Family members of all ages can expect tons of fun while attending a Polar Express Pajama Party, a Quad Cities holiday tradition, over ten years strong! Make plans to attend The Polar Express Pajama Parties at Putnam Museum (1717 W 12th St. Davenport) this Thursday Dec 13 from 5 – 7 p.m. (movie showing at 7 p.m.), Friday Dec 14 from 2 – 9 p.m. (movie showing at 3:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.), Saturday Dec 15 from 2 – 9 p.m. (movie showing at 3:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.) and Sunday Dec 16 from 12 – 6 p.m. (movie showing at 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.). You and your family will enjoy... Read More

Get in the holiday spirit by touring local Christmas lights with your friends and family! altSTATES Travel (102 E 2nd St. Davenport) is now offering Quad Cities Holiday Light Tours in Iowa! Grab up to 14 people and let altStates Travel take care of the rest! The tours include stops at Kall Christmas Lights, Candy Cane Corner and many more amazing spots hidden in area neighborhoods! The tour will begin and end at Coworkqc (102 E 2nd St. Davenport) and takes approximately 3 hours. You’re welcome to bring drinks, including alcohol, to enjoy along the way! Please note that all beverages must be in... Read More

Looking for some amazing live music this hump day? Bird Streets, with Nick Costa, takes the stage at Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel (304 E 3rd St. Davenport) this Wednesday Dec 12. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music begins at 7 p.m. John Brodeur is the mastermind behind the “one man band” sensation Bird Streets. Over a career that’s spanned nearly 20 years, John Brodeur has independently produced and released several solo albums, including 2013’s Little Hopes; fronted rock trios The Suggestions and Maggie Mayday; and worked as a touring and studio musician for scores of acts,... Read More

The live music scene in the Quad Cities warms up this Tuesday night at Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel. Born Ruffians with Little Junior perform live at Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel (304 E 3rd Street Davenport) this Tuesday Dec 11. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. Canadian indie rock band, The Ruffians, consists of members; Luke Lalonde (guitar/vocals), Mitch Derosier (bass), Andy Lloyd (guitar/keyboard) and Steve Hamelin (drums). Since their debut in 2002, they have released four studio albums along with two EP’s and become one of the most exciting... Read More

Connect with your inner German this weekend, because the Christkindlmarkt is back in the Quad Cities! Come experience an authentic German holiday celebration with Davenport Sister Cities and the German American Heritage Center at Christkindlmarkt this Saturday Dec 8 from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sunday Dec 9 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Freight House Farmers’ Market (421 W River Dr. Davenport). Christkindlmarkt (Christmas market in German) is a festival celebrating traditional German cuisine, music and handcrafted merchandise. Peruse the arts and crafts at the Handwerksmarkt, enjoy some family... Read More

Go on a magical holiday journey this weekend at the Adler Theatre. Ballet Quad Cities and Orchestra Iowa have teamed up to present The Nutcracker this Saturday Dec 8 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday Dec 9 at 2:30 p.m. at the Adler Theatre (136 E 3rd St. Davenport). This captivating performance is filled with holiday magic and will take your family on an enchanted adventure with Clara and her prince as they battle the Rat Queen and journey to the Land of Sweets. Ticket prices for adults are $18, $30 and $36. Ticket prices for children 10 and under are $11, $17 and $20. Ticket prices for seniors... Read More

It’s clear as glass that Local Union 25 has made a white-hot impact on one of the most unique art spots in the Quad-Cities, Hot Glass. The gallery at 104 Western Davenport, in the Davenport Printing Company building, will be celebrating its renovation and expansion with a grand re-opening featuring renowned glass artists John Miller and Alex Stisser from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, and a look around its amazing studio gives area art fans a mirror into the craftsmanship of the union workers that made this renewal a reality. “We’re just stunned and so grateful to all the folks from Local... Read More

The ultimate Christmas celebration happens this weekend in the Village of East Davenport! Christmas in the Village happens this Friday Nov 30 and Saturday Dec 1 from 6 – 9 p.m. both nights, throughout the Village of East Davenport. East 11th Street will be closed both evenings from Mound Street to Jersey Ridge Road. This festive event has been celebrated for more than 40 years and features live music throughout the Village and plenty of free family fun! Enjoy retro fire truck rides throughout the Village and even a chance to see Santa at the Village Fire House! He will arrive each evening at... Read More

Beginning in Montreal, two trains will make a festive journey, travelling through both the U.S. and Canada to bring holiday cheer to 164 communities along the Canadian Pacific network. The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will make a stop at the corner of Western Avenue and West River Drive in Davenport (near Modern Woodmen Park) this weekend! According to the US Holiday Train Schedule on Canadian Pacific’s website, the train will remain stopped and will provide a magically holiday-filled performance for all in attendance! Check the website for times and more information.   The entertainment... Read More

Help save lives this weekend at the Putnam Museum! One of the Putnam Museum’s (1717 W 12th St. Davenport) most fun blood drives, Donor & A Movie, takes place this Friday Nov 23 and Saturday Nov 24 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. both days. Whether you are a first-time donor or a frequent donor, the need for blood is constant and you will feel good knowing your donation can help save up to 3 lives. During the Donor & A Movie drive, all donors will receive a movie ticket voucher for the Putnam Museum’s BIG screen! To get registered, contact Sharee at (563) 823-4128 or sign-up online. For more... Read More