BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 26, 2024) — The inaugural Arts Alley Holiday Market, presented by Valley Construction, will be open weekends 10AM-4PM starting November 29 through December 22, located at 1719 2nd Ave in downtown Rock Island.
Over these four weekends, ten visiting local businesses will open a pop-up shop in Arts Alley’s new retail vendor stalls built by Crawford Company. In addition, each weekend will feature a variety of family-friendly activities, including a petting zoo, tree farm, train rides, Santa visits and more.
“We couldn’t be more excited about our Arts Alley Holiday Market in downtown Rock Island,” said Jack Cullen, Executive Director of the Rock Island Downtown Alliance. “Along with our established businesses, our new retail vendor stalls are bringing a new vibe to downtown with a great selection of local shops for the holidays.”
Friday, November 29 (Black Friday hours 10AM-5PM)
- Active Endeavors — outdoor gear and apparel
- Nest Modern Goods — jewelry, home decor, clothing
- Free petting zoo — animal feed available for purchase
Saturday, November 30 (Small Business Saturday hours 10AM-5PM)
- Active Endeavors — Outdoor gear and apparel
- Nest Modern Goods — jewelry, home decor, clothing
- Free petting zoo — animal feed available for purchase
- Both pop-up shops are also participating in That Dam Shopping Trip, a bi-state shop hop in downtown Rock Island and Davenport on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.
Sunday, December 1
- Nest Modern Goods — jewelry, home decor, clothing
- Santa Claus — all are welcome to meet, visit and snap a photo with Santa in one of the pop-up shops
Saturday, December 7
- Fleet Feet — running shoes, apparel, and accessories
- Meatheads Meat Market — premium meats, spices and snacks
- Timber Lane Christmas Tree Farm — trees, wreaths, and assorted holiday items
Sunday, December 8
- Fleet Feet — running shoes, apparel, and accessories
- Meatheads Meat Market — premium meats, spices, and snacks
- Timber Lane Christmas Tree Farm — trees, wreaths, and assorted holiday items
- Rock Island Rotary Reindeer Ramble 5K Run/Walk — pre-race registration/packet pickup and post-race party at the Iconic Event Venue
Saturday, December 14 | Shop Black Small Business Weekend
- Belle Bouvier Boutique — Mommy and Me outfits, children’s clothing, accessories, and toys
- SAN “T” Clause presented by Big T Wear — all are welcome to meet, visit, and snap a photo with Santa in one of the pop-up shops
Sunday, December 15 | Shop Black Small Business Weekend
- Blue Code — sweatshirts, T-shirts, jeans, and shoes
- Puff Potts — hand-made pottery, mugs, and decorative art
- Café Noir Bookshop — New and used books
Saturday, December 21
- Bamboo Baby Boutique — Children’s clothing, toys, and games
- Lagomarcino’s — chocolates, caramels, and toffee
- Children’s train — free rides on a trackless children’s train
Sunday, December 22
- Bamboo Baby Boutique — Children’s clothing, toys, and games
- Santa Claus — all are welcome to meet, visit, and snap a photo with Santa in one of the pop-up shops
Parking is available in the lot at 112 18th Street, just north of Arts Alley, for easy access to the market.
Deck the Downtowns, presented by TBK Bank, is a series of jolly holiday promotions encouraging people to eat, drink, shop and be merry downtown, November 21, 2024–January 1, 2025. Activities in downtown Rock Island include a hunt for the holiday train ornament in downtown businesses and the holiday display challenge of painted storefronts.
Deck the Downtowns is a joint promotion of the Downtown Davenport Partnership, Rock Island Downtown Alliance, and Downtown Bettendorf Organization, divisions of the Quad Cities Chamber.
