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SCARECROW ROW AND HARVEST GODDESS HAVEN

Quad City Botanical Center 2525 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States

Bring a bag of old clothes, hats, and accessories to the gardens and create a scarecrow or harvest goddess to decorate Botanical Center gardens. All scarecrows will stay in the gardens and be on display in October as part of...

DOWNTOWN PETITE PICASSOS

Rock Island Public Library 401 19th St, Rock Island, IL, United States

Use all of your senses with hands-on art.  We will enjoy a story and several art projects. For ages 0 - 5 with a caregiver.  (Please note that this event was originally listed as occurring at 30/31. Due to space and...

KINDERNATURE

Quad City Botanical Center 2525 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States

Spider plants and spiders are not scary, but are amazing living things. Learn about spiders and spider plants at KinderNature. Learn how to best care for spider plants and color your own idea of a spider plant during craft time....

NOT SO SCARY HALLOWEEN​ WALK

Quad City Botanical Center 2525 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States

Dress up your little ghosts and goblins for our annual Not So Scary Halloween Walk. Bring your flashlights and explore the nooks and crannies of the Sun Garden – search for spiders, bats, jack-o-lanterns and toads as you wander down...

PAW-SOME HALLOWEEN​

Quad City Botanical Center 2525 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States

Your dog is welcome to spend the afternoon out with you in the gardens. The afternoon is packed with activities for your four-legged doggie friends and human two-legged companions. • Howl-o-ween dog costume contest at 2 PM • Vendors with...

PAINTED PUMPKINS

Quad City Botanical Center 2525 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States

Celebrate Halloween and the fall harvest at the Botanical Center. Show off your costume, compete in races and paint a pumpkin to take home. One pumpkin per family, while supplies last. ​ • Pumpkin painting in the events canopy •...

DOWNTOWN TODDLER TALES

Rock Island Public Library 401 19th St, Rock Island, IL, United States

Develop you child's love of learning with stories, songs and a craft. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver.

NOT SO SCARY HALLOWEEN​ WALK

Quad City Botanical Center 2525 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States

Dress up your little ghosts and goblins for our annual Not So Scary Halloween Walk. Bring your flashlights and explore the nooks and crannies of the Sun Garden – search for spiders, bats, jack-o-lanterns and toads as you wander down...

STEAM SATURDAY

Rock Island Public Library 401 19th St, Rock Island, IL, United States

Join us for a science program for kids in grades K-6 all about dissection. We'll be taking apart owl pellets. Registration required for this free event. Sign up under "tickets URL" to register via the library's online calendar or call...

SUNDAY FUNDAY – THANKSGIVING PLANTS

Quad City Botanical Center 2525 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States

Learn how easy the Thanksgiving cactus and other fall favorites are to grow and discover how many colors and shapes ornamental gourds come in. You can draw and color your own cornucopia to take home at this Sunday Funday family...