Category: Events

Consider local events when planning your April community involvement and activities.

John Deere 2019 Duck Hatching at John Deere Pavilion in Moline

April 13 & 14; 9 am – 5 pm

Spring Fever 4-person Best Ball at Hidden Hills Golf Course in Bettendorf

April 14; 8 am

Earth Day at the Freight House Farmers’ Market in Davenport

April 20; 9 am

Monster Jam at the Taxslayer Center in Moline

April 27 at 7 pm and  April 28 at 1 pm

Night at the Museum at the Family Museum in Bettendorf

April 27; 6:30 pm

Egg Hunts:

Scott Community College Great Easter Egg Hunt in Bettendorf

April 6; 9:30 am

 Underwater Egg Hunt at the Rock Island Fitness & Activity Center

April 7; 1 pm – 3:30 pm

Spring Celebration and Eco-Egg Hunt at Nahant Marsh

April 13; 9 am – 12 pm

City of Moline Easter Egg Hunt at Riverside Park

April 13; 9:45 am

Dahl Ford’s 7^th Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Food Drive in Davenport

April 13; 10 am

 Bettendorf Easter Egg Hunt at Bettendorf High School

April 13; 12 pm

 City of Clinton Easter Egg Hunt at Sportland Park

April 13; 12 pm

 City of Galesburg Parks and Recreation Easter Egg Hunt at Lakeside Recreation Facility Outdoor Space

April 14; 1 pm

 Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt at the East Moline Public Library

April 19; 6 pm

Easter Egg Hunt at Rock Island Arsenal Memorial Park

April 20; 10 am

Ranch Riders Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Mississippi Valley Fair Grounds

April 20; 11 am

Doggie Easter Egg Hunt at Fejevarary Park in Davenport

April 20; 12 pm

LeClaire Park and Rec Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Hollyhock Park

April 20; 12:30 pm

Geneseo Park District Egg Hunt at the Athletic Field

April 14; 1:30 pm

Got the winter blues? Here are some fun family events around town for January.

Disney’s Newsies – Quad City Premiere at Circa ’21 in Rock Island
Wednesday, January 16 at 5:45pm

TedxYouth at the Putnam Museum in Davenport
Wednesday, January 16 at 5pm

Food & Beverage Fest at the Sawmill Museum in Clinton
Thursday, January 17 at 6pm

Free Basketball Clinic at the TBK Bank Sports Complex in Bettendorf
Friday, January 18 at 6pm

World’s Toughest Rodeo at the Taxslayer Center in Moline
Friday, January 18 at 7:30pm
Saturday, January 19 at 7:30pm

Taste of LeClaire
Saturday, January 19 at 1pm

MLK Community Breakfast at First Lutheran Church in Galesburg
Monday, January 21 at 7am

Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Kewanee Public Library
Monday, January 21 at 10am

Kinky Boots at the Adler Theatre
Wednesday, January 30 at 7:30pm

Entertain your family or your out of town holiday guests with performances throughout the Quad Cities.

Annie – November 9 – December 30 at Circa 21

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC, where she meets billionaire Oliver Warbucks; his personal secretary, Grace Farrell; and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

Miracle in Bedford Falls – November 29-30 & December 1-2

Presenting a new version of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The classic holiday film takes center stage as a heavenly new musical! George Bailey has spent his entire life giving of himself to the people of Bedford Falls and watching his dreams of travel and adventure pass him by. When he hits the low point of his life, and is considering tossing it all away, help comes in the form of Guardian Angel Second Class, Clarence Oddbody, who has to find a way to help George save himself, and in the process, earn his wings. Call 309-762-6610 for tickets and visit www.qcmusicguild.com for more information.

Noel the Musical – Dec. 2 at 3 pm at the Adler Theatre

Noël, a brand new holiday family musical, is the touching story of a young girl who is preparing for her starring role in a school Christmas performance, when her mother disappears. Set in London, as the little girl tries to find her mother, she encounters a diverse group of homeless folk who have lost their way in life. One particular man, Nick, has lost his faith in humanity and indeed, the joy of Christmas. We learn that Nick is actually St. Nicholas who has turned his back on his old “job.” He found that the world had forgotten the real meaning of Christmas, so he walked away to help the people who really needed it. In their adventure to find Noël’s mom, together, they all learn to find hope, in themselves, and in the world. With a gorgeous score, Noël is a heart-warming poignant message of love that teaches us all to find the joy in our own lives and to rediscover the magic of Christmas.

The Nutcracker – Dec. 8-9 at the Adler Theatre

Ballet Quad Cities and Orchestra Iowa team up to present this captivating performance filled with holiday magic that will take your family on an enchanted adventure with Clara and her prince as they battle the Rat Queen and journey to the Land of Sweets. Three spectacular performances on Dec. 8 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 9 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the Adler Theater Box Office at 563-326-8500 or at any Ticketmaster outlet.

