Through August 27, kids can join Sid the Science Kid on an amazing, scientific adventure when Sid the Science Kid: The Super-Duper Exhibit! opens at the Family Museum! This exciting, new traveling exhibit brings the award-winning PBS KIDS TV series Sid the Science Kid to life. For the first time ever, kids will be able to step into Sid’s world and become “science kids” themselves as they discover and investigate everyday science questions around Sid’s home, at school in the Super Fab Lab and on the playground. Through fun, hands-on activities, kids will use scientific tools and thinking... Read More

There’s always a ton going on at Davenport’s German American Heritage Center. Want the lowdown on the cool stuff? Here ya go!   Summer Walking Tour Saturdays @ 10:30am until Aug. 12 $5/Person   It’s Summer Walking Tour season again! We’ve got a new route planned for 2017! Join us any Saturday until August 12 for this new and exciting tour of Davenport’s history!   Walking Tours on Paula Sands Live!   Camp Dodge: Home Away from Home Sunday, August 6 @ 2pm   Utilizing period documents and photographs, “Camp Dodge: Home Away from Home” illustrates... Read More

Calling all strong women! This one is for you! Junior League of the Quad Cities is hosting their I AM Strong 5K Mudventure Race this Saturday Aug 5 in Coal Valley (7625 120th Ave). I AM Strong 5K Mudventure Race is a women-only race with over 20 obstacles such as tire flips, rope pulls, balance challenges and many more! There are recreational and competitive divisions for all levels of ability, including walkers. To register online you can visit https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=126965. 100% of race entry fees go to Junior League of the Quad Cities and area non-profit... Read More

Get those fishing poles ready! It’s time to get some fish hooked! The Rock Island Conservation Club is hosting their 2nd Annual Get Hooked Fishing Derby on Saturday Aug 5 at the Conservation Club, located at 2421 Big Island Pkwy Milan. No fishing license is required for participants! All ages are welcome, but everyone attending must register prior to the event (whether you plan to fish or not). Gates will open at 6 a.m. and fishing will available from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Food, beverages and bait will be available for purchase. Please bring your own tackle gear. The water will be stocked with restaurant... Read More

Are you ready for some football? How about some flag football? The 2nd Annual QC River Bowl will be happening this Saturday Aug 5 and Sunday Aug 6 at Centennial Park (315 S Marquette St Davenport). This event brings together local adult flag football teams to raise money for local charities. This year’s recipient is the Humility of Mary homeless shelter. Each team will be paired up with two or three other teams to play each other on Saturday Aug 5. Top records from each group will be entered in the single elimination 8-team tournament to be held on Sunday Aug 6. Tiebreakers in group play will... Read More

Snakes, turtles and lizards? Oh my! It must be Reptile Day at the Niabi Zoo! This Saturday Aug 5 the Niabi Zoo (13010 Niabi Zoo Rd Coal Valley) is hosting their very own Reptile Day! To start the day off there is an opportunity to enjoy a nice Breakfast with the Reptiles. From 8:30 – 9:30 a warm breakfast buffet will be served. Breakfast will end before the zoo opens, so those in attendance will have a chance to explore the newest additions before the crowds arrive for Reptile Day! The cost for non-members for this event is $22 and for members the cost is $18. If interested, registration and... Read More

A 40th anniversary may be known as the “Ruby Anniversary,” but in the Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse’s 40th-anniversary celebration NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS, the gifts being shared are songs, dances, comedy, and charm, all courtesy of the theatre’s performing wait staff The Bootleggers. Running every Thursday evening in August, this all-new musical revue will showcase highlights and memories from four decades of professional entertainment at the Rock Island theatre, and also showcase its cast’s talents through performances from The King & I, Grease, Cats, Fiddler... Read More

The Skeleton Key Art and Antiques is turning 4 and you’re invited to help them celebrate! On Sunday Aug 6 from 12-4 p.m. the Skeleton Key will be celebrating four years of business in downtown Rock Island (520 18th Street) in style! There will be special sales, door prizes, cupcakes and more. While you’re there, feel free to browse around for that special addition to your home décor, amazing jewelry and antiques that speak to you. Come for the party and stay for the one-of-a-kind collection found at the Skeleton Key Art and Antiques!  Read More

The end of the summer break is unfortunately approaching. Which means long lines at registration, school supply shopping and a Back to School Bash! That’s right, the Moline Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Back to School Bash on Sunday Aug 6 from 12-5 p.m. at Riverside Aquatic Center. The cost to enter the Aquatic Center for this event is only $1.00! Backpacks full of school supplies will be handed out to the first 100 children through the doors (each child must be present). A.D. Huesing will be providing free food (while supplies last) and Quad City Bouncy will have bounce houses... Read More

Where else can you get great clothing and great fashion for just a buck? Dress for Success Quad Cities invites you to attend their One Day Dollar Sale Saturday, August 19. This much-anticipated sale offers shoppers the opportunity to buy new and gently used brand name attire and accessories for only $1. All funds raised during this excess inventory sale benefit Dress for Success Quad Cities, the local nonprofit that provides gently used professional clothing, a network of support, and career development tools to empower women to achieve economic independence. Sale items have been deemed either... Read More