Looking for some fun holiday events coming up in the Quad-Cities? Look no further! Here are some of the cool things to do during the week before Christmas, for all of you coming home from college, all of you celebrating the break from school, and all of you who are out of school and are just looking for something fun to do! ‘A Christmas Story’ at Circa ’21 The musical version of the beloved holiday film, “A Christmas Story,” will run through Dec. 30 at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse! I reviewed the show and I thought it was wonderful. Fans of the film will definitely... Read More

Don’t miss the Muscatine Farmers’ Market’s biggest event of the year this Saturday, December 9th 10a-2p at the Muscatine Mall. Over 60 vendors showcasing their handcrafted talent and homemade baked goods. Santa will be there 1p-2:30p. Muscatine Parks and Recreation Elves Workshop will be going 1p-3p. There will be 2 musical talents this year. Third Floor String Band 10a-12p & Frankie Joe & Kinfolk 12p-2p.  Read More

Looking for fun holiday events in the Quad-Cities this weekend? Listen to our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! This week we give you a rundown of some of the cool things and holiday events going on in and around the Quad-Cities this coming weekend. Check it out!  Read More

Here it is the weekend before Christmas, which means we’re almost to the end of the pestilent parade of inane Christmas specials. Every year it’s the same old story, and it’s not a good one. The shows can be broken up into the usual categories: Roaming bands of has-beens, never-beens and sometime-before-the-Stone-Age-beens hit the screen to mangle the Christmas songs we know and love. “And now, I’d like to introduce a dear, dear friend of mine, Denny Terrio, who will sing `Silent Night.’ AAARRGGHHH!” Snotty-but-hot stars are given an hour to act... Read More

Live from the North Pole… IT’S TRIVIA NIGHT LIVE! Elf Trivia Night Wednesday, December 20th @ 7pm Stout’s Irish Pub & Grill (Bettendorf, IA) FREE To Play! Up To 8 People per Team! Win House Cash! ALL AGES! Learn more: TRIVIA NIGHT      Read More

The 2nd Annual Holiday Pop Up Vendor Fair with Cool Beanz and Bent River will it Rock Island December 16! Learn more: HOLIDAY POP UP    Read More

Hit up The Skeleton Key on Friday, December 15th from 5 to 8 pm for late shopping with special guest High Strung by 3M as we celebrate the season and a very special milestone for High Strung! Learn more: LATE NIGHT & LOCAL  Read More

Families of all ages can expect tons of fun while attending a Polar Express Pajama Party — a QC holiday tradition that is over ten years strong! You and your family will enjoy the magnificent holiday classic The Polar Express 3D on the GIANT Screen in the comfort of your PJs and take part in holiday activities for all ages, including face painting, hot chocolate bar, a make-n-take sleigh bell station, a souvenir Putnam ornament, and a lights-out adventure through the museum exhibits. This event has proven time and again to be a blast for the entire family and shows sell out FAST! When: December... Read More

Don’t miss the Muscatine Farmers’ Market’s biggest event of the year this Saturday, December 9th 10a-2p at the Muscatine Mall. Over 60 vendors showcasing their handcrafted talent and homemade baked goods. Santa will be there 1p-2:30p. Muscatine Parks and Recreation Elves Workshop will be going 1p-3p. There will be 2 musical talents this year. Third Floor String Band 10a-12p & Frankie Joe & Kinfolk 12p-2p.  Read More

“Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” But wait. A mouse is stirring – because Santa missed his house last year. Before you can say “Merry Christmas,” we’re off on the wild adventures of a mouse, an elf and a spunky little girl who visit the North Pole and just won’t take no for an answer. Don’t miss this joyful tribute to the holiday season! Showing through December 23, 2023! Show-only performances as well as brunch days available! Visit our website for more information: Circa ‘21  Read More