A Christmas Story: The Musical  – Dec. 18 at 7:30 pm

From the songwriting team behind the smash hit Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen and the Academy Award-winning film La La Land, A Christmas Story The Musical brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage! Set in 1940s Indiana, a young and bespectacled Ralphie Parker schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams, an official Red Ryder® Carbine-Action 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle. An infamous leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, a maniacal department store Santa, and a triple-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the distractions that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas wish. Nominated for three 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical, the Associated Press calls A Christmas Story “a joyous Christmas miracle,” while The New York Times writes “I was dazzled. You’d have to have a Grinch-sized heart not to feel a smile spreading across your face.” Tickets are on sale now here at TICKETMASTER.COM, the Adler Theatre Box Office (136 E. 3rd St.) and charge by phone at 800-745-3000.

The holiday season is here, and the Quad City area has plenty of events to help you get into the holiday spirit.

Fall Festival

Camp Able Lincoln – November 3rd, 1pm

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
Join us at Camp for a fun Fall Festival with your family!
Activities include: building fires, archery, crafts, making s’mores & so much more!

Holiday Shopping Expo

Geneseo Senior Citizens Center – November 17, 9am

Find something for everyone on your Christmas shopping list, including something for yourself at our Annual Holiday Shopping Expo! Shop with local crafters, artisans, and direct sales consultants all in one room for one day only! Enjoy delicious homemade breakfast and lunch at the onsite food stand.

Festival of Trees Holiday Parade

West Third Street, Davenport – November 17, 10am

Experience the largest helium-balloon parade in the Midwest! Live marching bands, large character balloons towering over three stories tall, clowns, floats and more. Come and enjoy the holiday festivities during this annual parade.

Kwik Star Quad City Arts Festival of Trees

River Center Great Hall – November 15-25

Experience the magic of the most loved holiday tradition in the Quad Cities. Quad City Arts Festival of Trees is one of the top 10 events of its kind in the country with something for everyone. There are gorgeous trees, decorated gingerbread houses, holiday room displays, kids’ activities, live entertainment, a winter train display, a huge toy tree, and more.

Christmas in the Village

Village of East Davenport – November 30^th, 6 pm

An event celebrated for more than 40 years featuring live music throughout the Village and lots of free family fun.
Santa will be in the Village Fire House. He arrives at 6:00 each evening by fire truck east on 11th Street
• Retro fire truck rides, weather permitting. Bring your camera!
• Trolley Rides – Board in front of Lagomarcino’s on 11th Street
• Scrooge will be at the Boyler’s Building
• Kids Crafting Center at the NEW Isabel Bloom location: 736 Federal Street
• Snuggle up to a greyhound at Edward Jones courtesy of Quad Cities Greyhound Adoption.
• Face Painting in The Village Theatre and live music
• Petting Zoo & Nativity Scene at Gildea’s Pocket Park (corner of Mound St. and E. 11th St.)
• The Grinch, Frosty the Snowman, and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer will be in the Village
• Jack Frost will be nipping noses throughout the Village
• Metro Drum Corp performs Saturday night @ 7:00
• “Winter Sparkle” Fireworks: Saturday at 9 p.m

Halloween is right around the corner. Do you have your costume yet? Some popular themes for boys in 2018 will be ninjas, zombies, Fortnite or Stranger Things. Girl-themed top picks are Frozen, Ghostbusters, Moana, Trolls or Hocus Pocus. Remember to stay with your group while gathering your goodies and have a safe Halloween!

Illinois Trick-or-Treat Times:

Aledo: October 31, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Andalusia: October 31, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Cambridge: October 27, 4:45 – 6:00 p.m.
Carbon Cliff: October 31, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Coal Valley: October 31, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Colona: October 31, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
East Moline: October 31, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Dixon: October 31, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Galesburg: October 28, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Geneseo: October 31, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Milan: October 31, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Moline: October 31, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Orion: October 31, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Rock Island: October 31, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Silvis: October 31, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
SouthPark Mall: October 29, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Sterling: October 31, 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Viola: October 31, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Iowa Trick-or-Treat Times:

Bettendorf: October 31, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Blue Grass: October 29, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Burlington: October 31, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Camanche: October 31, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Clinton: October 31, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Davenport: October 31, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
DeWitt: October 31, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Durant: October 31, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Eldridge: October 31, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
LeClaire: October 31, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Maquoketa: October 31, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Muscatine: October 31, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
NorthPark Mall: October 29, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

It’s finally fall and that means plenty to do.  Here are some apple orchards and pumpkin patches to check out near you.

Buffalo Pumpkin Patch

Buffalo, IA

Country Corner Farm Market and Pumpkin Patch

Alpha, IL 

Corn Crib Nursery

Coal Valley, IL

Gravert’s Apple Basket Orchard

Sabula, IA

Pride of the Wapsi

Long Grove, IA

Stone’s Apple Barn

East Moline, IL