The largest helium balloon parade in the Midwest is BACK! Broadcast live by KWQC-TV6, don’t miss the annual kick-off to the holiday season in downtown Davenport. This FREE event features large helium character balloons, floats, dance groups, bands, antique cars and pageant queens all to help usher in the holiday – including a visit from […]
All Western Illinois University students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in Military Appreciation Week, Monday, Nov. 6-Saturday, Nov. 18. A variety of events have been planned to honor veterans and service members leading up to Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 10. This year’s schedule includes: • Monday, Nov. 6, 10:45-1 p.m. – Kinder Monday […]
It was a beautiful morning to celebrate the opening of Veterans Memorial Park, and we are incredibly proud of our students and staff who lent a helping hand to this project. West High School Art teacher, David Schaeffer, painted the 40-foot mural honoring the brave men and women who serve. Andy Zinn, West’s Industrial Technology […]
Davenport’s Veterans Memorial Park dedication ceremony is taking place today. The dedication ceremony will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. The park is located along Davenport’s Mississippi River Trail adjacent to the Marquette Street boat ramp. Davenport West High School Art teacher, David Schaeffer, painted a 40-foot mural honoring America’s veterans that will be on display […]
Mark your calendars for the Group O Dia de Los Muertos Parade on October 28th in Moline! 12 PM: Pre-Party at Mercado! 2 PM: Parade start time 3:30 PM: After Life Party until 8 PM! To register your entry please fill out the form in the link below. https://forms.gle/i4cxPW9hzXjN4uwJ7 The Group O Día de los […]
Get spooky with a Paranormal Investigation at Quarters One on Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28, 6-10 p.m. The doors will creek open at 5 p.m. and the ghoulish event begins promptly at 6 p.m. The Illinois Paranormal Research Group will start the event off with a presentation followed by questions and answers discussion. […]
Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and come trick-or-treating down at Schwiebert Riverfront Park! Thursday, October 26, 2023 Schwiebert Riverfront Park 5:00-7:00 FREE EVENT Featuring: DJ Trick-or-Treating Good Bags Halloween Dancers Costume Contest Learn more: FRIGHT NIGHT IN THE PARK
Gather your little monsters and join the Figge Art Museum for some FREE family-friendly fun before Davenport’s Annual Halloween Parade. Collect tricks and treats as you move through the galleries, get crafty with art activities, and gobble up hair-raising treats before joining our kids’ costume conga line and heading out to the Halloween Parade! Learn […]
It’s spooky season, and that means it is time for treats in trunks! The annual Trunk or Treat will be held on Tuesday, October 26 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Family Resources, 2800 Eastern Ave., Davenport in the Campus Circle Drive. Learn more: TRUNK OR TREAT
BOO! It is Niabi Zoo’s annual celebration of Merry not Scary Halloween Festivities. Many generous, local businesses will provide free treats to our Zoo guests. Wear your costumes, bring a smile, and enjoy the many annual Boo at the Zoo activities. Saturday, October 28 Boo at the Zoo Activity Hours: 10 am-3 pm Zoo Admission […]
