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Monthly live music, outdoor fun, business specials and more in Downtown Rock Island

Saturdays, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, 2026 | Activities begin at 8 a.m.

2nd Avenue Festival Street, Arts Alley, Green Lawn and surrounding downtown businesses

2nd Saturdays presented by Gas & Electric Credit Union returns to Downtown Rock Island this summer, bringing more energy, activity and reasons to explore the heart of downtown alongside the QC Farmers Market.

Held on the 2nd Saturday of each month June through October, this free, all-ages series turns downtown into a lively community destination with fitness classes, live music, bubble stations, giant lawn games, pop-up shops, local food and drink specials and more.

Whether you're grabbing fresh produce, meeting friends for brunch, shopping local or spending the day with family, 2nd Saturdays offers something new to discover each month. The 2nd Avenue Festival Street, Arts Alley, Green Lawn and the iconic ROCK ISLAND letters continue to create a welcoming and vibrant gathering space for residents and visitors all season long.

2nd Saturday Staples

2nd Ave. and Riverfront Activations

2nd Avenue Festival Street, 1800 2nd Ave.

8 a.m.-12 p.m. QC Farmers Market featuring local produce, baked goods, specialty foods, flowers, artisan goods and more

Arts Alley, 1719 2nd Ave.

9-10 a.m. Yoga-Pilates Fusion with Refined Fit Lab (RSVP encouraged)
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pop-Up Shops featuring rotating makers, artists and small businesses

Green Lawn, 1801 2nd Ave.

8 a.m.-12 p.m. Giant lawn games
9:30-11:30 a.m. Bubble stations by Absolute Science and live music curated by Common Chord on the Blue Collar Bagels deck

Schwiebert Riverfront Park, 101 17th St.

8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Spray fountains, playground and public restrooms

Getting Around

Parking and Public Transit

Free on-street parking
Free parking in public lots
Bike racks
Bus terminal is one block of east of 2nd Avenue Festival Street at 1975 2nd Ave.

Location Map

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2nd Saturday Specials

Music lineup, pop-ups and additional experiences and offerings from downtown businesses and community partners

June 13

Arts Alley Pop-Up Shops, 1719 2nd Ave.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Amore Creations and Flaherty's Irish Candy

Bev's Yarn Barn, 323 18th St.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. June Vendor Pop-Up featuring three visiting businesses, plus double loyalty points for customers

Brick and Motor Boutique, 1629 2nd Ave.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Summer Sip & Shop
New summer arrivals; buy one, get one free sale rack; and complimentary sweet treats and summer-themed mimosas

Green Lawn, 1801 2nd Ave.

9:30-11:30 a.m. Live music by Mo Carter on the Blue Collar Bagels deck

Looney's Little Chicago, 219 17th St.

7 a.m.-12 p.m. Breakfast, beverages and patio seating

Rock Island Ale House, 226 17th St.

11 a.m.-10 p.m. $5 drafts and half-price cheese curds
Enter for a chance to win a staycation at the Holiday Inn Rock Island. Drawing will take place after Oct. 10.

Rock Island Preservation Society Pop-Up, 2nd Avenue Festival Street

10-11 a.m. Walking tour of historic Downtown Rock Island starting at 2nd Avenue and 19th Street
This walk will focus on 2nd Avenue from 19th to 17th Streets. Learn more about the architecture and people who left their mark on Rock Island

Rock Island Public Library Pop-Up, 2nd Avenue Festival Street

8 a.m.-12 p.m. Plant a Seed, Read this Summer
Stop by the Rock Island Public Library table to learn about summer reading, pick up a free take-and-make craft and find out what's happening at the library this summer

The Original Huckleberry's Great Pizza & Calzones Pop-Up, 2nd Avenue Festival Street

8 a.m.-12 p,m, at the QC Farmers Market
Breakfast pizza and other menu items featuring seasonal products from local growers

YWCA, 513 17th St.

9 a.m.-12 p.m. Buy one entry, get one free indoor aquatic center
Bring a friend and double the fun for the price of one. Enjoy the water slide, lazy river and splash pad, perfect for family fun.

As of 5.21.26 Business/partner activities are added as they are confirmed

July 11

Arts Alley Pop-Up Shops, 1719 2nd Ave.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Vendors TBD

Bev's Yarn Barn, 323 18th St.

July Vendor Pop-Up featuring three visiting businesses, plus double loyalty points for customers

Brick and Motor Boutique, 1629 2nd Ave.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Summer Sale
Make any purchase and receive a scratch-off card that will reveal a surprise discount. Complimentary sweet treats and mimosas.

Green Lawn, 1801 2nd Ave.

9:30-11:30 a.m. Live music by Chloe Mae on the Blue Collar Bagels deck

Looney's Little Chicago, 219 17th St.

7 a.m.-12 p.m. Breakfast, beverages and patio seating

Rock Island Ale House, 226 17th St.

11 a.m.-10 p.m. $5 drafts and half-price cheese curds
Enter for a chance to win a staycation at the Holiday Inn Rock Island. Drawing will take place after Oct. 10.

The Original Huckleberry's Great Pizza & Calzones Pop-Up, 2nd Avenue Festival Street

8 a.m.-12 p,m, at the QC Farmers Market
Breakfast pizza and other menu items featuring seasonal products from local growers

YWCA, 513 17th St.

