LECLAIRE, Iowa. The LeClaire Lions Club presents “Apple Fest on the River” in LeClaire, Iowa on the Levee and downtown on Sunday, October 9, 2016, 11am-4pm. It is a fun, family event that...

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LECLAIRE, Iowa – The Quad Cities’ British Auto Club will have their 29th Annual Heartland British Auto Fest in LeClaire, Iowa on the Levee on Saturday, August 6th. This car show displays s...
President of the Ladies Auxiliary - Veterans of Foreign Wars, Francisca Guilford, from Anchorage, Alaska, along with Penny Hurt, State President of the Iowa VFW Auxiliary, and Travis Holden, the State VFW Commander, will be in LeClaire, Iowa...
Head to LeClaire, Iowa for a fun late afternoon of sippin’, shoppin’, & hoppin’ on Saturday, April 16 from 4-6pm at the Second Annual LeClaire Wine Hop! Gather up your friends and come on out to sample local fare all while shopping a...
LeClaire, Iowa has been nominated for the distinction of “Best Main Street Shopping Experience.” Please vote for LeClaire at www.bestshoppingonmain.com
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Sunday, January 17,  join us for a bald eagle photo presentation by local wildlife photographer Burt Gearhart at 2pm at the LeClaire Civic Center, 127 S. Cody Road. Burt will give an all-ages slide presentation and lecture that will revea...
LECLAIRE, Iowa. Christmas in LeClaire, December 4-6, 2015: Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5 -10am-8pm and Sunday, December 6 - 10am-4pm.
Be sure and attend Christmas in LeClaire, the annual event offering fun for the whole family.  There will be baked goods, handmade crafts from local crafters, silent auction, and more at the LeClaire Civic Center (127 S. Cody Road). The Snow Lodge No. 44 (113 S. Cody Road) will be offering cookie tins with your choice of homemade cookies and bars, crafts, and lunch on Friday and Saturday.
Stop in at Reusable Usables (322 N. Cody Road) Friday from 3-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, and noon-4pm on Sunday for Free Family Drop-in Art. Kids can have Breakfast with Santa at Happy Joe's (119 N. Cody Road) on Saturday from 8-10am (Kids $4.50/Adults $8.50) and visit with Santa until 11:30am.
Other activities include First Friday and First Saturday celebrations from 5:30-8pm at the Mississippi River Distilling Co. and other participating shops and restaurants. Watch for the Strolling Santas from Around the World as they mingle in the downtown.  All the local shops will be offering a wide array of items for your shopping pleasure.  You're sure to find the perfect gifts for the Holiday Season.
Enjoy riding the Trolley from 11am-7pm on Saturday and from 11am-4pm on Sunday with stops throughout the town, and so much more! Detailed list of activities can be found at: http://leclairecivicclub.org/2015_christmasinleclaire_program.pdf
For more information, call Joyce: (563) 289-4205 or Diane (563) 370-3509.
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LECLAIRE, IOWA. Join us for a lecture and slideshow presentation by LeClaire photographer Burt Gearhart on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 6:30pm at the LeClaire Community Library, 323 Wisconsin Street, featuring photographs of LeClaire and the surrounding areas. You will see inspiring and entertaining images of all four seasons showing the iconic charm of historic LeClaire, Mississippi River, river barges, riverboats, sunrise/sunsets, farmscapes and nature photographs of bald eagles, mammals, butterflies and more. You will enjoy the many stories about Burts's photographic experiences and where and how the photographs were made.
Burt's prints will also be on display that show bald eagles, rural scenery, the Mississippi River, and the historic beauty of LeClaire. There is no admission charge but seating is limited.
323 Wisconsin Street, LeClaire, Iowa, (563)289-4242, ext. 4, library@leclaireiowa.gov
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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/CarsandcoffeeLeClaire/ and keep up on all future Cars & Coffee events.
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/witches_walk_registration.html
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