Family events in Quad Cities, IA

Families with preschoolers 5 and under can enjoy a calmer swim time at Annie Wittenmyer Aquatic Center during the Itty Bitty Beach Party. The pool is set aside for little swimmers, creating a relaxed environment without older kids splashing. Water toys will be available to use, and the concession stand will be open for snacks and drinks. This gathering is offered on select Fridays.

Penny Carnival is a Friday field trip-style event for kids ages 5 to 13. It takes place for all playground sites and runs from early afternoon into late afternoon, so plan to attend for the full activity window.

Pet owners can access convenient care when the Mobile Vet Van visits Zion Lutheran Church. The veterinary team provides vaccines along with parasite prevention to help keep pets healthy and protected. A rabies vaccination is required for all pets 4 months and older. To receive a 3-year rabies shot, Illinois residents must provide proof of a prior rabies vaccination. Iowa residents must visit on or before the expiration date of the current rabies vaccine and also provide proof of a prior rabies vaccination. Reminder notices or rabies tags are not accepted as proof, a dated receipt or vaccination certificate is required. Services also include routine vaccines and protection from fleas, ticks, and heartworms.

Chris Avey Band performs as part of Live At 5 at Common Chord, bringing live music to the Skybridge Courtyard in downtown Davenport. This family friendly summer series offers free performances. For a comfortable experience, bringing your own chair is recommended. Outside food is welcome, and outside beverages are not permitted.

Head to Great River Brewery in Davenport for a survey-fueled bar game that plays like a friendly feud. In Survey Says, compete solo or team up with as many as eight players to predict the most popular answers from polls of 100 people. The more common the response, the more points it earns, which means you can still score if your team lands in the top three. The game runs through four rounds of five questions, and each half finishes with a multiplier that first doubles then triples point values. It is free to participate, prizes are on the line, and house cash can be won. All ages are welcome. Pick up an answer pad and pencil, submit your best three guesses, and see how your team stacks up.

CrossFit Millstone hosts a TFX Throwdown in partnership with The Fittest Experience. Teams consist of three athletes of the same gender, with divisions for RX, Intermediate, Masters, Rookie, and Community. A kids component offers individual divisions for under 8, 8 to 10, and 11 to 12, and the kids competition does not serve as a qualifier for the Kids TFX Championship. Every team completes three events. Early bird entry is 225 dollars per team, with a price increase afterward, and all sales are final. Results from 27 host throwdowns feed a single global leaderboard. Based on those standings, the top 15 teams from RX, Intermediate, and Rookie and the top 10 teams from Masters and Community receive automatic invitations to The Fittest Experience, bypassing the online qualifier, and the leaderboard remains hidden until all throwdowns conclude. This is not the only path to compete at The Fittest Experience, since teams and individuals may also enter the separate online qualifier if they prefer or if they do not earn an invite. Division guidelines help athletes choose the right fit. Community athletes typically work with a clean and jerk around 95 and 65 pounds and a snatch around 75 and 55 pounds, with movements such as jumping pull ups, hanging knee raises, scaled wall walks, and single unders. Rookie athletes should be ready for a clean and jerk around 135 and 95 pounds and a snatch around 95 and 65 pounds, plus pull ups, toes to bar, wall walks, and double unders. Intermediate athletes see clean and jerks near 185 and 125 pounds and snatches near 135 and 95 pounds, together with chest to bar pull ups, toes to bar, handstand push ups, and double unders. RX athletes prepare for clean and jerks near 225 and 155 pounds and snatches near 185 and 125 pounds, as well as muscle ups, toes to bar, pistols, handstand walks, strict handstand push ups, and double unders. Masters teams are defined by a combined team age of at least 120 years with all athletes 35 or older and follow standards close to Intermediate, including snatches around 135 and 95 pounds, clean and jerks around 185 and 125 pounds, and skills such as chest to bar pull ups, rope climbs, toes to bar, handstand push ups, and double unders.

