BY LEA NELSON Entertainment Events & From live music festivals and concerts, markets, and holiday parades, to exhibits, cultural events, and amazing races there is always a celebration and special event going on in the QC. We like jam-packed schedules and keeping busy, so we hope you’re ready to experience some of the best events that the Quad Cities has to offer, no matter the season and no matter the time. Be sure to visit our website for the most up-to-date event information.
JANUARY JAN Bald Eagle Days
APRIL APRIL 7–13 Restaurant Week Celebrate local cuisine with 100+ restaurants offering special deals. Find your next favorite dish and share your experience with #QCRestaurantWeek. APRIL Quad Cities River Bandits Through Sept. Catch minor league baseball at Modern Woodmen Park, complete with a Ferris wheel, ballpark snacks, and riverfront views. APRIL Mississippi River Cruises Through Sept. Hop aboard the Riverboat Twilight, Celebration Belle, or Channel Cat to experience the Mississippi from a new perspective.
MAY Mercado on Fifth Through Oct. This lively Moline market celebrates Hispanic culture with food trucks, live music, and family-friendly fun.
Learn about America’s national bird with live eagle programs and demonstrations at the QCCA Expo Center. JAN Icestravaganza Marvel at 36,000 pounds of ice sculptures illuminated by colorful LED lights at the Freight House in Downtown Davenport.
Mercado on Fifth
FEBRUARY FEB 22 QC Empowerment
Network’s Black Business Expo Celebrate 10 years of this annual event at SouthPark Mall in Moline. The expo showcases Black-owned businesses in the QC & provides a space for vendors to network and promote their products.
MAY 31–JUNE 1 Chalk Art Fest Schwiebert Park comes alive as artists transform concrete into colorful masterpieces during this free outdoor festival. JUNE JUNE 14 QC Juneteenth Festival Learn about local and national history while enjoying food, live entertainment, and fun games for the whole family.
MAY MAY Backwater Gamblers
MARCH MARCH 15
Through Sept. Enjoy thrilling, free water ski shows at Ben Williamson Park, featuring skiers of all ages. MAY Farmers Markets All summer Shop fresh produce, baked goods, and handmade crafts at markets in Davenport, Rock Island, and Geneseo.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade The nation’s only bi-state parade winds through Downtown Rock Island, crosses the Centennial Bridge, and ends in Downtown Davenport.
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