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Happy weekend, Quad Cities!
In today’s happening-today edition: A Bailey Zimmerman concert, a goat hike and winery, a flower & garden show, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Perception gap on destination status: A Visit Quad Cities survey finds Quad Cities residents more pro-tourism than Midwest average, with 91% calling tourism good and 86% citing benefits, yet 51% see it as a destination — get all the details.
Critics hail authentic voice: Country rocker Bailey Zimmerman plays Moline’s Vibrant Arena today, touring behind 2025 album Different Night Same Rodeo, with special guests Hudson Westbrook and Blake Whiten — get all the details.
Neighborhood revitalization gains steam: Rock Island’s Hilltop Group is planning a multi-use building on 14th Avenue in the Hilltop district, signaling fresh investment and potential new activity for a key Rock Island corridor — check out the full lineup.
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Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Crispy fry fix: Steel Plow Burger Company keeps the fry game strong with crispy originals and not-so-basic upgrades: Tessa’s Truffle Parmesan Fries, queso-loaded baskets, and proper poutine for the gravy-curd faithful. A low-key midweek win when you want something salty, shareable, and a little extra.
Glow-up, but smarter: Quad Cities friend-to-friend tip: The Vault keeps med-spa vibes easy, not extra. Think Botox, microneedling, IPL, and body contouring with Emsculpt Neo and CoolSculpting. You zone out, they handle the science, and you step into spring looking rested, no need to explain a thing.
Test your arm: Between long fairways, sneaky elevation, and nervy water carries, West Lake Park Disc Golf Course tests touch and distance after winter. Birdies feel earned, errant skips find water, and a lap by the shoreline cools the ego, extra discs recommended for those windy turns.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🌷 Flower & Garden Show @ Rock Island Indoor BMX | Saturday (3/14) at 3:00 AM – Whether your yard is a blank slate or a jungle of hostas, the Flower & Garden Show at Rock Island’s QCCA Expo Center brings garden displays, live demos, and expert tips to retire winter. Shop plants, patio upgrades, pollinator ideas, and décor you’ll actually use.
🐐 Goat Hike and Winery @ SCOTT Adventure Lab (Davenport) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:30 AM – Trail time calls for fewer meetings and more bleating, so let the goats lead 3 miles at Devil’s Den, then reward yourself at Sassafras Winery. You’ll soak up Ozark flora, views, and history, and your ticket supports Snake Mountain Pack Goats’ work with vets.
🎨 Family Paint Party @ Dead Poet’s Espresso Ltd (Moline) | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Round up the crew for a Family Paint Party, a Paint Nite made for all ages, no experience required. They bring canvases, brushes, and easy step-by-step vibes, you bring your finest dad jokes, patient aunt energy, and willingness to show off refrigerator-worthy art.
🎻 Augustana Symphony Orchestra @ Augustana College Centennial Hall (Rock Island) | Saturday (3/14) at 3:00 PM – Afternoon at Augustana means one thing, orchestral bliss, from Romantic swells to 20th-century sparkle. Expect Bruckner, Lalo, Arutiunian, and Bernstein’s Glitter and Be Gay and What a Movie, with concerto competition winners Emily Churak, Ian Empen, and Dianna Hester proving the kids can really play.
🌼 Make Your Own Pressed Flower Jewelry & Trinket Dish @ Bev’s Yarn Barn (Rock Island) | Saturday (3/14) at 3:30 PM – Trade scrolling for pretty at Bev’s Yarn Barn, a beginner-friendly resin class where you’ll press flowers into a necklace, earrings, and a trinket dish you’ll use. No experience needed, all supplies included, seats limited, $32.58. Summer camp for grown-ups, minus bug spray, plus bragging rights.
🍹 Bloody Mary Extravaganza @ Svithiod Club of Moline | Sunday (3/15) at 10:00 AM – Whether you overdid the green beer or just want veggies in a glass, this Bloody Mary bar is the reset you deserve. Pay $8 for the vodka, then build your own with house mix, spices, pickled things, and all the fun toppings, no judgment.
🍀 St. Patrick’s Charcuterie Class @ Bettendorf Hy-Vee Club Room | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Trade green beer for a St. Paddy’s charcuterie upgrade at the Bettendorf Hy-Vee Club Room, where Kaitlyn Truitt and Chef Jonique teach you to stack shamrock-worthy snacks. Forty-five bucks gets all the goods, your board to take home, and bragging rights. RSVP.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Quad Cities report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 46°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 13%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. East wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: A chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 40, with temperatures rising to around 46 overnight. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Tomorrow – High: 63°F – Low: 16°F – Precip: 95%
A chance of rain before 7am, then rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 63. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms before 7pm, then rain and snow between 7pm and 10pm, then snow and areas of blowing snow. Cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
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