Zombie Bike ParadeThe Zombies Are Headed Back to First Northern Bank’s Oktoberfest 🍻
First Northern Bank throws a Chamber Oktoberfest social every September, and last year a few of our zombies wandered in looking for something good to eat. They are doing it again this year, on Thursday, September 24.
Zombie Bike ParadeDavis Cyclery has supported the zombies for years
Davis Cyclery, the bike shop at 247 F Street, is supporting the Zombie Bike Parade again in 2026. Their zombie connection goes back to 2020.
Zombie Bike ParadeGreen Bicycle Depot let a horde inside the shop
The Olive Drive bike shop is with the festival in 2026. We have photographs of zombies both outside their door and in among the bikes.
The Discovery Family Fun Zone
Lawn games, face painting, LEGO car racing, art activities and more, filling the centre of the main field. Run by Discovery Christian Church.
David Abramson MusicThe Spooky Jam Station
Pick up a percussion instrument and join an all-day Halloween jam led by PlayReady Music founder David Abramson. No experience needed, zombies encouraged.
Davis Fencing AcademyMonster Run: the Laser Run Challenge
A Halloween laser run at Community Park, 8:00 to 10:00 am on parade day. Running plus laser marksmanship, timed, free, all ages and abilities. Presented by Davis Fencing Academy.
Action Flipbooks360 Zombie Videos at the festival
Step into the middle of a 360 degree camera rig and come out with a slow motion video of yourself, mid-Halloween.
Zombie Bike ParadeNight of the Posing Dead
A free photo from the City of Davis, and a chance to find out what else they run.
The Giant Zombies
Sac Zombie Club bring professional zombies to Community Park, including the ones on stilts. They are eight feet tall and they can run.
The Haunted Bounce Houses
Two free bounce houses all afternoon, paid for by Justin Lowenthal of Lowenthal APC.
Zombie Bike ParadeMonster Arts and Crafts at the Davis Arts Center
The Davis Arts Center is open during the festival: monster arts and crafts, restrooms, and the zombie video game station inside.
The Davis Library Candy Station
The Davis Library hands out candy at Community Park, and keeps the branch open next door so you can use a real restroom and fill a water bottle.
Davis Local Vocals
Davis Local Vocals sing at Community Park through the afternoon. No band, no backing track, just voices, and the singers are named.
SwimAmerica's Spooky Seas
Candy, mermaids, and a swim school that has been teaching Davis children since 1998.
Halloween Hounds
The Yolo County SPCA brings adoptable dogs in costume to Community Park. They are all looking for homes. Yours is welcome to come and say hello.
The Halloween Rally Band
Brass, drums, and no stage. Noise Violation have played this festival for seven years.
Zombie Bike ParadeThe Giant Octopus DJ Party
A DJ set under a giant inflatable octopus, run by DJ Mellax and Davis Rave Co.
The Dancing Dead
Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop bring the Dancing Dead to Community Park. A Davis dance institution since 1984, and one of this festival's longest-standing partners.
Zombie Bike ParadeThe Zombie Siege Game
A zombie-themed game of tag, run for six years running by Mason Harry of Anarchy Arts.
Complimentary Brain Juice at the halfway point
Free drinks at the halfway point, from a family who turned up uninvited almost from the start and never stopped.
Downtown Tom returns from the dead
Davis has wild turkeys. One of them terrorised downtown and made international news. Every October, Jay Schwerin brings him back.
NorCal TrykersThe least glamorous donation we get, and one of the best
Recology has donated the festival's bins year after year. That saving is a real part of how the parade funds custom trikes for children with disabilities.
Face Painting at Community Park
Face painting at Community Park, run by Colorful Creations by Rina and Face Painting By Jana. Find the table, join the queue, leave green.
Davis Line Dance
Line dancing at Community Park, from a Davis group that has been gathering since 2023. No partner and no experience needed.
