16 Oct 2026

Fatwoods BBQ Smokehouse Ribbon-Cutting October 30

By Jennifer Smith

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 16, 2026) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Friday, October 30, 2PM, to celebrate the opening of Fatwoods BBQ Smokehouse in downtown Moline.

Owned by Collin Ammerman, Fatwoods BBQ Smokehouse specializes in smoked meats, including ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and chicken, served with homemade sauces. The menu also features starters, sandwiches, sides and desserts.

14 Oct 2026

La Catrina Plus Ribbon-Cutting October 26

By Jennifer Smith

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 14, 2026) — La Catrina Plus, a new specialty retail store, has opened at 430 12th St in downtown Moline, across from Mercado on Fifth. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Monday, October 26, 9:30AM, to celebrate the opening of La Catrina Plus.

01 Oct 2026

Boo! Street Landing Brings Family-Friendly Halloween Fun to Downtown Moline

By Jennifer Smith

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 1, 2026) — Get your costumes ready! The City of Moline, Moline Parks and Recreation Department and Moline Centre invite the community to celebrate Halloween at Boo! Street Landing, a free, family-friendly event taking place Thursday, October 29, 5-7:30PM, at Bass Street Landing in downtown Moline.

01 Oct 2026

Witches Night Out Brings a Night of Halloween Fun to Downtown Moline

By Jennifer Smith

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 1, 2026) — Grab your witchy friends and get ready for a night out in Downtown Moline! Moline Centre is hosting its first-ever Witches Night Out on Friday, October 30, bringing an evening of Halloween fun, shopping, food, drinks, and activities to participating downtown businesses.

23 Sep 2026

Candle Witch Company Ribbon-Cutting October 7

By Jennifer Smith

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 23, 2026) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2:30PM, to celebrate the opening of Candle Witch Company (1421 5th Avenue, Moline).

Located in downtown Moline, Candle Witch Company is a new candle and gift shop owned by mother-daughter duo Dani Jones and Hannah Rosenbaum. Jones originally started the business years ago in Kentucky.

28 Aug 2026

The Bleu R&B Lounge Ribbon-Cutting September 2

By Jennifer Smith

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 28, 2026) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 4PM, to celebrate the opening of The Bleu R&B Lounge.

Located at 419 15th St in downtown Moline, The Bleu R&B Lounge is a new thirty-and-up destination created to give the Quad Cities a mature and sophisticated place to enjoy music, nightlife, and community.

18 Jun 2026

Pop the Cork Wine Lounge Ribbon-Cutting June 22

By Jennifer Smith

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 18, 2026) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Monday, June 22, 3PM, to celebrate the opening of Pop the Cork (1500 River Drive, Moline).

Located at 1500 River Drive in downtown Moline, Pop the Cork is the newest wine lounge in the Quad Cities. The business was created with a vision to provide a sophisticated and relaxing atmosphere where guests can enjoy a glass of wine, discover new varieties and connect with friends.

19 May 2026

Chillin’ in the Courtyard Summer Concert Series Returns to Downtown Moline

By Jennifer Smith

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 19, 2026) — Downtown Moline’s popular Chillin’ in the Courtyard concert series returns for summer 2026 with four evenings of live music, cold drinks and laid-back Saturday nights in the heart of downtown.

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