The Walcott Truckers Jamboree on July 14-16 celebrates America's truckers with exhibits, Trucker Olympics, live music, and fireworks at the world's largest Iowa 80 Truckstop. Relax at the new Yoga Fest on July 15-17. Run or watch the great Bix 7 road race on July 30 in downtown Davenport and the party continues with Street Fest on July 29-30.
What better way to welcome summer vacation than heading out to cool off in local pools? You have plenty of options in the Quad Cities to have fun poolside. If you have little ones, a big pool can be intimidating. These options are perfect for a day cooling off for little tikes. Or if you want to be NEAR the water, but not IN the water, a Mississippi River excursion might be the perfect activity for a summer day.
Come and meet the newest animals to see at Niabi Zoo this season. Some of those new additions include the African Crested Porcupine, which is the largest porcupine in the world, a new meerkat exhibit, and a brand new Amur leopard. Want to know what it's like to feed and care for a wild animal? New Zookeeper chats are held daily at noon and 3pm
