County guide
24 outings for families, couples, seniors and groups, each linked to its source.
A Mondavi circus, Annie at the Woodland Opera House, a bug museum open house, Winters's tractor parade and free wetland tours.
A high-flying homage to 1980s amusement parks, built around a giant Ferris wheel and mechanical rides, with acrobatics, aerial feats and juggling. About 1 hour 45 minutes with one intermission.
Free, family-friendly open house at the Bohart Museum, home to about eight million insect specimens and a live petting zoo of hissing cockroaches, stick insects and tarantulas. UC Davis entomology students share their research. Weekend parking is free.
The Tony-winning musical about the spirited orphan who charms Oliver Warbucks, featuring "Tomorrow", at the historic Woodland Opera House.
Downtown Winters kicks off the holidays with a vendor market, a hot cocoa crawl, Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the gazebo and the tree lighting at 6pm.
Fall Musical Theatre Workshop students ages 5-17 sing, dance and act their way through a celebration of musical theatre.
A holiday tradition since 2015: local farmers' tractors decked out in lights roll through downtown Winters, with a holiday vendor market and visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
Free guided caravan along the auto tour route of more than 400 acres of reconstructed wetlands, oak woodland and native plants, with stops to watch birds. Registration required.
The heart and soul of Davis: local farmers and purveyors in Central Park with fresh produce, farm products, crafts, baked goods, hot food and coffee. Open year-round, rain or shine.
Two-acre riverfront beer garden in West Sacramento's Bridge District with 40+ taps, wood-fired pizza, food trucks, fire pits, lawn games and live music. Leashed dogs welcome at your table. Card only. Closed to the public Sun Oct 25 (ticketed Sunset Party 4-10pm).
Home of the Yolo County Historical Collection, 13,000 objects from the 1830s to the 1930s showing early county life. Current exhibition: Glass From the Past, through May 15, 2027.
Davis history museum on the northeast corner of Central Park, beside the farmers market and plenty of play area.
UC Davis art museum with rotating exhibitions, including the ongoing Together Again, 1956-2026, plus the Margrit Mondavi Sculpture Garden. Art Spark offers drop-in art-making for all ages Saturdays 1-4pm. No timed tickets.
More than 100 acres of demonstration gardens and collections along the Arboretum Waterway, with a 3.5-mile main loop path, picnic tables in the Terrace Garden and Redwood Grove, and three suggested walking loops. Leashed dogs welcome.
Free driving tour with an experienced field trip leader through flooded wetlands, native grasslands and young riparian forests, looking for waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors and wading birds. Registration required.
Mondavi concerts, Winters and Clarksburg wineries, a Capay Valley olive mill, free art museums and the Davis Farmers Market.
High-energy 1980s jukebox musical on the Sunset Strip with hits from Journey, Bon Jovi and Twisted Sister, and a live band. Recommended for ages 13+.
Día de los Muertos concert from one of Latin America's most influential voices, weaving Mexican tradition with jazz, cumbia and folk. About 90 minutes, no intermission.
Downtown Winters kicks off the holidays with a vendor market, a hot cocoa crawl, Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the gazebo and the tree lighting at 6pm.
An all-new holiday show from Thomas Lauderdale's "little orchestra", featuring singers Ari Shapiro, Edna Vazquez and Jimmie Herrod: classic pop, big band sound and Hollywood glamour.
Jazz pianist Isaiah J. Thompson celebrates the holiday music of Vince Guaraldi in the intimate Vanderhoef Studio Theatre.
Family-farmed estate winery at the eastern gateway to Napa Valley. Walk-ins welcome; groups of 8 or more reserve ahead. Children and service animals welcome.
The heart and soul of Davis: local farmers and purveyors in Central Park with fresh produce, farm products, crafts, baked goods, hot food and coffee. Open year-round, rain or shine.
Two-acre riverfront beer garden in West Sacramento's Bridge District with 40+ taps, wood-fired pizza, food trucks, fire pits, lawn games and live music. Leashed dogs welcome at your table. Card only. Closed to the public Sun Oct 25 (ticketed Sunset Party 4-10pm).
UC Davis art museum with rotating exhibitions, including the ongoing Together Again, 1956-2026, plus the Margrit Mondavi Sculpture Garden. Art Spark offers drop-in art-making for all ages Saturdays 1-4pm. No timed tickets.
A restored 1930s brick sugar mill in Clarksburg wine country, home to more than 10 boutique wineries and tasting rooms in one place.
Non-profit art gallery in downtown Davis, free and welcoming to visitors of all ages, with monthly art receptions on 2nd Fridays.
The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation's olive mill and tasting room in the Capay Valley, with orchard and hill views, award-winning olive oils, wines, honey and locally sourced fare.
Rustic tasting room in historic downtown Winters pouring local wines. Reservations strongly recommended (up to 6 per reservation); outside food welcome.
More than 100 acres of demonstration gardens and collections along the Arboretum Waterway, with a 3.5-mile main loop path, picnic tables in the Terrace Garden and Redwood Grove, and three suggested walking loops. Leashed dogs welcome.
Free Davis and Woodland museums, the UC Davis Arboretum, wetland bird tours and holiday jazz.
The Tony-winning musical about the spirited orphan who charms Oliver Warbucks, featuring "Tomorrow", at the historic Woodland Opera House.
An all-new holiday show from Thomas Lauderdale's "little orchestra", featuring singers Ari Shapiro, Edna Vazquez and Jimmie Herrod: classic pop, big band sound and Hollywood glamour.
A holiday tradition since 2015: local farmers' tractors decked out in lights roll through downtown Winters, with a holiday vendor market and visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
Jazz pianist Isaiah J. Thompson celebrates the holiday music of Vince Guaraldi in the intimate Vanderhoef Studio Theatre.
