Join The Market for their Christmas Market Reveal to kick off the holiday season! They have 20+ small businesses under one roof that will transform their spaces to bring you all the best stuff for holiday gift gifting and decorating! Dates & Times: Friday, November 10th 10am-5pm Saturday, November 11th 10am-4pm Location: THE Market: A Journey to Joy 2nd floor of The Spotlight 1800 7th Ave Moline, IL Learn more: CHRISTMAS MARKET  Read More

The Green Thumbers will be kicking off the Holiday season on November 9th with their annual Holiday Garden Party! The store will be fully transformed into a beautiful “Christmas Winter Wonderland” filled with twinkling lights, beautiful color, the wonderful scents of fresh pine & evergreen, and chocolate, coffee & peppermint from Aroma! Make sure to save the date so you don’t miss out on their amazing hourly sales! Some of your favorite Holiday foods & drinks will be served to you on platters as you browse the store, while enjoying the best LIVE Holiday Jazz music... Read More

ROCK ISLAND, IL – That Dam Shopping Trip, a bi-state shopping tour of downtown Rock Island and Davenport small businesses, is back for 2023 and will be taking place Friday, November 24th and Saturday, November 25th from 11 am to 5 pm. Ten businesses, skirting both sides of the dam, will offer sales and prizes as they welcome customers to our downtown on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. That Dam Shopping Trip is a free event, and shoppers can pick up their stamp sheet at any participating location, visit the stores in any order, and turn in completed stamp sheets at their last stop.... Read More

Black Hawk’s View of American History will be presented Wednesday, November 8 from 6pm to 7:30pm, at Rock Island’s Watts-Midtown Branch Special presentation for our 150th Year and Native American Heritage Month! Noted historical actor / storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis portrays the reporter who published Black Hawk’s life story. Listen to tales from Black Hawk’s autobiography, along with traditional chants and drumming songs. Ellis is part Cherokee and has studied with elders from several tribes. Free, suitable for all ages.  Read More

If you’re seeking fun in Illinois and Iowa this week, you want to check out the FUN10! Fun10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, only on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com! Every week, we drop a new Fun10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out Fun10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. So what’s on the Fun10 for this week?... Read More

A seasonal favorite is coming to historic Muscatine on November 4! The ride will depart Contrary Brewing at noon and return to the brewery at 3 p.m. (route details to be announced at a later date). The event will feature live music at the afterparty provided by Lojo Russo and more! Prizes will be awarded for Most Stylish Lady, Most Dapper Gent, and Best Mustache as well as a “Best of Show” bike. Stay tuned to this event page for more details. Stay classy and ride on!  Read More

Get Fit on the Davenport Sky Bridge! Free fitness every Sunday at 9am. Beat those winter blues, keep those cold muscles active and share a smile or a high 5 with some great people! There is about 50 mins tonwalk, jog run, climb stairs, shake your hips with Zumba and so much more! Positive quotes are hung throughout the course that you go at your own pace at. At the end we draw for prizes thanks to local businesses donating ever week! Wear layers it gets warm inside, water available, and a great playlist!  Read More

A seasonal favorite is coming to historic Muscatine on November 4! The ride will depart Contrary Brewing at noon and return to the brewery at 3 p.m. (route details to be announced at a later date). The event will feature live music at the afterparty provided by Lojo Russo and more! Prizes will be awarded for Most Stylish Lady, Most Dapper Gent, and Best Mustache as well as a “Best of Show” bike. Stay tuned to this event page for more details. Stay classy and ride on!  Read More

On December 3, The Speakeasy, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, is thrilled to welcome back the areas premiere drag show VIVA LA DIVAS with their special Christmas Spectacular!! Our Speakeasy show cast features multiple title holders Dementia Jaide, Milange Cavalli and Justine Thyme! This outstanding show cast is the kind you would expect to see in a large market like Chicago, New York and even Las Vegas! Our Christmas Spectacular will feature many of your favorite holiday hits performed like you’ve never seen before! This months special guest performer is local favorite, Barbara Busch Light and... Read More

Looking for a little Mexican food and culture to spice up your life? Moline’s Mercado On Fifth is back! Bringing Back Mexican Cuisine, Culture And More Fridays through Sept. 10 from 5 to 10 p.m. at 432 12th Street in Moline, everyone can get the weekend started right with Mercado! There will be a variety of children’s activities, delicious Mexican cuisine, and unique retail stands selling everything from jewelry to hand-sewn blouses and imported ceramics. Mercado on Fifth is not just a market; it serves as a resource and catalyst for aspiring entrepreneurs. The weekly events bring Quad Citizens... Read More