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

Live from the North Pole… IT’S TRIVIA NIGHT LIVE! Elf Trivia Night Wednesday, December 20th @ 7pm Stout’s Irish Pub & Grill (Bettendorf, IA) FREE To Play! Up To 8 People per Team! Win House Cash! ALL AGES! Learn more: TRIVIA NIGHT      Read More

The Annual Holiday Light Tour will be held on Saturday, December 16th and guests will be leaving from the back parking lot at The Docs Inn at 6pm. For only $50 you will receive a 3 hour tour of the Quad Cities most elaborate light displays aboard the party bus. You will also get both Alcoholic and Non -Alcoholic (but who would want that) hot and cold Drinks and Christmas themed snacks. Learn more: CHRISTMAS LIGHT TOUR    Read More

The 2nd Annual Holiday Pop Up Vendor Fair with Cool Beanz and Bent River will it Rock Island December 16! Learn more: HOLIDAY POP UP    Read More

Hit up The Skeleton Key on Friday, December 15th from 5 to 8 pm for late shopping with special guest High Strung by 3M as we celebrate the season and a very special milestone for High Strung! Learn more: LATE NIGHT & LOCAL  Read More

Families of all ages can expect tons of fun while attending a Polar Express Pajama Party — a QC holiday tradition that is over ten years strong! You and your family will enjoy the magnificent holiday classic The Polar Express 3D on the GIANT Screen in the comfort of your PJs and take part in holiday activities for all ages, including face painting, hot chocolate bar, a make-n-take sleigh bell station, a souvenir Putnam ornament, and a lights-out adventure through the museum exhibits. This event has proven time and again to be a blast for the entire family and shows sell out FAST! When: December... Read More

“Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” But wait. A mouse is stirring – because Santa missed his house last year. Before you can say “Merry Christmas,” we’re off on the wild adventures of a mouse, an elf and a spunky little girl who visit the North Pole and just won’t take no for an answer. Don’t miss this joyful tribute to the holiday season! Showing through December 23, 2023! Show-only performances as well as brunch days available! Visit our website for more information: Circa ‘21  Read More

Beer and pro wrestling?! LET’S GO! Donate a brand new toy (at least one per person) and get in for free! All toys will go to Toys for Tots organization! Saturday, December 9 Doors open: 4pm Matches begin: 5pm General Admission: $12 Kids 5-10 years old: $5 Kids 4 and under: FREE Learn more: BREWERY BRAWL  Read More