The Great River Plaza block on Second Avenue is transformed into a backyard picnic with live music from The Spazmatics & Corporate Rock, food vendors and fun outdoor games.
It's the last full day of school in Rock Island/Milan and the first day of our Rockin' Library Summer! Join us in the parking lot of the Rock Island Downtown Library for our free Rockin' into Summer Kickoff! The fun includes LIBRARIES ROCK summer...
You are invited to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day at the Quad City Botanical Center. Experience birding hikes, family-friendly activities and crafts, guest speakers and falcon flights! More information at qcgardens.com.
The 2018, 20th anniversary version of Garden Party is here! The Garden Party is a wonderful, exclusive event, hosted right here in the gardens of the Quad City Botanical Center! This event offers food samplings from local expert chefs like...
The Festival Saturday, June 9, 2018 – Gates open at 4:00 p.m. Catch the spirit and energy of ‘The Quarter’ in downtown Rock Island for Gumbo Ya Ya. Cajun, Zydeco, and Jazz bands will tantalize your ears, while Cajun spiced...
Come and join us for a night of Retro Gaming, playing games from the 80’s, 90’s, and early 00’s. Retro Gamers' Club will also give people a chance to learn about video game history, talk to other gamers, and even...
Thrill to the skills of Mark Hanson, 2-time Guiness world record holder for speed juggling, his daughter, Christa, a national unicycle champ, and more family juggling and unicycle amazement. Volunteer for the juggling Tornado of Doom, see the tricks the...
New for this year's fest, we are excited to announce our first-ever (official) after-party. Keep the party rollin' at Rock Island Brewing Company well after the Dawn plays their last note. The Tripp Brothers will be on hand to keep...
The Best of Burlesque! Enjoy a night of striptease, comedy, and beautiful women with Bottoms Up Burlesque! Must be 18 or older to attend.
Join us for our 2nd Halloween in July !!! Costumes , costumes and more costumes !!! We will have games , treats, drink specials and most importantly a costume contest !! Best costume gets a PRIZE !!!!