University Housing and Dining Services (UHDS) at Western Illinois University will sponsor an alternative to the annual Residence Halls Safe Trick-or-Treat program. Community and campus parents and guardians, with children between the ages 2-12, are invited to sign up for a Halloween goody bag, containing pre-wrapped candy, coloring pages and activities, and other Halloween-related items, […]
Ballet Quad Cities supplied a delicious, delightful Halloween treat last year as they performed a “Dracula Unleashed” at Moline’s new Bartlett Performing Arts Center. Given the craziness of Covid, the trick in this year’s holiday special promises to be literally more delectable, as the professional dance company offers a three-course, sit-down dinner and a lively, […]
Are you feeling the swirls of spookiness in the air? If you’re a lover of all things fall and freaky – there is no shortage of exciting and fun things to do in the Quad Cities, this week! QuadCities.com proudly presents FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Quad Cities […]
Western Illinois University senior psychology and music double major Paula Ramirez, of Bogota, Colombia, has been named Western Illinois University’s recipient of the 2020-21 Lincoln Academy of Illinois’ Student Laureate Award. The prestigious award, presented annually to an outstanding senior of each of Illinois’ four-year degree-granting institutions, honors a student’s overall academic excellence and participation […]
Saturday In The Arts is a weekly look at a personality, place, trend or topic of interest to the Quad-Cities. It runs every Saturday morning on your site for fun, free, local entertainment and features, QuadCities.com. Already, 2020 has been an American horror story like no other, but apparently some people still long to be […]
Join Naturalist Mike Granger for an educational adventure to learn about mysterious and misunderstood animals. Halloween Hike will take place this Saturday Oct 24 at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center (31555 52nd Avenue Dixon). Beginning at 5 p.m. there will be an open fire for grilling. It is asked you bring your own food […]
Join the Davenport Parks and Recreation department for a Not-so-Haunted Fejervary experience this Saturday Oct 24 from 12 – 5 p.m. at Fejervary Park (1800 W 12th Street Davenport). Not-so-haunted Fejervary is an immersive and contact-free drive-thru Halloween experience. With all of the holiday hi-jinx, while still maintaining safe social distancing. Not-so-haunted Fejervary allows guests […]
There’s not going to be any more brew at the ‘bou after this fall. Caribou Coffee, one of my favorite local coffee shops, will be closing their only Quad-Cities location inside the Moline HyVee on John Deere Road next month. The store posted a note this week, stating the following: “Unfortunately, Caribou Coffee will be […]
It’s been a HUGE day for Tammy and Kelly Rundle and their Fourth Wall Films Crew! The morning began and the afternoon has continued with news of nominations for major awards! Tammy announced on her Facebook this morning: We awoke to some marvelous news! “Sons & Daughters of Thunder” has received a nomination for a […]
Get freaky this Friday at Crawford Brew Works’ (3659 Devils Glen Road Bettendorf) Halloween Celebration! Freaky Friday will take place from 4 – 9 p.m. and will feature the Lopiez Pizza Truck! Mo Carter will also be providing jams from 6 – 9 p.m. for all to enjoy. And don’t miss out on the Halloween […]
