05
Oct
2015
Fall Fun in LeClaire, Iowa!
Friday, October 2: First Friday, 5:30-8pm. Fun food and cocktail sampling at the Mississippi River Distilling Co., wine tasting at Wide River Winery with live music by Pieces of Candy from 5-8pm, restaurant specials, and many shops open late. Antique Archaeology is open until 6pm. Aunt Hattie's is open late and will be sampling a specialty drink. Faithful Pilot has Live Music by Lewis Knudsen 7-10pm. Grasshoppers will be open until 6:30pm. Isabel Bloom is open until 7pm. Come see their new Halloween & Fall décor! Kernel Cody Popcorn Shoppe is open until 8pm with caramel apple popcorn and caramel apples. LeClaire Olive Oil Co. will be open late and is offering a special of 3 for $45 on oils and vinegars excluding white truffle and sesame oils. They also have apple cider donuts from Boggio's Apple Orchard - $5 half dozen and $8 dozen starting Friday evening and throughout weekend while supplies last. Mississippi River Distilling Co. is releasing Annie's Apple Pie Liqueur and a new batch of Barrel Aged Boetje's Mustard. Enjoy food and cocktail samples and get a free rocks glass with spirit purchase. Razzleberries is open late with a special on Pumpkin Spiced Latte Coffee Beans, while supplies last. The Shameless Chocoholic is open until 7pm. Unique Recycled Creations & Gifts will be open late. Check out their new paint products by American Paint Co. Urban Classic Home will be open late. Wide River Winery Tasting Room - back by popular demand - Live Music by Pieces of Candy from 5-8pm in the courtyard!
Saturday, October 10, 9-11am: Cars & Coffee in LeClaire on the north end of the Levee. Last gathering of the season! Bring your favorite ride and join them on the beautiful riverfront in LeClaire for an "all are welcome" social gathering. Be sure to grab coffee & donuts before heading down! Weather permitting. Are you a car aficionado? Join their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/groups/
Sunday, October 11, 11am-4pm: Apple Fest on the River. The LeClaire Lions Club presents "Apple Fest on the River" in LeClaire, Iowa on the Levee and downtown. It is a fun, family event that features apples, apple cider and a variety of homemade food items including pie, strudel, scones, and cupcakes. There will be a huge truckload of pumpkins and gourds. Other vendors include kettle corn, hand made aprons, sweaters, purses, jewelry, bath items, copper jewelry, garden art and many other unique craft and gift items. The LeClaire Lions Club will be selling Chili, Brats, Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs, and Pork Chop Sandwiches. The QC Antique Car Club will be displaying their cars, and there will be a "Kids Only" area for a small fee that includes face painting, beanbag toss, other children's games, and a jump house. Specialty items related to Apple Fest will be available at downtown businesses along with wonderful fall shopping, dining, and touring.
Sunday, October 11, 2-5:30pm: Dogtoberfest at Bierstube, 1001 Canal Shore Drive. Free doggy bags to the first 150 dogs. Meet "Earl the Grumpy Puppy"! Raffle items, auction, and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Proceeds go to Crow Creek Dog Park. Free admission. 563-289-2121.
Saturday, October 17: Trivia Night in LeClaire at the LeClaire Civic Center (127 S. Cody Road) benefits the Buffalo Bill Museum. Tables of 8; $10 per person. Mulligans and refreshments are available for purchase. Participants may bring snacks, wine, beer and soft drinks. Doors open at 6:30pm; Trivia starts at 7pm. Door prizes; 50-50 raffle. For reservations, call: 563-349-4403 or email smith5grand@gmail.com
Friday & Saturday, October 23-24: Friends of the Library Book Sale at the LeClaire Community Library, 323 Wisconsin St. - Friday, October 23, 10am-5pm & Saturday, October 24, 10am-2pm. *If you have a Friends of the Library (FOL) membership, you are invited to a preview sale on Thursday, October 22, 6-8pm. Not an FOL member? Sign-up during the preview sale and start shopping!
Saturday, October 24, 11:30am: Saturday, October 24, 11:30am: Witches' Walk and Costume Parade. Free Family Fun on the Levee in LeClaire, Iowa! Registration for the Witches' Walk & Costume Parade begins at 11:30am. Parade starts at 1pm. Enter to have your costume judged or just join the parade. There will be kids' activities before the parade and candy and "Trunk or Treat" during the parade. Meet "Earl the Grumpy Puppy", too! Rain date is October 31. For more information and to pre-register online, visit: http://www.visitleclaire.com/
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