Have you ever wondered what it felt like to sit in the driver seat of a fire truck or police car? Well here is your opportunity! The City of Moline is kicking off National Public Works Week on Saturday May 13 with Touch-a-Truck! Sponsored by Sexton Ford, this event will go from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the City of Moline Public Works (3635 4th Avenue Moline). This event is FREE and open to the public. Attendees will not only have an opportunity to see some awesome vehicles up close, but they will also be allowed to sit in them and learn about their controls. There will be a fire truck, police car,... Read More

Calling all car lovers and auto enthusiasts! It is once again time for the Quad Cities’ Cruisers Annual Cruise-In. The 2017 Cruise-In is happening at SouthPark Mall in Moline (4500 16th Street) on Saturday, May 13 from 5-8 p.m. This is a free event for spectators! Show cars are only $3, and registering upon arrival will allow a chance to win some great door prizes. All makes and models are welcome! Come out to enjoy some great cars, music, family fun, food vendors and a 50/50 raffle! Whether you are looking for a nice low key way to show off your ride or you want to check out some of the gems... Read More

Beginning May 27, kids can join Sid the Science Kid on an amazing, scientific adventure when Sid the Science Kid: The Super-Duper Exhibit! opens at the Family Museum! This exciting, new traveling exhibit brings the award-winning PBS KIDS TV series Sid the Science Kid to life. For the first time ever, kids will be able to step into Sid’s world and become “science kids” themselves as they discover and investigate everyday science questions around Sid’s home, at school in the Super Fab Lab and on the playground. Through fun, hands-on activities, kids will use scientific tools and thinking... Read More

Parents of children in the seven to 14-year age ranges can keep them busy and learning this summer with four-week art and math programs at the Rock Island Public Library. Registration is now open for Design by Reading, presented by artist Gloria Burlingame, and Math by Design, presented by tutor Elizabeth Russell, offered at no additional charge on Tuesdays at the Main Library. These programs are suitable for children entering the 2nd through 8th grades. The Design by Reading Summer Art Club for Kids is offered from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on Tuesdays, June 13, 20, 27 and July 11. The program features... Read More

The District in downtown Rock Island is hoppin’ with activity this weekend! Starting at 6 p.m. Friday, the Gallery Hop offers free fun at a variety of venues until 10 p.m. See live musical performances, live comedy, live art being created, book readings, book signings, pottery, jewelry and more! The event is free and open to the public and is sponsored in part by your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com! It’s no secret in the Quad Cities that Downtown Rock Island is a happening place filled with interesting and historical buildings. But have you ever wondered what was going... Read More

Whether you already have a health-conscious family, or you want to start making healthier lifestyle choices for yourself and young ones, you will not want to miss this event! The Healthy Happy Families Foundation is hosting their Healthy Happy Families Fun Day! The event will take place on Saturday April 30 from 11am-3pm at the Quad City Botanical Center (2525 4th Avenue Rock Island). This event is FREE admission! Family fun, mixed with plenty of learning, will be the focus for the day. Healthy Happy Families Day will feature bounce houses, healthy snacks, drawings and much more. Happy the Dog,... Read More

This Thursday, after a rain delay on Wednesday, Hamilton Elementary held their Humpty Dumpty Day. Kindergarten students at the newly expanded elementary school got to show off their engineering skills, while the entire school watched, as contraptions they made at home containing a raw egg were dropped from the thirty-foot building. The final goal of an intact egg was not as easy to obtain as they initially thought. Some students wrapped their eggs in bubble wrap, cotton, string, foam and other materials. Some used boxes while others used bags. There was even a stuffed teddy bear protecting an egg.... Read More

Attention all pixies and pirates! Your time has arrived to come out of hiding and have some fun! The Quad City Botanical Center (2525 4th Avenue Rock Island) is hosting their annual Pixies & Pirates event! This one of a kind fun-filled day will happen on Sunday April 23. The day’s events will be divided into an AM and PM session, the AM session goes from 10am-12pm and the PM session is from 12:30pm-2:30pm. Reservations can be made online at: www.qcgardens.com. Physical tickets will not be needed. All guest’s names will be on a reservation list at the front door on the day of the event. Pixies... Read More

Easter weekend is upon us! A time for family, food, egg hunts and new beginnings! It is also the time of year for nicer weather and getting out to spend time with others. Across the Quad Cities Area, this weekend will be full of activities. Every child looks forward to running around and collecting brightly colored plastic eggs filled with goodies. Easter Egg Hunts are not only thrilling for children, but very enjoyable for adults to witness as well. Here are some of the egg hunts happening in the QCA this weekend: 29th Annual Ranch Rider Motorcycle Brotherhood Easter Egg Hunt at Mississippi Valley... Read More

The Rock Island Library invites patrons to transform their ideas about the library by visiting during National Library Week, April 9 to 15. Rock Island Library joins libraries nationwide in celebrating the many ways libraries transform their communities through library services and expertise. The week highlights the changing role of libraries, which open up a world of possibility through the work of library staff, innovative programming, creative collaborations, maker events, job-seeking resources, reading, and new types of shared resources. For instance, a Rock Island Public Library patron may... Read More