Are you an automotive enthusiast? How about a coffee enthusiast? Then you won’t want to miss this event! The first Saturday of every month throughout the summer Cars and Coffee Quad Cities gather to kick tires and enjoy a cup of coffee! These events are free and open to anyone wishing to attend. This Saturday July 1, Cars and Coffee will be meeting from 8-10 a.m. at 100 W River Drive Davenport. Everyone is encouraged to stop by Redband Coffee at 329 E 4th Street Davenport to grab a delicious cup of joe before heading to the congregation of classics, exotics, hotrods and motorcycles. If you plan... Read More

Are you ready to witness the most gnarly tricks and grinds? How about showing off your own skate boarding skills? The 2nd Annual Partyboy Skateboards Summer Skate Jam is happening this Saturday July 1! From noon-5 p.m. at Davenport Skatepark, located at 700 West River Drive, the area’s most impressive skaters will be showing off their skills! Trophies and prizes will be awarded for three different jam sessions. There will be a Park Skate Jam (amateurs and advanced will compete separately), an Open Double Set Jam (advanced only) and an Open Bowl Jam. There will also be a special demo by The Quad... Read More

Whenever there is an unfortunate disaster or crisis, one organization of helpful and compassionate volunteers is always there for support. The American Red Cross. Now you have an opportunity to give back and help support them. The 22nd Annual American Red Cross Picnic on the River will be held on Friday June 23 at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in downtown Rock Island form 5:30-9:30 p.m. Picnic on the River will include an array of hors d’oeuvres from area chefs, adult beverages and an acoustic performance by Quad City native Tim Stop. Guests will also have an opportunity to bid on one of the area’s... Read More

There are 1 in 68 children diagnosed with autism each year. And thanks to local organizations, such as the Royal Ball Run for Autism, increasing awareness and support in our area is possible. The Royal Ball Run for Autism has donated more than $100,000 to local autism programs, including the Quad Cities Autism Center and the Augustana College Speech and Language Therapy program. And now they need your help to raise even more! On Friday June 23, the Royal Ball for all the Prince and Princesses will be held from 5-8 p.m. at the Camden Centre (2701 1st Street E Milan).  They will have bounce houses,... Read More

All aboard! It’s time for the Garden Train Railway Exhibit! That’s right, The Quad City Botanical Center, in partnership with the Heartland Model Railway Club has established a G-Scale Garden Train Railway exhibit! And you can now check out the seasonal garden on Sundays from 1-4 p.m. through October. The Quad City Botanical Center, located at 2525 4th Avenue Rock Island, has general admission costs at $5 for seniors (60 and up) and military, $6 for adults (16 years and older), $4 for youth (ages 6-15), $2 for children (ages 2-5) and free for toddlers under 2. The Garden Train Railway Exhibit... Read More

The temptations for an unhealthy lifestyle are all around us. Those temptations can be found at the grocery store, on the television, in movies or even when with your friends and family. It may seem overwhelming and almost impossible to stay on track with a healthier, more fulfilling life. But healthy living is within your reach! The Quad Cities Area is filled with resources, and now you can find them all in one place! Radish Magazine is hosting their 12th Annual Healthy Living Fair on Saturday June 17. The Healthy Living Fair will be taking place next to the Freight House (421 W River Drive Davenport)... Read More

It’s time for a beer run! No, I don’t mean a trip to the store for beer and then heading back home to sit around. I mean it’s time for the 4th Annual Micro Brew Mile and 6K race and Craft Beer Festival! This year’s Micro Brew Mile Craft Beer Festival will take place on Saturday June 17 in Downtown Moline (5th Avenue and 14th Street and in the parking lot behind Barrel House). The first portion of this festival is, of course, the races! Micro Brew Mile presents the only multi-wave road mile to fit every level of fitness and speed in the Midwest followed by a flat and fast 6K! The different... Read More

With the hustle and bustle of everyday activities, do you ever wish you could step back into simpler times for a day? Well, here is your opportunity! Colonel Davenport House, located on the Rock Island Arsenal, is hosting a Pioneer Day on Saturday June 17 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Step back in time for a day and witness fur trader re-enactors, called a Buckskinners’ Rendezvous, pioneer portrayers demonstrating hatchet and knife throwing, and craft demonstrators such as wood-working, spinning, lacemaking, quilter, and basket weaving. Old time music specialist Wesley Wells will be a roaming musician... Read More

The German American Heritage Center has kicked off their Summer Walking Tours! And you’re invited! These historical walking tours will educate participants in the history and roots of Davenport with a knowledgeable tour guide, while providing great exercise! The tours will begin at the German American Heritage Center, located at 712 W 2nd Street Davenport, every Saturday through the summer and will go from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tours are only $5 per person. Group tours are also available, but reservations are encouraged. You can call the German American Heritage Center at (563) 322-8844 to find out... Read More

How would you like to be involved in an annual community-strengthening event while enjoying local music, comedy and more? Well, now you can do just that. The 3rd Annual QC Junetopia is a 3-Day event that will take part in two different cities, in two different states, and in five different venues from June 16-18. QC Junetopia features a variety of creative endeavors from within the QC and beyond. Tickets are only $13 for a one-day pass, or $25 for a three-day pass. Tickets can be purchased on-line at http://qcjunetopia3.brownpapertickets.com/. Tickets can also be purchased at the door on the day... Read More