Looking for a fun and family-friendly event this weekend? How about a dance party? Koo Koo Kanga Roo is coming to the Family Museum (2900 Learning Campus Dr Bettendorf) this Saturday Mar 17 with a special St. Patrick’s Day performance! The party starts at 2 p.m. and is included with paid Museum admission. Admission for the Family Museum is $9 (free under one year old) or $5 for those 60 and older and active military personnel their spouse and children residing in the same household. To purchase tickets in advance, go to http://familymuseum.org/store/admission. Koo Koo Kanga Roo is the dance-a-long... Read More

Looking for a family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day celebration? Then head to the Freight House Farmers’ Market this Saturday! The Freight House Farmers’ Market (421 W River Drive Moline) is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this Saturday Mar 17 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the East end of the Freight House Complex. Corned beef and cabbage will be served for a donation that will benefit Humility of Mary and the Project of the Quad Cities. Activities for the kids will be available and the hours for the market have been extended! Come check out eastern Iowa’s premier farmer market! Vendors will be... Read More

It’s time for the only bi-state St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the USA! And it’s right here in the QCA! The Grand Parade is this Saturday Mar 17. The parade begins at 11:30 a.m. at the corner of 4th Avenue and 23rd Street in Rock Island. It will then wind its way thru downtown Rock Island following 4th Avenue to 20th Street, then to 3rd Avenue to 17th Street and finally to 2nd Avenue to the Centennial Bridge. The parade then crosses the Mississippi River to Gaines Street in Davenport. From there, it will go north to 3rd Street and then east on 3rd to the River Center. A map of the parade route... Read More

How about a day filled with live music, drinks and fun with friends this St. Patrick’s Day? What if you were also helping out the local QCA music scene? Scudpocalypse, a fundraiser for the Rock Island Supper Club, is happening this Saturday Mar 17 at The Moline Club (1530 5th Avenue Moline) from 3-11 p.m. Fourteen bands and two floors of music will keep you entertained all day and night! A birthday celebration for Travis Scudder will be ensuing as well. Scudder cups, a keg and Mama Bosso pizzas will be available. For a full list of confirmed bands, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1997667843783693/. Don’t... Read More

Are you ready to make this the most memorable St. Patrick’s Day weekend, ever? Why not kick off the party early? Head to Missipi Brew (107 Iowa Ave Muscatine) this Friday Mar 16 for Spring Break Bash at the Brew! The party goes from 9:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m Spring Break Bash at the Brew will take place in the back room and will feature DJ Drew Minder playing all your favorite tunes and Todd will be mixing up some of the best concoctions in Muscatine! Make a return visit to Missipi Brew on Saturday Mar 17 for their Annual St. Pat’s Party with DJ Tony Tone! Stop by and pick up your St. Patrick’s... Read More

Gardening season is right around the corner. Are you ready to start planning this year’s home garden? Whether you are a beginner or expert, this event will help you make the most out of the great outdoors this year! Muscatine Community College’s Continuing Education Department is again offering their popular Art of Gardening day-long seminar! Art of Gardening will take place on Saturday Mar 17 at MCC Strahan Hall (152 Colorado Street Muscatine). The Art of Gardening seminar is used to educate and inspire others to seek enjoyment and fulfillment through a variety of home gardening related topics... Read More

Experience the vast African terrain in Wild Africa, with the first sensory-friendly film experience in the Quad Cities! Thanks to the Autism Society of the Quad Cities and the Putnam Museum, this Sunday Mar 11 will premiere their new sensory-friendly movies on the big screen! What is sensory-friendly? It’s a movie modified to be “friendlier” to the senses. Changes to the environment and film experience include: dimmed but not turned off theater lights, lower volume, all movies in 2D, little to no trailers before the movie and handicapped access to theater. Guests of all ages have the freedom... Read More

One of the most influential jazz soloists of the 1920s was born and raised right here in the QCA, and it’s time to celebrate his birthday! That’s right, it’s Bix Beiderbecke’s birthday! The Bix Birthday Bash fundraiser is happening this Saturday Mar 10 at Rhythm City Casino (7077 Elmore Avenue Davenport) from 6:30 – 9 p.m. in the Rhythm Room! This evening includes free Swing Dance Lessons from 6:30 – 7 p.m. Then stick around to enjoy live music from Dandelion Stompers from 7 – 8 p.m. and Locust Street Boys from 8 – 9 p.m. In addition to the amazing musical entertainment, enjoy some... Read More

Thirty-six cities. Two Countries. One voice. This weekend, an event like none other will be happening here in the Quad Cities. Gigi’s Playhouse’s annual I Have a Voice! Gala is happening this Saturday Mar 10 at the QC Waterfront Convention Center (2021 State Street Bettendorf) at 5:30 p.m. This event is a celebration for families, donors and other community members. It is an opportunity to celebrate achievements and continue to change the way people view Down syndrome. The evening will feature entertainment, cocktail hour, sit-down dinner, silent and live auctions, raffles and more! You can... Read More

Are you ready to trek back to a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth? Well, here is your chance! It’s family expedition time! Discover the Dinosaurs: Time Trek is coming to the QCCA Expo Center (2621 4th Avenue Rock Island) this Saturday Mar 10 from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday Mar 11 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Come get transported through the special Time Lab and observe enormous prehistoric dinosaurs and glimpse at mythological, magical dragons. Early-bird ticket prices (purchased before Mar 9) are $15.99 for children and adults and $13.99 for seniors. After Mar 9, ticket prices are $22 for children... Read More