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Entertainment – Activities and Events In and Around Davis

Are you able to spend a few days and see the sights and sounds of the Capitol region? Terrific!

Below is a small sampling of activities in and around Davis. (You’re on your own though, other than UC Davis activities, UC Davis does not endorse these or any other events.)

Have fun!


ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS AT UC DAVIS

Image of art work.Arts & Culture on Campus
The arts thrive at UC Davis. From student performers to our "town and gown" musical groups and our thought-provoking art exhibitions to the international troupes that visit the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, UC Davis is awash in color, sound and motion.

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS IN OR AROUND DAVIS

Image of a farmer's market Davis Farmer’s Market
Held every Saturday morning, rain or shine, the Davis Farmer’s Market is the perfect place to experience the fruits of local agriculture, while mingling with residents.
Central Park
4th and C Streets
Davis, CA 95617
(530) 756-1695

Image of inside gallery. Second Friday ArtAbout
An evening of Davis gallery openings and artist receptions on the second Friday of each month. Reception times are spread out so you can attend each event.

Image of grapes on a vine.

Wine Tasting
Experience different delicacies at area wineries.

In Davis, there is Rominger West Winery and Purple Pearl Vineyards.

Or you might want to stop along the way at some other California wineries.

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS BEYOND DAVIS

Image of Snow leopards. Sacramento Zoo
Corner of Sutterville Road and Land Park Drive
Sacramento, CA 95822 
Phone: (916) 808-5888

Image of a River Cats baseball game. Sacramento River Cats
The Sacramento River Cats formed in 1999. Since then, the River Cats have won five Pacific Coast League South Division titles (2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2007) and back-to-back PCL Championships (2003 and 2004). They also took home the Triple-A Championship in 2007. The team is a Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland A’s.
400 Ballpark Drive
West Sacramento, CA 95691

Image of California State Capitol. Sacramento State Capitol
10th and L Streets
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 324-0333

Image of Old Town Sacramento. Old Sacramento
1002 Second Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 442-7644

Image of downtown Sacramento. Second Saturday Art Walk
An evening of Sacramento gallery openings and artist receptions on the second Saturday of each month.

Image of carnival ride. Six Flags Marine World/Discovery Kingdom
1001 Fairgrounds Drive
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 643-6722

Plus, here are some additional links:

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