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Boo at the Zoo October 28

October 22nd, 2023
Boo at the Zoo October 28

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 Hours: 10 am-5 pm, Last entry @ 4 pm Online tickets are not available for Boo at the Zoo. However, you can purchase tickets onsite on Oct 28 & 29 at the online discounted rate! Please remember that the Zoo cannot provide a separate entry line for members due to the many... Read More

German American Heritage Center Presenting Darker Side Of Davenport Tour Tonight

October 20th, 2023
German American Heritage Center Presenting Darker Side Of Davenport Tour Tonight

Once again, the German American Heritage Center will present its third annual DARKER SIDE OF DAVENPORT WALKING TOUR tonight at 6:30 p.m.! The tour is about 1.3 miles long and should take an hour and a half. Grab your walking shoes and a water bottle and join us on select dates and times in October as they explore downtown Davenport and share the many haunts, murders, and mysteries that Davenport holds! Tours are $8/person Tickets will be available on Eventbrite.com and the tour will have limited spots dependent on the number of guides available. Be sure to purchase a ticket to secure your... Read More

Nahant Marsh Fall Festival Slated for October 7

October 6th, 2023
Nahant Marsh Fall Festival Slated for October 7

Visit Nahant Marsh for a day filled with fun, friends, family, and fundraising as they celebrate the fall season on October 7! Games, educational activities, and presentations throughout the day are sure to keep you and your loved ones occupied until the fish fry accompanied by LIVE music from The Tailfins to finish up the evening! Presentations include: -Joe Wiegand as the world’s premiere Theodore Roosevelt reprisor. -The RARE Group with a LIVE raptor presentation. -Denny Weiss with a presentation on the unique aquatic life he encounters as a commercial fisherman on the Mississippi River.... Read More

Muscatine Community College’s 1st Car Show Coming September 23!

September 20th, 2023
Muscatine Community College’s 1st Car Show Coming September 23!

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 đź—¸Awards for Top 25, Best in Show, and Participant Vote đź—¸Tour MCC’s brand-new Muscatine Career Advancement Center, featuring a fully-equipped... Read More

Buy a Houseplant September 16!

September 16th, 2023
Buy a Houseplant September 16!

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

River Circus Floats into LeClaire August 23!

August 23rd, 2023
River Circus Floats into LeClaire August 23!

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

Tug Fest Back and Better Than Ever In LeClaire And Port Byron This Weekend!

August 11th, 2023
Tug Fest Back and Better Than Ever In LeClaire And Port Byron This Weekend!

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

Outdoor Show Comes to Rock Island This Weekend

February 17th, 2023
Outdoor Show Comes to Rock Island This Weekend

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

Enjoy Moline Centre’s Holiday Hop November 11-12

November 11th, 2022
Enjoy Moline Centre’s Holiday Hop November 11-12

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

Celebrate with Illinois’ Corn Crib Nursery at Family Fall Festival!

October 29th, 2022
Celebrate with Illinois' Corn Crib Nursery at Family Fall Festival!

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