The German American Heritage Center is unveiling their first ever Christkindmarkt Fair this year, and you’re invited! This admission-free event will take place at the German American Heritage Center (712 W 2nd St Davenport) this Saturday Dec 16 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Vendors from all over the area will be located on the 4th floor of the GAHC selling crafts, delectable and other holiday goodies. Come find that special gift you’ve been looking for! When you are finished perusing and shopping, make sure to stop by the Toys Through Time exhibit. The seventh graders of the CAA have imagined, designed,... Read More

Schedules can get hectic this time of year. So why not take a break and enjoy a nice relaxing evening with your family, in your jammies? Bettendorf’s Family Museum (2900 Learning Campus Dr) is hosting Holiday Jammie Jam this Friday Dec 15 from 6-7 p.m. Put on your jammies and head to the Family Museum for a cozy evening of singing, hot cocoa (provided by Dunn Brothers Coffee), peppermint sticks and family togetherness! Come sing some holiday favorites while appreciating the beautiful holiday decorations in the Great Hall. The Museum galleries will be dark and turned off, in order to keep the... Read More

If you’re looking for an event where you can just relax and enjoy good conversation and discussion during the hectic holiday season, consider this item crossed off your Christmas list.  The winter Theology On Tap series is celebrating the church’s season of Advent with a series of free discussions and presentations, “ADVENT-Ageous,” the latest of which takes place at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Missipi Brew, 107 Iowa Ave., Muscatine. “The holiday of Advent, leading up to Christmas, is a reflective season of hope, in preparing for the Christmas holiday and the coming of Christ,” said Tommy... Read More

If you’re excited about the new Star Wars movie, the Rock Island Public Library is offering a free event for all ages that takes a look at the science behind the movie. Science of Star Wars offers families and kids a chance to explore at to six stations that feature real technologies either predicted or used in the movies. The event is Saturday, December 16, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Rock Island Downtown Library, 401 19th Street, Rock Island. Activities include Star Wars crafts, snacks, driving a Lego Mindstorm “droid,” building a spaceship, considering the challenges of life... Read More

No need to travel all the way to the Rockefeller Center for outdoor ice skating! You can now enjoy this favorite winter past-time right here in the Quad Cities! The City of Bettendorf has officially opened the season for skating at Frozen Landing Family Ice Rink. The ice rink is located at the corner of Middle Road and 23rd Street. Hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 12-9 p.m., Friday 12-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sunday 12-6 p.m. These times are also dependent on weather conditions. There is no charge to skate. Skate rental is $2 for both children and adults, however. And concessions... Read More

Former Quad-Citians Scott Beck and Bryan Woods have had an eventful week. The longtime filmmakers, their careers exploding in Los Angeles, saw two huge milestones in those journeys. Last week, Paramount Pictures released the trailer for Beck and Woods’ screenplay, “A Quiet Place,” which stars Emily Blunt and John Krasinski. To date, the trailer has generated over 4.5 million views and has been featured in theaters around the globe in front of “Justice League.” The duo are also happy to announce that they wrapped principle photography on their new horror film and their major studio directorial... Read More

The Yuletide evening sky is especially rewarding, and now you and your family have a chance to learn all about it! The John Deere Planetarium at Augustana College is hosting a free planetarium show, “Season of Light”, starting this Saturday Dec 9 and going through Friday Dec 15. This one-of-a-kind holiday sky demonstration will be offered weekdays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Admission is free, but reservations are requested. For reservations, please call (309) 794-7318 during weekday business hours. The planetarium’s doors will open 15 minutes before each show. Those who... Read More

There’s something magical about a massive group of low brass players getting together to perform Christmas carol melodies that really puts you in the holiday spirit. Good thing it’s time for TubaChristmas! That’s right, this year’s QC TubaChristmas is happening this this Saturday Dec 9 at SouthPark Mall. The beautiful and melodic experience will begin promptly at 2 p.m. in the Younkers Court. Griggs Music and the Harvey Phillips Foundation have sponsored this event every year since 1992 in the Quad Cities. It has grown into a very large and popular concert with up to 180 musicians ranging... Read More

Do you ever find it difficult to stay cheery and jolly all throughout the holiday season? Are you more of a suspense and fear fanatic? Then this is the event for you! Factory of Fear is at it again with Frightmare Before Christmas! For 2 weekends in December (11-12 and 18-19) from 7 p.m. – Midnight, head to Factory of Fear at 5027 4th Ave Moline for a horror-filled holiday event! Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased in advance on-line at https://app.hauntpay.com/events/frightmare-before-christmas-1.  You can also save $3 at the door by bringing in a new/unwrapped toy for Toys for... Read More

Ever wanted to go to church with your favorite Christian artists? The Big Church Night Out will give you the chance at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 at the TaxSlayer Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline. The Big Church Night Out Tour is not your typical tour. It’s going to be a time of meaningful worship that also will include fun for the whole family and church groups, entertainment, great music and more. The BCNO tour lineup includes Newsboys, Sidewalk Prophets, 7eventh Time Down, Blanca, Derek Minor, Jamison Strain and Adam Agee of Audio Adrenaline. To round out the evening, Jeremy Willet will speak... Read More