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Gem & Mineral Club Shows Off April 6 & 7

March 17th, 2024
Gem & Mineral Club Shows Off April 6 & 7

Gems, minerals, jewelry, and more will be available during the Black Hawk Gem and Mineral Club’s Spring Show! Show times: Saturday, April 6 – 9am to 5pm Sunday, April 7 – 9:30am to 4pm Mississippi Valley Fairground – Davenport, Iowa Learn more: GEM AND MINERAL SHOW    Read More

Cold Weather Safety Tips For Your Illinois And Iowa Pets

January 15th, 2024
Cold Weather Safety Tips For Your Illinois And Iowa Pets

If it’s cold for you, it’s cold for them! Take care of your pets this winter by keeping them safe from the horribly cold temps. Here are some tips from Quad City Animal Welfare Center: Cold Weather Safety Tips KEEP YOUR PETS INSIDE! Animals can experience hypothermia and frostbite. Your dog should only be out long enough to go potty!  Check your gate and fence before letting your dog out to be sure they are secured. The higher the snow, the lower the fence. Snow removal build up and drifts can cause the snow to be deeper in some areas of your yard making the height of your fence easily... Read More

Icestravaganza Returns to Downtown Davenport January 12

January 6th, 2024
Icestravaganza Returns to Downtown Davenport January 12

Davenport’s ultimate free event – Icestravaganza – returns January 12-14, 2024 at the Freight House Farmer’s Market! – Family-friendly fun, outdoor winter event – Beautiful ice carvings on display all three days – Viewable at the Freight House or drive-through sculpture display on Beiderbecke Drive – Sculptures lit with colorful LED lights each night from dusk to 10 p.m. – Theme: Mythical monsters under the sea – Farmers’ Market vendors as well as local beer and food available for purchase from Front Street Brewery & Taproom, The Diner... Read More

Nahant Marsh’s First Day Hike January 1

December 30th, 2023
Nahant Marsh’s First Day Hike January 1

Join a Naturalist for an interpretive trail walk through the Nahant Marsh to get your year started off on the right foot! Coffee and Hot Chocolate will be available in the Education Center afterwards to warm you up. Details & Sign-up: First Day Hike  Read More

Jingle & Mingle at The Freight House December 1-3

November 30th, 2023
Jingle & Mingle at The Freight House December 1-3

Get ready to Jingle and Mingle your socks off Quad Cities… Introducing the area’s newest holiday tradition! Jingle and Mingle on the Mississippi offers everything you love about the holidays and then some! Hot cocoa, fantastic live music, shopping, and everything in between! Enjoy live music from talented artists from various music genres in our main tent. Get ready to check off your holiday shopping list by browsing through a variety of small businesses offering the best local items in the QC. Bring the kiddos to our heated kid’s tent for fun, free, holiday-themed activities! More to See.... Read More

It’s Christmas in Pioneer Village November 26!

November 26th, 2023
It’s Christmas in Pioneer Village November 26!

  Don’t miss the Pioneer Village Christmas Walk November 26! *Stroll along the beautifully decorated Board Walk! *See old world craft demonstrations throughout the Village! *Visit Santa in the Dammann Building! *Listen to Christmas music in the Church! *Purchase cookies & hot chocolate in the Soda Fountain! Admission: FREE with food donation for the North Scott Food Pantry! Learn more: PIONEER VILLAGE CHRISTMAS WALK  Read More

Festival of Trees Holiday Parade Hits Davenport November 18

November 17th, 2023
Festival of Trees Holiday Parade Hits Davenport November 18

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 Santa Claus himself! The parade route starts on 3rd Street and Pershing and goes west down 3rd Street to Scott Street. It then turns left and goes back down 2nd Street ending at 2nd Street and Iowa Avenue. Helium Balloon Parade | FREE EVENT Saturday, November... Read More

Muscatine Tweed Ride Classes Up the City November 4

November 4th, 2023
Muscatine Tweed Ride Classes Up the City November 4

A seasonal favorite is coming to historic Muscatine on November 4! The ride will depart Contrary Brewing at noon and return to the brewery at 3 p.m. (route details to be announced at a later date). The event will feature live music at the afterparty provided by Lojo Russo and more! Prizes will be awarded for Most Stylish Lady, Most Dapper Gent, and Best Mustache as well as a “Best of Show” bike. Stay tuned to this event page for more details. Stay classy and ride on!  Read More

Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos with Group O October 28th

October 28th, 2023
Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos with Group O October 28th

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 Muertos Parade will start at 2 pm on Saturday, October 28th, in front of the Vibrant Arena and ending just off 19th St. and River Drive in Moline. There will be an after party on the Mercado grounds immediately following the parade. The after party headliner will be Banda Caliente starting at... Read More

Scarecrow Row Returns to Geneseo October 28

October 28th, 2023
Scarecrow Row Returns to Geneseo October 28

Scarecrow Row is Geneseo’s favorite Halloween tradition and returns to the Geneseo City Park on Saturday October 28, 2023 from 10a-4p! As a part of Geneseo’s Scarecrow Row, children are invited to trick or treat at the Geneseo City Park among the Scarecrows from 10a-12p. Geneseo businesses will be at the park handing out candy to trick or treaters, while a Halloween photo booth will be set up on the bandshell stage. GHS Silver Cord Volunteers are encouraged to sign up to help pass out candy to trick-or-treaters. The trick-or-treating fun happens from 10a-12p, but the scarecrows will... Read More