Looking for ways to keep your children’s minds active while school is out for the holidays? Sounds like you could use some scientific help! Putnam Museum presents A Week of Free Science Demos from Dec 26-29. Head to the museum’s Grand Lobby to wake those brains up! Educators will be dropping knowledge every day at 10:50 a.m., 1:25 p.m. and 2:35 p.m. Free Science Days is led by the Putnam Education Team. From chemical reactions to playing with fire, the Education Team will excite and engage with fresh demonstrations for all ages! While the demos in the Grand Lobby are free to the public, admission... Read More

Are you a fan of DIY home décor but have a hard time finding a place or the time to make your own? Well then grab your favorite person and head to Craft Love, this weekend! Craft Love Bettendorf (4374 State St) is hosting Date & Friends Night this Saturday Dec 30 from 6-9 p.m. Bring your spouse or your best friend, and enjoy an evening of DIY projects! Join the instructor-led class to hammer, drill, stain and paint your one of a kind masterpiece. You can work together on a project or each make your own. Go to https://craftlove.com/bettendorf/events/date-friends-night-6/ to register and pick... Read More

Looking for a classy red-carpet New Year’s Eve experience, this weekend? Then look no further than Moline’s hottest new addition, Soirée Wine & Martini Lounge! The party will be happening from 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. both Saturday Dec 30 and Sunday Dec 31 at Soirée Wine & Martini Lounge, located at 1516 5th Avenue Moline. Come celebrate the last weekend of 2017 with drink specials, a live DJ, a ball drop and champagne toast at midnight! Both nights! Don’t forget to take a picture on the red-carpet while you dance the night away! Soirée Wine & Martini Lounge will provide an experience... Read More

Nothing says Christmas like poinsettias and lights, and now you can enjoy the beauty of both at VanderVeer Park! That’s right, Poinsettias and Lights! is open and ready for visitors at the VanderVeer Conservatory (214 W Central Park Ave Davenport). This year’s theme is ‘The Polar Express’ and is open until Jan 6. This year’s annual holiday extravaganza features countless poinsettias, Paintsettias and a multitude of lights! In addition, this Saturday Dec 23 the Conservatory hours will be extended to 7 p.m. with free themed activities and crafts, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The VanderVeer Conservatory... Read More

Are you looking for a few good laughs this weekend? Then look no further than The Establishment, downtown Rock Island! As part of the Late Nite Shows series, head down to the The Establishment (220 19th Street Rock Island) for Movie: The Musical, this Friday Dec 22. Movie: The Musical is a one-of-a-kind live comedy show where audience members suggest their favorite movies and the hilarious comedians on-stage turn them into the musicals you never knew they were! Have you always thought Shawshank Redemption could have added a few musical numbers? Want to find out how the soundtrack for The Departed... Read More

Looking for a fun, adult-only, night out before the busy holiday weekend begins? Then head to the Putnam Museum for this month’s Brew & View! Every third Thursday of the month, the Putnam Museum hosts an adults-only evening with local craft brews, music, party games and a movie on the GIANT screen. December is no exception! This Thursday Dec 21, come enjoy the holiday-themed evening with the movie Scrooged! Tickets for Brew & View are $15 and include one free drink ticket, pizza, games, music and GIANT screen movie admission. Tickets can be purchased online at http://putnam.org/Calendar/December-Brew-View. Featured... Read More

As crazy as it seems, we are officially heading into the last weekend to finish up all of that Christmas shopping! Well have no fear, because there are some amazing QCA small businesses that want to make your life easier! QCA Last Minute & Local is happening this Friday Dec 22 and Saturday Dec 23, downtown Rock Island. Multiple local businesses will be offering great sales, specials and even door prizes! This is a great opportunity to check those last names off your Christmas list! Some of the participating businesses include Skeleton Key Art and Antiques, Splash, Crafted QC, Taste Buds, Rescued,... Read More

For nearly two centuries, people have come to the Quad Cities Area from all over the world and from all walks of life. Now, thanks to the Great Quad Cities Listen, the diverse stories from the area are being collected and shared with one another. And they want your story! Multiple recording locations have been set up all over the QCA. Currently, you can save your own recording at the Boys and Girls Club of the Mississippi Valley/Mercado on Fifth, German American Heritage Center, Moline Public Library, Rock Island Public Library and at WVIK, Quad Cities NPR. All interview sessions require two participants,... Read More

Looking for a kid-friendly event this weekend? How about one that involved gingerbread houses? Both Bettendorf and Moline (John Deere Rd) Hy-Vee locations are holding their Kids in the Kitchen events this Saturday Dec 16 and both classes are focusing on holiday fun! Join Bettendorf Hy-Vee dietician Lauren for Kids in the Kitchen: Gingerbread Houses and Holiday Recipes from 1-2 p.m. The cost per child is $12. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to attend. Registration is required. To register, contact Lauren by calling Bettendorf Hy-Vee at (563) 332-8496 or by sending an e-mail... Read More

Are you children a fan of Jungle Bungle? How about Polar Express? If so, this is the event for you! This Friday Dec 15 Happy Joe’s Pizza & Jungle Bungle is hosting Polar Express Night at Jungle Bungle! From 5-8 p.m. bring the kids in their pajamas for half priced admission to the fun-filled Jungle Bungle gym and arcade. Hot chocolate and Polar Express themed activities will provide enjoyment for the entire family! The last evening for this one-of-a-kind event will be on Friday Dec 22 from 5-8 p.m. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy some pizza, fun and holiday cheer!  Read More