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Jun 25, 2025 08:55AM ● By MPG Staff
The City of Dixon is hosting a Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks show

The City of Dixon is hosting a Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks show beginning at 4 p.m. July 4. The concert, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, will feature a performance by the Davis-based oldies band, Now and Then. Photo courtesy of the Dixon Chamber of Commerce


Free Lunch at the Dixon Library

Dixon Library is offering free lunch to kids and teens from 11 a.m. to noon. June 9 to July 31. Held at the library, 230 N. First St., free lunches will be available to youth 18 and under with no registration required. Meals are offered in partnership with local school districts, funded by the California State Library, and must be eaten on-site. Lunch will not be served on the 4th of July.

For more information, visit the Solano County Library Facebook page or call 1-866-572-7587.

Grillin’ & Chillin’

Dixon Action Team is hosting Grillin’ & Chillin’ from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 28. Held in Downtown Dixon, the family-friendly event offers a car and truck show, local vendors, food trucks, live music and a rib cook-off. 

For more information, visit dixonactionteam.com or email [email protected].

Dixon Chamber Connections Networking

The Dixon Chamber of Commerce is hosting a networking event from noon to 1:30 p.m. on July 3. This free in-person event, held at The Farmstead at Dixon, 350 Gateway Drive, allows local professionals to connect. Offering a diverse range of potential connections, attendees are encouraged to bring business cards.

For more information, visit dixonchamber.org or call 707-678-2650.

VFW Upcoming Meeting

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8151 will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. July 16. Meetings are held every third Wednesday at The Olde Vets Hall, 231 N. First St. Official business meetings start at 7 p.m., but the hall opens for set-up and socializing at 6 p.m. Socializing will continue after the business portion of the meeting.

For more information, visit vfw8151.org or call 209-395-8019.

Ribbon Cutting at Drive City Lube and Smog

The Dixon Chamber of Commerce invites the public to a ribbon-cutting event for Drive City Lube and Smog from 5 to 6 p.m. June 26. Located at 2800 W. A St., Suite B, the event is free and open to all. Drive City’s grand opening is June 27, and the business is offering prior to and overnight parking for Grillin’ and Chillin’ car show participants. Owners Ted and Jazzy Jorgensen invite the public to celebrate their retirement June 27, offering a food truck, drinks, raffle prizes and corn toss.

For more information, visit the Dixon Calendar and Events Facebook page or call 707-678-7664.

Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks Show

The City of Dixon is hosting a Fourth of July fun day beginning at 4 p.m. July 4. Held in Hall Park, 450 Hall Park Drive, the event offers rec swim from 4 to 8 p.m. at Pat Granucci Aquatics Center, 450 E. Mayes St., pickleball in Hall Park from 5 to 8 p.m. and food trucks at 6 p.m. A concert, sponsored by the Dixon Chamber of Commerce and featuring the band Now and Then, will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. The fireworks show will begin at 9:15 p.m.

For more information, visit the Dixon Calendar and Events Facebook page or call 707-678-7000.

Safe and Sane Fireworks Booth Locations

The 2025 Safe and Sane fireworks booth locations have been announced. The Dixon Municipal Code allows for the sale of safe and sane fireworks from June 28th to July 4th. The code allows for the possession and use of safe and sane fireworks during a specified time from June 28th through July 6th of each calendar year. The following are eligible stand locations:

Weinersnitchel, 2500 W. A St., licensed by Living Hope Church of Dixon; Dixon Fruit Market, 7808 Batavia Rd., licensed by Dixon QB Club; Safeway, 1235 Stratford Ave., licensed by American Legion Ladies Auxiliary; Walmart, 235 E. Dorset Drive, licensed by Soroptimist International of Dixon; CVS Pharmacy, 1057 N. First St., licensed by Dixon High Athletic Boosters; Michael’s Market, 1100 Pitt School Rd., licensed by J.A. Taylor Foundation.

For more information, visit www.cityofdixonca.gov/departments/Fire/FireworksInformation or call 707-678-7000.

Dixon United Methodist Church Garage Sale

Dixon United Methodist Church is hosting a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 1p.m. July 19. Held at the church, 209 N. Jefferson St., the event offers participants the opportunity to support Dixon United Methodist Church and get some great deals. Interested parties can also rent a table to sell their own wares. Tables cost $20 for a long 8-foot table, $15 for a large round table and $10 for a small round table.

For more information or to rent a table, visit dixonumc.org or call 707-678-2191.

Dixon Dolphins Water Polo Clinics

Dixon Dolphin Swim Team is hosting a series of water polo clinics, the next of which is from 4 to 6 p.m. June 27. Held at the Pat Granucci Aquatic Center, 450 E. Mayes St., the clinic is available for children aged 6 to 19 for $25 per clinic. The final two clinics are June 27 and July 11. 

For more information or to register, visit dixondolphins.swimtopia.com or email [email protected].