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

Do your kids love playing in the snow? Is one of their favorite movies Frosty the Snowman? Do they ever ask you where snow comes from? This month’s KinderNature event Is all about snowflakes! On Tuesday, January, 10 from 10:30 a.m. till 11:30 a.m. KinderNature will be holding this program at the Quad Cities Botanical Center. Come and create your very own snowflake, and learn about snow and where it comes from. Snacks are provided. Program fee is $6 for non-members and $4 for members. One adult is included with the ticket price. Each additional adult or child 18 months to two years old is $3 and... Read More

Where else can you find everything from live music to live art displays to book signings to performance art to free drinks and food in an eclectic array of settings and get an evening’s worth of that entertainment all for free? Well, Gallery Hop. The bi-annual event in the District of Rock Island going on from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday features over 300 artists and performers showcased in over 20 locations throughout downtown Rock Island. The locations are not limited to art galleries; artists will exhibit in coffee shops, restaurants, retail shops, and entertainment venues. Jewelry, photography, glass,... Read More

Where else can you find everything from live music to live art displays to book signings to performance art to free drinks and food in an eclectic array of settings and get an evening’s worth of that entertainment all for free? Well, Gallery Hop. The bi-annual event in the District of Rock Island going on from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday features over 300 artists and performers showcased in over 20 locations throughout downtown Rock Island. The locations are not limited to art galleries; artists will exhibit in coffee shops, restaurants, retail shops, and entertainment venues. Jewelry, photography, glass,... Read More