The largest helium balloon parade in the Midwest is BACK! Broadcast live by KWQC-TV6, don’t miss the annual kick-off to the holiday season in downtown Davenport. This FREE event features large helium character balloons, floats, dance groups, bands, antique cars and pageant queens all to help usher in the holiday – including a visit from Santa Claus himself! The parade route starts on 3rd Street and Pershing and goes west down 3rd Street to Scott Street. It then turns left and goes back down 2nd Street ending at 2nd Street and Iowa Avenue. Helium Balloon Parade | FREE EVENT Saturday, November... Read More

A seasonal favorite is coming to historic Muscatine on November 4! The ride will depart Contrary Brewing at noon and return to the brewery at 3 p.m. (route details to be announced at a later date). The event will feature live music at the afterparty provided by Lojo Russo and more! Prizes will be awarded for Most Stylish Lady, Most Dapper Gent, and Best Mustache as well as a “Best of Show” bike. Stay tuned to this event page for more details. Stay classy and ride on!  Read More

Mark your calendars for the Group O Dia de Los Muertos Parade on October 28th in Moline! 12 PM: Pre-Party at Mercado! 2 PM: Parade start time 3:30 PM: After Life Party until 8 PM! To register your entry please fill out the form in the link below. https://forms.gle/i4cxPW9hzXjN4uwJ7 The Group O Día de los Muertos Parade will start at 2 pm on Saturday, October 28th, in front of the Vibrant Arena and ending just off 19th St. and River Drive in Moline. There will be an after party on the Mercado grounds immediately following the parade. The after party headliner will be Banda Caliente starting at... Read More

Scarecrow Row is Geneseo’s favorite Halloween tradition and returns to the Geneseo City Park on Saturday October 28, 2023 from 10a-4p! As a part of Geneseo’s Scarecrow Row, children are invited to trick or treat at the Geneseo City Park among the Scarecrows from 10a-12p. Geneseo businesses will be at the park handing out candy to trick or treaters, while a Halloween photo booth will be set up on the bandshell stage. GHS Silver Cord Volunteers are encouraged to sign up to help pass out candy to trick-or-treaters. The trick-or-treating fun happens from 10a-12p, but the scarecrows will... Read More

BOO! It is Niabi Zoo’s annual celebration of Merry not Scary Halloween Festivities. Many generous, local businesses will provide free treats to our Zoo guests. Wear your costumes, bring a smile, and enjoy the many annual Boo at the Zoo activities. Saturday, October 28 Boo at the Zoo Activity Hours: 10 am-3 pm Zoo Admission Hours: 10 am-5 pm, Last entry @ 4 pm Online tickets are not available for Boo at the Zoo. However, you can purchase tickets onsite on Oct 28 & 29 at the online discounted rate! Please remember that the Zoo cannot provide a separate entry line for members due to the many... Read More

Once again, the German American Heritage Center will present its third annual DARKER SIDE OF DAVENPORT WALKING TOUR tonight at 6:30 p.m.! The tour is about 1.3 miles long and should take an hour and a half. Grab your walking shoes and a water bottle and join us on select dates and times in October as they explore downtown Davenport and share the many haunts, murders, and mysteries that Davenport holds! Tours are $8/person Tickets will be available on Eventbrite.com and the tour will have limited spots dependent on the number of guides available. Be sure to purchase a ticket to secure your... Read More

Visit Nahant Marsh for a day filled with fun, friends, family, and fundraising as they celebrate the fall season on October 7! Games, educational activities, and presentations throughout the day are sure to keep you and your loved ones occupied until the fish fry accompanied by LIVE music from The Tailfins to finish up the evening! Presentations include: -Joe Wiegand as the world’s premiere Theodore Roosevelt reprisor. -The RARE Group with a LIVE raptor presentation. -Denny Weiss with a presentation on the unique aquatic life he encounters as a commercial fisherman on the Mississippi River.... Read More

Drive in to the 1st Annual Car Show at Muscatine Community College on September 23! Bring your street rods, sport cars, classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles. If it has wheels, we want to see it! Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. $15 Entry Fee | Rain or Shine MCC’s Main Parking Lot 152 Colorado St., Muscatine, IA 52761 Registration: 10 – 11:30 a.m. Show and Shine: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony: 2 p.m. PRESENTING 🗸Awards for Top 25, Best in Show, and Participant Vote 🗸Tour MCC’s brand-new Muscatine Career Advancement Center, featuring a fully-equipped... Read More

Shop a variety of houseplants, plants from the Quad City Botanical Center’s greenhouse, and items from featured plant consignors. Most plants will sell between $8-$25, with some plants at lower or higher price points. Over 130 varieties of houseplants will be available. Once again, the center is offering a plant adoption service! Drop off your houseplants that need rehoming during general admission hours, September 9-15 in our lobby. They will help find a new home for your houseplants during the sale on September 16. Purchasing a plant helps support the Botanical Center’s education department... Read More

Come see FLOTSAM! River Circus in Le Claire, IA on August 23rd! FLOTSAM! is a troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers traveling on a handmade raft, giving free performances in riverfront towns along the way. Performance starts at 6 pm and should be done by 7:30. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on, come early for a good spot! The performance is FREE, but donations are much appreciated. You can Venmo donations to: rivercircus The location is along the river, just south of the riverboat Twilight. Le Claire is just one stop on our Mississippi River Tour. We will be traveling 650 river... Read More