If you are looking for a free and family-friendly educational event this weekend, then make plans to head to the Putnam Museum! This weekend only, the NASA Journey to Tomorrow Trailer will be on-site in the parking lot of the Putnam Museum, visiting from the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio! This traveling exhibit is a fun-filled interactive experience with learning stations and engaging activities. The exhibit also features an actual genuine moon rock artifact returned to Earth by the crew of the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission. Adventures in Space weekend will take place in the Putnam’s... Read More

Pokémon trainers unite! Your defending skills are in need. Whether you are a long-time Pokémon Go trainer or want to see what all the fuss is about, head to the Niabi Zoo this Saturday Oct 14 for a Pokémon Go Expedition! That’s right, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. the zoo will be stocked full of virtual Pokemon in-waiting. You will be able to discover 20 Pokestops, with lures attached to each. Four gyms will be available for battles with other players. Train tickets will only be $10 for four rides, so you can also relax and enjoy the scenery while hatching eggs. Your courage will pull you through... 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

Jousting? Medieval games? Vikings? Sounds like a great time! The Greater Quad Cities Renaissance Faire returns this weekend, Saturday Oct 7 and Sunday Oct 8, at Illiniwek Forest Preserve in Hampton. From 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. you are invited to enjoy some family fun and entertainment. Admission for adults is $10 (or a 2-day pass for $15), kids 5-15 are $5 and under 5 are free! Live stage entertainment, activities and demonstrations will provide the utmost enjoyment for the entire family. From Joust Evolution, the Midwest’s premier equestrian show, to The Forking Queen, a children’s interactive... Read More

Could there be a better way to spend a beautiful Autumn day, than to stroll along the quaint streets of Historic Downtown Geneseo, while shopping and enjoying music and food? This year’s State Street Market Geneseo will be happening Saturday Oct 7 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in beautiful downtown Geneseo. State Street will be filled to the brim with vintage, handmade and handpicked merchandise. In addition to the amazing local businesses, there will be visiting vendors for all your browsing and shopping needs. To check out some of the visiting vendors and existing business deals, go to the State... Read More

October is here. Are you ready for some screaming? How about 1000 screams? House of 1000 Screams Haunted House, Davenport’s premier haunted attraction is back! Every Friday and Saturday in October, from 7 p.m. – 12 a.m. you can check out this spooky attraction at 825 West 4th Street Davenport. The cost for entry is $15, or you can purchase a Fast Pass entry for $25. On Friday the 13th, they will be running a special with $13 entries or $20 Fast Pass entries. House of 1000 Screams is new and totally redesigned. There are two levels with over 25 rooms of pure horror! There is also indoor waiting... Read More

Are you looking for a family-friendly fall event this weekend? Then head to LeClaire for Apple Fest on the River! This Sunday, Oct 8 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. the LeClaire Levee will be celebrating all things pertaining to fall, with their Apple Fest on the River. Apples, apple cider and a variety of homemade food items will be featured at this event. The LeClaire Lions Club will also be selling chili, hot dogs, chili dogs and pork chop sandwiches. And don’t forget about the kettle corn! It wouldn’t be a true fall celebration without a truckload of pumpkins and gourds! A wide variety of unique... Read More

How do you plan to celebrate this year’s Harvest Moon? How about a day filled with music, food and fun? The Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village is celebrating the Harvest Moon on Sunday Oct 1 from 1-5 p.m. (gates open at noon) and you’re invited! The 4th Annual Pioneer Village Harvest Moon Song & Dance Fest will be featuring 100 years of Rural American Music. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for children and under 5 are free. Rain or shine, traditional Bluegrass, Fiddle, Banjo, Folk and Country music will be celebrated throughout this Harvest Moon festival. Five bands will be providing... Read More

How would you like to step back in time and see how life was for the Great Plains Native Americans? Well here is your opportunity! On Saturday Sep 30, Illiniwek Forest Preserve is hosting a Tipi Gathering and you’re invited. From 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. the entire family can experience elements of the Great Plains Native American culture. This event is free! From 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. you will be able to view and tour seven different tipis, while conversing with the owners and hearing their stories. From 1-3 p.m. drum circles and dancing will commence, providing a glimpse into the Native American culture.... Read More

Are you ready for some fall festivities in October? The Quad City Botanical Center is! Throughout the entire month of October, the Quad City Botanical Center will be hosting Pumpkin Extravaganza activities! All fall events are family-friendly and included with general admission costs or membership. Admission for adults (16 years and older) is $6, seniors (60+) and Military is $5, youth (ages 6-15) is $4, children (ages 2-5) is $2 and toddlers (under 2) are free. Here is a full list of the activities for the month of October: Sunday, Oct 1                       1-3 p.m.                                  ... Read More