Are you or someone you know planning a wedding this year? Then you have to check out the 2018 Jaycees Bridal Expo! This year’s Bridal Expo is happening Saturday Jan 27 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the RiverCenter, located at 136 E 3rd Street Davenport. Tickets are only $12 in advance and can be purchased online at https://www.jcexpo.com/. The price of tickets will increase to $14 at the door. The 2018 Jaycees Bridal Expo is projected to be the largest bridal fair in the Quad City Area! Nearly 150 vendors will participate in the Expo and nearly a thousand brides will attend to plan their own dream... Read More

Are you regularly invited to tea parties by your little one? Well, here is your opportunity to that that magical bonding time to the next level! This Saturday Jan 27, you are invited to an elegant afternoon tea party! That’s right, it is time for the Mother Daughter Tea at the Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House (1105 8th Street Moline). There will be two separate tea parties, one going from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and the other 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Feel free to dress up for the occasion. Come and enjoy tea time by sipping an array of aromatic teas, taste fancy desserts and play lovely parlor... Read More

If you are looking for a family-friendly event this weekend, then head to Putnam Museum for Family Fun Night! This Friday Jan 19, from 5-8:30 the Putnam Museum (1717 W 12th Street Davenport) is hosting Family Fun Night with Outstanding Oceans! Come expand yours and your children’s knowledge of the ecosystem that covers more than 2/3 of the planet, the ocean! Learn what life would be like living on coral reef, what you can tell about a whale by looking at its tail and much more! Discover how you can make a difference with activities in the Grand Lobby. Then head to the GIANT screen at 6:30 p.m.... Read More

Looking for a fun and safe way to spend New Year’s Eve? Then make plans to hang out at Skate City QCA & Laser Tag Alley! Skate City’s New Year’s Eve Bash includes an all-night lock-in from 6 p.m. – 6 a.m. this Sunday Dec 31 through Monday Jan 1! Tickets are only $47 and skate rentals are $3. Ticket price includes admission, pizza and pop buffet, breakfast, unlimited laser tag and a midnight balloon drop with over 1,000 balloons! During the balloon drop, participants will receive horns, serpentines, blow-outs, hats and tiaras to bring in the new year! Throughout the evening you can enjoy... Read More

If you have little ones, you know it can be difficult to keep those active little bodies awake until midnight for New Year’s celebrations. Well now you don’t have to worry about that! The Family Museum in Bettendorf (2900 Learning Campus Drive) is hosting their annual Noon Year’s Eve Celebration this Sunday Dec 31 from 9 a.m. – noon. Noon Year’s Eve offers kids a chance to celebrate the arrival of the New Year during the daylight hours with a countdown at noon! Noisemakers, party hats and lots of confetti will be available for this countdown. There will also be art activities for the... Read More

Looking for a fun way to celebrate the New Year with your little one? How about story time on the Putnam Museum’s GIANT screen? That’s right, the Putnam Museum is holding their monthly Story Time in the GIANT Screen Theater this Saturday Dec 30 at 10:30 a.m. This month’s story is The Night Before New Year’s, written by Natasha Wing and illustrated by Amy Wummer. Putnam educator Ms. Patty will lead story time on the GIANT screen. An experience that is sure to become a lasting memory! After the story, an activity will be provided for you and your child. Story time is free, but it is asked... Read More

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

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

Are you ready for a day filled with fun activities for all ages at the Family Museum? It’s time for Winter Fest 2017! The Family Museum, located at 2900 Learning Campus Dr. Bettendorf, will be hosting Winter Fest this Sunday Nov 3 from 12-5 p.m. with all things winter! Admission for this event is a donation for the local food pantry! Family Museum members are also asked to bring a donation for admission. Come enjoy sparkling ornament, glowing snowmen and kindness catcher making! Watch Ice Follies experiments and get a free photo taken with Santa! The Family Museum Dance Company will perform... Read More