October at Aggie Square: Fresh produce, big ideas and community connections
Looking for ways to connect at Aggie Square? Check out this month's lineup of wellness, community and innovation-focused events.
All events are open to UC Davis Health employees and community members.
October events at Aggie Square
Yoga on the Square
- Date: Weekly on Tuesdays
- Time: 11 a.m.
- RSVP here
Carrie Waterman guides light stretching, breathwork, a soft flow and restorative yin. Drop in anytime and stay for as long as you’d like.
Bring a yoga mat if you have one.
Mobile Farmers Market Truck
- Weekly on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Register here and be entered into a raffle to receive a $30 gift card to the market
Aggie Square and the Center for Land-based Learning invite you to their weekly Mobile Farmer’s Market event. They’re bringing fresh, locally grown produce directly to our community making it easier to access healthy food while supporting regional farmers.
This partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening local food systems and investing in the next generation of agricultural leaders and environmental stewards. Each week features a different pop-up or food truck:
- Oct. 7: Pancho Villa BBQ
- Oct. 14: Sac Buenos Aires Grill
- Oct. 21: Allen BBQ
- Oct. 28: Cluck Truck
CLTRE, Coffee, and Conversations!
- Wednesday, Oct.7
- 9 – 11 a.m.
- RSVP here
This monthly gathering (held on the first Wednesday of every month) brings together the full CLTRE ecosystem — alumni, entrepreneurs, homeowners, creatives, partners, sponsors, investors, and anyone committed to building a stronger, more connected Sacramento. It’s a space to share ideas, spark collaborations, and have the kinds of conversations that move community forward.
This month’s event will also feature Old Soul Coffee and a live pop-up podcast.
MIX: Monthly Innovation Exchange | Art and Human Experience
- Thursday, Oct. 8
- 6 – 8 p.m.
- RSVP here
MIX at Aggie Square is a monthly gathering designed to spark collaboration, and strengthen the innovation community.
Join MIX, a monthly gathering designed to spark collaboration, share ideas and strengthen the innovation community.
This month’s topic is focused on art and the human experience. Featured guests include several ARx Artist <> Researcher teams who will be sharing more about their collaboration ahead of the ARx LIVE event at MOSAC in November.
Live Cooking Demo with Chef Santana & Center for Land-Based Learning
- Wednesday, Oct. 14
- 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- RSVP here
Join a hands-on fall cooking demonstration with UC Davis Health's award-winning Executive Chef Santana Diaz. Discover how seasonal, fresh ingredients can nourish your body and delight your palate, with simple techniques and recipes you can bring home to your kitchen.
This event is presented in collaboration with the Center for Land-Based Learning, during their mobile farmers market truck pop up at Aggie Square. Come and shop the market for fresh, locally grown produce learn something new, taste something delicious, and enjoy the season with your community.
Biotech Mixer
- Tuesday, Oct. 20
- 6 – 8 p.m. in Connect Labs by Wexford
- RSVP here
Join an evening of community-building for Sacramento's biotech scene. Whether you're looking to discuss opportunities, learn about new research or connect with people who get it, this mixer is for you.
Scientists, engineers, founders, investors, government officials, jobseekers, students and anyone else in biotech is welcome to join for a mixer in collaboration with Connect Labs by Wexford at Aggie Square for an evening of community-building and like-minded chatter.
NorCal Angelcon: First Check Breakfast
- Wednesday, Oct. 21
- 9 – 10:30 a.m. in Jewel Box, Ground Floor
- RSVP here
First Check Breakfast is a quarterly gathering for people ready to explore a powerful complement to traditional philanthropy – angel investing. Getting in at the ground floor of a promising local startup is both a financial and community-building decision. When local investors back local founders, the jobs, wealth, and innovation that follow stay here and eventually flow right back into the causes you care about.
At this session, get a candid, behind-the-scenes look at how angel groups work, how deals are sourced, evaluated and funded and how new investors can participate alongside more experienced angels from day one. No prior investing experience required.
Coffee and breakfast are provided.
Hosted by NorCal AngelCon in partnership with the Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Sacramento State, Connect Labs by Wexford, Growth Factory, and Accelerate California Inclusive Innovation Hubs.
Aggie Square Community Engagement Meeting
- Tuesday, Oct. 27
- 8:30 – 10 a.m. in Connect Labs by Wexford
- Register here
Twice a year, Aggie Square opens the doors and invites neighbors, community leaders, small business owners and residents from across Sacramento to gather for a conversation to learn more about the Aggie Square Innovation District.
Over a light dinner, attendees will hear the latest on Aggie Square's progress and learn how the community can access space for meetings, events and programs. Learn more about the Aggie Square Community Fund, a resource designed to invest in the people and organizations who make the neighborhoods surrounding the district strong.
The evening closes with open Q&A.
What to expect:
- Welcome and Aggie Square overview
- Community access to space at Aggie Square
- The Aggie Square Community Fund
- Questions and answers
Light dinner and parking validation in the Aggie Square Garage are provided.
Brand Therapy Breakfast
- Tuesday, Oct. 27
- 8:30 – 10 a.m. in Connect Labs by Wexford
- Register here
If you've ever felt like your marketing isn't landing, your website isn't converting, or your message just isn't clicking, this event is for you.
Connect Labs by Wexford is partnering with Zuza Hicks to host a Brand Therapy workshop. This session will cover what branding means beyond the logo, how to understand the customer's journey, and how to make sure your website is guiding people, not losing them. Walk away with a clearer picture of why customers choose you (or don't) and what you can do about it.
Free to attend. Spots are limited. RSVP required.
About Aggie Square
Aggie Square is a first-of-its-kind, $1 billion innovation district anchored by UC Davis and developed by Wexford Science + Technology of Baltimore, Maryland. Aggie Square is situated on 11 acres at the UC Davis Sacramento campus and will create 1.2 million square feet once completed.

