This time of year, schedules get busier and life can feel more overwhelming. As the weather gets colder, those aches and pains can also rear their ugly heads. So why not take advantage of an amazing and free program to help with relaxation techniques and healthy lifestyle tips? Howard Health Quarters is at it again with another amazing Free Community Yoga event! This one of a kind Yoga presentation will be held at the Figge Art Museum (225 W 2nd St Davenport) on Saturday Nov 11 from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This session, designed for all levels of skill, will be instructed by the one and only, Aaron... Read More

A beloved holiday movie is set to become an unforgettable theatrical treat when the Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse opens its 41st season with the area debut of ELF THE MUSICAL, a new stage version of the Will Ferrell comedy smash. Running through Dec. 30, this fast-paced, hilarious, touching production is sure to start your family’s holiday season in style and will be brought to life by a fantastic cast of area favorites and gifted actors new to the Rock Island venue. ELF THE MUSICAL will be staged at Circa ’21 on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 7:45 p.m., Sundays at 5:45... 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

What better way to get rid of that old Jack O’ Lantern than to bring it to the Family Museum’s Great Pumpkin Drop! Bring your pumpkin before 10:50 AM on Saturday, November 4, and at 11:00 AM Family Museum staff will begin dropping pumpkins from the Great Hall balcony down to the floor. This messy presentation is over when there are no more pumpkins to drop. This event is included with general admission and is free for Family Museum members. Admission is $8 for ages 2-59, $4 for one year old children, and $4 for seniors 60+. Children under one are free. For questions call (563) 344-4106 or visit... Read More

What could possibly make a night at the local skate rink even more fun? Pumpkin Destruction! That’s right, Skate City QCA & Laser Tag Alley (located at 1140 Ave of the Cities East Moline) is hosting their very first Pumpkin Destruction this Friday, Nov 3 from 6 p.m. – 12 a.m.! The gourd demolition will take place inside the rink (mostly) and will consist of hammering, throwing at a target, dropping from 20 feet, chainsaw usage and more! Wear eye protection and watch those guts fly! The cost for admission from 6-10 p.m. is $8 and the full night from 6 p.m. – 12 a.m. is $13. Skate rental... Read More

Call all Superhero Sons and Superhero Moms! You are invited to a one of a kind superhero celebration! The Rock Island and Moline Parks and Recreation Departments have joined forces to unite local Mothers and Sons for Superhero Night, this Friday Nov 3 from 6-8 p.m. at the Rock Island Fitness & Activity Center! The cost of this event is only $30 per mother/son couple. Additional sons are only $10. To register for this event, go to www.molineparks.com or call (309) 524-2424. The last day to sign up is Nov 2. Come dressed as your favorite superheroes (or other costumes) and enjoy games, activities,... Read More

Looking for a fun family-friendly way to kick off your Halloween holiday, this weekend? Then head to the College Hill District in Rock Island! This Saturday, Oct 28 from 2-5 p.m. the College Hill District in Rock Island (intersections of 14th Avenue with 30th Street and 37th to 42nd Streets) is hosting their annual College Hill-O-Ween party! And you’re invited! Come out to celebrate with the College Hill businesses! They will have Halloween games, trick or treating, spooky music, face painting and more! All activities are free (children must be accompanied by an adult at all times). Join the... Read More

Augustana College’s John Deere Planetarium Fall Open House is officially here! This Saturday Oct 28 from 7:30 – 9 p.m. the planetarium will be open to the public at no cost. Indoor and outdoor programs will be led by planetarium director Dr. Lee Carkner. A planetarium show will be exposing the wonders of the night sky, on the facility’s 30-foot dome with the Spitz A3P projector. You will be able to view the planet Saturn and the first quarter moon through the telescopes provided by the Carl Gamble Observatory. The Getz-Rogers Gallery will show images of celestial objects. A quarter-ton piece... Read More

Unfortunately, with cooler temperatures comes the end of the camping season. But it’s not over yet! Illiniwek Forest Preserve would like to celebrate another wonderful camping season by inviting you to their Halloween at Illiniwek party on Saturday Oct 21! Whether you are camping for the weekend or just want to swing by for the festivities, it will be a day filled with Halloween fun! From 2-4 p.m. enjoy hay rack rides and pumpkin carving (supplies provided). Starting at 5 p.m. camp-site trick-or-treating will begin. There will also be family-friendly costumes (adult and child category) and campsite... Read More

Do you have little ones anxiously anticipating Halloween, looking for a reason to try out those costumes? Well, there’s no better way to kick off the holiday than some family fun in the park! The Moline Parks and Recreation Department is hosting their annual Spooktacular time at Prospect Park in Moline, this Saturday Oct 21! And admission is free! Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes! Refreshments (while supplies last) and a bonfire will begin at 2:30 p.m. Trick-or-treating around the park will begin at 3 p.m. There will be lots of fun characters to meet along the trail! The QC Magic Club... Read More