9 a.m.-12 p.m. Buy one entry, get one free indoor aquatic center
Bring a friend and double the fun for the price of one. Enjoy the water slide, lazy river and splash pad, perfect for family fun.

As of 5.21.26 Business/partner activities are added as they are confirmed

Aug. 8

Arts Alley Pop-Up Shops, 1719 2nd Ave.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Vendors TBD

Brick and Motor Boutique, 1629 2nd Ave.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Back-to-School Event
New arrivals for back to school; buy one, get one free sale rack; enter to win a gift basket; and complimentary sweet treats and mimosas.

Green Lawn, 1801 2nd Ave.

9:30-11:30 a.m. Live music by Paxton Sherbeyn from the Blue Collar Bagels deck

Looney's Little Chicago, 219 17th St.

7 a.m.-12 p.m. Breakfast, beverages and sidewalk patio seating

Rock Island Preservation Society Pop-Up, 2nd Avenue Festival Street

10-11 a.m. Walking tour of historic Downtown Rock Island starting at 2nd Avenue and 19th Street
This walk will cover 19th Street, 3rd Avenue and 18th Street. Learn more about the architecture and people who left their mark on Rock Island

Rock Island Public Library Pop-Up, 2nd Avenue Festival Street

8 a.m.-12 p.m. Go Back to School with your Library Card
Stop by the Rock Island Public Library table to learn about what your library card can do, apply onsite and pick up a free take-and-make craft

The Original Huckleberry's Great Pizza & Calzones Pop-Up, 2nd Avenue Festival Street

8 a.m.-12 p,m, at the QC Farmers Market
Breakfast pizza and other menu items featuring seasonal products from local growers

YWCA, 513 17th St.

9 a.m.-12 p.m. Buy one entry, get one free indoor aquatic center
Bring a friend and double the fun for the price of one. Enjoy the water slide, lazy river and splash pad, perfect for family fun.

As of 5.21.26 Business/partner activities are added as they are confirmed

Sept. 12

Arts Alley Pop-Up Shops, 1719 2nd Ave.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Vendors TBD

Brick and Motor Boutique, 1629 2nd Ave.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Falling for Fall Sip & Shop
New fall arrivals; buy one, get one free sale rack; enter to win a fall gift basket; and complimentary sweet treats and mimosas.

Green Lawn, 1801 2nd Ave.

9:30-11:30 a.m. Live music by Bethann Heidgerken on the Blue Collar Bagels deck

Looney's Little Chicago, 219 17th St.

7 a.m.-12 p.m. Breakfast, beverages and patio seating

Rock Island Ale House, 226 17th St.

11 a.m.-10 p.m. $5 drafts and half-price cheese curds
Enter for a chance to win a staycation at the Holiday Inn Rock Island. Drawing will take place after Oct. 10.

The Original Huckleberry's Great Pizza & Calzones Pop-Up, 2nd Avenue Festival Street

8 a.m.-12 p,m, at the QC Farmers Market
Breakfast pizza and other menu items featuring seasonal products from local growers

YWCA, 513 17th St.

9 a.m.-12 p.m. Buy one entry, get one free indoor aquatic center
Bring a friend and double the fun for the price of one. Enjoy the water slide, lazy river and splash pad, perfect for family fun.

As of 5.21.26 Business/partner activities are added as they are confirmed

Oct. 10

Arts Alley Pop-Up Shops, 1719 2nd Ave.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Vendors TBD

Brick and Motor Boutique, 1629 2nd Ave.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Spooky Sip & Shop
New Halloween styles and accessores; in-store decorations; enter to win a spooky gift basket; and complimentary spooky sweet treats, candy and mimosas.

Green Lawn, 1801 2nd Ave.

9:30-11:30 a.m. Live music by John Born on the Blue Collar Bagels deck

Looney's Little Chicago, 219 17th St.

7 a.m.-12 p.m. Breakfast, beverages and patio seating

Rock Island Ale House, 226 17th St.

11 a.m.-10 p.m. $5 drafts and half-price cheese curds
Enter for a chance to win a staycation at the Holiday Inn Rock Island. Drawing will take place after Oct. 10.

Rock Island Public Library Foundation Arts Alley Pop-Up, 1719 2nd Ave.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Used book sale fundraiser, featuring Eudell Watts BBQ and outdoor family games
Indoor seating and beverages available for purcahse from The Iconic

The Original Huckleberry's Great Pizza & Calzones Pop-Up, 2nd Avenue Festival Street

8 a.m.-12 p,m, at the QC Farmers Market
Breakfast pizza and other menu items featuring seasonal products from local growers

YWCA, 513 17th St.

9 a.m.-12 p.m. Buy one entry, get one free indoor aquatic center
Bring a friend and double the fun for the price of one. Enjoy the water slide, lazy river and splash pad, perfect for family fun.

As of 5.21.26 Business/partner activities are added as they are confirmed

three people standing next to the 2nd Saturday on Second sign

Playing with Bubbles in Downtown Rock Island

Yoga in front of the large Rock island letters downtown

Lady smelling flowers at the Rock Island Farmers Market