Arts Alley Holiday Market

Arts Alley Holiday Market presented by Valley Construction

2024 Holiday Weekends 
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 
1719 2nd Ave., Rock Island 

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The inaugural Arts Alley Holiday Market presented by Valley Construction will be open weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Nov. 29 through Dec. 22, located at 1719 2nd Ave. in downtown Rock Island. Over these four weekends, 10 visiting local businesses will open a pop-up shop in Arts Alley’s new retail vendor stalls built by Rock Island-based Crawford Company. In addition, each weekend will feature a variety of family-friendly activities, including a petting zoo, tree farm, train rides, Santa visits and more. Both pop-up shops are participating in the Hunt for the Holiday Train ornament scavenger hunt, which promotes the exploration of downtown businesses. 

Attendees are encouraged to park in the lot at 112 18th Street just north of Arts Alley for easy access to the event.

The market is part of the Deck the Downtowns promotions happening throughout the holiday season.  

Friday, Nov. 29 (Black Friday hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Young child petting a small farm animal.


Saturday, Nov. 30
(Small Business Saturday hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Both pop-up shops are also participating in That Dam Shopping Trip, a bi-state shop hop in downtown Rock Island and Davenport on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.

Sunday, Dec. 1 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

  • Nest Modern Goods | Jewelry, home decor, clothing
  • Santa Claus | All are welcome to meet, visit and snap a photo with Santa in one of the pop-up shops


Saturday, Dec. 7
(10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Holiday-themed wreaths on a wall.


Sunday, Dec. 8
(10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)


Saturday, Dec. 14 | Shop Black Small Business Weekend
(10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

  • Belle Bouvier Boutique | Mommy and Me outfits, children clothing, accessories and toys  
  • SAN “T” Clause presented by Big T Wear | All are welcome to meet, visit and snap a photo with Santa in one of the pop-up shops


Sunday, Dec. 15 | Shop Black Small Business Weekend
(10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)


Saturday, Dec. 21
(10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

  • Bamboo Baby BoutiqueChildren clothing, toys and games 
  • Lagomarcino’sChocolates, caramels and toffee 
  • Children’s train | Free rides on a trackless children’s train


Sunday, Dec. 22
(10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

  • Bamboo Baby BoutiqueChildren clothing, toys and games 
  • Santa Claus | All are welcome to meet, visit and snap a photo with Santa in one of the pop-up shops

Children's trackless train