The Davenport Public Library will be holding Yoga and Stories Fridays in June |Vander Veer Park at 10am. This summer the library is bringing yoga and stories to Vander Veer Park! Bring your yoga mat or a towel and join us near the playground. Afterwards we’ll have a fun craft and selected items available for check out from the OWL (Outreach Wheeled Library). Best for ages 4-10. This program will be held outdoors. In the case of inclement weather, it will be in the canceled. Learn more, by visiting:https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/9105674.  Read More

The Davenport Public Library will be holding Yoga and Stories Fridays in June |Vander Veer Park at 10am. This summer the library is bringing yoga and stories to Vander Veer Park! Bring your yoga mat or a towel and join us near the playground. Afterwards we’ll have a fun craft and selected items available for check out from the OWL (Outreach Wheeled Library). Best for ages 4-10. This program will be held outdoors. In the case of inclement weather, it will be in the canceled. Learn more, by visiting:https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/9105674.  Read More

Like plants? Like coffee? Come get your caffeine fix and learn how to propagate a different plant on the first Tuesday of each month! You will learn about the featured plant, how to grow it, and then get to take a cutting home for your own enjoyment! Coffee will be provided for your enjoyment. In order to provide the best experience, registration is required by 1PM the day before class! Please visit https://bit.ly/38gpy4O or call River’s Edge at 563-328-7275 to register. Ages: 18+ Class Date: 8/4/20 | 9/1/20 | 10/6/20 | 11/3/20 | 12/1/20 | 1/5/21 | 2/2/21 | 3/2/21 Class Time: Tue 10 am –... 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

Davenport’s VanderVeer Park hosted a peaceful gathering of hundreds of Quad-Citians to raise awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement and civil justice on Thursday evening. QuadCities.com staffer David Hartley was there and snapped some pics of the event for Q-C Scene!  Read More

Vander Veer Botanical Park’s Fantastic Plants exhibit is really something! Add a visit to this iconic Davenport spot to your weekend plans! Davenport Parks and Recreation have put together something rather fantastic!  Read More

Nothing says Christmas like poinsettias and lights, and now you can enjoy the beauty of both at VanderVeer Park! That’s right, Poinsettias and Lights! is open and ready for visitors at the VanderVeer Conservatory (214 W Central Park Ave Davenport). This year’s theme is ‘The Polar Express’ and is open until Jan 6. This year’s annual holiday extravaganza features countless poinsettias, Paintsettias and a multitude of lights! In addition, this Saturday Dec 23 the Conservatory hours will be extended to 7 p.m. with free themed activities and crafts, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The VanderVeer Conservatory... Read More

Spring has officially sprung, and it’s hard not to notice the beautiful flowers blooming all over. But how about being able to see all that beauty in one place? Vander Veer Botanical Park in Davenport started their Spring Floral Show in February and will continue until June 1. It features many spring flowers, such as hyacinths, tulips, azaleas, daffodils, fuchsia, orchids, cyclamen and begonias. The Conservatory at Vander Veer is located at 215 W Central Park in Davenport. Both the Conservatory and the greenhouses are open Tuesdays thru Sundays from 10am-4pm (closed on Mondays). The greenhouses... Read More