The Storehouse opens its doors to provide free household goods for anyone experiencing need. The selection varies and features gently used items, with some new, including kitchenware, home accents, small furniture, bedding, and baby essentials. The giveaway is hosted downstairs at Sacred City Church. Support is also available for those seeking prayer, a church to attend, or referrals to Quad Cities organizations that offer additional help. To serve more households with limited inventory, check in is required at entry and repeat visits are limited to four per calendar year.

Explore your creative side at Dead Poet's Espresso in downtown Moline with a guided Paint Nite featuring the Secret Garden Door. No prior painting experience is needed. An instructor will lead the group step by step, and in about two hours you will leave with a finished piece of your own. This session welcomes ages 6 and up when accompanied by an adult, and each ticket covers one painter. While you create, enjoy the café’s offerings, including locally roasted medium and dark coffees available by the pound, plus vanilla chai and other non coffee drinks. Save $10 per ticket at checkout with code INSIDER10USA, with no limits.

Bring the whole crew for an all-ages paint and sip session at Dead Poet's Espresso LTD. You’ll paint a Secret Garden Door, working from blank canvas to finished artwork with step-by-step guidance. No experience is needed, and everything you need is included, including paint, brushes, canvas, and easels. It’s a great group outing, birthday activity, or just a fun way to spend quality time together.

A yearly Rhinelander tradition brings Hodag alumni from every class year back together to share memories and reconnect. The celebration is open to everyone, not just graduates, and is suitable for families. Live music from Caught in the Act and Another Stupid Summer sets the tone.

The Historic Block Courtyard sets the scene for a relaxed summer evening of live music, cold drinks, and downtown energy. This free, all-ages concert features an opening set from Ryan Bizarri, an accomplished songwriter with Nashville roots whose resume includes the Bluebird Café and co-writes recorded in country circles. Now based in Geneseo, Illinois, he blends Midwestern storytelling with a polished Nashville touch. Wicked Liz & The Bellyswirls close the show with their long-running pop rock Americana sound. Formed in 1999, the band is known for high-energy performances, a devoted Midwest following, more than 1,200 shows, five albums, and a 2025 induction into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They carry on with strength and heart as they honor the legacy of longtime drummer Greg Hipskind. Attendees can bring a lawn chair and settle in, and seating is limited with support from Simply Amish Interiors. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from local spots including Bad Boyz Pizza and Pub, Dead Poet’s Espresso, The River House, Bent River Brewing Company, Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline, and Sins Tavern.

Settle in for an outdoor screening of Lilo & Stitch as part of the Movies in the Park series at Veterans Memorial Park. Admission is free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit comfortably on the grass. This showing is presented with support from K&K Hardware. For updates and details about any special activities planned for movie nights, follow Bettendorf Parks & Recreation on Facebook and Instagram, subscribe to the weekly newsletter, and opt in to Alert Iowa notifications.

Bring your friends for a family-friendly roller skating party at The Landing. Roller skate rentals are available for $3 while supplies last, or you can bring your own skates. Admission is $5 for all ages, and there will be concessions available at The Lodge to keep everyone fueled throughout the fun.

The Travis Reid Band brings an upbeat mix of soulful rhythms, energetic tunes, and crowd favorites to the Runner’s Park stage for an outdoor evening of live music. The atmosphere is family friendly, with plenty of room to dance, unwind, and enjoy the show as the sun goes down. Food trucks offer savory choices, desserts are available for a sweet finish, and local vendors present unique items to browse. Expect a relaxed setting with opportunities to mingle and make memories.

Fairy-topia is a hands-on experience for kids ages 6–9 where they’ll create their own garden fairy houses. Using natural materials and recycled items, participants will bring their imagination to life and build a fairy masterpiece.

Jump into an ocean-themed art camp where kids explore sea creatures through hands-on projects. Campers will print, paint, and sculpt their own underwater-inspired creations over four days, Monday through Thursday.

Homegrown kids is a hands-on, nature-based camp for ages 7 to 11. Kids will explore simple living through play, creativity, and discovery, including gardening activities, making homemade goods, and enjoying classic outdoor fun. The program runs on weekdays with a fresh focus each day.

An ongoing monthly bingo night offers lively rounds of play, chances to win prizes, and food available. The setting encourages friendly competition, whether the goal is to take home a prize or simply enjoy a relaxed evening of games. Friends are welcome to participate.

