At the center of downtown's holiday festivities is one of our all time favorite events, Quad City Arts Festival of Trees! Celebrating 30 years of the festival, the event will feature numerous special events including the celebrity lunch, grand premiere party, silver bell social, jingle jam and more. Of course, the Holiday Parade kicks off on Saturday; it's still the largest helium-balloon parade in the Midwest! The Figge Art Museum is also featuring FREE admission all day Saturday.
Come downtown tonight for a Third Thursday holiday shopping kick-off! In addition to the usual Third Thursday VIP treatment, many shops are unveiling festive window displays! There's 25+ businesses that will be open late offering sales, specials, giveaways, treats and so much more. RSVP to our Facebook event and bring a friend.
Gifts, Greetings & Gourmet has 50% off all items in the store, Oh So Sweet will have complimentary pie samples and you can sip on a delicious cocktail made from Artisan Grain Silver Rum, Great River Brewery has 1/2 off pints of Punk'N-Mator, and The Creative Collective is hosting an open house to show off their new co-working space. There's many sales you won't want to miss out on; check out the full list of participating businesses and specials.
River Music Experience has a busy weekend starting on Friday with local up and coming pop artist, Alyx Rush. In the Redstone Room, Australian guitar virtuoso and River Roots Live favorite Joe Robinson is making a return trip to the QC! Bringing their signature sound of roots infused Reggae Rock, Jon Wayne and The Pain will take the stage on Saturday and adding a bold fusion of Jam and EDM.
Gifts, Greetings & Gourmet has 50% off all items in the store, Oh So Sweet will have complimentary pie samples and you can sip on a delicious cocktail made from Artisan Grain Silver Rum, Great River Brewery has 1/2 off pints of Punk'N-Mator, and The Creative Collective is hosting an open house to show off their new co-working space. There's many sales you won't want to miss out on; check out the full list of participating businesses and specials.
River Music Experience has a busy weekend starting on Friday with local up and coming pop artist, Alyx Rush. In the Redstone Room, Australian guitar virtuoso and River Roots Live favorite Joe Robinson is making a return trip to the QC! Bringing their signature sound of roots infused Reggae Rock, Jon Wayne and The Pain will take the stage on Saturday and adding a bold fusion of Jam and EDM.
Parents - do you need a few hours without the kiddos to run errands, have a date night, or go to dinner? The downtown Y is now offering, Kids Night Out! The Y staff has tons of fun and exciting activities planned throughout the evening including arts & crafts, swimming, movies and gym time. They will also serve the kids dinner.
A downtown Davenport nonprofit organization has been nominated to receive a $75,000 donation from DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and need your help to win it! Dress For Success Quad Cities is one of only eight nonprofits selected for the nationwide "Leave Your Mark" contest. Vote daily and support Dress for Success.
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra spectacular holiday tradition comes to the Adler this Friday and Saturday. Holiday Pops: Cirque de la Symphonie has an all new show this season! Artists are veterans of exceptional cirque events and include aerial flyers, acrobats, dancers, balancers and spinners!
Last, but certainly not least, demolition of the former Howard Johnson hotel has begun! We are thrilled to see this project move forward with our partners at Riverwatch LLC and can't wait to enhance the eastern gateway to downtown. Check out the QC-Times recap and footage from Mickle Communications of the ceremonial first swings of the wrecking ball.
For a complete list of the events this week and beyond, visit our event calendar.
Future Events:
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra spectacular holiday tradition comes to the Adler this Friday and Saturday. Holiday Pops: Cirque de la Symphonie has an all new show this season! Artists are veterans of exceptional cirque events and include aerial flyers, acrobats, dancers, balancers and spinners!
Last, but certainly not least, demolition of the former Howard Johnson hotel has begun! We are thrilled to see this project move forward with our partners at Riverwatch LLC and can't wait to enhance the eastern gateway to downtown. Check out the QC-Times recap and footage from Mickle Communications of the ceremonial first swings of the wrecking ball.
For a complete list of the events this week and beyond, visit our event calendar.
Future Events:
11/28 - Shop Small Business Saturday
11/28 - Family Groove Company
12/05 - QC Food Hub Trivia Night