More than 600 acres of oak woodland, pine and riverside meadow in Cache Creek Canyon, a Wild and Scenic River. Hike the 5-mile Frog Pond loop or the steep 8-mile Blue Ridge Trail to Fiske Peak. No potable water and little cell service.
Free guided caravan along the auto tour route of more than 400 acres of reconstructed wetlands, oak woodland and native plants, with stops to watch birds. Registration required.
The heart and soul of Davis: local farmers and purveyors in Central Park with fresh produce, farm products, crafts, baked goods, hot food and coffee. Open year-round, rain or shine.
Home of the Yolo County Historical Collection, 13,000 objects from the 1830s to the 1930s showing early county life. Current exhibition: Glass From the Past, through May 15, 2027.
Davis history museum on the northeast corner of Central Park, beside the farmers market and plenty of play area.
UC Davis art museum with rotating exhibitions, including the ongoing Together Again, 1956-2026, plus the Margrit Mondavi Sculpture Garden. Art Spark offers drop-in art-making for all ages Saturdays 1-4pm. No timed tickets.
Non-profit art gallery in downtown Davis, free and welcoming to visitors of all ages, with monthly art receptions on 2nd Fridays.
The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation's olive mill and tasting room in the Capay Valley, with orchard and hill views, award-winning olive oils, wines, honey and locally sourced fare.
More than 100 acres of demonstration gardens and collections along the Arboretum Waterway, with a 3.5-mile main loop path, picnic tables in the Terrace Garden and Redwood Grove, and three suggested walking loops. Leashed dogs welcome.
Free driving tour with an experienced field trip leader through flooded wetlands, native grasslands and young riparian forests, looking for waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors and wading birds. Registration required.
Concerts, Rock of Ages, tasting rooms, a riverfront beer garden and Cache Creek Canyon hikes.
High-energy 1980s jukebox musical on the Sunset Strip with hits from Journey, Bon Jovi and Twisted Sister, and a live band. Recommended for ages 13+.
Día de los Muertos concert from one of Latin America's most influential voices, weaving Mexican tradition with jazz, cumbia and folk. About 90 minutes, no intermission.
An all-new holiday show from Thomas Lauderdale's "little orchestra", featuring singers Ari Shapiro, Edna Vazquez and Jimmie Herrod: classic pop, big band sound and Hollywood glamour.
A holiday tradition since 2015: local farmers' tractors decked out in lights roll through downtown Winters, with a holiday vendor market and visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
Jazz pianist Isaiah J. Thompson celebrates the holiday music of Vince Guaraldi in the intimate Vanderhoef Studio Theatre.
Family-farmed estate winery at the eastern gateway to Napa Valley. Walk-ins welcome; groups of 8 or more reserve ahead. Children and service animals welcome.
More than 600 acres of oak woodland, pine and riverside meadow in Cache Creek Canyon, a Wild and Scenic River. Hike the 5-mile Frog Pond loop or the steep 8-mile Blue Ridge Trail to Fiske Peak. No potable water and little cell service.
Two-acre riverfront beer garden in West Sacramento's Bridge District with 40+ taps, wood-fired pizza, food trucks, fire pits, lawn games and live music. Leashed dogs welcome at your table. Card only. Closed to the public Sun Oct 25 (ticketed Sunset Party 4-10pm).
A restored 1930s brick sugar mill in Clarksburg wine country, home to more than 10 boutique wineries and tasting rooms in one place.
The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation's olive mill and tasting room in the Capay Valley, with orchard and hill views, award-winning olive oils, wines, honey and locally sourced fare.
Rustic tasting room in historic downtown Winters pouring local wines. Reservations strongly recommended (up to 6 per reservation); outside food welcome.
Free driving tour with an experienced field trip leader through flooded wetlands, native grasslands and young riparian forests, looking for waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors and wading birds. Registration required.
Free entry, plus outings with a low parking or entry fee.
Free, family-friendly open house at the Bohart Museum, home to about eight million insect specimens and a live petting zoo of hissing cockroaches, stick insects and tarantulas. UC Davis entomology students share their research. Weekend parking is free.
More than 600 acres of oak woodland, pine and riverside meadow in Cache Creek Canyon, a Wild and Scenic River. Hike the 5-mile Frog Pond loop or the steep 8-mile Blue Ridge Trail to Fiske Peak. No potable water and little cell service.
Free guided caravan along the auto tour route of more than 400 acres of reconstructed wetlands, oak woodland and native plants, with stops to watch birds. Registration required.
The heart and soul of Davis: local farmers and purveyors in Central Park with fresh produce, farm products, crafts, baked goods, hot food and coffee. Open year-round, rain or shine.
Home of the Yolo County Historical Collection, 13,000 objects from the 1830s to the 1930s showing early county life. Current exhibition: Glass From the Past, through May 15, 2027.
UC Davis art museum with rotating exhibitions, including the ongoing Together Again, 1956-2026, plus the Margrit Mondavi Sculpture Garden. Art Spark offers drop-in art-making for all ages Saturdays 1-4pm. No timed tickets.
Non-profit art gallery in downtown Davis, free and welcoming to visitors of all ages, with monthly art receptions on 2nd Fridays.
More than 100 acres of demonstration gardens and collections along the Arboretum Waterway, with a 3.5-mile main loop path, picnic tables in the Terrace Garden and Redwood Grove, and three suggested walking loops. Leashed dogs welcome.
Free driving tour with an experienced field trip leader through flooded wetlands, native grasslands and young riparian forests, looking for waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors and wading birds. Registration required.