaza, with printed photos to take home.

Photos from a past Pictures in the Plaza: families and a baby with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Give the gift of downtown

Cover of The Downtown Davis Holiday Guide 2026
Free download
The Downtown Davis Holiday Guide

Gift ideas, holiday meals and seasonal events from downtown businesses, all in one guide.

Coming soon
The Davis Downtown gift card
Easy gifting
The Davis Downtown Gift Card

One card, spendable at participating downtown businesses. The easiest gift on your list.

Buy a gift card
Heading downtown this season? Check the new parking info before you go.

DOWNTOWN EVENTS

Events

Today

Woodstock’s Pizza Fun Cam

Our new live stream brought to you by Woodstock’s Pizza is now available to tune into to see all the fun on G Street! See what’s happening downtown right now and for all the upcoming G Street fun with our 24/7 livestream!

Are you a UCD Student? Check Out downtown's Aggie Deals Below!

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