There are some new additions to Fejervary Park in Davenport, and you are invited to come check them out! Fejervary Family Fun Days will be kicking off the season with a ribbon cutting celebration on Saturday May 20. The ribbon cutting will be celebrating the new park entrance and play features, including the Itsy Bitsy Spider and Hickory Dickory Dock play areas. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fejervary Park (1800 W 12th Street Davenport) will be hosting family activities, a petting zoo, bounce houses, nature crafts, and more! And it’s FREE! Family Fun Days will continue every third Saturday from May... Read More

Are you looking for a fun, interactive and informative family activity this weekend? Then look no further! The 911 Centre, Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities, Moline-Coal Valley School District, the Moline Fire and Police departments and the East Moline Fire and Police departments are holding their annual Passport to Safety event this weekend! This year’s Passport to Safety will happen on Saturday May 20 from 12-4 p.m at Wharton Field House (1601 15th Street Moline). This event is FREE and open to the public! There will be opportunities to explore police vehicles and fire trucks. There will also... Read More

Looking for a fun and healthy way to get your kids involved in the kitchen? It’s no secret that including your children in meal planning and preparation builds healthier eating habits. It can, however, be difficult to know where to start. Hy-Vee food stores are hoping to help take some of the guess work out of how to involve the kids, with their ‘Kids in the Kitchen’ programs. These fun and educational kids’ cooking classes are held monthly at your local Hy-Vee stores for children ages 4-9. This May, Kids in the Kitchen utilizes a one of a kind Blender Bike for their ‘Kids in the Kitchen:... 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

WQPT received hundreds of stories from students in kindergarten through third grade for the annual PBS KIDS Writers Contest. Sixteen winners (four from each grade) were selected by educators and contest sponsors. The winners and their families will be honored and awarded prizes at Deere-Wiman House at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 21. “We are thrilled that so many teachers and parents encouraged their young authors and illustrators to participate in the contest again this year,” said Michael Carton, Director of Education and Outreach for WQPT.  “The judges had a hard time choosing winners because... Read More

Whether you already have a health-conscious family, or you want to start making healthier lifestyle choices for yourself and young ones, you will not want to miss this event! The Healthy Happy Families Foundation is hosting their Healthy Happy Families Fun Day! The event will take place on Saturday April 30 from 11am-3pm at the Quad City Botanical Center (2525 4th Avenue Rock Island). This event is FREE admission! Family fun, mixed with plenty of learning, will be the focus for the day. Healthy Happy Families Day will feature bounce houses, healthy snacks, drawings and much more. Happy the Dog,... Read More

This Thursday, after a rain delay on Wednesday, Hamilton Elementary held their Humpty Dumpty Day. Kindergarten students at the newly expanded elementary school got to show off their engineering skills, while the entire school watched, as contraptions they made at home containing a raw egg were dropped from the thirty-foot building. The final goal of an intact egg was not as easy to obtain as they initially thought. Some students wrapped their eggs in bubble wrap, cotton, string, foam and other materials. Some used boxes while others used bags. There was even a stuffed teddy bear protecting an egg.... Read More

Have you ever wanted to research your ancestry? Not sure where to start or what to look for? The Davenport Public Library has come to the rescue! On Sunday, April 30 the Main Library (321 Main Street Davenport) Special Collections will be open for special hours for their Genealogy Night! From 3-8pm patrons can come and research, meet other genealogists, get tips and tricks, and eat dinner! The cost for dinner is $10 and includes BBQ pulled pork, veggies, chips and assorted desserts. Registration is not required, but encouraged for food planning. You can register by calling (563) 326-7902. Come... Read More

Looking for an affordable opportunity for quality family time while enjoying the world of music, this weekend? Well, look no further! On Saturday, April 29 the Quad City Symphony Orchestra is hosting a Family Music Carnival! The carnival will take place at the RiverCenter (136 E 3rd Davenport) from 10am-5pm in the Great River Hall. This event is FREE admission. Join the Quad City Symphony Orchestra for a fun day full of music and arts for the whole family featuring “Palooza” Performance Stage with local performances all day and an open stage hour. Throughout the day at the Family Music... Read More

Attention all pixies and pirates! Your time has arrived to come out of hiding and have some fun! The Quad City Botanical Center (2525 4th Avenue Rock Island) is hosting their annual Pixies & Pirates event! This one of a kind fun-filled day will happen on Sunday April 23. The day’s events will be divided into an AM and PM session, the AM session goes from 10am-12pm and the PM session is from 12:30pm-2:30pm. Reservations can be made online at: www.qcgardens.com. Physical tickets will not be needed. All guest’s names will be on a reservation list at the front door on the day of the event. Pixies... Read More