The gardens will be in winter bloom again with 100,000 glowing lights during the third annual Winter Nights Winter Lights at the Quad City Botanical Center (2525 4th Avenue Rock Island). Bundle up, stroll the gardens at night then warm up inside at the hot chocolate bar. Bring the kids for crafts or plan your visit for one of the special events.   Dates and Times 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday   First night for general admission – Wed, Dec 4 Members’ Only Night – Sun, Dec 1   Also open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and the night... Read More

Bring back the magic of the holidays, with a carefree tour of the BEST light displays in the Quad Cities! Book your ultimate Trolley Light Tour with Davenport Trolley Company today!  “SIP” back and enjoy 3-hours of family-friendly fun! Davenport Trolley Company will take you and 22 of your favorite people on a tour of the best light displays on both sides of the river this holiday season. This 3-hour trolley rental (with a professional driver) is only $395 plus tax and driver gratuity. Additional hours are also available. Looking for a fun office holiday get-together? Or maybe you... Read More

Event Name: Frog Town Craft Beer Festival Date: Saturday, November 30th 2019 Time: 1-4pm (Come early and stop over at Midwest Ale Works before hand!) Location: Inside The Rust Belt, 533 12th Avenue, East Moline, IL 61244   If you are a Fall or Winter Craft Beer Fan, we have the newest and only Quad Cites Fall/Winter Craft Beer Festival for you, The Inaugural Frog Town Craft Beer Festival!  Taking place inside the Rust Belt in East Moline, the Rust Belt is the newest Music Venue in the Quad Cities bring you National Touring Acts and now it can add a great Craft Beer Festival to its repertoire. This... Read More

Interactive holiday lights display coming to Fejervary Park this holiday season! Location: Fejervary Learning Center, 1800 W. 12th St., Davenport, IA. Dates: November 30th, 2019 – January 4th, 2020 Times: 5:30 – 9:30 PM (shows last 15 minutes and run every half-hour beginning at 5:30 PM)   Directions: Enter on W. 12th St and follow the directional signs. Attendees may park at the listed locations. Accessible parking is labeled and located directly across from the learning center. Exit by following the loop around the west side of the learning center and down Wilkes Ave.   Radio... Read More

Twelve downtown Rock Island and Davenport stores, located on both sides of the lock and dam, are joining together for a shopping event that gives customers a chance to win $1,200 in gift certificates while shopping small on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, this November 29th and 30th. In order to be qualified to win, customers will get a stamp on a provided shopping guide at each of the participating locally-owned small businesses, and turn in their completed guide at their last stop. No purchase is necessary at any location, and one lucky winner will be drawn at random from the completed... Read More

As usual, the Mississippi Valley Fair is bringing in some big names, and a very eclectic mix of performers. A wide range from Pitbull to Keith Urban to Shinedown and more is on the bill this year. The schedule includes: Tuesday, Aug 4th: LOCASH Wednesday, Aug 5th: Keith Urban Thursday, Aug 6th: Shinedown Friday, August 7th: Old Dominion Saturday, August 8th: Pitbull Sunday, August 9th: To Be Announced As a reminder WLLR Cards and regular Fun Cards will go on sale Saturday, December 7th at the Mississippi Valley Fair Starlite Ballroom at 8am.WLLR Fun Cards are priced at $90 and regular Fun Cards... Read More

This Saturday Nov 30, you can be a part of the 10th annual holiday shopping tradition that helps to bring communities together in support of their favorite small businesses. Are you ready to shop small and make a big impact in your community? Small Business Saturday takes place all over the Quad Cities this Saturday, with plenty of restaurants, boutiques and independent retail businesses to enjoy a full day out while getting some of those holiday shopping lists completed.   Here are just a few activities going on this weekend around the area:   That Dam Shopping Trip 2019 Downtown Rock... Read More

Legendary American pop legends Taylor Dayne with special guest Tiffany are performing LIVE Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 7 PM in the Event Center at Rhythm City Casino Resort! Tickets range from $20 – $45 plus applicable taxes and fees. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 16, 2019 at 10 AM CST. Tickets may be purchased by visitingrhythmcitycasino.com, by calling 844-852-4FUN or stopping into The Market gift shop inside Rhythm City. Doors open at 6 PM for the 7 PM show. All ages are welcome. Taylor Dayne is an American pop icon with a career spanning three decades, Taylor’s groundbreaking... Read More

The largest indoor handcrafted fair has returned, and just in time for some holiday shopping! Make plans to attend the 30th Annual Quad City Christmas Arts & Craft Fair this Friday Nov 29 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday Nov 30 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday Dec 1 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the QCCA Expo Center (2621 4th Ave. Rock Island). Admission is just $5. Don’t miss out on the $1 off coupons found in local newspapers all this week. The Quad City Christmas Arts & Craft Fair is 85% crafts and 15% arts. With 200 exhibitors in attendance, some even engaging in demonstrations, this... Read More

Before you dig into your Thanksgiving feast, join the Scott County YMCA for their 31st Annual Turkey Trot!  There is a 1 mile, 5K, and 5-mile option. Packet Pick Up & Late Registration (at Davenport YMCA, 606 W 2nd Street) Wednesday, November 23rd – 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Thursday, November 24th – 6:30 – 8 AM   Schedule of Events 8:30 a.m.            1 Mile Family Fun Run 9 a.m.                 5K Run/Walk (with FREE Child Watch) 9:05 a.m.            5 Mile Run/Walk (with FREE Child Watch) 10 a.m.               Post-Race... Read More