Parents' guide to Aggie Spirit Week 2022
Aggie Spirit Week is the opportunity for UC Davis to celebrate Homecoming, Parent & Family Weekend, and campus-wide events for Aggies across the globe. There are tons of fun-filled events happening the week of October 10-16, 2022. Our Aggie Parent and Family Council shares some of the events that they are most looking forward to during Aggie Spirit Week.
You can view and register for the full list of events on our Aggie Spirit Week webpage.
Aggie Parent and Family Council recommended events for those visiting campus:
Friday 10/14:
Homecoming Pep Rally
When: Friday, October 14th @ 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Where: Silo Patio
Get your head in the game and rally around our UC Davis Football team at the Homecoming Pep Rally as they get pumped to play Northern Arizona! Don’t miss the chance to take a selfie with Gunrock, watch our cheer and dance team, play games and dance to the UC Davis Marching Band.
Aggie Hour at The Gunrock
When: Friday, October 14th @ 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Where: The Gunrock is located in the Silo Restaurant Complex
Start your Aggie Spirit Week festivities with a beverage at The Gunrock!
Join fellow Aggies for a beer in the afternoon, conversation and some cornhole and other games while enjoying appetizers and a beer with your friends and family. Enjoy $2 off draft pints and 20% off select items.
Discover Davis 2022
When: Friday, October 14th @ 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Where: Downtown Davis
Presented by The Davis Chamber and Recology Davis, Discover Davis is a chance to explore the city, people and opportunties. The event is co-sponsored by Sudwerk Brewing Co. and is in partnership with UC Davis Alumni and Affiliate Relations and the Cal Aggie Alumni Center.
FREE admission
Saturday, 10/15
Homecoming Aggie Football 2022 and Ice Cream Social
When: Saturday, October 15th @ 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: UC Davis Health Stadium
Join us in cheering on our UC Davis Aggies football team at our Homecoming game against the Northern Arizona on Saturday, October 15th!
When you purchase with the CAAAHOMECOMING promo code, you are automatically invited to the exclusive pre-game Ice Cream Social and your game seats will be in Section 124 with fellow Aggie alumni and parents.
Other in-person activities:
Drop-in office hours with student services and academic resources
- Bohart Museum of Entomology Open Hours @ 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Occurs Monday-Thursday (10th-13th)
- College of Engineering Ambassadors: Ask Us Anything: October 11th @ 3:00pm - 4:00pm
- Undergraduate Research Center Open Hours: October 14th 9:00am - 4:00pm
- College of Letters & Science, Undergraduate Education & Advising Office Open Hours: October 14th @ 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Guardian Scholars Program Open Hours: October 14th @ 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Center for African Diaspora Student Success Open Hours: October 14th @ 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Center for Student Involvement Open Hours: October 14th @ 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Women's Resources and Research Center Open House: October 14th @ 10:00am - 5:00pm
- The Cross Cultural Center Open Hours: October 14th-15th @ 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Tours
- Botanical Conservatory Terrarium Workshop and Tour: October 14th-15th @ 10:00am - 3:00pm (SOLD OUT)
- Campus Recreation Tours: October 14th-15th @ 12:00pm - 2:00pm
- College of Engineering Tour: October 14th @ 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Shields Library Tour: October 15th @ 10:00am - 11:00am; 11:00am - 12:00pm
Visit on your own time
- Go for a walk in the UC Davis arboretum
- Stop at a shop in Downtown Davis
- Eat at the Silo
- Visit the cows (located next to Kearney Hall in the Tercero Residence Halls)
- Ask your student for a tour of their lecture halls/favorite areas on campus
- Hop on a bike or bring your own and explore UC Davis
- You can rent a bike at the bike barn or another place in Davis/on campus
- Visit the campus bookstore located next to the Memorial Union
- Visit the Shrem Museum
APFC Virtual Event Recommendations:
Facebook Live Virtual Campus Tour
When: Monday, October 10th @ 12pm - 1pm
Where: Virtual
If you missed the virtual tour, no worries! You can watch the recording of our live campus tour on UC Davis' instagram.
Active Aggies: Virtual workout classes
- Zumba: October 11th @ 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Barre: October 13th @ 5:30pm - 6:30pm
- Hiit and balance: October 14th @ 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- All Active Aggies events occur over Zoom
Food Recommendations:
Many fantastic eateries both on the UC Davis campus and in downtown will be open throughout the week. There are several popular restaurants in downtown Davis, including Burgers and Brew, Davis Creamery, Paesanos, Woodstock's Pizza, Crepeville, Cafe Bernardo, and El Patio Fresh Mexican Grill.
On-campus dining options:
If your student is living in the residence halls, join them at the dining commons! Your student can use their Aggie cash to swipe you in, or you can purchase each meal separately. Meal prices are as follows:
Breakfast: $11.50 plus tax
Lunch: $12.50 plus tax
Dinner: $14.50 plus tax
Please note: On Wednesday, October 12th, the Segundo Dining Commons is hosting their first annual Harvest Festival from 4:00pm - 9:00pm, and the dinner price will be $15.50.
Segundo Dining Commons:
- Monday–Friday: 7 AM–10 PM
- Saturday: 9 AM–2 PM, 5–8 PM
- Sunday: 9 AM–2 PM, 5–8 PM
Tercero Dining Commons:
- Monday–Friday: 7 AM–10 PM
- Saturday: 9 AM–2 PM, 5–8 PM
- Sunday: 9 AM–2 PM, 5–8 PM
Cuarto Dining Commons:
- Monday–Friday: 7 AM–10 PM
- Saturday: 9 AM–2 PM, 5–8 PM
- Sunday: 9 AM–2 PM, 5–8 PM
Latitude Restaurant:
- Monday–Friday: 11 AM–3 PM and 5–8PM
- Saturday–Sunday: Closed
For menus of what the dining commons serve, please visit here.
Spokes Grill: Open 5 days a week
Monday-Thursday: 10am - 6:30pm
Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday/Sunday: Closed
The Gunrock: Open 5 days a week
- Don't miss special discounts during Aggie Hour on Friday, October 14th from 4pm-6pm, which includes 2 off draft pints and 20% off select items
Monday-Friday: 11am - 6pm
Saturday/Sunday: Closed
Crepe Bistro: Open 5 days a week
Monday-Friday: 10am - 3pm
Saturday/Sunday: Closed
Silo Market: Open 5 days a week
Monday-Friday: 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday/Sunday: Closed
Coffee Shops: Open Monday-Sunday at select locations on campus
Food trucks: Available at select locations on campus
Parking:
On-campus parking will be available during Aggie Spirit Week. Please see below for a map of visitor parking areas. You can also view the map here.
UC Davis uses ParkMobile, an app that allows drivers to conduct parking permit transactions from their mobile devices. The daily rates range from $2.00-3.60, for students, staff and faculty to $12/day for visitors. You can visit here for more information on parking.
Permits are required to park on campus Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and on weekends when event attendants are present. Event rates may be in effect for parking lots/structures adjacent to the venue, during which time hourly and reduced affiliate rates will not be available via ParkMobile. Special event parking rates may apply. Go here to visit special events.
Please visit for TAPS FAQ website for additional information.
