Are you looking for a little Sunday Funday family time? Then look no further than the Quad City Botanical Center! This month’s Sunday Funday event at the QC Botanical Center (2525 4th Avenue Rock Island) is all about Plant Science! On Sunday May 6 from 1-3 p.m. bring the entire family out for a day of learning and fun! Get answers to the questions: What hides in the soil to help plants grow? What exactly do plants take from water? Why do plants need sunshine to grow? Thanks to a grant from the American Chemical Society, they will be exploring plant tissue with a brand-new plant microscope, along... Read More

Two names that are synonymous with art in the Quad Cities are John and Isabel Bloom. The impact this legendary couple has had on the community will live on forever. The 6th Annual Village in Bloom Festival of the Arts, which honors the legacy of John and Isabel Bloom, will be held on Saturday May 5 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Village of East Davenport. This is a FREE event for the entire family! John and Isabel lived, raised their family and created art in the East Village. Village in Bloom celebrates their contribution and encourages young people to get involved in the arts. The festival will... Read More

Are you a popcorn fan? Then you’re going to love the newest addition to the Village of East Davenport! Come celebrate the Grand Opening of Central Market Popcorn Company (1105 Christie St. Studio A Davenport) this Saturday May 5 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the Village of East Davenport! Home to artisan popcorn, smoothies, coffee and more, Central Market Popcorn Company is guaranteed to be a hit! Don’t forget to ask about the flavor of the month! Make sure to follow them on Facebook for updates and deals at https://www.facebook.com/Central-Market-Popcorn-Company-222466231570797/. Pop on down... Read More

Are you ready for the largest Cinco De Mayo fiesta in the QCA? That’s right, it’s time for Ganzo’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta! Saturday May 5 marks the 5th Annual Cinco de Mayo at Ganzo’s Mexican Restaurant (3923 N Marquette Street Davenport). Come celebrate with a 5K, live Mexican music, traditional Mexican dances, Jalapeño eating and Grito contests much more! Come and experience the traditional and original Cinco de Mayo fiesta in the Quad Cities! The fun starts at 8:30 a.m. with the Sombrero Shuffle Kid’s Run and the bounce houses open, as well. The 6th Annual Cinco de Mayo 5K begins... Read More

Freight House Farmers Market and St. Ambrose University Band have partnered to bring you a rockin’ welcome to spring! Saturday May 5 marks the opening day of the outdoor Freight House Farmers Market (421 W River Dr Davenport)! With help from the St. Ambrose University Band, this is going to be a fun-filled day! At 8 a.m. the St. Ambrose University Drumline will kick the celebration off at the official Opening of the Outdoor Market! Come enjoy the fanfare and reconnect with all your favorite market vendors. Enjoy some tasty treats and check out what’s new! There will be a performance by St.... Read More

There are currently 722 Iowans waiting for an organ transplant. That’s 722 families waiting for the call that will transform their lives. This weekend you can do your part by celebrating life and raising awareness and funds for the Iowa Donor Network at the Rusty Revolution! The 4th Annual Rusty Revolution is happening on Saturday May 5 from 3 -7 p.m. at PUB 1848 (1601 River Drive Moline). This event celebrates the life of Justin “Rusty” Lockett while raising awareness and funds for the Iowa Donor Network. Come enjoy drinks, live DJ, keeper pint glasses, raffles, prizes, bags tournament and... Read More

Calling all beer lovers! Come celebrate Rebellion Brew Haus’ 2nd Anniversary this weekend while enjoying some amazing beverages! Rebellion Brew Haus, located at 1529 3rd Avenue Moline, is celebrating their 2nd Anniversary in style from Wednesday May 2 through Saturday May 5! Come enjoy a HUGE selection of delicious, rare and amazing beers! The beers selected for this one-of-a-kind celebration were done with quite the precision. Some of the kegs were hard to obtain, may no longer be in production and were all chosen just for this occasion! They were loved by lots and anticipated by local beer... Read More

Did this long winter leave you dreaming about Hawaii? Well now you can experience all Hawaii has to offer without leaving town! The KT Morning Show 88.5 is hosting QC Luau 2018 Family Fun this Saturday Apr 28 at the Viking Club (1450 41st Street Moline) from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. The best luau in town will be showcasing the best tastes Hawaii has to offer! Come enjoy Roast Pig, Poi, Poke, Lua Lau, Kalua Pua’a, Shoyu Chicken, Baked Mahi Mahi and more! Island drinks will be available for those 21 and over. Kids activities will provide fun for the entire family! A live band, Hawaiian dancers,... Read More

How about an evening filled with live music while helping raise funds for a great cause, this weekend? Rascals Live Music Venue (1418 15th Street Moline) is hosting Rocking for March of Dimes this Saturday Apr 28. Doors open at 2 p.m. and the music will start at 2:30 p.m. A $10 donation can be made at the door. This is an all-ages show! Music from Matt Wadlow, Doug Brundies, Karl Beatty and Cory Wallace will get this day-long music event started off right. Lipstick Slick will be hitting the stage around 6 p.m. Daylight Over will follow at around 7 p.m. and Bugeye Sprite will wrap things up at... Read More

Come explore the cosmos with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra this weekend The Quad City Symphony Orchestra presents their latest Family Concert, A Space Odyssey, this Saturday Apr 28 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Adler Theatre (136 E 3rd Street Davenport). Explore the cosmos with a visually inspiring concert featuring well-known music from Star Wars, The Jetsons, Star Trek, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and much more! The other-worldly sounds of the QCSO will be accompanied by high-definition NASA videos and special guest narration from a NASA Astronaut. Floor tickets range from $3 – $15 and... Read More