Skeleton Key Art and Antiques invites you to join Rock Island antique shops for a “shop hop” style shopping event this Saturday, October 21. Eight Rock Island antique stores will offer shopping, sales, refreshments, and a chance to win $800 in gift certificates as they welcome shoppers to the Antique Island Shop Hop. Skeleton Key Art and Antiques is being joined for this event by Fred & Ethel‘s Retro Antiques, Vintage Varieties, More Than Antiques, Vintage Rose Antiques & Jewelry, G.V.’s Stuff, Dar Jac Antiques & Jewelry, and Jackson‘s Antiques. Each of the eight participating... Read More

Are you ready for some football? How about some vintage football? This Sunday, Oct 15 the Vintage American Football league is hosting their 3rd Annual Quad Cities’ Vintage Football Game at Hauberg Estates (1300 24th St Rock Island) at 3 p.m. with the Rock Island Independents versus Moline Universal Tractors. Step back in time to when the Rock Island Independents played their very first game, on Sep 26, 1920.  Watch these tough (un-padded) football players use a real vintage Melon football. The plays and rules will be very similar to how they were back in simpler times. Thankfully, some modern... Read More

It’s time to pull out your favorite tweed suits, bowties, alpaca coats and vintage bicycles. That’s right, it’s time for the 5th Annual Quad Cities Tweed Ride! This Saturday, Oct 14 ladies and gentlemen will be joining together at the Village Theatre in the Village of East Davenport (2113 E 11th Street Davenport) between 10-11:30 a.m. A donation of $20 is appreciated, and you can pre-register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/two-wheels-and-tweed-social-club-14834263015. There are only 200 armbands, so register early. While riders are socializing and discussing the weather, bagpipes... Read More

Kick off the fall season this weekend with DeWitt’s Great Pumpkin Festival! This Sunday, Oct 15 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Downtown DeWitt will transform into a festival filled with pumpkins, scarecrows and fun! Starting at 11 a.m. the Women of Welton will hold a baking contest featuring dishes containing apple, pumpkin or nuts. A bake sale will follow! The Chainsaw Pumpkin Carving Contest also begins at 11 a.m. with a $15 entry fee. The pumpkin will be provided, but you will need to bring your own carving equipment. Don’t forget to vote on your favorite scarecrow, in the Scarecrow Contest! Local... Read More

There is a puzzling mystery at Hauberg Estate in Rock Island, and they need your help to put the pieces together to uncover the truth! Max McAlister, the long-time owner of Hauberg Estate (1300 24th Street Rock Island), is extending an invitation to the public to come help him solve a troubling mystery in the home. That’s right, he needs help in the form of a Halloween Mystery Scavenger Hunt! On Friday Oct 13 from 7-10 p.m. bring your friends to help disentangle the clues recently discovered. You will search the house for more clues and collect the pieces needed to solve the puzzle. While you... Read More

Everything always seems a little spookier around Halloween time, and the German American Heritage Center and Museum is no exception! The German American Heritage Center and Museum will be hosting ‘The Darker Side of Davenport Ghost Tour’ throughout the month of October. This thrilling walk through historic Davenport will keep you on your toes. The Darker Side of Davenport Ghost Tour will take place every Saturday in October at 10:30 a.m. Tours are only $5 per person. The entire route is around 1.6 miles and will last 1-2 hours. The GAHC will still be open from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturdays... Read More

Jousting? Medieval games? Vikings? Sounds like a great time! The Greater Quad Cities Renaissance Faire returns this weekend, Saturday Oct 7 and Sunday Oct 8, at Illiniwek Forest Preserve in Hampton. From 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. you are invited to enjoy some family fun and entertainment. Admission for adults is $10 (or a 2-day pass for $15), kids 5-15 are $5 and under 5 are free! Live stage entertainment, activities and demonstrations will provide the utmost enjoyment for the entire family. From Joust Evolution, the Midwest’s premier equestrian show, to The Forking Queen, a children’s interactive... Read More

Could there be a better way to spend a beautiful Autumn day, than to stroll along the quaint streets of Historic Downtown Geneseo, while shopping and enjoying music and food? This year’s State Street Market Geneseo will be happening Saturday Oct 7 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in beautiful downtown Geneseo. State Street will be filled to the brim with vintage, handmade and handpicked merchandise. In addition to the amazing local businesses, there will be visiting vendors for all your browsing and shopping needs. To check out some of the visiting vendors and existing business deals, go to the State... Read More

1 in 7 Americans have been diagnosed with kidney disease. Which means it is highly likely that someone you know may be affected by this debilitating and possibly fatal disease. You can show your support for those fighting with kidney disease by attending this year’s Village Sidewalk Stroll on Saturday, Oct 7. This event will take place at Lindsey Park in the Village of East Davenport and will benefit the National Kidney Foundation. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. family-friendly activities will take place in Lindsey Park. A short, non-competitive walk along the sidewalks in the Village of East Davenport... Read More

October is here. Are you ready for some screaming? How about 1000 screams? House of 1000 Screams Haunted House, Davenport’s premier haunted attraction is back! Every Friday and Saturday in October, from 7 p.m. – 12 a.m. you can check out this spooky attraction at 825 West 4th Street Davenport. The cost for entry is $15, or you can purchase a Fast Pass entry for $25. On Friday the 13th, they will be running a special with $13 entries or $20 Fast Pass entries. House of 1000 Screams is new and totally redesigned. There are two levels with over 25 rooms of pure horror! There is also indoor waiting... Read More