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A Perfect & Flexible Gift for Any Occasion – The Davis Downtown eGift Card!

We’re excited to offer the new Davis Downtown eGift Card!

These virtual cards allow shoppers to spend them at any participating Davis Downtown merchant or restaurant. By providing this opportunity, we can keep dollars local that often end up going to Amazon or other large chains outside of our community.

The new Davis Downtown eGift Card is a perfect present for anyone who lives or works in town. They’re great for any occasion: employee/teacher/volunteer appreciation, birthdays, graduations, holidays, and more. These eGift cards work like a MasterCard when a customer redeems them.

Find the list of over 50 participating businesses and purchase your gift cards here. Be sure to spread the word about this exciting new gifting opportunity with your friends, family and co-workers!

 

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Past Events

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December to Remember

Throughout December, Davis Downtown’s December to Remember provided a variety of activities that helped bring people to downtown businesses and spark holiday spirit. A holiday favorite, the business Window Decorating Competition, was back! Other interactive activities and chances to win gift cards were new additions in 2023. Click here to learn more. Thank you to our wonderful community for participating in our festive activities while enjoying the holidays in downtown Davis!

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Shop Small Weekend 2023

Small Business Saturday is an annual holiday shopping tradition – just one part of the larger Shop Small movement that supports small businesses every day, everywhere.

For the three days after Thanksgiving, many merchants in downtown Davis celebrated Shop Small Weekend. The promotion began on Black Friday, Nov. 24 and continued through Sunday, Nov. 26. Those who made purchases at participating businesses turned in tickets toward prize drawings worth up to $500. For more information and a list of raffle winners, click here.

The weekend also included family-friendly activities and entertainment in downtown Davis.


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Davis Downtown’s Spooktacular

Zombie Mash Afterparty: The Davis Odd Fellows Zombie Bike Ride took place on Sunday, Oct. 29. Community members were encouraged to head downtown to Central Park for family activities following the event, and was hosted in collaboration with Davis Downtown. For more information on the Zombie Bike Ride & Zombie Mash Afterparty, click here.

Downtown Treat Trail: Thousands of children and their chaperones flooded the streets of downtown on the afternoon of Tuesday, Oct. 31. The UC Davis Princess Pals joined the festivities in the E Street Plaza and handed out goodies and took pictures with kids. Dozens of downtown businesses handed out candy and other special treats. Click here for more information!

Tommy J’s Wins the Burger Battle!

A dozen Davis restaurants competed in July for the coveted title of Davis Downtown’s Best Burger. The winner – for the third consecutive year – was Tommy J’s Grill & Catering.

Participating restaurants each showcased one burger for the contest. Throughout July, customers ordering those burgers were encouraged to scan a QR code at their table, and rate them on their own merits. Scores from one to five were awarded for taste, presentation, creativity, patty, toppings and bun. More than 400 patrons scored the burgers – some of them trying multiple establishments. More than 600 burgers were judged.

Entries in the Davis Downtown contest included beef, chicken, veggie and vegan burgers, and some creative combinations of toppings and breads. Tommy J’s Firehouse Burger had the highest average score – and the most entries. Falafel Corner’s Badmash “Gangster” Burger was a close second, scoring similarly but with fewer entries.

Other participants included Village Pizza & Pints with a Gorgonzola Burger with Bacon, The Halal Guys with a Chicken Sandwich, Handheld Sweet & Savory Pies with a Brie Burger wrapped in dough, Bull ’N Mouth with its Down the Hatch Burger, Third & U Cafe with a jalapeño burger, Steve’s Pizza with a Sticky Burger with maple syrup and peanut butter, The Davis Food Co-op with The Vegan Vaquero Burger, Three Ladies Cafe with a Veggie Teriyaki Tofu Patty Burger, El Patio Fresh Mexican Grill with a Mex Burger, and Cloud Forest Cafe with a Valley Veggie Burger.

The results showed that the Davis community truly enjoyed experiencing the variety offered and creativity of our downtown restaurants. Thank you to all the participants and patrons!

 

Cars & Coffee Heated Up Downtown

More than 250 cars came to Central Park on Sunday, Aug. 13 for Davis Downtown’s third annual Hot Davis Days Cars & Coffee event.

The family-fun affair, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., was free for the hundreds of participants and a few thousand attendees. It attracted vintage, new, electric and other specialty vehicles as well as visitors from the greater Sacramento region. Participants parked under the Farmers Market Pavilion, with overflow on adjacent C Street. A few dozen vehicles from the event’s collaborative organizations were showcased on the park grass.

Thank you to the vendors who served snacks and coffee: Pachamama Coffee, Upper Crust Baking and Kona Ice. Davis Downtown collaborated with several other organizations to make this year the largest and best Cars & Coffee yet. These included the car-enthusiast groups Cars & Coffee Sac, Davis Motorsports Club, and Yacht Club Premier Car Club.

