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

Drive in to the 1st Annual Car Show at Muscatine Community College on September 23! Bring your street rods, sport cars, classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles. If it has wheels, we want to see it! Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. $15 Entry Fee | Rain or Shine MCC’s Main Parking Lot 152 Colorado St., Muscatine, IA 52761 Registration: 10 – 11:30 a.m. Show and Shine: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony: 2 p.m. PRESENTING 🗸Awards for Top 25, Best in Show, and Participant Vote 🗸Tour MCC’s brand-new Muscatine Career Advancement Center, featuring a fully-equipped... Read More

Shop a variety of houseplants, plants from the Quad City Botanical Center’s greenhouse, and items from featured plant consignors. Most plants will sell between $8-$25, with some plants at lower or higher price points. Over 130 varieties of houseplants will be available. Once again, the center is offering a plant adoption service! Drop off your houseplants that need rehoming during general admission hours, September 9-15 in our lobby. They will help find a new home for your houseplants during the sale on September 16. Purchasing a plant helps support the Botanical Center’s education department... Read More

Come see FLOTSAM! River Circus in Le Claire, IA on August 23rd! FLOTSAM! is a troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers traveling on a handmade raft, giving free performances in riverfront towns along the way. Performance starts at 6 pm and should be done by 7:30. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on, come early for a good spot! The performance is FREE, but donations are much appreciated. You can Venmo donations to: rivercircus The location is along the river, just south of the riverboat Twilight. Le Claire is just one stop on our Mississippi River Tour. We will be traveling 650 river... Read More

Two states. One river. The only sporting event that closes the Mighty Mississippi down. It’s time for Tug Fest! The 33rd Annual Tug Fest is happening in Port Byron, Illinois and LeClaire, Iowa this weekend! Today through Saturday each of the two cities will have a plethora of family-friendly activities planned. On Saturday, the nationally famous bi-state Tug-of-War will take place! It began in 1987, with ten 20-member tug teams pulling with all of their strength on a 2,700-foot, 680 lb. rope that spans the Mississippi River between LeClaire, Iowa and Port Byron, Illinois. Each year the teams... Read More

The Outdoor Show Comes to Rock Island This Weekend! This event features a variety of resources for anyone interested in the great outdoors. A large number of hunting, fishing and boating vendors will be on hand as well as representatives from charters, resorts, government agencies and conservation clubs.  A kids camp area will also be available with an archery range, trout fishing pond, minnow races and more. Show Hours: Friday, February 17: Noon-8 p.m. Saturday, February 18: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, February 19: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Ticket prices: Adults: $8 ($7 in advance) Kids 6-15: $1 Kids 5 &... Read More

Kick off the holiday shopping season in downtown Moline during the 5th Annual Holiday Hop! Festivities begin on Friday, November 11, at 4pm highlighting many of our unique stores, restaurants, and much, much more. The Holiday Hop will feature in-store specials, live music, refreshments, kid’s crafts, Christmas movies, games, free trolley transportation and more. Learn more here: HOLIDAY HOP  Read More

Fall is just around the corner, whether the temperature outside agrees or not. Which means it’s officially time to start planning those fall-themed activities! The Corn Crib Nursery’s (6924 US Route 150 Coal Valley) annual Family Fall Festival will continue every Saturday and Sunday through Oct 30 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Come find your pumpkins for carving, cooking and decorating! Enjoy concessions, with all of your favorite festival foods, including wood-fired pizza! The expanded Fun Zone is bigger and better than ever! Activities include Zip Line, Human Hamster Wheel, Tug of War, Bounce Pad,... Read More

The second annual Bar-B-QC heats up September 9 and 10! The festivities will include tastefully unique barbecue from local and national vendors. While you savoring the barbeque , your ears will be delighted by live music that will flow throughout the event! Admission is $5 at the door. Proceeds from Bar-B-QC will support the community. Sign up on our Eventbrite event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jaycees-of-the-quad-cities-bar-b-qc-tickets-328264035567  Read More

Food Truck Fight® is coming back to Riverside Park in Muscatine, Iowa on Saturday, September 17! Join us for a day of food trucks, live music, kids activities, game-day broadcast, beverage tent, and more! Enjoy food from local and regional food trucks and cast your vote for your favorite truck! We will crown a new Food Truck Fight Champion® at 7:00pm. $10 General Admission at the entry gate on the day of the event OR a purchase a VIP Ticket in advance. Visit www.FoodTruckFight.com for additional details!  Read More