Looking for ways to keep your children’s minds active while school is out for the holidays? Sounds like you could use some scientific help! Putnam Museum presents A Week of Free Science Demos from Dec 26-29. Head to the museum’s Grand Lobby to wake those brains up! Educators will be dropping knowledge every day at 10:50 a.m., 1:25 p.m. and 2:35 p.m. Free Science Days is led by the Putnam Education Team. From chemical reactions to playing with fire, the Education Team will excite and engage with fresh demonstrations for all ages! While the demos in the Grand Lobby are free to the public, admission... Read More

Looking for a kid-friendly event this weekend? How about one that involved gingerbread houses? Both Bettendorf and Moline (John Deere Rd) Hy-Vee locations are holding their Kids in the Kitchen events this Saturday Dec 16 and both classes are focusing on holiday fun! Join Bettendorf Hy-Vee dietician Lauren for Kids in the Kitchen: Gingerbread Houses and Holiday Recipes from 1-2 p.m. The cost per child is $12. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to attend. Registration is required. To register, contact Lauren by calling Bettendorf Hy-Vee at (563) 332-8496 or by sending an e-mail... Read More

Are you children a fan of Jungle Bungle? How about Polar Express? If so, this is the event for you! This Friday Dec 15 Happy Joe’s Pizza & Jungle Bungle is hosting Polar Express Night at Jungle Bungle! From 5-8 p.m. bring the kids in their pajamas for half priced admission to the fun-filled Jungle Bungle gym and arcade. Hot chocolate and Polar Express themed activities will provide enjoyment for the entire family! The last evening for this one-of-a-kind event will be on Friday Dec 22 from 5-8 p.m. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy some pizza, fun and holiday cheer!  Read More

Are you ready for a day filled with fun activities for all ages at the Family Museum? It’s time for Winter Fest 2017! The Family Museum, located at 2900 Learning Campus Dr. Bettendorf, will be hosting Winter Fest this Sunday Nov 3 from 12-5 p.m. with all things winter! Admission for this event is a donation for the local food pantry! Family Museum members are also asked to bring a donation for admission. Come enjoy sparkling ornament, glowing snowmen and kindness catcher making! Watch Ice Follies experiments and get a free photo taken with Santa! The Family Museum Dance Company will perform... Read More

Looking for a family-friendly and holiday orientated event this weekend? Then head to the Rock Island Arsenal for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! This year’s Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place this Friday Dec 1 at Heritage Hall (Bldg 60) from 4-8 p.m. Santa will be making an appearance and even posing for keepsake photos! There will also be free cookies, kids’ activities, door prize drawings and food and beverages available for purchase in the Lock & Dam Lounge. Come and check out the gingerbread houses on display for the Gingerbread House Contest! A collection for Toys for Tots... Read More

Calling all Wizards, Squibs and Muggles! Due to last year’s overwhelming success, the 2nd Annual QC Wizards Yule Ball is back in the QCA! This Saturday, Dec 2 from 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. this formal dance for students of the famous wizarding school will be happening at the Col Ballroom (1012 W 4th St Davenport). Tickets are on sale right now for $25 (plus fees) and can be purchased by going to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-qc-wizards-yule-ball-tickets-29744431395. Tickets at the door will be available for $32. This event is for adults 18 and over. While there is no strict dress code,... Read More

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy set the stage for a star-studded talent extravaganza as Disney On Ice presents Reach For The Stars at the TaxSlayer Center, this weekend! Starting on Thursday Nov 30 and going through Sunday Dec 3, there will be numerous opportunities to witness the magic and music from Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Rapunzel, Belle and much more! For a full list of show times and ticket prices, visit https://www.ticketmaster.com/disney-on-ice-presents-reach-taxslayer-center-formerly-known-as-moline-il/venueartist/49264/1742147. Come experience the magic these Disney favorites... Read More

Downtown Davenport will be busting with activities this Saturday morning. Why not enjoy a free family-friendly event at the Figge? Free Family Day at the Figge Art Museum (225 W 2nd St Davenport) will be held this Saturday Nov 18 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Come celebrate the new exhibitions at the Figge with a variety of hands-on projects and experiences for both kids and adults! Projects will be offered in three different studios. Studio 2 will be focusing on another Students Rebuild project. In Studio 3, you will be able to create your own impressionist art with oil pastels. Studio 4 will provide... Read More

Looking for a fun family-friendly event this Friday night? How about one filled with explosions and chemistry? November’s Family Fun Night at the Putnam Museum, Fizz, Bang, BOOM! will be held this Friday Nov 17 from 5-8:30 p.m. Take this opportunity to learn about atoms and molecules, acids and bases, chemical reactions and more! During the aLIVE! demonstration, you might even see some explosions! At 6:30 p.m. the GIANT screen will be playing Mysteries of the Unseen World. While all events in the lobby are free for the entire family, tickets will have to be purchased for the movie and to experience... Read More

It’s a Splendiferous Christmas for Fancy Nancy, and she’ll tell you all about it at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Rock Island Public Library. Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse’s Fancy Nancy will appear in the Downtown Library Children’s Room, 401 19th Street, to read her book, Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas, and work on a craft with kids. The free event is for all ages. Fancy Nancy, Splendiferous Christmas children’s holiday musical is on stage at Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse Nov. 24 through Dec. 26. “What could be fancier than Christmas? This year, Nancy is... Read More