ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (January 29, 2024) — Come play in the QC's own tropical getaway! Kids love being creative with the sand, using toys to build, dig, and let their imaginations run wild. Families are encouraged to bring toys from home to play in the sand. Pick up a scavenger hunt at the front to learn more about the plants surrounding the sand pile.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 31, 2023) — Shop a variety of houseplants, plants from our greenhouse, and items from featured plant consignors. Most plants will sell between $8-$25, with some plants at lower or higher price points. Over 130 varieties of houseplants will be available.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 8, 2022) — Our horticultural team and staff have selected beautiful annual and perennial plants, and easy-to-master container combinations, for your garden. Choose individual pots, combos or new staff favorites for 2022.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 1, 2022) — Celebrate the opening of Tortuga’s new habitat, Terrapin Springs, sponsored by Mel Foster Co and Eastern Iowa Landscape Services.

Join Tortuga as she welcomes her turtle friends from Nahant Marsh Education Center during our special turtle talks at 11:30AM and 1PM. Learn more about these fantastic creatures and the places they call home.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (December 20, 2021) — The outdoor gardens will be in winter bloom with over 160,000 glowing lights, showcasing our largest light display yet.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 4, 2021) — The outdoor gardens will be in winter bloom with over 160,000 glowing lights, showcasing our largest light display yet.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 30, 2021) — Dress up your little ghosts and goblins for our sixth annual Not So Scary Halloween Walk.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 17, 2020) — The outdoor gardens will be in winter bloom with over 130,000 glowing lights. Showcasing our largest light display yet, new areas of our outdoor gardens will be lit, including the Children’s Garden. Explore the lawns, pond and pocket gardens of our outdoor light exhibit.

 

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 13, 2020) — General admission, free for members. RSVP required for a time slot and to receive a pumpkin. One pumpkin provided per youth-ticket and youth-member ticket while supplies last.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 9, 2020) — Satisfy your sweet tooth with a decadent chocolate experience. There is something for every age group to enjoy at this family-friendly event.

Vendors will offer free samples of delicious chocolate creations and also have items for purchase for Easter and Mother's Day.

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