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Small Business Saturday in Davis
This November 29, let’s celebrate Small Business Saturday® in our local community - Davis, CA!
What is Small Business Saturday®? Well, Small Business Saturday® is a program, created by American Express®, that helps show the love to small businesses like ours. On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, small businesses across the United States invite members of their community to shop small and show support their local businesses.
Small Business Saturday has become a national movement, with billions of dollars spent at small businesses in your local community. In 2023, according to a survey commissioned by American Express, Small Business Saturday promotions drove an estimated $17.9 billion in sales throughout the year.
Local businesses have a lot to offer. From your favorite coffee shop, to the trendiest boutique, to the corner convenience store, all of your local businesses play a role in supporting the shopping needs of your community.
So, on Saturday, November 29, 2025, head to your downtown and support small business.
Want to learn more about Small Business Saturday®? Visit the American Express® website. Also check out TikTok's #shopsmall Accelerator Program.
Shop Small Saturday - Golden Receipt Giveaway, Davis CA
Shop Small Saturday® is a huge hit in Davis. And when you celebrate small business, the Davis Business Association wants to reward your support with the Golden Reciept Giveaway.
Shoppers who come to Downtown Davis and patronize participating businesses, on November 29, (any dollar amount) can enter the running for a $100 DDBA gift card. To enter the contest, shoppers simply need to email their reciepts from participating businesses to autum@davisdowntown.com.
Participating Businesses
- A Room of Our Own Massage
- Aggie Yogurt and Bingsu
- Avid & Co
- Bella Luna Jewelers
- Bohème Clothing & Gifts
- Bubble Belly
- Fleet Feet Davis
- Freewheeler Bicycle Center
- Ken's Bike-Ski-Board
- Kumon of Davis
- Logos Books
- Mishkas Cafe
- Newsbeat
- Pence Gallery
- Pindadot
- Pure Barre Davis
- Red 88 Kitchen & Bar
- The Artery
- The Avid Reader
- The Paint Chip
- The Wardrobe
- UC Davis Downtown Store
- Upper Crust Baking
- Woodstock's
- Zia's Delicatessen
Davis Candlelight Parade and Winter Wonderland
Davis' annual Candlelight Parade returns on December 4, 2025 along with a re-envisioned Winter Wonderland celebration. This is a must see and must be event!
See the details for the Davis Candlelight Parade and Winter Wonderland.
Pictures in the Plaza
Get into the Holiday Spirit on December 6, 2025 with a visit to E Street Plaza to see the Holiday tree, meet festive characters, and enjoy some wonderful photo opportunities.
Be sure to bring the whole family to this new downtown Davis event featuring Kris Kringle (better known as Santa Clause) and the Princess Pals. All will be available for a photo op so you can capture that perfect photo for your 2025 Christmas card.
Plus, there will be a photo booth so you can capture some amazing fun and festive holiday photos.
PIctures in the Plaza takes place from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Saturday, Dec 6, 2025.
Holiday Hunt
Explore downtown businesses throughout the month of December and be on the lookout for gift cards hidden by the DDBA elves. You just may come across a pleasant surprise while shopping in downtown Davis.
Merry Burger Battle
Celebrate the Holidays with a burger or two. The Davis Downtown Burger Battle is back and this time with a little bit of holiday cheer.
Downtown Davis will be a winter wonderland of burgers as downtown dining establishments will be showcasing their best burgers of the season. A secret panel of judges (will the judges include Cheeseburger Guru?) and the public will be able to rate the burgers and let you know which ones are "naughty" and which ones are "nice."
Check out the Cheeseburger Hall of Fame to see which businesses cook up some delicous burgers.
Will let you know where you can find one of these delicious treats when a list of participating restaurants comes available.
Davis Downtown Window Decorating Contest
The Davis Downtown Window Decorating Contest returns for its 14th season.
This contest provides and opportunity for local businesses to bring even more cheer to the downtown with some truely amazing Holiday decorations.
See the details for this amazing Davis celebration of lights and window decorations.
