The Quad City Botanical Center is hosting its 7th annual Not So Scary Halloween Walk. Dress up your little ghosts and goblins for a “Not So Scary” lighted walk through the gardens after dark. Bring your flashlights and explore the nooks and crannies of the Sun Garden to search for spiders, bats, jack-o-lanterns and toads as you wander down the darkened pathways. Get a glimpse of the Halloween train in our popular train garden. It’s not so scary in our gardens, making this event great for all ages. The walk takes place both indoors and outdoors, so please dress according to weather and for... Read More

A terrarium building class will take place from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at Quad City Botanical Center in Rock Island. $30 PER PERSON $27 FOR MEMBERS AGES 16+ TICKETS: TERRARIUM BUILDING CLASS Create your own “garden under glass” and learn about the magical world of terrariums in this class – led by our in-house terrarium connoisseurs, Heather and Sue! We will provide the plants, a 1-gallon closed terrarium container, and the necessary layers of terrarium base. Bring your own decorations to put in your terrarium, including special rocks, figurines, shells, trinkets, etc. Note: Items should... Read More

Happy October! Hope the month is treating you well so far! 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,... Read More

TERRARIUM BUILDING CLASS 10.8.22 SATURDAY 11AM-12PM $30 PER PERSON $27 FOR MEMBERS AGES 16+ TICKETS: TERRANIUM BUILDING CLASS Create your own “garden under glass” and learn about the magical world of terrariums in this class – led by our in-house terrarium connoisseurs, Heather and Sue! We will provide the plants, a 1-gallon closed terrarium container, and the necessary layers of terrarium base. Bring your own decorations to put in your terrarium, including special rocks, figurines, shells, trinkets, etc. Note: Items should be able to withstand damp conditions. No terrarium building experience... Read More

The Quad City Botanical Center is allowing guests to pay what they want for admission to the gardens August 7-13. By giving guests the chance to name their price of admission, we hope to allow every community member a chance to experience all the summer gardens have to offer. The public is welcome to visit Sunday 11AM-5PM and 10AM-5PM Monday through Saturday. Standard general admission is $9 for adults 16 and older, $6 for youth ages 2-15 and toddlers under age two receive free admission. Members always get in free. Summer highlights at the Botanical Center include the adventurous water play area... Read More

The Family Credit Union, a not-for-profit financial cooperative serving those in the Quad Cities area, will be launching its seventh Family Discount Mondays program this summer to support local non-profit organizations. This year’s dates are June 13, June 20, July 11, 18 & 25. Discount Days gives the general public an opportunity to visit Quad City attractions at a greatly discounted admission rate. The following Quad City nonprofit attractions are participating in Discount Days this year: The Family Museum, Bettendorf Putnam Museum, Davenport Red Hawk Golf & Learning Center, Davenport Riverside... Read More

Drop in June 1 anytime between 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm for our Read Beyond the Beaten Path Summer Kickoff at the Quad City Botanical Center!  Here’s a sample of the ALL AGES fun we have planned: Sign up for our free Summer Reading Challenge, and get your official Summer Reading Registration Patch Pick up a free kids summer badge book, with ideas to help your school age kids keep reading all summer long Get a Summer Reader yard sign, and tell the world you’re in Camp iRead! Browse activities and crafts for all ages from RIPL, Quad City Botanical Center, Rock Island Parks, Metro, Nahant Marsh,... Read More

Drop in June 1 anytime between 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm for our Read Beyond the Beaten Path Summer Kickoff at the Quad City Botanical Center!  Here’s a sample of the ALL AGES fun we have planned: Sign up for our free Summer Reading Challenge, and get your official Summer Reading Registration Patch Pick up a free kids summer badge book, with ideas to help your school age kids keep reading all summer long Get a Summer Reader yard sign, and tell the world you’re in Camp iRead! Browse activities and crafts for all ages from RIPL, Quad City Botanical Center, Rock Island Parks, Metro, Nahant... Read More

The Quad City Botanical Center has begun construction on a new Ability Garden. Construction is expected to last about 8 weeks. The new Ability Garden concept plan was designed by Eric Hornig of Hitchcock Design Group and will be constructed by Outdoor Innovations. This concept plan will be referenced throughout the construction process, as the entire garden will be custom built throughout all the steps to ensure appropriate mobility. Ken Hoffman of Outdoor Innovations will be using modern design techniques and appropriate materials that include neutral color stone and softer stone material. Plants... Read More

The Quad City Botanical Center invites guests to Pay What You Want to visit Winter Nights Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Company, January 6-8, 2022. Guests pay any admission price to experience the lighted exhibit. Pay What You Want admission offered as walk up only, no advanced tickets required. We know this time of year can put a strain on both time and financial resources. By extending exhibit dates and giving guests the chance to name their price of admission, we hope to allow every community member a chance to experience the garden’s one-of-a-kind light display. The outdoor... Read More