Kids have cabin fever? Mom and Dad ready to get out of the house and let the little ones blow some steam off? Sounds like you need a Bounce Party! Let those kiddos bounce away their winter blues this Sunday Feb 4 at the Col Ballroom (1012 W 4th St Davenport) at the Kids Winter Bounce Party 2018! Thanks to All In 1 Fun, your children will enjoy unlimited inflatable access with each admission purchase. The Fun will happen from 2-6 p.m. and it will include a wide variety of different bounce houses, obstacles, and inflatable games. The party doesn’t stop with inflatables! There will also be face... Read More

Looking for some family fun this weekend? Then head to the YMCA’s Camp Abe Lincoln! This Saturday Feb 3, Camp Abe Lincoln is hosting Family Fun Day Winter Fest from 1-4 p.m.! Bring the whole family to enjoy the afternoon at Camp with some wintertime activities, inspired by the Winter Olympics. You’ll have the chance to enjoy some snacks and you might even win some prizes! The price for community members is $20 for the entire family (up to 5 people) and free for Y Members (families up to 5 people). Registration is required. You can register online at https://online.scottcountyfamilyy.org/cgi-bin/ymweb.pl... Read More

Does your guitar need some restringing? Do you like helping local food banks? Then this is the event for you! Saturday Feb 3, West Music, in partnership with D’Addario Strings will be providing a FREE RESTRING on your acoustic or electric guitar from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.! Staff will be on-hand to help with restrings and will also be available to provide advice on any additional repairs or sets. This offer is limited to one 6-string acoustic steel-string guitar or one 6-string electric guitar per customer. No locking tremolo systems. Guitars will be restrung with appropriate gauge D’Addario guitar... Read More

Are you ready for some football?! Start your big game weekend off with a bang at the Putnam Museum! Come experience the thrill and excitement of the Pro Football Hall of Fame without making the trip to Cantion, Ohio! The Putnam Museum will be kicking off a new exhibit this weekend, ‘Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’. Gridiron Glory is the most extensive and comprehensive traveling exhibit ever done on America’s most popular sport, offering an immersive fan experience. Putnam visitors will have access to the best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s vast holding,... Read More

Are you a lover of all things chocolate? Then make plans to head to the QC Botanical Center, this weekend! Come indulge at the Chocolate Experience this Saturday Feb 3 at the QC Botanical Center (2525 4th Ave Rock Island) from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Slip out of the cold and into the warm and inviting Botanical Center for a day of delights and relaxation. Local chocolate shops, bakeries, beauty vendors and coffee houses will be celebrating all things chocolate! Browse their selections and sample their products just in time for Valentine’s Day. Make sure to stop in the sun garden to learn about the... Read More

Nothing screams America like football, beer and bacon! This weekend you can find all of them in one place! This Saturday Feb 3, you are invited to Davenport’s annual event The Bacon & Beer Festival! This amazing and delicious festival will take place at the RiverCenter’s Great Hall (136 E 3rd St Davenport). To celebrate the spirit of this weekend’s big game, the theme will be ‘Pigskin Classic’. After a sold-out 2017 event, the Beer & Bacon Festival returns to the RiverCenter for it’s 4th year. It will feature bacon dishes from over 12 local restaurants and samples of over 100... Read More

How does a weekend full of beautiful melodies and harmonies sound? Splendid, right? Augustana College’s Department of Music has an eventful weekend planned at Centennial Hall (3703 7th Ave Rock Island). All concerts are free to the public. Friday Feb 2, come tap your foot to the upbeat rhythms at the Jazz Ensemble Winter Concert at 7:30 p.m. The 18-member Augustana Jazz Ensemble will perform music by Carmichael and Rodgers and Hart, among others. Saturday Feb 3 at 4 p.m. indulge your ears and mind with glorious melodies at the Winter Choral Concert. The Winter Choral concert will include the... Read More

Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe will host the biggest music festival in the Midwest this Memorial Day weekend.  That’s right, I’m talking about Summer Fest 2018! If you are getting anxious, don’t fear. The magic of Summer Camp is coming to the QCA this weekend! Summer Camp: On The Road is heading to the River Music Experience (129 N Main St Davenport) this Friday Feb 2! Summer Camp is visiting multiple cities across the country searching for the best talent the area has to offer. Four local acts will be competing for a chance to play at the Summer Camp Music Festival in May. The Velies... Read More

The children of today will become our leaders of tomorrow. Thanks to the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Valley, more children in our area will have an opportunity to pursue their dreams and goals. And now, you have an opportunity to help, as well! This Saturday Jan 27, the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Valley will be hosting ‘A Place to Become’, the BGCMV 3rd Annual Gala! You are invited to step behind the blue doors to experience a glimpse inside the BGCMV. The Gala will take place at the Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center, located at 2021 State St Bettendorf. Cocktail... Read More

Are you or someone you know planning a wedding this year? Then you have to check out the 2018 Jaycees Bridal Expo! This year’s Bridal Expo is happening Saturday Jan 27 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the RiverCenter, located at 136 E 3rd Street Davenport. Tickets are only $12 in advance and can be purchased online at https://www.jcexpo.com/. The price of tickets will increase to $14 at the door. The 2018 Jaycees Bridal Expo is projected to be the largest bridal fair in the Quad City Area! Nearly 150 vendors will participate in the Expo and nearly a thousand brides will attend to plan their own dream... Read More