Davis Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Davis and surrounding areas
Davis embraces the Christmas season around Central Park and the downtown arboretum with festive decorations, local markets, and family-style holiday activities. Attend the Davis Children's Nutcracker for theaterful delight, shop the Pence Gallery Holiday Market, or bring kids to Breakfast with Santa for photo opportunities and holiday cheer. Between Christmas lights, seasonal parades, and community events, Davis offers a range of things to do that celebrate the season with arts, markets, and cozy neighborhood gatherings.
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Christmas Markets
24 eventsJuried artisan market supporting local artists and museums.
Christmas Lights
13 eventsCommunity-decorated Tree Grove and gingerbread house contest.
Christmas Shows
11 eventsSacramento's favorite holiday tradition, The Nutcracker ballet.
Christmas Parties
11 eventsVintage train New Year's Eve celebration with gourmet dining.
Other Christmas Activities
41 eventsHistoric downtown ice rink tradition
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Roseville Downtown Holiday Celebration
(Roseville)
Community-decorated Tree Grove and gingerbread house contest.
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Santa Train Jolly Journeys
(Napa)
Magical holiday train journey with Santa
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Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink
(Sacramento)
Historic downtown ice rink tradition
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Midnight In Paris: A Legacy NYE Celebration
(Napa)
Vintage train New Year's Eve celebration with gourmet dining.
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Celebrate the Holidays in Yountville
(Yountville)
Town glowing with thousands of holiday lights
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Historic Folsom Community Christmas Tree Lighting
(Folsom)
Winter wonderland transformation with snowfall and tree lighting.
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Davis hosts several community-focused holiday events, including neighborhood light displays and local markets that bring residents together to celebrate the season.
Davis is known for its community-driven neighborhood displays and artisan markets that emphasize local creativity and a welcoming atmosphere during the holidays.
Beloved neighborhood favorites throughout Davis offer some of the best Christmas lights, with many homes participating in festive displays that create a warm holiday ambiance.
Local community centers and seasonal artisan markets in Davis are great places to find Christmas markets featuring local makers and unique holiday gifts.
Enjoying neighborhood light displays and attending free holiday markets are among the best budget-friendly ways to celebrate the season in Davis.
Families can enjoy walkable light displays, local markets with kid-friendly activities, and community events that offer festive entertainment suitable for all ages.