Whether you’re a fan of Christmas spirit, jazz music or Harry Connick Jr., you won’t want to miss the next production at The Spotlight Theatre! The Happy Elf hits The Spotlight Theatre (1800 7th Ave. Moline) this Thursday Dec 6 at 7:30 p.m., Friday Dec 7 at 7:30, Saturday Dec 8 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday Dec 9 at 2 p.m. A new musical comedy by the Grammy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated composer and lyricist, Harry Connick, Jr.’s The Happy Elf tells the tale of Eubie the Elf, a lovable fellow who wants to spread Christmas joy throughout the town of Bluesville. Hoping to... Read More

Don’t miss this perfect opportunity for the entire family to experience great holiday music, LIVE, while enjoying an edge of your seat circus experience. Cirque Musica Holiday Presents Wonderland, with special guest Sarah Darling, takes place this Tuesday Dec 4 at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Drive Moline) at 7 p.m. Cirque Musica Holiday presents Wonderland is a fun-filled concert experience for the whole family featuring the talented cast of Cirque Musica accompanied by holiday songs performed by a live symphony orchestra Audiences will journey into a visual world of “Wonderland” with... Read More

Discover the full story of Disney’s Frozen like never before! Disney on Ice presents Frozen at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Dr. Moline) this Thursday Nov 29 at 7 p.m., Friday Nov 30 at 7 p.m., Saturday Dec 1 at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and on Sunday Dec 2 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Be a part of Anna’s adventure to find her sister, Queen Elsa, whose icy powers trapped the kingdom in an eternal winter. Join Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven as they encounter wintry conditions and mystical trolls in a race to bring back summer. Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, your whole family will sing along to unforgettable... Read More

Are you looking for some free family-friendly holiday fun this weekend? Make plans to attend The Spotlight Event Center’s (1800 7th Avenue Moline) Family Christmas Light Event this Saturday Dec 1 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. Admission is FREE! Enjoy holiday festivities and be the first to experience the Spotlight’s outside lighting display, complete with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves! You can also enjoy a story with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Green Room or put together a Christmas craft to take home. There will be food, a hot cocoa bar, and Christmas cookies for purchase, as well as a cash... Read More

The Quad City Botanical Center gardens are once again in winter bloom! The 2nd Annual Winter Nights Winter Lights kicks off at the Quad City Botanical Center (2525 4th Avenue Rock Island) this Saturday Dec 1 and will continue through Sunday Jan 6. Enjoy the beauty of the gardens in winter bloom in addition to thousands of glowing lights from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays – Sundays throughout the month of December! Bundle up, stroll the gardens at night then warm up inside at the hot chocolate bar. Bring the kids for crafts or plan your visit on one of the special event nights.   Here is... 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

Downtown Silvis transforms into a winter wonderland this weekend! Christmas in Silvis happens this Saturday Dec 1 from 5 – 8 p.m. in Downtown Silvis all along 1st Avenue. Enjoy an evening of Christmas family fun! The night will include a limo bus tour of decorated downtown and a bus tour of the Silvis residents’ lighted homes. Children will be able to write letters to Santa and send them in Santa’s mailbox! Ice sculptor Rob Storm will be creating some magic. Keep your bellies warm with free soup and sandwiches, hot cocoa and cookies! Enjoy a puppet show, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, and so... Read More

A holiday classic is hitting the stage at the Quad City Music Guild! Miracle in Bedford Falls is a brand new musical re-telling of the classic holiday movie favorite, “It’s a Wonderful Life”. All of the beloved characters of the movie are within the script with much of the original dialogue and all the key iconic moments from the movie included. George Bailey struggles between his yearning for travel and adventure, and his responsibility to the family and the town he loves. When he hits the low point of his life, and is considering tossing it all away, help comes in the form of Guardian Angel... Read More

Take a step back in time this Sunday and experience a pioneer Christmas. Make plans to attend the Pioneer Village Annual Christmas Walk this Sunday Nov 25 from 12 – 4 p.m. at the Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village (18817 290th St. Long Grove). Bring the whole family for a celebration at Pioneer Village.  See Santa and enjoy cookies and hot drinks for sale in the Soda Shop. Play some great pioneer crafts and games, while listening to music in the church. For more information on this year’s Pioneer Village Christmas Walk, visit https://www.scottcountyiowa.com/conservation/post/2018/11/25/pioneer-village-annual-christmas-walk-2018... Read More

Looking for a fun way to spend this Friday afternoon and evening? Then look no further than Skate City! Skate City QCA & Laser Tag Alley (1140 Avenue of the Cities East Moline) is the place to be this Friday Nov 23! Have a hover board and nowhere to cruise around on it? From 1 – 4 p.m. enjoy a Hover Boards Only Afternoon (admission is $8). Engage in special events like races, backwards only and the limbo! All on your hover board! No roller skating will be allowed during this event. More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/328951671217122/. From 10 p.m. – 12 a.m.... Read More