Deck the Downtowns

04 Nov Deck the Downtowns 2024

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Deck the Downtowns, presented by TBK Bank, is back Nov. 21, 2024 – Jan. 1, 2025, and the Rock Island Downtown Alliance is excited to bring you all-ages activities to enjoy while you eat, drink, shop and be merry in downtown Rock Island! 

Celebrate the official opening of Arts Alley in downtown Rock Island with tree lighting and more on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The unveiling reveals the more than $500,000 in improvements to the outdoor event space, which include large-scale murals, decorative lighting, pop-up retail vendor stalls and more. The event, part of the Quad Cities Cultural Trust’s Culture Bright series, features a tree lighting ceremony in partnership with the City of Rock Island; caroling by the Rock Island High School Chamber Choir; unveiling of the new Quad Cities Cultural Trust-sponsored OneSound Piano; and signature drinks provided by Icons Martini and Theo’s Java Cafe. Two brand-new retail vendor stalls, crafted by Crawford Company, will be added to Arts Alley and will debut with Buttercupp Candles and Lagomarcino’s during the event. Guests will also have the opportunity to experience MetroLINK’s new Holiday Bus. 

After the tree lighting in Arts Alley, the community is invited to head next door to The Urban Reserve for “An Elevated Unveiling” of the luxury rooftop event space that will feature a special selection of food and beverages.

New this year, the Arts Alley Holiday Market in downtown Rock Island, presented by Valley Construction, will be open weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 through Dec. 22. Learn all the details about the Arts Alley Holiday Market.

Holiday Display Challenge 

The Holiday Display Challenge includes businesses competing in Downtown Rock Island, Davenport and Bettendorf by decorating their storefronts for the season. 

We have 80+ businesses and dozens of local artists that are vying for your vote.  

Vote November 21 - January 1 for your favorite display. 

Voters are automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win a prize. And the artist with the top votes will get a prize. 

Hunt for the Holiday Train 

Inspired by Rock Island’s rich railroad history, Hunt for the Holiday Train runs Nov. 21 – Jan. 1. 

Back for a third consecutive year with a new “tanker” design, the custom-crafted train ornaments laser cut by Crawford Company and decorated by Jackson Autobody & Custom Paint are hiding inside 35 downtown businesses. 

Official hunt cards may be picked up at one of the participating businesses. Find 10, earn a collectible train ornament and be entered for a chance to win a grand prize. Completed cards may be turned in at one of the following locations to receive an ornament (while supplies last): 

  • Rock Island Public Library (401 19th St.) Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 
  • Quad City Arts (1715 2nd Ave.) Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.  
  • Quad City Botanical Center (2525 4th Ave.) Nov. 21 – Dec. 15: Wednesday – Sunday 5-9 p.m., Dec. 18 – Jan. 1: Daily 5-9 p.m. 

 

Participating businesses

  • Afterimage Boutique 1700 2nd Ave.
  • American Bank and Trust 1600 5th Ave.
  • Arts Alley Holiday Market 121 Arts Alley
  • Bent River Brewing Co. 512 24th St.
  • Big T Wear Big & Tall Clothing 1700 2nd Ave.
  • Brick and Motor Boutique 1629 2nd Ave.
  • Colman Florist 1623 2nd Ave.
  • Coventry Apartments 1900 6th Ave.
  • District Drugs & Compounding Center 319 18th St.
  • El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar 1829 2nd Ave.
  • Gas & Electric Credit Union 2300 4th Ave.
  • Healthy Harvest Urban Farms 1616 2nd Ave.
  • House of Bliss Wellness Spa 1804 3rd Ave.
  • La Flama Mexican Restaurant 2107 4th Ave.
  • Looney’s Little Chicago 219 17th St.
  • M&J International Food Market 1706 3rd Ave.
  • McCarthy Callas and Feeney PC 329 18th St.
  • Ms. BriMani’s Hair & Beauty Supply 1709 2nd Ave.
  • NEST Cafe 1524 4th Ave.
  • Polish Pub (21+) 2301 4th Ave.
  • Project NOW 1830 2nd Ave.
  • QCCA Expo Center 2621 4th Ave.
  • Quad City Arts 1715 2nd Ave.
  • Quad City Botanical Center 2525 4th Ave.
  • Ragged Records & Music 311 21st St.
  • Regalia Manufacturing Co. 2018 4th Ave.
  • Rock Island Ale House 226 17th St.
  • Rock Island Public Library 401 19th St.
  • Skeleton Key Art and Antiques 520 18th St.
  • Spellbound 217 17th St.
  • Steve’s Old Time Tap 223 17th St.
  • Sumthin Different Barber & Beauty 1704 3rd Ave.
  • T&T Asian Foods Market 520 16th St.
  • The Original Huckleberry’s Great Pizza & Calzones 223 18th St.
  • The Urban Reserve 1711 2nd Ave. (second floor)
  • Theo’s Java Café 213 17th St.
  • Ultimate Fitness 1628 2nd Ave.
  • Wake Brewing (21+) 2529 5th Ave.

 

Downtown Rock Island is a great place to explore and find that special gift for everyone on your list. Follow our Downtown Rock Island Facebook and Instagram for inspiration to eat, drink and fill up your holiday stockings this season. 

Deck the Downtowns supports the Keep It QC initiative, which encourages Quad Citizens to spend locally, because every dollar we keep in the Quad Cities drives our economy. 

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