Sweetheart Shop & Hop

Sweetheart Shop Hop set for Feb. 8

Valentine’s Day-themed event features exclusive promos & prizes from participating businesses

The Rock Island Downtown Alliance in partnership with Lavish Salon & Spa and Afterimage Boutique are excited to present the Sweetheart Shop Hop on Saturday, Feb. 8. The Valentine’s Day-themed event aims to encourage community members to shop, dine, drink and play at their favorite participating businesses. From yoga and hair styling to art, antiques, clothing and permanent jewelry – plus standout food & drink destinations – there is something for everyone to enjoy during the Shop Hop.  

Businesses are offering exclusive deals and prizes to patrons on this single-day event, and customers are challenged to visit at least five places to complete a bingo-style stamp card available for pickup at each participating location. Completed cards must be turned in by 4 p.m. to Lavish Salon & Spa to be entered to win downtown business gift cards and a grand prize total makeover (hair, makeup and outfit) from Lavish and Afterimage Boutique. Prize winners will be announced the following week.  

“Inspired by our popular Hunt for the Holiday Train, Lavish and Afterimage dreamed up this creative event,” said Jack Cullen, Executive Director of the Rock Island Downtown Alliance. “We’re happy to support it to drive more traffic to businesses in the middle of winter and continue to build a stronger sense of community downtown.” 

Sweetheart Shop Hop hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, with specials and promotions offered at these participating businesses: 

  • La Flama, 2107 4th Ave. | Two free beverages with the purchase of two meals 
  • Lavish Salon & Spa, 1700 2nd Ave. | Special pink hair extensions, tinsel and shampoo styles
  • NEST Café, 1524 4th Ave. | Door-prize drawing for NEST Café T-shirt and mug 
  • Quad City Arts, 1715 2nd Ave. | Gallery featuring wood-turned vessels, ceramic sculpture and oil paintings, plus handmade Valentine’s Day gifts 
  • Refined Fit Lab, 313 20th St. | 50% off drop-in yoga class at 9 a.m. Later, post a selfie with door sign and tag business on social media for future class discounts and stamp redeemable at other participating businesses