Looking for some fall family fun this weekend? Celebrate the changing season by bringing your family to Illiniwek Forest Preserve (1201 State Ave. Hampton) for a Fall Festival this Saturday Oct 20 from 12:30 – 7:30 p.m.! Come enjoy one of the last weekends for camping this season or just come out and enjoy the festival! Enjoy hay rack rides, trick-or-treating throughout the campground, pumpkin painting, a costume contest, campsite decorating contest or a scarecrow building contest! Sip on apple cider freshly squeezed from an apple press. Wiley’s BackRoad BBQ & Grill will be serving up delicious... Read More

Grab your friends and join Illinois Paranormal Research Group and altSTATES for a paranormal van tour around the Quad Cities! QC Boo Bus: A Paranormal Tour takes place this Saturday Oct 20 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The tour starts in Downtown Davenport at Coworkqc (102 E 2nd St. Davenport). The tour then continues on to The Annie Wittenmeyer Complex, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Ambrose Hall at St. Ambrose University, German American Heritage Center, Augustana College and more! Hear local ghost stories and folklore, along with first-hand accounts from paranormal investigators who have actually... Read More

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 (Park 16th Street Moline), this Saturday Oct 20! And admission is free! Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes! Refreshments (while supplies last) 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 Quad Cities... Read More

The Quad City Storm is jam-packed with exciting and historical events leading up to the first game in Storm history on Saturday, Oct.20. QuadCities.com is a proud sponsor of the Storm’s season! Here’s the list of events this week: Monday 10/15: 6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.-Season Ticket Holder Party, Rock Island Holiday Inn Tuesday 10/16: 5:00 P.M. Storm beer naming party,  Green Tree Brewery, LeClaire Wednesday 10/17:         12:30 P.M.-1:00 P.M.-Quad Cities Chamber Ribbon Cutting Saturday 10/20: 7:10 P.M.-Opening Night Game vs. Peoria Rivermen All events will be hosted at the TaxSlayer Center... Read More

It’s Festival of Trees time again! The 2018 KWIK STAR FESTIVAL OF TREES, benefiting Quad City Arts, is sprouting up November 15-25, 2018. General Admission opens Saturday, November 17 at the River Center, 136 E. 3rd St. Davenport. This year’s theme is Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree for the 33rd annual gig featuring a spectacular display of over 150 designer trees, rooms, wreaths, fireplace mantles, gingerbread creations and other holiday gift shop items that are all sold to raise money for Quad City Arts, a local non-profit arts organization dedicated to enriching the quality of life in... Read More

Mexican food, margaritas and making a difference in the community? Oh my! Join QC United and Pete the Purple Bull this Thursday Oct 18 at 6 p.m. for a Margarita miX-uP at the River Center (136 E 3rd St. Davenport)! Enjoy the best Mexican food the Quad Cities has to offer, while sipping on six different varieties of margaritas! Dance along the delicious Nacho and Dessert Bar with live music from Crooked Cactus. Take part in an adult-version Piñata Contest and vote for your favorite traditional taco and street taco. And so much more! Participating restaurants include: Acapulco Cafe, Azteca 1, El... Read More

Things are going to get psychedelic in Rock Island, this Wednesday night. Hot off their Southeast Asia tour, Darsombra, brings their Domestic Fall Tour to the Rock Island Supper Club (1611 2nd Ave Rock Island) this Wednesday Oct 17. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Admission to the show is $5-$10 at the door. Rock Island Supper Club is a BYOB venue for 21+ with valid ID. In addition to the trans-apocalyptic space rock sound of Darsombra, music-lovers can enjoy audio-pleasing tunes from local support Garmr (QC Drone/ambient soundscapes), Daykeeper (stoner/heavy psych) and lerzan... Read More

QC United and Pete the Purple Bull’s Kindness Rocks campaign is in full swing! The Run with the Bull 5K and Youth Relays scheduled for this Saturday Oct 13 have been cancelled. Due to the unfortunate Midwest weather we have been experiencing, the original race route is currently being taken over by the Mighty Mississippi. The good news? The race has been rescheduled! The rescheduled race date is Saturday Nov 17 at 9 a.m. Thanks to the wonderful people at Arconic, the new route will be located near Arconic and the bike path (265 Bellingham Road Riverdale). Participants will be treated to Burritos... Read More

Does this cooler weather have you ready to stock up on fall scented candles, pumpkins and caramel apples? Then head to the Freight House Farmer’s Market for all your Fall Festival needs! Fall Harvest Festival is happening at the Freight House Farmers’ Market (421 W River Dr. Davenport) this Saturday Oct 3 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. In addition to the wonderful items the Freight House Farmer’s Market already has to offer, vendors will be ready to celebrate fall and all the wonders of the season! Enjoy a petting zoo, pumpkin games, fall treats, live music, and even learn to make a scarecrow! Bring... Read More

The October installment of the Rock Island Artists’ Market is Sunday, October 14, 12-4 pm in the parking lot of Skeleton Key Art and Antiques at 520 18th Street, Rock Island. The Rock Island Artists’ Market has been held the second Sunday of each month, and October marks the final market of the 2018 season. Shoppers can expect to find a variety of art, local produce, handcrafted goods and more, all sold by the artists, creators and growers. The October market has over 40 registered vendors, and will feature food by Kavanaugh’s Hilltop Bar and Grill, and music by Roger Carlson. Participating... Read More