This weekend in Muscatine, IA

Experience a lively market that celebrates the charm of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia with skilled makers, flavorful local fare, and live performances. Explore more than 150 vendors spread across multiple buildings, with a brand new building joining the lineup for 2026. Expect food trucks on site both days, live music, and outdoor tents that set a welcoming atmosphere. Browse handcrafted pottery, woodwork, glass art, textiles, home decor, jewelry, and other creations from Nova Scotian artisans and makers. Savor baked goods, fudge, nuts, specialty foods, beverages, local wines, and hearty options from the food trucks. Admission includes a weekend wristband for return visits. Only service dogs are allowed inside buildings, and carrying cash is recommended for a smooth shopping experience.

Held inside the climate controlled Musco Sports Dome in Muscatine, this indoor event avoids the uncertainties of late October Iowa weather. It features two single day tournaments with divisions for 8U, 9U, 10U, 14U and HSO. Discounts are available for organizations entering multiple teams and for teams that participate in multiple J & E Sports indoor tournaments.

An open-air market at the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp in Iowa City features farm-fresh produce, baked treats, handmade crafts, garden plants, and colorful flowers. Live music, supported by sponsors, sets the tone, and activities take place in the park each week. Music support comes from Green State Credit Union in May, Hills Bank in August, and Walden Place Senior Living as a half-season partner from May through July.

Muscatine County Conservation is partnering with First Watch Fly Co. to offer beginner friendly fly casting and fly tying instruction that emphasizes purposeful time outdoors. This hands on morning class lasts four hours and covers the essentials of fly fishing in a supportive, relaxed setting in Muscatine County. Participants learn casting techniques, how to set up a rod, reel, line, and leader, ways to read water, and the fundamentals of tying flies with step by step guidance. All necessary equipment is provided, and personal gear is welcome. Space is limited, and registration is required. For details and to register, contact Muscatine County Conservation.

At the Hyatt Hotel in Coralville, this two-day shopping showcase brings together a wide mix of in-home and storefront vendors. There are more than one hundred booths to explore, and admission is $5. Families will find extras for kids, including a bouncy house and a coloring area. More than eighty door prizes are available, and attendees can choose which prizes to try for. Built over seven years, the show has grown into a large gathering for both shoppers and vendors in Iowa. Vendors are set up both days, offering flexibility on when to visit. Information for prospective vendors is available.

The annual Wapello Fall Craft Show takes place at Wapello Senior High School. Prospective vendors can email wcsd.boosters@wapellocsd.org or send a message to the event page and include what they sell. To help prevent scams, official communication will come only from the event page, the email listed above, or from Beth Hardin or Jenna Meeker.

At Discovery Park, the Muscatine Area Walk to End Alzheimer’s brings people together to form teams, donate, sponsor, volunteer, and fundraise, with chances to earn prizes, all to support the mission of ending Alzheimer’s disease.

A Quad Cities Area walk at Vibrant Arena at the Mark is part of the World’s Largest Polio Walk, a coordinated regional initiative honoring World Polio Day. The local effort is organized by Rotary Clubs from Districts 6000 and 6420, including Bettendorf Rotary, Davenport Rotary, Rotary Club of East Moline-Silvis, Rotary Club of Geneseo, Illinois Quad Cities Rotary Club, Rotary Club of Moline, Rotary Club of Rock Island, River Cities Rotary, and Twin Rivers Rotary After Hours. Across Region 36 in Zones 25 and 29, Rotary members in 11 states and two countries are coming together with a shared aim to raise 1 million dollars to help end polio. Rotary’s work has already reduced global polio cases by 99.9 percent, and each step taken locally contributes to protecting children, strengthening communities, and driving eradication forward. Additional event information will be shared as plans are finalized.

Presented by Lagomarcino’s, this fifth annual Village Zombie Run 5K pairs a family-friendly race with a trick-or-treat experience. The point-to-point, timed downhill course begins at Duck Creek Park near the tennis courts, follows Belle Avenue and a spooky stretch of Elm Street, then continues down Jersey Ridge to finish in the heart of the Village of East Davenport. Costumes with zombie flair are welcome. Shuttle service will operate from the Village to Duck Creek Park before the start. Young runners can take part in quarter-mile and half-mile races held in the Village.

