QC Unity Pride is thrilled to unveil the date for our much-anticipated Annual QC UNITY Pride Parade: June 1st, 2024. This spectacular parade stands as a beacon of unity, as it traverses across the Mississippi River and bridges bi-state lines, from Downtown Davenport, IA leading into the 2024 Quad Cities Pride Festival at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island, IL. We’re joining together the vibrant communities of the Quad Cities on both sides of the Mississippi River this year for the parade route. Come celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and the spirit of togetherness with us. Learn more: PRIDE... Read More

Stompbox celebrates four years at 12noon on Saturday, June 15 and they are doing it in style with a a crazy line up that will be announced very soon! Learn more here: STOMPBOX BREWING    Read More

The Colona Memorial Day Parade Committee will be sponsoring the 52nd Annual Colona Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Line-up will begin at noon with step off time at 2:00PM. The parade route will begin at 2nd Avenue, continue on to Route 84, and turn off at Colona City Hall. If you would like to register an entry for the parade: Online Registration: https://forms.gle/HUbLSs77n5vwjNvAA Printable Form: bit.ly/2024ColonaParadeForm Learn more here: https://facebook.com/events/s/2024-52nd-annual-colona-memori/1014176763609140/  Read More

Head to Long Grove, Iowa on June 12 for the annual Strawberry Festival! There will be fun for all ages including but not limited to a family and kids race in the morning, a parade, games and lots of free entertainment. Annual Strawberry Festival June 9 – 10am-3pm Long Grove, Iowa Learn more here: STRAWBERRY FEST  Read More

Presented By First Fleet Concerts, Elle King rocks the Capitol Theatre June 13! Elle King – June 13 – Capitol Theatre Doors: 6:30 PM Show: 7:30 PM All Ages Tickets on sale NOW online athttp://firstfleetconcerts.com.  Read More

It’s time for the Revive Rock Island – Spring Market Fest, where unique vendors from around Rock Island and beyond come together for a day full of shopping! May 19 – Schwiebert Park Learn more here: REVIVE ROCK ISLAND In  Read More

Wake Brewing is joining forces with Ground Pounder Hot Sauces to host The Dark Market on Saturday, June 1, from 12-4pm. Join us at the brewery in Rock Island for a day of collective creativity coming together to celebrate the awesome art being produced in all corners of the QCA. Vendors will set up and sell on our patio and Justin’s Tacos will be serving from his food truck that day too! We have this list so far and are adding vendors daily…if you’re interested in vending, reach out to Debbie at wakebrewingcvlt@gmail.com – we will see you in June! Ground Pounder Hot Sauces Death... Read More

Food Truck Fight is returning to the Quad Cities on Saturday, July 20 in a brand new location! Join them for a day of food trucks, live music, kids activities, a fully stocked bar, and more at The Rust Belt in East Moline, IL! Enjoy food from local and regional food trucks and cast your vote for your favorite truck! They will crown a new Food Truck Fight Champion at 7:00pm. Guaranteed tickets are available online before the event – we encourage you to secure your attendance with a pre-sale ticket (includes event entry, koozie & signature spork), but organizers will have tickets available... Read More

The Rock Island Artists’ Market will be held the second Sunday of every month, June through October at Skeleton Key Art & Antiques, 520 18th Street, Rock Island! Are you an artist or maker? Join then for the 2024 season! You can find the detail and application at www.skeletonkeyqc.com under the Rock Island Artists’ Market tab. Learn more: ROCK ISLAND ARTIST’S MARKET  Read More

Living Land and Waters is excited to announce that the Barge Party is coming back to East Moline this summer! The party will be held on Thursday, June 13th, in East Moline, IL, at Living Lands and Water’s NEW Education Barge and NEW Headquarters! Enjoy a night of fun along the beautiful Mississippi River, including a fish fry and shrimp boil, BBQ, wine pull, silent auction, barge tours, cash bar, and live music! Barge Party Information: June 13th, 2023 | 5 – 9 PM Beacon Harbor East Moline, IL Parking and continuous shuttles will be available at John Deere Harvester Works. Ticket Options: Individual... Read More