The Rock Island Downtown Alliance is excited to present Back from the Dead October 12-13, 2024, a new event promoting the diverse mix of attractions awaiting discovery downtown during the fall season leading up to Halloween. Free trolley rides will...
The 29th running of the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix presented by The Hemp Doctor is this Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day weekend, August 31- Sept 1. Admission to the world’s largest karting street race is free, and races...
As construction continues, Downtown Rock Island has several designated parking areas to make it easy for patrons during the upcoming Alternating Currents kick-off events at Schwiebert Park and other venues throughout the downtown on Thursday, August 15. Make sure...
Alternating Currents events scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 15, in Arts Alley are being moved to Schwiebert Riverfront Park, downtown Rock Island, due to construction. The Rock Island Downtown Alliance kick off to Alternating Currents presented by the Quad Cities Cultural Trust...
For the fourth consecutive year, Rock Island is hosting Alternating Currents in the Quad Cities with a diverse mix of free, all-ages events Thursday, Aug. 15, through Sunday, Aug. 18, at some of downtown’s most unique public spaces and entertainment...
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Deadline for building owners to elect new water/sewer service is 6/10. Building owners in the project area have a timely and cost-effective option to replace aging water and sanitary sewer service connections to their building as part of the project....
The walls in Arts Alley are getting primed this week for one of the largest public art projects in Rock Island’s history. The Rock Island Downtown Alliance, City of Rock Island and Quad City Arts are excited to announce artists...
The Rebuild Downtown construction project continues to move forward. Current Work Week (May 27, 2024) Water main installation 2 Week Look Ahead (June 3, 2024) Water main installation IMPORTANT UPDATES Water/Sewer Connections Building owners in the project area have a timely and...
Vibrant designs proposed for two large-scale wall murals in Rock Island’s Arts Alley will be unveiled next week, and the community is invited to participate in the final selection process. The art will be displayed gallery-style for a public event 6-8...
As you can see, demolition has begun and Rebuild Downtown Rock Island is off to a great start. Please make sure you're following the signs and using designated pedestrian routes when walking near construction zones. Throughout the entire project, there will be a...