There are currently 597 Iowans waiting for an organ transplant. While that number is down from the 722 families this time last year, that’s still 597 individuals and families affected daily and waiting on that life changing phone call. This weekend you can do your part by celebrating life and raising awareness and funds for the Iowa Donor Network at Rusty Revolution! The 5th Annual Rusty Revolution is happening on Saturday May 4 from 3 -8 p.m. behind PUB 1848 (1601 River Drive Moline). This event celebrates the life of Justin “Rusty” Lockett while raising awareness and funds for the Iowa... Read More

Are you ready for the largest Cinco de Mayo fiesta in the Quad Cities? That’s right, it’s time for Ganzo’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta! Experience a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta like none other at Ganzo’s Mexican Restaurant (3923 N Marquette Street Davenport) this Saturday May 4. Festivities include a 5K and Sombrero Shuffle, live Mexican music, traditional Mexican dances, Jalapeño eating contest much more! The fun starts at 8:30 a.m. with the Sombrero Shuffle Kid’s Run. The 7th Annual Cinco de Mayo 5K begins at 9 a.m. Face painting will commence at 11 a.m. and the Ballet Folklorico Traditional Dance... Read More

Do you love Tie-Dye? Do you love parks? Then this is the event for you! Tie-Dye in the Park, hosted by Sunrise Village, is happening Saturday May 11 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Veterans Memorial Park (1645 23rd Street Bettendorf). This fun, family-friendly event will feature all things tie-dyed! All supplies will be provided to tie-dye canvas grocery bags, socks and t-shirts, along with step-by-step guidance. The tie-dye process takes about 30 minutes. Tie-dye tickets are just $20 and can be purchased at https://sunrisevillageiowa.ticketleap.com/tie-dye-in-the-park/. In addition to tie-dye, participants... Read More

Two names that are synonymous with art in the Quad Cities are John and Isabel Bloom. The impact this legendary couple has had on the community will live on forever. The 7th Annual Village in Bloom Festival of the Arts, which honors the legacy of John and Isabel Bloom, will be held on Saturday May 4 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Village of East Davenport. This is a FREE event for the entire family! John and Isabel lived, raised their family and created art in the East Village. Village in Bloom celebrates their contribution and encourages young people to get involved in the arts. The festival will... Read More

Are you ready to get your eggs scrambled in the Village of East Davenport? Come celebrate the 7th Annual Easter Egg Scramble 5K Run/Walk on Saturday Apr 20 in the historic Village of East Davenport! Enjoy the scenic parks that overlook the Mighty Mississippi. The Scramble 5K will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday Apr 20, with the starting line in the Village of East Davenport. The cost is $40. Packet pick-up will be on Friday Apr 19 from 2-6 p.m. at the Genesis Outpatient PT Clinic (1702 E 53rd St Davenport) or the morning of the race from 7-9 a.m. at the registration tent. The SENB Bank Bunny Hop (for... Read More

Come out to Snowstar (9500 126th St. W Andalusia) this Saturday Apr 20 to celebrate the SkyFlyer Ribbon Cutting! Festivities begin at 12 p.m. and end at 5 p.m. There will be free hotdogs, chips, and soft drinks for participants while supplies last ($1 hotdogs, $1 chips, and $1 soft drinks for non-participants).  Be there by 12 p.m. to sign up for the 1 p.m. drawing for one FREE ZIP TOUR! SkyFlyer Zip Tours are open year-round. Your tour will take you on an extreme adventure as you fly 100 feet over the ski slopes below at speeds of 35 mph. The dual zip line is the longest in the Midwest at 1300... Read More

Easter Egg Hunts aren’t just for kids! And PUB 1848 is making sure of that with their annual Adults-Only Easter Egg Hunt! Make plans to attend this year’s Adult Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt at PUB 1848 (1601 River Drive Moline) on Easter, Sunday Apr 21, beginning at 8:30 p.m. Things have gotten a little more exciting for this year’s event! Eggs will now be hunted in the dark! So bring those flashlights and baskets and get ready to find some eggs with amazing prizes.  Prizes will range from candy, discounted drinks, t-shirt, a cool beer glass, koozie, beer and booze swag and more! But the most... Read More

Easter Egg Hunts aren’t just for kids! And PUB 1848 is making sure of that with their annual Adults-Only Easter Egg Hunt! Make plans to attend this year’s Adult Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt at PUB 1848 (1601 River Drive Moline) on Easter, Sunday Apr 21, beginning at 8:30 p.m. Things have gotten a little more exciting for this year’s event! Eggs will now be hunted in the dark! So bring those flashlights and baskets and get ready to find some eggs with amazing prizes.  Prizes will range from candy, discounted drinks, t-shirt, a cool beer glass, koozie, beer and booze swag and more! But the most... Read More

Spring is here! Which means it’s time to clean up the remnants of a harsh winter. Volunteers are needed for Bettendorf in Bloom, which takes place on Saturday Apr 6. Bettendorf in Bloom will focus on the clean-up and beautification of downtown streets and the I-74 corridor to Middle Road, in Bettendorf. Volunteers will meet at 8 a.m. at the Quad Cities-Waterfront Convention Center (2021 State Street Bettendorf). A quick announcement of key places to clean safety rules and more will take place at that time. At 8:15, volunteers will head out to begin the clean-up! Grabbers, bags, vests and gloves... Read More

When the cannon sounds, the hunt begins! Join the Ranch Riders Motorcycle Brotherhood for their 31st Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday Apr 20 at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds (2815 W Locust St. Davenport). This amazing fun-filled event will feature food, drinks, games, raffles, bounce houses, face painting and of course- an EASTER EGG HUNT! Gates will open at 11 a.m. and a $3 donation per child is requested. All proceeds raised from this event stay local and will benefit the Children’s Therapy Center of the Quad Cities. Egg hunts will begin when the cannon fires at 1 p.m. sharp. Five age-appropriate... Read More