One of America’s most popular children’s-story series gets a fun-filled stage makeover when Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse presents its debut of the charming, hilarious family musical A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD. Nominated for three 2003 Tony Awards including Best Musical, this hour-long theatrical treat to sure to entertain kids of all ages, and is being brought to life by an exceptional cast and crew of professional talents. Circa ’21 will present A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD on scheduled Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday mornings and afternoons from June 13 through July... Read More

Have a child, boy or girl, interested in soccer? The summer soccer camp, the Rock Island Red Dragons Camp, will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 13, 15, 20, 22 and 27 at Hauberg Park in Rock Island! Beginners (less than seasons played or ages 5-7) are at 4:45 p.m., Intermediate players (ages 7-11 or three seasons or more played) are at 5:30, Advanced players (four seasons or more played, or ages 8-11) are at 6:15 p.m. Cost is just $50 in advance/$60 first day of camp and beyond and kids get a Red Dragons jersey. If you’re interested, email seanleary@seanleary.com.  Read More

KIDZ BOP fans, get ready for the best news ever! The #1 music brand for kids is hitting the road with the ALL-NEW ‘Best Time Ever’ tour! The brand new live show, sponsored by Juicy Juice® Splashers®, stops at the Adler Theater,   136 E. 3rd Street, Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, October 20 (doors open at 6, show is at 7) and features the best pop songs of the year in the BIGGEST KIDZ BOP show yet! KIDZ BOP fans will be introduced to the new class of KIDZ BOP Kids – as they take the stage for the first time. Kids and parents will be sure to sing and dance along during this ultimate family-friendly... Read More

The days are getting warmer and the kids are getting out of school, which means it is time for camping season to commence! YMCA Camp Abe Lincoln is kicking off their 2017 season on Sunday June 4 with a Family Fun Day. From 12-5 p.m. the entire family is invited for day full of fun in the sun! Camp Abe Lincoln, located at 1624 Front Street Blue Grass, has been a staple in the community for ninety years. Many activities will be available including archery, swimming in the pool, hiking, field games, canoeing and more! Hot dogs and chips will also be available and donations are welcome. Registration... Read More

Parents of children in the seven to 14-year age ranges can keep them busy and learning this summer with four-week art and math programs at the Rock Island Public Library. Registration is now open for Design by Reading, presented by artist Gloria Burlingame, and Math by Design, presented by tutor Elizabeth Russell, offered at no additional charge on Tuesdays at the Main Library. These programs are suitable for children entering the 2nd through 8th grades. The Design by Reading Summer Art Club for Kids is offered from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on Tuesdays, June 13, 20, 27 and July 11. The program features... Read More

There is something about sitting poolside while enjoying the feel of sunshine on your face and cool water on your feet that is beyond relaxing. Well, it is officially time to start doing just that! Riverside Aquatic Center (3300 5th Avenue Moline) is kicking off their 2017 summer season on Saturday June 3. The pool will be open from 12-5 p.m. to fulfill your swimming or lounging desires. General admission is $5, children three and under are only $1 and the maximum cost of a family (five people) is $20. The Riverside Aquatic Center was built in 2004 and offers a zero-depth entry, a lap pool and... Read More

Camp Hertko Hollow, for children with diabetes and their families, is just around the corner! Have you registered? Spots are filling up! Sign up today! Our registration deadline is June16, 2017. Choose from the variety of programs we offer below.   KIDS WEEK (Ages 8-12) June 25 – July 1 Get ready for a week full of fun and adventure! Campers will enjoy the experience of cabin living at camp and participate in swimming, nature hikes, horseback riding, arts & crafts and other camp activities.   TEEN WEEK (Ages 13-17) July 2 – July 8 This week is guaranteed to be jam packed full... Read More

The State Historical Museum of Iowa in Des Moines is heading to Davenport! In a Winnebago! That’s right, the traveling museum showcasing all that is Iowa will be making a week-long stop at the Putnam Museum (1717 W 12th Street Davenport) and tours are free! From May 30 until June 6 you can stop by the Putnam and explore the history of Iowans at home, work and play. Stories will be shared and artifacts from the museum will be on display for your viewing pleasure. Food trucks will also be available while the traveling museum is parked at the Putnam. Don’t forget to check out The Magical History... Read More

Beginning May 27, kids can join Sid the Science Kid on an amazing, scientific adventure when Sid the Science Kid: The Super-Duper Exhibit! opens at the Family Museum! This exciting, new traveling exhibit brings the award-winning PBS KIDS TV series Sid the Science Kid to life. For the first time ever, kids will be able to step into Sid’s world and become “science kids” themselves as they discover and investigate everyday science questions around Sid’s home, at school in the Super Fab Lab and on the playground. Through fun, hands-on activities, kids will use scientific tools and thinking... Read More

As one of the most accomplished stage-musical composers of all time, Stephen Schwartz has charmed audiences worldwide with his songs and scores to Wicked, Pippin, Godspell, Children of Eden, and many other hits. But at the Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, the best of all of Schwartz’s theatrical worlds will blend in the area premiere SNAPSHOTS: A MUSICAL SCRAPBOOK, running at the Rock Island theatre through July 15. With its songs taken from more than a dozen different stage, film, and TV works, this musical-comedy-romance is sure to provide a timeless and memorable experience, and is being... Read More