Davis Downtown

Davis Farmers Market – Year-Round Fresh & Local in Central Park (50th Anniversary Year!)
2026-04-29 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-22 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-15 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-08 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-01 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-25 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-18 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-11 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 1 more date | Central Park, 301 C St., Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Celebrate 50 years of community and bounty at the Davis Farmers Market in 2026! This iconic, award-winning market is the heartbeat of Davis – bringing together local farmers, artisans, bakers, food vendors, and makers every week.

Wednesdays: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (September–March); 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Picnic in the Park with live music (April–August)

Shop the freshest seasonal produce, farm-fresh eggs/meats/cheese, artisan crafts, hot prepared foods, coffee, baked goods, and more! All grown or made right here in our region. Enjoy live music (especially during summer Picnic in the Park Wednesdays), family activities, SNAP matching programs, and the lively downtown energy that makes it a favorite gathering spot for residents, UC Davis students, families, and visitors.
Free entry – bring your bags and support local agriculture, sustainability, and small businesses! Rain or shine, it’s always a great day out.
Special 2026 highlights: 50th anniversary celebrations throughout the year. Don’t miss the big community event on August 1!

Downtown at Dusk
2026-04-16, 2026-04-09, 2025-12-11 | CA
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, @downtownatdusk, and @citydavisca to make this series possible and give back to the community through music, art, and culture.
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2nd Friday ArtAbout – Monthly Downtown Davis Art Walk & Receptions (Free!)
2026-04-10 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-13 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-13 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | CA
Join Davis’s beloved 2nd Friday ArtAbout – a free monthly self-guided artwalk coordinated by the Pence Gallery! Every second Friday, stroll downtown Davis to discover fresh exhibits, opening receptions, live music, hands-on activities, and direct chats with local and regional artists at 10+ galleries, co-ops, and businesses.
Support our vibrant arts scene, uncover unique talent and styles, and soak up the lively energy – ideal for friends, families, dates, or solo adventures. Many venues offer complimentary refreshments like wine and snacks.
Free – no tickets required!

Runs approximately 5:00–9:00 PM (venue receptions vary—check the monthly guide for specifics).
Grab the printed guide (with map & details) the week of at the Pence Gallery or participating spots, or download it at pencegallery.org/events/artabout/.

Interested in hosting as a venue, artist, or business? Visit https://pencegallery.org/events/artabout/ to fill out the corresponding forms. Please submit events 3 weeks in advance via the form on the site to be included in the guide and promotions.
Stay in the loop: facebook.com/davisartabout
Come celebrate local creativity downtown – see you on the next second Friday! 🎨✨

Davis Downtown Board Meeting
2026-04-09 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-12 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-12 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-12-11 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Davis Downtown Board Meeting, Zoom, Davis, CA
Join us on the second Thursday of each month for our Governing Board of Directors meeting. The meeting is open to all interested. Stay up-to-date on business and initiatives related to downtown Davis, and the opportunity to provide public comment will be available.
Meetings are currently held virtually on the Zoom platform from 9:00am to 10:00am. If you are interested in attending, please contact us at info@davisdowntown.com to request a Zoom meeting invitation.
To view, download and/or print Board of Directors meeting agendas or minutes, click on the following link: https://davisdowntown.com/agendas-meeting-information.
Meeting locations and times are subject to change.

Day in Downtown – Vendor Market & Street Celebration (Free!)
2026-04-05 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Spend a full day exploring Day in Downtown – a vibrant, free street event bringing together local talent and community! From 10 AM to 4 PM, browse a diverse lineup of vendors on E Street (between 3rd & 4th St.), including:

Vintage clothing & unique finds
Local artists, makers, and creators
Davis brick-and-mortar shops
Non-profits sharing their work
Special spots like Sophia’s Thai Kitchen for tasty bites

Discover one-of-a-kind items, support small businesses and local organizations, and enjoy the lively energy of downtown Davis. Perfect for a relaxed Sunday outing with friends, family, or solo shopping. Bring reusable bags and comfy shoes!

Author Event: Amon & Jenna Muller – Full Belly: Recipes and Stories from a Family Farm
2026-03-10 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Avid Reader, 617 2nd St., Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Join celebrated farmers and authors Amon and Jenna Muller of Full Belly Farm for a special author event celebrating their new cookbook, Full Belly: Recipes and Stories from a Family Farm!
This vibrant book shares 100 easy, seasonal recipes using fresh, organic ingredients straight from their beloved third-generation family farm in California’s Capay Valley – plus heartfelt stories, essays on regenerative agriculture, sustainable flower farming, and life on a family farm. Perfect for home cooks, food lovers, sustainability enthusiasts, and anyone inspired by local, farm-to-table living.
Hear the authors share insights, sign books, and chat about farm life, cooking, and community-supported agriculture. Family-friendly and free—no registration required (books available for purchase and signing)!
Come celebrate local food, farming heritage, and delicious inspiration in the heart of downtown Davis. Great for families, students, and foodies alike!