Join the East Moline Public Library for an upbeat storytime with adventures through books. It is geared toward kids age 6 and under, but the whole family is welcome. This program is designed for children and the accompanying adults who attend with them, and drop-offs are not permitted. Come ready to have fun and use your imagination.

This outdoor concert in the park is part of an eight week live music series. The event is suitable for all ages, and bringing a lawn chair is a good idea for comfortable seating. Food and drinks will be available for purchase until sold out, including brats, hot dogs, sloppy joe, chips, slices of cream pie, pop, and bottled water. Popcorn will also be sold for $1 per bag. Please note that there is no parking along 7th Avenue.

Bring your little ones (ages 0 to 5) and their caregivers for Toddler Tales, a fun story time featuring short books, action rhymes, and songs.

Bluey’s world leaps from screen to stage at Adler Theatre in a live theatrical experience. When Dad hopes for a quiet break, Bluey and Bingo launch playful schemes to coax him off the bean bag. Inspired by the Emmy-winning children’s series, the show features a brand-new story by creator Joe Brumm and fresh music from composer Joff Bush. The Heelers appear in their first stage production, brought to life with expressive puppetry and plenty of onstage imagination. The production is by BBC Studios and Andrew Kay in association with Windmill Theatre Co.

Enjoy a special feature film screening of "Rock Island Trail," a historical movie about the building of the first bridge and railroad over the Mississippi River from Rock Island, Illinois, to Davenport, Iowa. This is a fun, family-friendly event that celebrates a piece of Rock Island entertainment history.

Are you #TeamEdward or #TeamJacob? Test your knowledge of The Twilight Saga at a trivia night at The Tangled Wood in Bettendorf. It is free to play, teams can include up to eight people, house cash and prizes are up for grabs, and all ages are welcome. #ThinkAndDrinkTuesdays

Bluey's Big Play brings the Heeler family to the stage for real life at the Adler Theatre. When Dad hopes for a quiet break, Bluey and Bingo spring into action with games and clever tactics to get him off the bean bag. This is a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy award winning children's television series, featuring an original story by creator Joe Brumm and new music by composer Joff Bush. The production showcases expertly crafted puppets and marks the Heelers' first live theatre show. Presented by BBC Studios and Andrew Kay in association with Windmill Theatre Co.

A fundraiser for the band is happening at Peachwave Frozen Yogurt Bettendorf. Let the cashier know you are there for the fundraiser at checkout so the band receives 20 percent back.

Hosted by the City of Davenport, Party in the Park is a community get together at Northwest Park featuring food, entertainment, and activities suitable for children and adults.

This free, all-ages concert at Bass Street Landing features live music with food and beverages available for purchase. The lineup includes an opening performance by Lee Blackmon followed by Funktastic Five. Lawn chairs are welcome. Sponsors include Hutchison Engineering and John Deere Pavilion as stage sponsors, Sexton Ford as vehicle sponsor, Renewal by Andersen as sound sponsor, and Express Employment Pros as band sponsor. Hospitality for the series is supported by Pour Bros. Craft Taproom, Pub 1848, Restaurante El Mariachi, Bent River Brewing, Sunny Dogs, and Stoney Creek Hotel, and food and beverage vendors may rotate throughout the series. Outside alcohol is not allowed. These shows are weather dependent, and any updates or cancellations will be shared on the Moline Centre Facebook page.

10 of Soul returns to Faye's Field for a family-friendly gathering. Bring a lawn chair, a cooler, a blanket, and your dancing shoes for a comfortable, lively time.

A free outdoor concert spotlights 10 of Soul, a high-energy group of roughly ten musicians performing a lively mix of classic soul, funk, and blues, plus a few of their own funky arrangements. The band features four dynamic vocalists backed by a tight rhythm section and a four-piece horn line, all focused on delivering an engaging show from start to finish. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and beverages. If the weather turns, the performance will move inside the library. Part of the Summer Concert Series, made possible by the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation and supported by Title Sponsors TBK Bank and the REM Iowa Host Home Program, with additional support from The Bettendorf Rotary Club and Duck Creek Tire & Service.