Davenport’s ultimate free event – Icestravaganza – returns January 12-14, 2024 at the Freight House Farmer’s Market! – Family-friendly fun, outdoor winter event – Beautiful ice carvings on display all three days – Viewable at the Freight House or drive-through sculpture display on Beiderbecke Drive – Sculptures lit with colorful LED lights each night from dusk to 10 p.m. – Theme: Mythical monsters under the sea – Farmers’ Market vendors as well as local beer and food available for purchase from Front Street Brewery & Taproom, The Diner... Read More

German Heritage Center’s annual community open house is Saturday and Sunday January 7th and 8th, 2023. Enjoy free admission to the museum all weekend. See all of their current exhibits and their historic building! Current Exhibitions: *The White Rose: Student Resistance Against Hitler, Munich 1942/43 *Preserving a Dyeing Art: German Blueprint *The German Immigrant Experience Plus a temporary exhibition curated by the St. Ambrose University Museum Studies Exhibitions class, featuring items from our own collection. Learn more here: https://facebook.com/events/s/community-open-house-free-admi/3490340741197854/  Read More

Kick it like it’s 2002 and head to the District of Rock Island and celebrate the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024 with Icons! With over 50+ flavors of Martinis,12 flavors of Mojitos, over 80 Craft beers , over 40 Bourbons, free snacks, free champagne toast at midnight plus much much more, Icons is THE place to be! Learn more: NYE AT ICONS  Read More

Join a Naturalist for an interpretive trail walk through the Nahant Marsh to get your year started off on the right foot! Coffee and Hot Chocolate will be available in the Education Center afterwards to warm you up. Details & Sign-up: First Day Hike  Read More

Join iconic hosts Donny Townsend and Andrew King as they guide you (and 3 comedian panelists) through the infinite abyss of cringe, conspiracy, and unintended hilarity- that’s right- social media! WHEN: December 28 – 7:30pm WHERE: Front Street Brewery Tap Room. HOW MUCH: Free admission. WHO: Mike Steele and Pubali Kundu LEARN MORE: SOCIAL MEDIA SHOW  Read More

WINTER NIGHTS WINTER LIGHTS POWERED BY MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY OPEN DAILY THROUGH JANUARY 1 5-9 PM *Open: New Year’s Eve and the night of New Year’s Day *Closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas $10 Adults | $6 Youth 2-15 | Free Under 2 Members $8 Adults | $4 Youth 2-15 | Free Under 2 The outdoor gardens will be in winter bloom with over 160,000 glowing lights, featuring new, entertaining experiences. Explore the Sun Garden, Children’s Garden, lawns, pond and pocket gardens of our outdoor light exhibit as you experience our largest fundraiser of the year. New this year, visit the Conductors’... Read More

New Years Eve, Eve Eve Show: A Fundraiser for Ben Wallace will be held on December 29 in Buffalo, Iowa! Cost: $10 Doors at 5:30 pm, Show at 7pm Featuring: Host Brian Lee Farrell Ben Wallace Dana Moss-Peterson Chris Starman James Draper Matt Miller The show also includes a 50/50 drawing, a bake sale, a basket raffle  and plenty of food will be available along with a cash bar! This show will raise money for Ben Wallace and his recovery. Learn more about Ben and his accident:BEN WALLACE Learn more about the event: NEW YEARS EVE EVE EVE SHOW  Read More

Celebrate Christmas by seeing your favorite Holiday classic on The Putnam Museum’s GIANT Screen the way that it was meant to be seen. In addition to the annual Christmas Eve showing of the Polar Express, this year the museum will close out the series TONIGHT with White Christmas and Disney’s A Christmas Carol! Tickets are available now on our website: PUTNAM MUSEUM Disney’s A Christmas Carol in 3D! Showtimes: December 23 5:00pm White Christmas Showtimes: December 23 7:30pm  Read More

Immerse yourself in the ancient practice of shamanic drum journeying with our captivating class. This transformative experience will guide you through rhythmic drumming, allowing you to enter a deep meditative state and explore the realms of your subconscious mind. Led by experienced practitioner, Joseph Montalvo, this class offers a safe and supportive environment for personal growth and spiritual exploration. Discover the power of the drum as a tool for healing, self-discovery, and connecting with the spiritual world. Join us on this enchanting journey and unlock the hidden wisdom within! JANUARY... Read More

The Raccoon Motel will host a Euchre Tournament benefiting LIVING LANDS AND WATERS on Wednesday, December 27 at 6pm. Entry fee: $10 Winners receive: Gift cards and other prizes to our top 3 teams! *For she’s 21+ Learn more: https://facebook.com/events/s/euchre-tournament-benefitting-/898515365223577/  Read More