BY LEA NELSON EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT From live music festivals and concerts, sporting events, and cultural celebrations, to museums, hidden gems, and holiday festivities, you won’t want to miss a single moment of the fun. The Quad Cities is about bringing people together, and our events have something for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to visit our website for the most comprehensive events calendar and the most up-to-date event information.
JANUARY Eagle Activities Learn through educational exhibits, conservation displays, and live eagle demonstrations during Bald Eagle Days and LeClaire Eagle Festival. Icestravaganza Check out ice sculptures illuminated by LED lights while sipping on hot cocoa and eating delicious food.
MARCH MAR 14 Grand Parade XL
MAY THROUGH SEPT Backwater Gamblers
Witness the nation’s only bi-state parade as it winds its way through downtown Rock Island, crosses the Centennial Bridge, and ends in downtown Davenport.
Experience the Rock River by watching barefoot skiers, ballet on skis, pyramids, and high-speed jumps for free. ALL SUMMER LONG Farmers Markets Shop fresh produce, handmade crafts, and baked goods at markets in downtown Davenport, downtown Rock Island, Geneseo, and LeClaire.
THROUGH JULY Quad City Steamwheelers
Catch an arena football game in an atmosphere like no other at Vibrant Arena at The MARK.
Frozen Fat Fondo Fest Bikers will race on a 3-hour
endurance ride through forests and Mississippi River shoreline no matter the weather.
THROUGH OCT Mercado on Fifth Attend this lively market that
APRIL APR 6-12 Restaurant Week Celebrate and bring much-deserved love and business to our local restaurants and our neighbors who run them. Discover something new and share your experience with #QCRestaurantWeek THROUGH SEPT Quad Cities River Bandits Play Ball! Watch a baseball game, ride the Ferris wheel, or enjoy the riverfront views at Modern Woodmen Park, voted the Best Minor League Ballpark in America.
celebrates Hispanic culture with live music, family fun, and food trucks in downtown Moline.
FEBRUARY FEB 28 QC Empowerment Network’s Black Business Expo Explore Black-owned businesses and get the chance to network with local vendors throughout NorthPark Mall. FEB 4-6 Putt-A-Round Participate in three rounds of mini- golf while also enjoying music, food, and networking to help raise funds for our community through Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley.
MAY 30-31 Chalk Art Fest Watch the concrete around
Schwiebert Park come alive with chalk art masterpieces during this free outdoor festival.
MAY 30-JUNE 6 QC Craft Beer Week
Raise a glass to our region’s thriving craft beer scene by supporting local breweries and by joining the QC Ale Trail. Share your experience with #QCCraftBeerWeek
THROUGH SEPT Mississippi River Cruises
Get out on the 2nd longest river in North America by hopping on the Celebration Belle, Channel Cat Water Taxi, or Riverboat Twilight.
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