You’ve probably seen the pictures or heard the stories. Men and women in red dresses, running for a charitable cause. Well, now there is an added twist to this infamous event! Sippi Cup Family Hash House Harriers is hosting their Inaugural Red Dress Run this Saturday Nov 4 from 1-6 p.m. at Schadt Park in Silvis! That’s right, a family and stroller-friendly Red Dress Run! Bring out the whole crew! In addition to the amazing path outlined for the run, there will be an indoor area, playground, beverages, food and more! Something for everyone! The cost for the run is $10 and online registration... Read More

Call all Superhero Sons and Superhero Moms! You are invited to a one of a kind superhero celebration! The Rock Island and Moline Parks and Recreation Departments have joined forces to unite local Mothers and Sons for Superhero Night, this Friday Nov 3 from 6-8 p.m. at the Rock Island Fitness & Activity Center! The cost of this event is only $30 per mother/son couple. Additional sons are only $10. To register for this event, go to www.molineparks.com or call (309) 524-2424. The last day to sign up is Nov 2. Come dressed as your favorite superheroes (or other costumes) and enjoy games, activities,... Read More

Looking for a fun and safe environment to let your young ones do some trick-or-treating? Then trunk-or-treating may be just the thing! The City of Silvis is holding their Trunk-or-Treating night this Sunday Oct 29 from 4-6 p.m. For one night, the Silvis Public Library parking lot will transform into a party of decorated vehicles with candy! Local businesses will be getting into the Halloween spirit and showing off their decorating skills, while the children get to enjoy an evening of fun! For more information you can visit the Facebook event page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/353016668484827/. Happy... Read More

Looking for a fun family-friendly way to kick off your Halloween holiday, this weekend? Then head to the College Hill District in Rock Island! This Saturday, Oct 28 from 2-5 p.m. the College Hill District in Rock Island (intersections of 14th Avenue with 30th Street and 37th to 42nd Streets) is hosting their annual College Hill-O-Ween party! And you’re invited! Come out to celebrate with the College Hill businesses! They will have Halloween games, trick or treating, spooky music, face painting and more! All activities are free (children must be accompanied by an adult at all times). Join the... Read More

Are you ready to celebrate Día de Los Muerto? There’s no better place to celebrate the Day of the Dead than the Quad Cities’ very own open-air market, Mercado on Fifth! This Friday Oct 27 from 5-9 p.m. Mercado on Fifth will be hosting their last Friday night open-air market with a Day of the Dead celebration! Performances by the Crooked Cactus Band and Danza de Santa Maria will put everyone in a festive mood. Vendors will be onsite for all of your purchasing needs, as well. Starting at 6 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Teen Center, the movie Book of Life will be playing for all to enjoy. Bring... Read More

Candy, floats and costumes? It must be time for the annual Davenport Halloween Parade! This year’s parade will take place this Saturday Oct 28 at 2 p.m. in downtown Davenport. The parade route will begin at 3rd and Brady, then turn onto Ripley Street, continue down 2nd Street and end at 3rd and Iowa Street. The Harrison St, River Center and Redstone Ramps will all be available for parking (parking rates apply). Free lot parking can be found between W River Drive and Beiderbecke Drive (may be limited due to Farmer’s Market ending at 1 p.m.) and west of Modern Woodmen Park. Bring the entire family... Read More

Are you ready for a spooky nighttime Halloween Parade? The Greater Bettendorf Community Foundation is! This Saturday Oct 28, come join the city of Bettendorf at “The Great Pumpkin in the Pumpkin Patch” Halloween Parade! The parade will begin at 7 p.m. at the intersection of Middle Road and 23rd Street. The parade route will begin at the intersection of 23rd Street and Middle Road, then will continue onto Spruce Hills Drive, turn left onto 18th Street, turn left onto Middle Road, and finish at the entrance of the Life Fitness/Splash Landing parking lot. You won’t want to miss this extraordinary... Read More

Augustana College’s John Deere Planetarium Fall Open House is officially here! This Saturday Oct 28 from 7:30 – 9 p.m. the planetarium will be open to the public at no cost. Indoor and outdoor programs will be led by planetarium director Dr. Lee Carkner. A planetarium show will be exposing the wonders of the night sky, on the facility’s 30-foot dome with the Spitz A3P projector. You will be able to view the planet Saturn and the first quarter moon through the telescopes provided by the Carl Gamble Observatory. The Getz-Rogers Gallery will show images of celestial objects. A quarter-ton piece... Read More

The hottest Halloween party in the QCA is happening this weekend, and you’re invited! UP Skybar, located in The Current Iowa (215 Main Street Davenport) is hosting Howl UP at the Moon, a Halloween party and costume contest. For only a $20 entrance fee (free entry for hotel guests) you can enjoy complimentary appetizers from 8-10 p.m. and amazing drink specials. DJ Tom X will be providing the audio enjoyment. There will be $800 in prizes for the costume contest. Winners will be announced at 11 p.m. For more information or to book a room, visit http://www.thecurrentiowa.com/. This is the adult-only... Read More

Does this cooler weather have you ready to stock up on fall scented candles, pumpkins and caramel apples? Then head to the Freight House Farmer’s Market for all your Fall Festival needs! This Saturday starting at 8 a.m. the Freight House Farmer’s Market, located at 421 W River Drive Davenport, is hosting their annual Fall Festival. In addition to the wonderful items the Freight House Farmer’s Market already has to offer, vendors will have mums, pumpkins and Indian Corn for decorating. Skilled craftsmen will have autumn-themed yard décor to offer as well. Fall Spice and Caramel Apple Kettlecorn,... Read More