Scarecrow Row is Geneseo’s favorite Halloween tradition and returns to the Geneseo City Park on Saturday October 28, 2023 from 10a-4p! As a part of Geneseo’s Scarecrow Row, children are invited to trick or treat at the Geneseo City Park among the Scarecrows from 10a-12p. Geneseo businesses will be at the park handing out candy to trick or treaters, while a Halloween photo booth will be set up on the bandshell stage. GHS Silver Cord Volunteers are encouraged to sign up to help pass out candy to trick-or-treaters. The trick-or-treating fun happens from 10a-12p, but the scarecrows will... Read More

Mark your calendars! Milltown is hosting their first-ever makers’ market on Saturday, October 21st, 12-4pm. There will be several local vendors selling unique, one-of-a-kind items, from handmade art to thrifted clothing & antiques. There will be live music throughout the event as well! Milltown’s coffee bar & kitchen will be open as normal and you can enjoy their new patio! Learn more: MILLTOWN MARKET    Read More

Pride of the Wapsi is a popular eastern Iowa Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze destination. You’re sure to be lost, laughin’ and lovin’ it in our exciting corn maze. With more than 30+ fall fest attractions, Pride of the Wapsi is proud to once again offer plenty of farmtastic fun for the whole family! Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze: October 1st-30th Weekdays: Thursday – Sunday Hours: 10am – 5pm Address: 14600 305th St, Long Grove, IA 50036 To learn more about the pumpkin patch and corn maze follow this link to our website: PRIDE OF THE WAPSI  Read More

Rock Island Parks and Recreation fall registration is now open. Register for fitness classes, swim lessons, youth and adult sports, check out our new and upcoming events and more! View our online Fall Activity Guide at www.rigov.org/ActivityGuide and click on an activity to register online. Activity Guides will no longer be mailed out. If you would like us to send new Activity Guide releases to you via email each season please sign up at https://bit.ly/e-FUNews. There’s a lot of fun to be had this fall!  Read More

The Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) plans to reschedule its Quad City Bank & Trust Riverfront Pops event to Saturday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m., back at its longtime home at Davenport’s LeClaire Park. It previously was scheduled for Arsenal Island (for the second time) on Aug. 15. The postponed show will still celebrate the music of Fleetwood Mac, and will close with the traditional rousing renditions of Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” and Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever,” set to a brilliant fireworks display. “I am so proud of the work that our team is doing in collaboration... Read More

Kick off the fall season this weekend with DeWitt’s Great Pumpkin Festival! This Sunday, Oct 15 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Downtown DeWitt will transform into a festival filled with pumpkins, scarecrows and fun! Starting at 11 a.m. the Women of Welton will hold a baking contest featuring dishes containing apple, pumpkin or nuts. A bake sale will follow! The Chainsaw Pumpkin Carving Contest also begins at 11 a.m. with a $15 entry fee. The pumpkin will be provided, but you will need to bring your own carving equipment. Don’t forget to vote on your favorite scarecrow, in the Scarecrow Contest! Local... Read More