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Reach For The Stars At Planetarium Open House

October 26th, 2017
Reach For The Stars At Planetarium Open House

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

Scare Up Some Fun At Spooktacular

October 20th, 2017
Scare Up Some Fun At Spooktacular

Do you have little ones anxiously anticipating Halloween, looking for a reason to try out those costumes? Well, there’s no better way to kick off the holiday than some family fun in the park! The Moline Parks and Recreation Department is hosting their annual Spooktacular time at Prospect Park in Moline, this Saturday Oct 21! And admission is free! Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes! Refreshments (while supplies last) and a bonfire will begin at 2:30 p.m. Trick-or-treating around the park will begin at 3 p.m. There will be lots of fun characters to meet along the trail! The QC Magic Club... Read More

Have Some Adventures In Space At The Putnam

October 19th, 2017
Have Some Adventures In Space At The Putnam

If you are looking for a free and family-friendly educational event this weekend, then make plans to head to the Putnam Museum! This weekend only, the NASA Journey to Tomorrow Trailer will be on-site in the parking lot of the Putnam Museum, visiting from the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio! This traveling exhibit is a fun-filled interactive experience with learning stations and engaging activities. The exhibit also features an actual genuine moon rock artifact returned to Earth by the crew of the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission. Adventures in Space weekend will take place in the Putnam’s... Read More

Pokemon Trainers Unite!

October 13th, 2017
Pokemon Trainers Unite!

Pokémon trainers unite! Your defending skills are in need. Whether you are a long-time Pokémon Go trainer or want to see what all the fuss is about, head to the Niabi Zoo this Saturday Oct 14 for a Pokémon Go Expedition! That’s right, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. the zoo will be stocked full of virtual Pokemon in-waiting. You will be able to discover 20 Pokestops, with lures attached to each. Four gyms will be available for battles with other players. Train tickets will only be $10 for four rides, so you can also relax and enjoy the scenery while hatching eggs. Your courage will pull you through... Read More

It’s The Great Pumpkin Festival, Charlie Brown!

October 12th, 2017
It’s The Great Pumpkin Festival, Charlie Brown!

Kick off the fall season this weekend with DeWitt’s Great Pumpkin Festival! This Sunday, Oct 15 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Downtown DeWitt will transform into a festival filled with pumpkins, scarecrows and fun! Starting at 11 a.m. the Women of Welton will hold a baking contest featuring dishes containing apple, pumpkin or nuts. A bake sale will follow! The Chainsaw Pumpkin Carving Contest also begins at 11 a.m. with a $15 entry fee. The pumpkin will be provided, but you will need to bring your own carving equipment. Don’t forget to vote on your favorite scarecrow, in the Scarecrow Contest! Local... Read More

Mid America Premier U10 Team Puts Out Fires To Win Lincoln Tournament

September 21st, 2017
Mid America Premier U10 Team Puts Out Fires To Win Lincoln Tournament

Defense carried the days as Mid America Premier – the top-rated U10 soccer team in the region, and perhaps, now it can be said, the state of Illinois – took the gold in the Lincoln Soccer Tournament Sept. 16-17, defeating not only the top teams from downstate Illinois but the official youth team of Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire. Mid America started off the first day hot – in more ways than one. Temperatures were a sweltering 90 degrees during both the team’s games. And their first game, Saturday morning, was against the official U10 youth team of the MLS’ Chicago Fire. If ever... Read More

Mid America Premier Opens Illowa League With 8-2 Win

September 14th, 2017
Mid America Premier Opens Illowa League With 8-2 Win

It was a strange, sloppy game at times, played on a pee wee-sized field that led to a lot of barely missed shots, but it was a win, and that was the important end result as the top U10 youth soccer team in the Midwest region, Mid America Premier Red, opened its Illowa League schedule with a 8-2 win over Q-C Legends at Rock Island’s Campbell Sports Complex on Sept. 10. Premier largely dominated the contest even beyond the final score, peppering the Legends goalie with shots and just missing the goal more than a dozen times with blasts. But with a game that started 15 minutes late due to a referee... Read More

Riverssance Colors Up the Village

September 13th, 2017
Riverssance Colors Up the Village

Are you looking for a family friendly event filled with art, music and fun, this weekend? Then head to the Village of East Davenport for the MidCoast Fine Arts’ Riverssance Festival of Fine Art! The Riverssance Festival of Fine Art will be held this Saturday Sep 16 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday Sep 17 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Lyndsay Park in the Village of East Davenport. Admission is $4 per person (12 and under are free) or $6 for a 2-day pass. The Festival will be celebrating its 30th year as the premier fine arts festival in the Quad Cities! There will be a free children’s art tent,... Read More

Step Into Reading Adventures!

September 9th, 2017
Step Into Reading Adventures!

Are you looking for a fun and family friendly event this weekend? Then look no further than the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds! The 23rd Annual Reading Adventures will be taking place at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds (2815 W Locust Street Davenport) this Sunday, Sep 10 from 12-4 p.m. Admission is free! Bounce houses and face painting will also be available for a fun time. The Davenport Police Department will be on-site with a police car and to mingle with the kids. The Davenport Fire Department will also be bringing one of their fire trucks! Don’t miss the performances by Danceworks and... Read More

Superhero Day Soars Down At Niabi Zoo

September 8th, 2017
Superhero Day Soars Down At Niabi Zoo

The real superheroes are the brave men and women that put their lives at risk every day to keep the rest of us safe and protected. The QCA’s very own, Niabi Zoo, would like to thank these hometown superheroes in a big way! Saturday Sep 9 is Superhero Day at Niabi Zoo! All superheroes (members of the military, police officers, firefighters and EMT’s) will receive free admission! Hours for this Saturday are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. with the last entry at 4 p.m. Superhero Day will also present lessons about the conservation heroes at the zoo! You will also find out how many animal adaptations are like... Read More