See Mercado on Fifth is an outdoor event from 5-10 p.m. every Friday on 5th Ave. between 11th and 12th streets in Moline. The weekly gathering features food trucks, produce/retail vendors, live entertainment and activities for children. Mercado’s 2023 summer season will run every Friday night from May 26 – Sept. 29. Mercado aims to attract more people to the Floreciente neighborhood and increase community involvement and pride by offering economic opportunities to small and minority-owned businesses. Patrons can enjoy cultural entertainment from area musicians, dance groups and artists. The... Read More

Head to Long Grove, Iowa on June 11 for the annual Strawberry Festival! There will be fun for all ages including but not limited to a family and kids race in the morning, a parade, games and lots of free entertainment. Annual Strawberry Festival Sunday, June 11– 7:30am-3:30pn Long Grove, Iowa Learn more here: STRAWBERRY FEST  Read More

I saw an ad for something on TV recently that said it was “Too hot for TV!!!” Which was interesting, because, as I said, I saw the ad on TV. I wonder where that line is drawn? I mean, where is that particular thermostat that makes something “too hot for TV,” or “too hot for (whatever)?” Dave Chappelle did a comedy bit where he was talking about a podcaster saying he refused to comment on the R. Kelly mess because she claimed that Dave said that it, too, was “too hot for TV!” Dave said that he never said that, and then he made a bunch of jokes about... Read More

Long Grove is hosting Sunflower Days kicking off July 16! Create the summer experience of a lifetime as you explore the sunflower fields and capture the most breathtaking moments that summer has to offer! Admission Includes: 1 sunflower with every admission, exploration & photography in the sunflower field, many of our fall favorite family activities & entertainment (Jumping pillow, ball zone, farm animals), concession foods & local wines, and music. You’re sure to be lost, laughin’ and lovin’ it this summer in our exciting new sunflower patch! With many farm festival attractions... Read More

It’s Sunday, and QuadCities.com proudly presents Fun10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Quad Cities this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we drop a new Fun10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out Fun10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. FUN10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, running every Sunday, only on your site for fun, free, local... Read More

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Listen to our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Every week we give you a rundown of some of the fun things going on in and around the area. The outdoor summer concert schedule kicks off this weekend with outdoor shows in downtown Moline, Davenport and Rock Island! There’s also plenty of other live music and more in this week’s Weekend! Listen HERE!  Read More