If you have been downtown Moline on a Friday night, you might be wondering where those amazing aromas and joyous sounds are coming from. Well, they’re coming from Mercado on Fifth! Mercado on Fifth is the Quad Cities only outdoor night market, and it happens every Friday night! From 5-9 p.m. on 5th Avenue and 12th Street in downtown Moline you can come enjoy food trucks, live music and entertainment while shopping from local small businesses. This open-air market is family friendly and provides many activities for kids, including face painting and bounce houses. Whether you are looking for fresh... Read More

Are you ready for the area’s largest fiesta to hit downtown Moline? That’s right, it’s time for the 2017 VIVA Quad Cities Fiesta! This Saturday, Sep 2 from 12 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. VIVA Quad Cities will be hosting their annual Fiesta for all to enjoy! There is a $5 admission charge at the gate (children 12 and under are free) and free admission for those with military identification. The VIVA Quad Cities Fiesta demonstrates the growing diversity and vitality of the Hispanic community in the Quad-Cities. Food booths, arts, crafts and entertainment are highlights of the Fiesta. The various Hispanic... Read More

WWE is heading to Moline, once again! Saturday, Sep 2 at 7:30 p.m. WWE Live will be in full swing at the iWireless Center (1201 River Drive Moline)! Ticket prices vary and can be purchased at the iWireless Box Office (Monday thru Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), by calling TicketMaster Phone Center at (800) 745-3000 or by going to ticketmaster.com. Don’t miss the Last Man Standing Match between Randy Orton and Jinder Mahal for the WWE Championship! The United States Championship Match between AJ Styles and Kevin Owens will keep you in suspense! Plus, you won’t want to miss the WWE debut of Bobby... Read More

The Java Journey goes back to Moline. I hesitate to admit at first.. I couldn’t find the place very easily . Well I would have asked directions… wait a minute isn’t that a man’s line? haha. (But I digress ) Dead Poets Expresso LTD 1525 32nd Avenue A Moline. “Et tu Brutus?” Being a poetry lover myself, Sir William Shakespeare, Edgar Allan Poe being  two of my most favorite I had to include Dead Poets espresso LTD (not to be confused with Dead Poets Society that was a good movie however.) After I had finished driving in circles yes about 3 times (stop laughing),... Read More

It’s time for a beer run! No, I don’t mean a trip to the store for beer and then heading back home to sit around. I mean it’s time for the 4th Annual Micro Brew Mile and 6K race and Craft Beer Festival! This year’s Micro Brew Mile Craft Beer Festival will take place on Saturday June 17 in Downtown Moline (5th Avenue and 14th Street and in the parking lot behind Barrel House). The first portion of this festival is, of course, the races! Micro Brew Mile presents the only multi-wave road mile to fit every level of fitness and speed in the Midwest followed by a flat and fast 6K! The different... Read More

The Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline presents the Midwest premiere of “I Love You, Because,” a contemporary musical version of Jane Austin’s novel “Pride and Prejudice.” The production features lyrics by Ryan Cunningham, and music by Joshua Salzman. The Black Box cast include Zach Hendershott, Sara Tubbs, David Miller, Leslie Munson, Brant Peitersen, and Shana Kulhavy.  The creative team consists of Director: David Miller, Set Designers: David Miller, Assistant Director/Set Design/Choreographer: Becca Johnson, Music Director: Amy Trimble, Assistant Music Director/Accompanist: Mason... Read More

Ready for some SoDa? On May 20th the Moline dance studio has its SoDa Dance Crawl.  This is a walking tour of Moline, with a history of the studio, several short workshops by SoDa instructors, trivia and dinner, and a concert to end out the day.  The schedule is: 1:00-1:30  Everyone together for Salsa Rueda with Gunter.  Meet and park at the River House restaurant. (the lot to the East of Ducky’s and South of Bad Boys Pizza). 1:30-2:00  Everyone together for Line Dance with Kristy, still at River House.  Then we walk to either Acupoint or QC Motion. 2:30-3:00  Groups split, one heading... Read More

Come celebrate American Craft Beer Week at the Quad Cities Craft Beer Fest! This year’s QC Craft Beer Fest will take place on Saturday May 20 at the Bass Street Plaza (100 17th Street Moline). The hours are 1-4 p.m. with a VIP option from 12-1 p.m. General admission is $20 in advance (prior to 11:30 a.m. May 19) and $30 on the day of the fest. If you would like the extra hour, the VIP cost is $30 and is only available if paid in advance. This event will showcase the micro/nano breweries in the Quad Cities area. Attendees will be able to interact with the brewery representatives and each other. For... Read More

Tired of hearing all about Easter Egg Hunts for kids? Want to feel that same excitement you did as a kid, collecting little plastic eggs filled with mystery and happiness? Well you aren’t alone and there is a solution! PUB 1848 (1601 River Dr Moline) is hosting their 7th Annual Adult Easter Keg Egg Hunt! The hunt will take place on Easter Sunday, April 16 at 6pm. You will have plenty of time to enjoy your Easter brunches and other plans before attending this one-of-a-kind 21 and over event! Hundreds of eggs will be hidden outside in the back of the bar. Prizes can range from candy, money off... Read More

Get rid of those winter blues and get ready for the Quad Cities Be a Tourist Weekend which takes place January 13 – 16. The Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau is partnering with local businesses for fantastic discounts at hotels, restaurants and attractions throughout our community. Check out the great specials at Barrel House, Bass Street Chop House, Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse, Lagomarcino’s, Quad Cities Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, the Radisson and Stoney Creek, Two Rivers Massage, the John Deere Store and more! Our new venue, The Black Box Theatre, will... Read More