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Whether you’re planning a night out, supporting local businesses, or discovering your next favorite spot, Downtown Davis brings people together year-round.
More than a destination, it’s a place to connect — with locally owned shops and restaurants, community events, and experiences that make downtown feel alive.
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DOWNTOWN EVENTS
Events
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Free CISA Webinar: Conflict Prevention Strategies to Deter Targeted Violence (De-Escalation Training)
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) presents a free 60-minute webinar: Conflict Prevention Strategies to Deter Targeted Violence. This practical training dives into the current threat landscape and equips participants with tangible de-escalation techniques to safely diffuse volatile situations. Ideal for frontline employees, staff members, supervisors, security personnel, public safety officials, business owners, educators, […]
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SacHacks VII: UC Davis Hackathon Focused on Local Community Solutions!
UC Davis 1 Shields Ave, Davis, CA, United StatesUC Davis's largest in-person hackathon, SacHacks VII, is back February 21-22, 2026! This 24-hour event brings together 200+ motivated students—builders, designers, coders, and innovators—to create prototypes addressing real-world problems. This year, we're prioritizing impact on local communities. Davis-area businesses, downtown shops, nonprofits, and city groups are invited to participate by submitting a challenge (e.g., "How […]
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15th Annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day – Free Family Science Adventure!
UC Davis 1 Shields Ave, Davis, CA, United StatesCelebrate the 15th Annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day on Saturday, February 21, 2026! This free, all-ages, family-friendly event (also called "Super Science Day") brings science to life across the UC Davis campus. Explore 12 world-class natural history collections, museums, and research sites through interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, behind-the-scenes tours, live animals, rare specimens, and […]
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Spin to Lunch – Free Spin Scooter/Bike Unlocks to Downtown Davis Lunch (March 2–6, 2026!)
Hop on a Spin e-scooter or e-bike and ride to lunch downtown. Free unlocks from 11 AM to 2 PM every day March 2–6, 2026! This fun, sustainable promotion encourages UC Davis students, local employees, commuters, and residents to choose green micromobility for midday meals, supporting downtown restaurants and reducing car trips in our bike-friendly […]
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Downtown at Dusk
Mark your calendars for Downtown at Dusk, a brand-new event series bringing together music, art, and community right in the heart of the city. Enjoy live performances, exclusive deals from local businesses, and a chance to celebrate everything that makes Downtown Davis so vibrant. Founded in 2023, DRC Creatives is proud to partner with @davis.downtown, […]
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Downtown at Dusk
Mark your calendars for Downtown at Dusk, a brand-new event series bringing together music, art, and community right in the heart of the city. Enjoy live performances, exclusive deals from local businesses, and a chance to celebrate everything that makes Downtown Davis so vibrant. Founded in 2023, DRC Creatives is proud to partner with @davis.downtown, […]
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 below!