ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 15, 2025) — The Rock Island Downtown Alliance invites you to Back from the Dead, October 11-12, 2025, a weekend filled with thrills, chills and Halloween fun for all ages. Hop on a free trolley ride to explore everything from haunted houses and ghost tours, to the QC Farmers Market and the Rock Island Artists’ Market. There are plenty of family-friendly activities in the heart of Downtown Rock Island.
“We promise to be a downtown that moves you — and that’s exactly what Back from the Dead delivers,” said Jack Cullen, Executive Director of the Rock Island Downtown Alliance. “This event is all about exploring downtown, rediscovering its energy during the peak of spooky season, and celebrating the authentic, creative spirit our businesses bring to life. There’s something special here for everyone to experience.”
For a full listing of events and times visit the Downtown Rock Island website.
Saturday activities include:
- QC Farmers Market — 2nd Saturdays on 2nd Ave
- BOOtique Shopping Bash at Brick and Motor Boutique
- Mellow Blue Planet’s Halloween Sidewalk Sale
- Eudell’s Old-Fashioned BBQ and Book Sale
- Skellington Manor SpookStop
- Boo & Build: STEAM Halloween Edition
- Spooky Swim at YWCA QC
- Back from the Dead Spooky Cocktails at Rock Island Ale House
- Gangsters and Ghosts Tour
- Terror at Skellington Manor
- Shock House Haunted House
- Garden Cinema at Rozz-Tox: Night of the Living Dead
Sunday activities include:
- Refined Fit Lab’s Pumpkin Pilates
- Rock Island Artists’ Market
- Eerie Emporium
- Cobweb Clothing Swap
- Skellington Manor SpookStop
- Boo & Build: STEAM Halloween Edition
- Gangsters & Ghosts Tour
- Terror at Skellington Manor
- Shock House Haunted House
About the Rock Island Downtown Alliance
The Rock Island Downtown Alliance formed in 2023 as a joint effort between the public and private sectors to strengthen livability and quality of place in Downtown Rock Island. The Downtown Alliance, an affiliate of the Quad Cities Chamber, partners with the City of Rock Island to staff, manage, and implement Downtown Special Service Area (SSA) programs.