Travels with the Muse offers an exploration of creativity through Lori Erickson’s journeys to places where art and spirituality intersect. The path ranges from the light-filled Sagrada Família in Barcelona and the pulse of the Mississippi Blues Trail to Nebraska quiltmaking and the spinning devotion of the whirling dervishes in Türkiye. Along the way she sketches, listens, and learns from people and places, revealing how creativity grows more from paying attention than from innate talent. At its core, this invitation encourages deeper seeing, making something with your own hands, and noticing the sacred threads running through the world around us.

Hy-Vee Kids Club Trick or Treat brings Halloween fun to the Crosspark Road Hy-Vee in Coralville. This free in-store event welcomes children in costume to collect treats and celebrate with the family. Costumes are encouraged, whether spooky, silly, or superhero inspired. Share the adorable moments by tagging @hyvee in Kids Club event photos on social media for a chance to be featured.

Hy-Vee Kids Club hosts a free in-store trick or treating experience at the local Hy-Vee. Children can wear their favorite costumes, collect sweet treats, and enjoy a family-friendly way to celebrate Halloween together. Costumes are encouraged, and families are welcome to snap photos of the fun. Share pictures on social media by tagging @hyvee for a chance to be featured.

Browse new fall arrivals alongside a big end of summer sale at Flower Moon in downtown Tipton. A free book table will be available outside New Body Fitness.

Ryan Bizarri performs live with a country sound that warms the cooling season. A set of country tunes that adds a cozy spark to a chilly day.

Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds hosts a gathering dedicated to supporting those affected by pancreatic cancer and building awareness. Held in the Starlight Ballroom ahead of the University of Iowa versus Minnesota football game, it features plenty of raffle baskets, silent auction items, and food, with beverages available for purchase.

Kids can dive into a Halloween themed cookie decorating class at Small Town Pastry in Bettendorf, IA. Young bakers will decorate their own cookies inspired by spooky spiders, creepy eyeballs, playful monsters, and other festive designs. The $35 per child fee includes cookies to decorate, all necessary tools and materials, and a box to take their creations home. No prior decorating experience is needed, only creativity and a sweet tooth. Space is limited, and each participant who will be decorating must have a separate ticket.

Old Brick in Iowa City sets the scene for a candlelit tribute to the timeless music of Queen and The Beatles, performed live by a string quartet for an intimate, multi sensory concert experience. Across 60 minutes, the program includes favorites such as Here Comes the Sun, Blackbird, Help!, Come Together, Yesterday, All You Need Is Love, Love of My Life, Another One Bites the Dust, I Want to Break Free, We Are the Champions, We Will Rock You, Radio Ga Ga, and Bohemian Rhapsody. The music is performed by a Listeso string quartet. Doors open 30 minutes before the performance begins, and late entry is not permitted once the show starts. Guests must be at least 8 years old, and anyone under 16 must attend with an adult. The venue is ADA compliant. Seating in each zone is assigned on a first come, first served basis. This is a tribute performance and has no affiliation with, endorsement from, or sponsorship by the artists, their estates, or official representatives.

PetSmart hosts a National Adopt Joy event focused on raising local awareness about the growing number of dogs entering shelters. By bringing adoption opportunities into the store, it helps shelters connect dogs with new families. Every adoption includes VIPP status and an adoption booklet with over $350 in savings.

This weekly Riftbound trading card game tournament features a standard best of three format. The number of rounds adjusts to the size of the field. Entry costs $12, and participants may receive promotional items and booster packs when available.

This annual daytime celebration transforms the library into a gentle haunted house imagined and decorated by the Teen Library Council. Expect festive costumes, playful makeup, and friendly actors greeting visitors with smiles and waves. Bring a bag for trick-or-treating as you make your way through the library. The experience is tailored to young children and anyone who prefers a scare-free visit, and admission is free for everyone. The line to enter forms outside, so dress for the weather.

Football season brings game day deals at TAPTAP. Domestic beer buckets are $18, seltzer buckets are $30, and 100 ounce beer towers are available. A $15 combo features six wings with a side of nachos.

An elegant masked celebration pairs glamour with purpose, benefiting Muscatine County Area Habitat for Humanity. Set at the Merrill Hotel & Conference Center, this first-year masquerade ball and Fund-the-Need auction invites formal attire and favorite masks, with tickets priced at $90 and including a plated dinner. A cash bar will offer signature drinks, and the centerpiece is a fundraising segment that directs contributions toward safe, stable housing in the Muscatine area. Opportunities exist to participate in advance through sponsorships or by donating items, experiences, or gift baskets for the silent auction. The evening offers a festive atmosphere of connection, dining, and giving in support of the community.

