It’s no secret that the Freight House Farmer’s Market is the place to shop for all things unique and fresh throughout the summer months. But did you know they are open all year long and have just kicked off their Winter Market months? That’s right, the Winter Market is open! Throughout the months of November and December, the Freight House Farmer’s Market is still open on Saturdays (8 a.m. – 1 p.m.) and Sundays (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) with all things local! The Winter Market can be found at either end of the Freight House building. Check out their Facebook page for event updates and vendor... Read More

It is estimated that Americans will spend around $465 billion on Christmas gifts and decorations, this year. If you haven’t started already, it’s time to do your part! This weekend Christmas Cottage, “The Area’s Most Unique Christmas Boutique”, is opening their doors for the holiday season! Located at 902 W Kimberly Rd Davenport, Christmas Cottage will kick off this year’s magical shopping season on Friday Nov 10 at 9 a.m. Christmas Cottage will be open for business through Nov 19. Hours are Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. This one-of-a-kind... Read More

The days are getting colder, which can only mean one thing. Christmas is coming! Are you ready to kick off your Christmas shopping season? Then head to Meyer’s Tails Up Farm at 5390 Irene Rd in Belvidere this Friday Nov 3 and Saturday Nov 4 to kick off their 4th annual indoor/outdoor Christmas show with vintage décor, seasonal gifts and more! Christmas at the Farm is co-hosted by Nellie’s Barn Sale and Meyer’s Tail-Up Farm, and features a heated building and two heated tents featuring more than 25 vendors full of florals, new and vintage jewelry, candles, soaps, Irish Candy, painted furniture,... Read More

Are you or someone you know planning a wedding in the near to far future? Then you cannot pass up the QC Fall Bridal Fair this weekend! The annual QC Fall Bridal Fair is happening on Sunday Sep 17 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the iWireless Center in Moline. Admission is only $5 per person, and tickets are only available at the door. The QC Fall Bridal Fair allows Brides, Grooms and their families and friends to come together and meet with over 60 local and national vendors in the Bridal Industry. Florists, DJ’s, Reception Hall Venues, Party Busses and Dress and Tuxedo shops will all be in attendance... Read More

Looking for a fun and unique shopping experience this weekend? Then you must check out West Kimberly Mall’s Flea Market! This Saturday Aug 12 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. West Kimberly Mall (4004 W Kimberly Rd Davenport) is hosting a Vendor Appreciation Day! The first twenty vendors to register will receive a free space. Whether you are looking for antiques, collectibles, homemade crafts or quirky items, this weekend’s Flea Market will have it all! There will be 24 vendors outside and over 100 vendors inside the 19,000-square foot building! Both new and used items will be available for purchase,... Read More

Looking for some new eclectic pieces of art to add to your home décor? Enjoy spending time with friends and family outdoors? Then why not combine the two and head down to the Rock Island Artists’ Market this weekend? This month’s Rock Island Artists’ Market, themed Life’s a Beach, will be happening this Sunday Aug 13 from 12-4 p.m. Head down to Skeleton Key Art and Antiques at 520 18th Street Rock Island for tropical fun, food and shopping! Local vendors from the area will have their unique works of art for patrons to peruse and purchase. Staying with the tropical luau theme, live ukulele... Read More

Skeleton Key Art and Antiques announces a new “shop hop” style shopping event, Antique Island, taking place Saturday, March 11. Eight Rock Island antique stores will offer shopping, sales, refreshments, and prizes as they welcome shoppers to Rock Island, which has become the premier destination for antique shopping in the Quad-Cities. Skeleton Key Art and Antiques is being joined for this event by Fred & Ethel‘s, Vintage Varieties, More Than Antiques, Vintage Rose Antiques & Jewelry, G.V.’s Stuff, Dar Jac Antiques & Jewelry, and Jackson‘s Antiques.  Each of the eight participating... Read More

Is the Black Friday traffic too stressful? Do you prefer a more relaxed day of shopping that includes great deals? Then the 2nd annual “That Dam Shopping Trip” is something you’ll want to partake in. On Saturday, November 26th, small businesses from both sides of the dam will be holding sales, refreshments, and prizes on Small Business Saturday. The shops that will be participating in this event are: Skeleton Key Art and Antique, The ARTery, Vintage Varieties, Taste Buds and Gentry Boutique in Rock Island, and Abernathy’s, Crafted QC, The Full Kit, Bucktown and Riverbend Retro in Davenport.... Read More