Thursday Live! at Davis Odd Fellows: Pre-St. Paddy’s Celebration with Celtic Rock Duo Caliban!
2026-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Davis Odd Fellows, 415 2nd St., Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Get ready for an enchanting evening of spirited Celtic sounds! On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Davis Odd Fellows Thursday Live! series welcomes Caliban – the acclaimed Euro-Celtic acoustic duo featuring Lief Sorbye (mandola, vocals) and Jon Berger (fiddle), both longtime members of the legendary Celtic rock band Tempest.
Expect a delightful mix of high-energy dance tunes, haunting ballads, and rich acoustic layers with fiddle, mandola, mando guitar, and accordion. Perfect for kicking off St. Patrick’s Day season with friends, family, or fellow music lovers!

Date/Time: Thursday, March 5, 2026 | Doors at 7:00 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM
Location: Davis Odd Fellows Hall, 415 2nd Street, Downtown Davis
Admission: Donation-only (all proceeds go directly to the musicians—please give generously to support live music in our community!)
Bar: Open for beer, wine, and non-alcoholic options

Gather your crew, wear your green early, and join us for lively reels, soulful songs, and pure Celtic magic in the heart of downtown Davis. No tickets needed, just show up and donate what you can!

State of the City Breakfast Hosted By Davis Chamber of Commerce
2026-03-04 08:30 - 10:30 UTC | CA
Tickets are now on sale for the Chamber’s Annual State Of The City address. Register now to save your spot.

Spin to Lunch – Free Spin Scooter/Bike Unlocks to Downtown Davis Lunch (March 2–6, 2026!)
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-06 | CA
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 city.
Just unlock a nearby Spin device via the app (no ride fees during promo hours, just pay any per-minute if applicable after unlock), cruise to your favorite downtown spot for lunch, and enjoy easier access to great food. Downtown businesses are invited to join by offering specials (e.g., lunch deals, free add-ons) to attract riders. Contact Davis Downtown for partnership info!
It’s quick, eco-friendly, and boosts our local economy. Grab lunch the fun way this week!

15th Annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day – Free Family Science Adventure!
2026-02-21 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | UC Davis, 1 Shields Ave, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Celebrate 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 expert talks. Discover incredible biodiversity, from insects and plants to wildlife, fish, fossils, and more – while learning about conservation, ecology, climate challenges, and protecting our natural world.
Participating highlights include:

Bohart Museum of Entomology (touch live bugs!)
UC Davis Botanical Conservatory & Center for Plant Diversity (rare plants & endangered species)
Museum of Wildlife and Fish Biology (birds, mammals, reptiles)
Raptor Center, Bee Haven pollinator garden, and more!

Perfect for kids, families, students, educators, and anyone curious about nature. No registration required, just show up and explore!

SacHacks VII: UC Davis Hackathon Focused on Local Community Solutions!
2026-02-21 - 2026-02-22 | UC Davis, 1 Shields Ave, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
UC 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 can we improve foot traffic?” “Better tools for local sustainability?”). Student teams will brainstorm, design, and propose solutions tailored to your needs—often leading to fresh perspectives and potential collaborations.
Open to all students (no prior experience required). Free registration. Great opportunity for community engagement and talent scouting!
Details & challenge submission: sachacks.io
Questions? Reach out via the site.

Free CISA Webinar: Conflict Prevention Strategies to Deter Targeted Violence (De-Escalation Training)
2026-02-18 13:30 - 14:30 UTC | CA
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, and anyone interested in foundational conflict prevention skills.
Key Objectives:

Understand the evolving threat landscape for targeted violence
Learn specific conflict prevention strategies and actionable de-escalation steps
Explore best practices to enhance safety in workplaces, public spaces, and communities

No prior experience required, open to all. This is part of CISA’s ongoing Conflict Prevention Webinar Series to support safer communities and critical infrastructure.
Registration: Free – Register now at the official CISA event page: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/events/strategies-deter-targeted-violence-2 (or search “CISA Strategies to Deter Targeted Violence” on cisa.gov for the latest link).
Join from Davis or anywhere. Gain valuable tools to help prevent and respond to potential risks in our local workplaces, campuses, and public areas.
Contact/Website: cisa.gov/conflict-prevention or the registration link above

Crazy D’s Hot Chicken Grand Opening
2026-01-31 | Crazy D’s Hot Chicken, 219 G Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Crazy D’s Hot Chicken is officially opening in Downtown Davis — and they’re celebrating in a big way! 🎉
Be among the first 50 guests to receive FREE chicken sliders, enter a raffle to win $500 cash, and enjoy additional giveaways throughout the day. The first person in line will score a free combo for an entire year.
⏰ Starting at 11:00 AM
Come early, support a new downtown business, and bring your appetite.

Varsity Friday’s
2025-12-12 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | CA
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