The soon to be cooler temps can only mean one thing: The Market’s Fall Reveal! Come join in the fun in Downtown Moline on September 9! Location: THE Market: A Journey to Joy 1800 7th Ave Moline, IL Learn more: THE MARKET      Read More

Hit Downtown Davenport for a day celebrating the arts at Made Indie Market in conjunction with Alternating Currents! They will have handmade makers, artists, craftsmen of all kinds, and live music for you to enjoy a day of shopping. All entry proceeds are benefitting Common Chord (formerly RME) Saturday, August 19, 10-8pm Downtown Davenport, IA E 2nd st between Perry & Iowa street. (right by Barrell House, Oh So Sweet, Theo & Co, and Raygun!) Learn more: Made Market QC  Read More

Made Market QC is a handmade + vintage makers market featuring over 150 vendors with trendy boutiques, vintage finds, and the best handmade goods in the Midwest! Shopping, Live Music, Food + Drinks, too! We intentionally host 3 markets a year in three different seasons- Spring, Summer, + Holiday- in hopes to bring you the BEST shopping experience year round! MADE MARKET: Spring Friday, April 7, 5-8pm Saturday, April 8, 9-3pm The Bend XPO East Moline, IL ​ADMISSION: $5 online $7 at the door Learn more here: Made Market    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

A destination Autumn tradition for the region is back in Geneseo! Join the State Street Market and Geneseo Chamber of Commerce on Saturday Oct 1 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for some State Street shopping fun! This FREE family-friendly event includes a curated list of handmade and vintage vendors, live music, great food, a libation station, and more! Shop vendors set up down the historic State Street and stay to explore all of Geneseo. Come to shop the market and stay to take in the day in town! Follow @statestreetmarketgeneseo on Facebook and Instagram for more details. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2250748545234304... Read More

Sip and Shop Small and Show Your Support for the Village of East Davenport on Saturday, August 20 from 3pm-6pm! Admission is a $25 donation to The Village of East Davenport Business Association as this event is a fundraiser for The Village of East Davenport Business Association. Start at one of the wristband/glass tents to make your donation, have your ID checked, receive a commemorative wine glass, and get a wristband. These tents will be located in front of the International Fire Museum, Lagomarcino’s, and the Village Theatre. Visit participating businesses throughout the Village to enjoy... Read More

Did you know that February 27th is National Retro Day? Well, there is no way we could let that pass us by without a party… and by party, we mean inviting all of our favorite shoppers in for sales and fun surprises, of course! Join us Saturday and Sunday for big sales, far out door prize drawings, and a special award for whoever comes in with the grooviest getup! Our Saturday hours are 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday we’re open noon to 4 pm. It’s gonna be swell! Learn more here: https://www.skeletonkeyqc.com/  Read More

Don’t miss out on the fun at The Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds this weekend with Toy Show 2022 taking place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Learn more about these exiting events here: https://m.facebook.com/mvfair/  Read More

Most struggling businesses only had to deal with a global pandemic last year. By the time of the mass shutdown in mid-March 2020, Ragged Records and Trash Can Annie’s in downtown Davenport were already closed about 42 weeks – forced out by the historic flooding in 2019. They’re finally ready to reopen at a new nearby building, 311 E. 2nd St., on Saturday, July 17. “It’s been a dream come true,” Laura Heath – who owns TCA, the vintage clothing, styling and photography business – said this week of the totally renovated space formerly occupied by Abernathy’s, which moved in August... Read More

Good times are poppin’ up at the Pop up Gift Shop, happenin’ through TODAY, Sunday Nov 29 at Quad City Arts (1715 2nd Ave Rock Island). For more info, check out https://www.facebook.com/events/348641979902773 Festival of Trees may not be happening at the River Center this year, but there is still plenty to see and do! Come visit the Rock Island Gallery and check out Quad City Arts’ pop-up gift shop and window display, open through today, Nov. 29. You can still purchase a limited edition, Festival of Trees exclusive Isabel Bloom sculpture, purchase honor tree ornaments, and bid on a select... Read More