Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year and kicks off summer! How do you plan to celebrate? Join Illiniwek Forest Preserve (1201 State Avenue Hampton) this Friday Jun 21 for a jam-packed fun-filled day of Summer Solstice activities!   Check out these exciting summer fun events planned: 5 a.m.                                SUNRISE YOGA Start your day with sunrise yoga along the beautiful Mississippi River with Illuminate Reiki Studio.   8 a.m. to 4 p.m.               SCAVENGER HUNT From 8 a.m. to dusk, a campground-wide scavenger hunt... Read More

The Quad Cities’ largest gathering of food trucks returns to the banks of the Mississippi in historic LeClaire, for the third year in a row! Experience Food Truck Fight™ along the levee in LeClaire (N Front St. LeClaire) on Saturday Jun 22 from 12 – 8 p.m. This all-day event features your favorite food trucks, live music, beverage tent bounce houses, face painting, a magician and more activities for the whole family! Sample items from each truck and vote for your favorite! Admission is $5 per adult. Kids 12 and under are free. You can also avoid the long lines with a VIP ticket for $20. To... Read More

Bring the whole family out for free live music at the Moline Township Activity Center, this summer! The Moline Township Activity Center (620 18th Street Moline) proudly presents their Free Summer Concert Series in the Park, every Monday night from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Check out this exciting musical lineup: Jun 17                 Generations Band Jun 24                 Gray Wolf Jul 1                     Tail Fins Jul 8                     Night People Jul 15                   Hot Rods Jul 22                  ... Read More

Hey Quad Cities, are you ready for the area’s most highly anticipated kick-off to summer event? That’s right, the 6th Annual Micro Brew Mile Road Race and Craft Beer Festival is almost upon us! These two amazing events will be happening this Saturday Jun 15 in Downtown Moline! Come out for the area’s only 1-mile and 6K road race and stay for the delectable and downright delicious Craft Beer Festival, afterwards! Whether you are an avid runner or prefer a leisurely stroll through Downtown Moline, there is a race option for you! The check-in location on the day of the race will be at 5th Avenue... Read More

Hey Scott County residents, do your kids like to fish? Join Scott County, Iowa Conservation for their Kids Free Fishing Clinic this Saturday Jun 8 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at West Lake Park (14910 110th Ave Davenport)! Enter West Lake Park Gate #1 and meet at the Rolling Hills Shelter. This free, family-friendly event is open to all Scott County residents in grades K-6th. Children under 9 years old MUST have an adult present. All poles and tackle will be provided! And all participants will receive a free gift and a Certificate. Classes include: Fish ID, fish care & cleaning, casting techniques,... Read More

The Rock Island Artists’ Market begins its fourth season this Sunday, June 9. The family-friendly market will take place from 12-4 pm in the parking lot of Skeleton Key Art and Antiques at 520 18th Street, Rock Island, and will repeat on the second Sunday of each month through October. Admission to the market is free. Shoppers can expect to find a variety of art, local produce, handcrafted goods and more, all sold by the artists, creators and growers. The first market will feature food and drinks by Kavanaugh’s Hilltop Bar and Grill, coffee creations by Cool Beanz, popcorn by G’s Popcorn,... Read More

Join the City of Bettendorf in a celebration of art, music and community in the heart of downtown this Saturday Jun 8 from 12 – 10 p.m. and Sunday Jun 9 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.!  Supported by downtown area businesses, this FREE, family-friendly event will feature live outdoor music, food & drink vendors, a chalk art festival, children’s activities, and so much more! Be Downtown – a Celebration of Art, Music and Community, is held in downtown Bettendorf, on State Street between 17th and 20th Street (2021 State Street Bettendorf). Parking can be found all day Saturday and Sunday at Waterfront... Read More

Catch the spirit and energy of ‘The French Quarter’ in downtown Rock Island this weekend! For the 27th consecutive year, Gumbo Ya Ya returns to downtown Rock Island this Saturday Jun 8! Gates open at 4 p.m. Zydeco and Jazz bands will tantalize your ears, while Cajun spiced food will heat up your taste buds. Bead tosses, confetti, feather masks, feather boas, and Jumer’s showgirls will complete the Mardi Gras theme. New this year, outdoor dueling pianos will be available for your listening pleasure in the Voodoo Lounge. Two sets will take place, the first from 5 – 6:30 p.m. and the second... Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library kicks off their highly anticipated Summer Concert Series this week! Returning for its 8th year in a row, Summer Concert Series is made possible by the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation and is sponsored by TBK Bank, Mel Foster Co. and Build to Suit. The outdoor concerts are held at Faye’s Field located just south of the Library on 18th St in Bettendorf. These free concerts will take place every Thursday from Jun 6 through Aug 8 at 6:30 p.m., and will be held come rain, shine or oppressive heat. In case of inclement weather, the backup location will be inside... Read More

How do you plan to celebrate Global Running Day? How about the biggest Fleet Feet event, ever? The BIG Run 5K will be taking place on Wednesday Jun 5, with starting location at The Rust Belt (533 12th Avenue East Moline). A family-friendly 5k, kids run and The BIG Show afterwards will provide the perfect celebration to Global Running Day! New this year, runners’ beautiful route will start and finish in front of East Moline’s Rust Belt, a revitalized car manufacturing plant turned music venue, brewery, fitness facility, design studio and retail destination. Runners and walkers will soon... Read More