A weekly Gundam TCG event features organized rounds determined by attendance and a prize structure that scales with the player count. Entry is $12. Each participant receives at least one booster for playing, along with promo packs.

Celebrate spooky season with a hands-on Adult Halloween Cookie Decorating Class at Small Town Pastry. This friendly workshop guides participants through decorating four themed sugar cookies, featuring a ghost, a poison bottle, a pumpkin, and a bat. Beginners are welcome, and all materials are provided. Admission is $45 per person. Bring your own wine if you wish. The experience includes guided instruction, all decorating supplies, light snacks with apple cider, and a box to carry your creations home. Each participant needs their own ticket, which covers supplies and cookies for one decorator, and tickets are sold per person rather than by group or table. Space is limited.

At The Spotlight Theatre in Moline, IL, Artistic Director Courtney Lyon introduces a premiere dance adaptation of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter. Performed by company dancers, this new work channels the novel’s emotion, tension, and dramatic consequences into movement. Choreographed by Lyon, the premiere embraces inventive, surprising moments and theatrical nuance to present the story in a fresh light.

Melissa and Velvet Suns return to the Gypsy Highway stage from Missouri with a party set that spans many genres. The performance is upbeat and high energy, aimed at keeping the dance floor busy. The night is billed as dinner and a show, there is a $5 cover, and an afterparty follows the performance.

Part of the third leg of The STARS Tour, GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Anne Wilson appears at Capitol Theatre in Davenport, IA with support from Aodhan King and Peter Burton. The set blends new music from her album STARS with fan favorites including God Story, Strong, Hey Girl, and her multi week number one single My Jesus, creating an evening of music, worship, and a look at what is ahead. A VIP experience is planned before doors open, followed by general entry and the concert, with the schedule subject to change. Tickets are available now. For buyer protection, third party ticket resales are not permitted on TPR. event pages, and tickets purchased through unofficial sellers are not guaranteed or supported, so use the official ticketing outlet for this event.

Haunted Fairgrounds & Pop-Up Bar features a haunted fairgrounds experience paired with a pop-up bar. Entry costs $20 per person, and $5 discount coupons can be found at local businesses.

The group returns to Aledo for a party at Saucy's. Saucy's will be the gathering spot as they come back to town.

Underground Invasion returns to Davenport, IA with its fourth installment, showcasing a night of underground hip hop, rap, and trap. The lineup features Havix Boyz, Zac Tÿrr, Tapewerm, TOtheTYRANT, Sleep Lyrical, GL00M, Reezy, Stoneface Killer, Muteuall, and Demon Lord Vio. Expect a blend of emerging artists and legends as Underground Invasion 4 highlights the depth and energy of the scene.

Over the Top Games presents a Star Wars Unlimited tournament featuring best-of-three play with 55 minutes allotted per round. The total number of rounds depends on how many players enter. Prizing scales with attendance, and every participant receives at least one booster pack. The entry fee is $12, offering a friendly setting for competition and a chance to connect with fellow fans.

Compete in a One Piece card game event using the Standard format with best of one matches. The entry fee is $12. Players will face off in up to four rounds, each scheduled for 30 minutes with 5 minutes of overtime if needed. Promos and booster packs are awarded based on attendance.

Enjoy a trunk or treat at Culver's in Muscatine, IA.

Each Sunday, a complimentary meal is served at Palomares. Cada domingo se ofrece una cena gratuita en Palomares.

Blood on the Clocktower takes over Diversions Tabletop Game Lounge for a ticketed evening of bluffing, deduction, and high-stakes decisions. Offered every Sunday and some Thursdays, this social game pits Good against Evil under the guidance of a Storyteller. By day, players share information openly or whisper in private before voting on a suspect. By night, the Storyteller wakes players one by one to gather clues, sow confusion, or strike. No one sits out for long, since eliminated characters still influence the outcome as ghosts, and latecomers can enter as powerful Travellers with shifting loyalties. Each month features a range of session types tailored to experience level. Learn to Play focuses on rules, basic strategies, and support for newcomers. Level Up adds complexity through new roles or slight script changes. Advanced challenges use any scripts chosen by the Storytellers Guild and expect a firm grasp of characters and rules. Special Feature sessions appear occasionally to debut new elements or test custom scenarios. Tickets are required.

Enjoy a live set from In Her Own Words at Wildwood BBQ & Saloon, with Fluorescents and Bobobot rounding out the bill. The show is open to all ages, and advance admission is $20.