Santa, Scrooge and Trolley Rides all in one place? Must be time for the annual Village Christmas Walk! Head down to the Village of East Davenport this weekend to enjoy the 2017 Village Christmas Walk! This free event has been celebrated for over 41 years! To kick off the festivities, Santa can be seen both Friday Dec 1 and Saturday Dec 2 heading down 11th Street to the Village Fire House in a fire truck! Both nights, activities will be happening from 6-9 p.m. Trolley rides will be boarding in from of Lagomarcino’s on 11th Street throughout the evening. Retro fire truck rides will also be available,... Read More

Where can you enjoy children’s activities, take a tour of a toy museum, enjoy a lighted parade and see Santa all in one place? At Christmas on the Square in Cambridge, that’s where! This Saturday Dec 2 and Sunday Dec 3 the beautiful and historic Cambridge will be kicking off the holiday season with Christmas on the Square. The events on Saturday are from 3-8 p.m. and Sunday’s events will begin at 11:30 a.m. and will end with a Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Most events will take place at the Cambridge Community Hall, located at 124 W Exchange Street. Here is a list of Saturday’s events: 3-4:30... Read More

Nothing says Happy Holidays like a good old fashioned German Zither concert! The Davenport Zither Ensemble will once again be performing their winter concert, this Sunday Nov 26 from 2-4 p.m. at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church in Davenport. There are no admission costs, either! Come and enjoy the soothing sounds of some traditional zither tunes, as well as a few you might even recognize! For more information, you can visit the German American Heritage Center’s website at http://gahc.org/event/winter-zither-concert/. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind stringed instrument extravaganza!  Read More

Do you have big shopping plans this weekend? Why not shop local and help out your community? College Hill District in Rock Island is hosting a Small Business Shopping Event this Saturday Nov 25 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Each participating business will have specials offered throughout the day’s event. Shoppers will even have a chance to win prizes at each participating store! To qualify for multiple prizes, shoppers will obtain a passport at any of the participating businesses. Have each store stamp your passport and then submit your fully stamped passport for a chance to win! Another way to earn... Read More

Looking for a freshly cut Christmas tree this year without the hassle of cutting it yourself? Then you are in luck! The Davenport Noon Optimist Club’s Annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser at Brady Street Stadium (3560 N Brady St Davenport) begins this Saturday Nov 25 and will continue through Dec 16! A large selection of freshly cut Michigan Christmas Trees will be available for a fair price! Volunteers from both the Davenport Noon Optimist Club and Central High School’s Show Choir will be assisting customers with the perfect addition to their home for the holidays. Trees will be sold every day... Read More

Museum Store Sunday will be celebrated all over the country this weekend. Are you ready to join in on the fun? The Figge Art Museum, German American Heritage Center and the Festival of Trees Gift Shop are joining forces this Sunday Nov 26 to celebrate Museum Store Sunday! A trolley will be provided free rides between all three locations throughout the day to ensure you receive a fun day filled with shopping! The trolley route begins at the Figge Art Museum (225 W 2nd St Davenport), will then stop at the German American Heritage Center and continue onto the Festival of Trees Gift Shop. The rides... Read More

It’s no secret that the Freight House Farmer’s Market is the place to shop for all things unique and fresh throughout the summer months. But did you know they are open all year long and have just kicked off their Winter Market months? That’s right, the Winter Market is open! Throughout the months of November and December, the Freight House Farmer’s Market is still open on Saturdays (8 a.m. – 1 p.m.) and Sundays (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) with all things local! The Winter Market can be found at either end of the Freight House building. Check out their Facebook page for event updates and vendor... Read More

Have you been looking for that one-of-a-kind Christmas gift or decoration? Then this is the event for you! The 28th Annual Quad City Christmas Arts & Craft Fair is happening this weekend at the QCCA Expo Center (2621 4th Ave Rock Island)! On Friday Nov 24 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.), Saturday Nov 25 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) and Sunday Nov 26 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) the area’s largest handmade craft show will be in full swing! Admission is $5 (12 and under free). Coupons for $1 off admission can be found online at http://www.qccaexpocenter.com/docs/20171124coupon.pdf or by going to the Quad City Christmas... Read More

Are you a ready for an evening filled with excitement and Christmas music? Then you need to check out the Trans-Siberian Experience! The Trans-Siberian Experience performs some of the greatest songs from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and they’ll be at the Adler Theatre this Friday Nov 24 from 7:30 -10:30 p.m.! Emulating the very show that has entertained millions, this production has spared no detail when it comes to the music, costumes and lasers! “Christmas Dreams Forgotten” contains all of your favorites from the Christmas Eve and Other Stories, including The Lost Christmas Eve, Night... Read More

You may remember them from The Sing-Off, America’s Got Talent or The Next Great American Band. They’ve been touring nationally since 2005 and now they’re coming to the Quad Cities! The Cat’s Pajamas Vocal Band is heading to Jumer’s Casino in Rock Island this Friday Nov 24! That’s right, from 7:30 – 9 p.m. you can check out the nation’s hottest a cappella group! This amazing vocal group consists of five members, all specializing in their own audio magic. This show will be like none other! Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling (800) 477-7747 or at Jumer’s hotel front desk. Don’t... Read More