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

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

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

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

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

The Rock Island Public Library’s Hug A Book program series will offer a special early learning art event  this Thursday for ages five and under. Hug-A-Book, Make Some Art offers a story and several related art projects designed for children ages to five. The free event is at 6:00 pm on Thursday, Aug. 31 at Rock Island Downtown Library, 401 19th Street, in the second-floor Community Room. Each child receives a free book and an art apron, courtesy of the Merrill Harris Fund of the Rock Island Public Library Foundation. The Hug-A-Book event  serves as the preview for a new art monthly program... Read More

Through August 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

The end of the summer break is unfortunately approaching. Which means long lines at registration, school supply shopping and a Back to School Bash! That’s right, the Moline Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Back to School Bash on Sunday Aug 6 from 12-5 p.m. at Riverside Aquatic Center. The cost to enter the Aquatic Center for this event is only $1.00! Backpacks full of school supplies will be handed out to the first 100 children through the doors (each child must be present). A.D. Huesing will be providing free food (while supplies last) and Quad City Bouncy will have bounce houses... Read More

Do you have a little artist at home? Do you find their creativity flows when engaged in drawing or painting? How would you like to help them expand their knowledge and confidence? Aimee Ford, with AF Studio, is now offering one-on-one children’s art classes! AF Studio is located at 421 19th Street, in The LeClaire Building downtown Moline. Aimee opened the doors to AF Studio in December of 2016, filling it with her oil paintings, acrylics, watercolors, graphite work and more.  Before this, she worked from her in-home studio. She was busting at the seams with art, so she had to make the break... Read More

Do you have a fan of the Patrol Pups in your home? Would that fan love to meet some of the Patrol Pups? If so, they are in luck! On Sunday July 9 from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. the Patrol Pups are heading to the Rock Island Martin Luther King Center (630 Martin Luther King Drive Rock Island)! Each child will receive an autographed paw print, and then be allowed to go and meet each and every Patrol Pup individually. After each child has made their way through the line, families may go up for group photos. If time is allotted at the end, the pups will walk around and mingle with the lucky kids! There... Read More