UC Davis
A student doing an acrobatic jump of of the diving board at the UC Davis Recreation Pool

Things to Do

Get to know
Davis

Between our campus and our college town, you’ll find something new to do every day in Davis. You can choose from dozens of farm-to-fork restaurants and weekly events and attractions. You’ll also find museums, a 100-acre arboretum, an arcade, bowling alley, and so much more.

Explore local attractions
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Choose your adventure

Davis offers activities for everyone, no matter your interests. Are you an art aficionado? We have many museums. Outdoor explorer? We have nature hikes in Davis and beyond.

California’s college town
A male student plays pool in a common area at UC Davis

Campus Recreation
UC Davis students ride on top of a UC Davis branded blue fire engine during the picnic day parade

Traditions
A view of the curved white roof of the Manetti Shrem Museum of Arts at UC Davis

Museums
students studying under the trees in the UC Davis Arboretum

Arboretum
A female snowboarder carves up a Tahoe mountain

Explore Nor Cal
A women smiles in front of a colorful art installation

Arts and Culture

Davis events

Weekly Farmers’ Market

Saturdays and Wednesdays

Central Park

Picnic Day

Saturday, April 15, 2023

Whole Earth Festival

May 12-14, 2023

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