JUNE JUNE 20 QC Juneteenth Festival
AUGUST AUG 4-9 Mississippi Valley Fair
SEPT 27 TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon Run or watch runners race through 4 cities, 3 bridges, and 2 states in this Boston marathon qualifier. OCTOBER ALL MONTH LONG QC Museum Month Celebrate science, inventions, art, and history as you explore the variety of museums across our bi- state regional destination. Share your experience with #QCMuseumMonth
Hosted by The Friends of MLK, learn about local and national history while also enjoying live entertainment, food, and fun activities. JULY JULY 1-5 John Deere Classic Experience a premier golf tournament on the PGA TOUR at TPC Deere Run and stick around for “Concerts on the Course” to listen to rock and country stars. JULY 3 Red White and Boom Watch as the largest firework display in the QC lights up the sky bright enough to see from both sides of the Mississippi River.
Enjoy multiple days of concerts, fair food, carnival rides, firework shows, family-friendly fun, and so much more.
AUG 13-15 Tug Fest
Watch as LeClaire and Port Byron compete against each other in the only tug of war that happens across the Mississippi River.
AUG 13-16 Alternating Currents Attend this free, multi-day
THROUGH APR Quad City Storm
Experience SPHL hockey like never before as the Storm takes the ice at Vibrant Arena at The MARK.
festival that features hundreds of performances, screenings, and art events throughout the Quad Cities.
AUG 15 Floatzilla
NOVEMBER NOV 21-29 Festival of Trees
Join together with thousands in the largest paddle, kayak, and canoe event on the Mississippi River. AUG 22 QCBT Riverfront Pops Listen to the Quad City Symphony Orchestra while enjoying the unbeatable views of the Mighty Mississippi.
Kick off the holiday season with the largest helium balloon parade in the Midwest, then enjoy festive displays and musical performances.
JULY 25 Quad-City Times Bix 7 Race
“Run with the best” and take part in this legendary 7-mile race that takes place throughout the streets in downtown Davenport.
THROUGH DEC Winter Lights
Explore 5 acres of gardens filled with hundreds of thousands of glowing lights at the Quad City Botanical Center.
JULY 30-AUG 1 Bix Jazz Festival
Celebrate the 55th year by listening to an amazing line up of musicians including the Bix Youth Band.
SEPTEMBER SEPT 12 Taming of the Slough
DECEMBER DEC 12 AND 13 The Nutcracker
Paddle through the Sylvan Slough, mountain bike on Sylvan Island’s single-track trails, and finish with a run on the Rock Island Arsenal!
Delight in this holiday classic as Ballet Quad Cities takes the stage at the Adler Theatre.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT From intimate venues to grand arenas, the Quad Cities is a hub for live performances. Vibrant Arena at The MARK hosts national headliners and touring acts, while the Raccoon Motel showcases up-and-coming talent in a unique setting. The Adler Theatre and Capitol Theatre bring well-known comedy shows and live music to life, and cozy venues like the Black Box Theatre set the stage for unforgettable performances. Explore even more performance venues in the Arts section.
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