Hot Days = Sizzling Deals

We hope you enjoyed the 2023 Summer Sidewalk Sale in downtown Davis. Businesses offered some sizzling deals during the hot summer days. The sale encouraged support for our local downtown businesses and provided shoppers with a preview of merchandise and service offerings.

Shoppers were encouraged to also stay for the 2nd Friday ArtAbout, which is a regular happening in the downtown that is a vibrant celebration of community arts and culture every 2nd Friday. All in all, it was the perfect blend of creativity and retail therapy. Click here for a full list of businesses that participated.

December to Remember Downtown Davis

Pawlentine’s Day Photoshoot
& Adoption Event

In mid-February, community members signed up their pets for a mini photo shoot at The Davis Commons in downtown Davis with a local Davis photographer. These 40 spots went fast! In exchange for the photoshoot, pet parents brought donations for the YOLO County SPCA. All donations were kept in Davis for pet foster homes. The YOLO County SPCA was in attendance at our event with adoptable furry pets!

 

 

Apr
11
Thu
2024
Davis Downtown Board Meeting
Apr 11 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Davis Downtown Board Meeting @ Online | Davis | California | United States

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.

Apr
12
Fri
2024
2nd Friday ArtAbout
Apr 12 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
2nd Friday ArtAbout @ Downtown Davis | Davis | California | United States

A monthly evening of open galleries and artists’ receptions at businesses, galleries and other art-friendly locations in downtown Davis and beyond. Events occur year-round, are free and open to the public. Many venues include receptions, refreshments and opportunities to meet artists.

Each venue has their own specific times. See the monthly 2nd Friday ArtAbout Guide and Map for specifics (available at the Pence Gallery and online at https://davisdowntown.com/2nd-friday-artabout during the week of the ArtAbout).

May
9
Thu
2024
Davis Downtown Board Meeting
May 9 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Davis Downtown Board Meeting @ Hunt Boyer Mansion | Davis | California | United States

Join us on the second Wednesday 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 8:35am 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.

May
10
Fri
2024
2nd Friday ArtAbout
May 10 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
2nd Friday ArtAbout @ Downtown Davis | Davis | California | United States

A monthly evening of open galleries and artists’ receptions at businesses, galleries and other art-friendly locations in downtown Davis and beyond. Events occur year-round, are free and open to the public. Many venues include receptions, refreshments and opportunities to meet artists.

Each venue has their own specific times. See the monthly 2nd Friday ArtAbout Guide and Map for specifics (available at the Pence Gallery and online at https://davisdowntown.com/2nd-friday-artabout during the week of the ArtAbout).

Jun
13
Thu
2024
Davis Downtown Board Meeting
Jun 13 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Davis Downtown Board Meeting @ Hunt Boyer Mansion | Davis | California | United States

Join us on the second Wednesday 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 8:35am 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.

Jun
14
Fri
2024
2nd Friday ArtAbout
Jun 14 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
2nd Friday ArtAbout @ Downtown Davis | Davis | California | United States

A monthly evening of open galleries and artists’ receptions at businesses, galleries and other art-friendly locations in downtown Davis and beyond. Events occur year-round, are free and open to the public. Many venues include receptions, refreshments and opportunities to meet artists.

Each venue has their own specific times. See the monthly 2nd Friday ArtAbout Guide and Map for specifics (available at the Pence Gallery and online at https://davisdowntown.com/2nd-friday-artabout during the week of the ArtAbout).

Jul
11
Thu
2024
Davis Downtown Board Meeting
Jul 11 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Davis Downtown Board Meeting @ Hunt Boyer Mansion | Davis | California | United States

Join us on the second Wednesday 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 8:35am 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.

Jul
12
Fri
2024
2nd Friday ArtAbout
Jul 12 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
2nd Friday ArtAbout @ Downtown Davis | Davis | California | United States

A monthly evening of open galleries and artists’ receptions at businesses, galleries and other art-friendly locations in downtown Davis and beyond. Events occur year-round, are free and open to the public. Many venues include receptions, refreshments and opportunities to meet artists.

Each venue has their own specific times. See the monthly 2nd Friday ArtAbout Guide and Map for specifics (available at the Pence Gallery and online at https://davisdowntown.com/2nd-friday-artabout during the week of the ArtAbout).

Aug
8
Thu
2024
Davis Downtown Board Meeting
Aug 8 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Davis Downtown Board Meeting @ Hunt Boyer Mansion | Davis | California | United States

Join us on the second Wednesday 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 8:35am 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.

Aug
9
Fri
2024
2nd Friday ArtAbout
Aug 9 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
2nd Friday ArtAbout @ Downtown Davis | Davis | California | United States

A monthly evening of open galleries and artists’ receptions at businesses, galleries and other art-friendly locations in downtown Davis and beyond. Events occur year-round, are free and open to the public. Many venues include receptions, refreshments and opportunities to meet artists.

Each venue has their own specific times. See the monthly 2nd Friday ArtAbout Guide and Map for specifics (available at the Pence Gallery and online at https://davisdowntown.com/2nd-friday-artabout during the week of the ArtAbout).