Do you have a little artist at home? Do you find their creativity flows when engaged in drawing or painting? How would you like to help them expand their knowledge and confidence? Aimee Ford, with AF Studio, is now offering one-on-one children’s art classes! AF Studio is located at 421 19th Street, in The LeClaire Building downtown Moline. Aimee opened the doors to AF Studio in December of 2016, filling it with her oil paintings, acrylics, watercolors, graphite work and more.  Before this, she worked from her in-home studio. She was busting at the seams with art, so she had to make the break... Read More

Do you have a fan of the Patrol Pups in your home? Would that fan love to meet some of the Patrol Pups? If so, they are in luck! On Sunday July 9 from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. the Patrol Pups are heading to the Rock Island Martin Luther King Center (630 Martin Luther King Drive Rock Island)! Each child will receive an autographed paw print, and then be allowed to go and meet each and every Patrol Pup individually. After each child has made their way through the line, families may go up for group photos. If time is allotted at the end, the pups will walk around and mingle with the lucky kids! There... Read More

Service to humanity is the best work of life. It’s not just part of the Jaycees creed but their DNA as Jaycees members. Jaycees of the Quad Cities, a 100% volunteer driven organization give countless hours and donations to make our community a better place to live, work and play. Members of the Jaycees of the Quad Cities will present a gift of $25,000 on-site to Hand-in-Hand, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been serving the Quad Cities since 2000 by creating fun, inclusive learning experiences for children and young adults. The check will go towards the organizations’ Playground... Read More

Do you have a child that loves to compete? Do they thrive on the empowerment and pride they feel when crossing a finish line? If so, RipRoar Youth Triathlon is going to fulfill all their deepest desires. The second stop this summer for RipRoar Youth Triathlon will be held right here in the Quad Cities! Hosted by the Bettendorf Family YMCA, there will be a swimming, biking and running portion in this amazing event on Saturday July 1. The three age divisions are Junior (6-8 years old), Intermediate (9-11 years old) and Senior (12-15 years old). Registration can be completed at https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=126806. There... Read More

Rides, games and fun? Oh my! It must be time, once again, for Buffalo Days! That’s right, from June 30 – July 1 Buffalo Iowa will be hosting their 4th of July whirlwind celebration  full of music, food, car shows and more! Here is the full event schedule: Friday June 30 4-7 p.m.                 Freedom 5K packet pick-up 5-11 p.m.              Rides, games, food vendors and craft vendors 5-7 p.m.                 Bingo 5 p.m.                      Bags tournament sign-up (starts at 6) 6-8 p.m.                 Ride-in... Read More

Looking for something fun and educational to do with the entire family this weekend? Then look no further than the Figge Art Museum! On Saturday June 24, the Figge is hosting a FREE Family Day! That’s right, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. you and your family can help celebrate the new exhibitions with a variety of hands-on projects and experiences, for FREE! From making your own Clothespin Dolls to creating Haitian art, there will be no shortage of fun projects for everyone to love. Enjoy some free play in the Artica, the museum’s most kid-friendly space! Or you can stop by the lobby for some free... Read More

Fun and learning for teens gets creative with programs on cooking, making graphic novels, and tie-dye, all at the Rock Island Public Library. All events are free and open to the public. The library’s Reading by Design theme celebrates creativity and making, with the following free events for ages 12 to 18: Teen Iron Chef: 5:00 to 6:00 pm, Thursday, June 29, Main Library. Design a culinary masterpiece in our annual Teen Iron Chef Challenge! Prepare a snack for our brave judges with the ingredients provided. Compete against your friends for fun and prizes, and see who will be voted our next... Read More

Parents and grandparents looking for ways to keep kids occupied over the summer should make plans to visit the Rock Island Public Library. The library’s Reading by Design summer reading and learning program offers a blueprint for family learning and fun with a wide range of free events for children and families. Summer activities for children from ages birth to 12 include a combination of ongoing events, drop-in activities, special events, and performers:   Ongoing Events: Toddler Tale story times, offered three times per week for infants through age five at the Rock Island 30/31, Southwest... Read More

One of America’s most popular children’s-story series gets a fun-filled stage makeover when Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse presents its debut of the charming, hilarious family musical A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD. Nominated for three 2003 Tony Awards including Best Musical, this hour-long theatrical treat to sure to entertain kids of all ages, and is being brought to life by an exceptional cast and crew of professional talents. Circa ’21 will present A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD on scheduled Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday mornings and afternoons from June 13 through July... Read More

Have a child, boy or girl, interested in soccer? The summer soccer camp, the Rock Island Red Dragons Camp, will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 13, 15, 20, 22 and 27 at Hauberg Park in Rock Island! Beginners (less than seasons played or ages 5-7) are at 4:45 p.m., Intermediate players (ages 7-11 or three seasons or more played) are at 5:30, Advanced players (four seasons or more played, or ages 8-11) are at 6:15 p.m. Cost is just $50 in advance/$60 first day of camp and beyond and kids get a Red Dragons jersey. If you’re interested, email seanleary@seanleary.com.  Read More