What's happening this weekend in the City of Davenport Dec 6-Dec 12!

Kick off the holiday season and help feed the hungry!  The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train rolls into Davenport at 2PM today at the corner of River Drive and Western Streets. Enjoy thousands of lights, cookies and hot chocolate as you watch live artists perform. Please bring non-perishable food items as a donation to benefit the 25 food pantries of Churches United.

Everyone loves a hilarious cat video, but what if we told you there was a way to see tons of adorable cats in one convenient location while supporting a good cause ALL AT THE SAME TIME!  Help our friends at Nerdwerx decide whether to donate $500 to United Way, Gilda's Club, or Red Cross by checking out their Nerdy Merry X-Mas Cat Video Generator!  Awesome, right? Help the cause and have a good laugh while you're at it!

Angelic voices...gorgeous scenery...magnificent dancing... these are just a few words to describe Ballet Quad Cities' presentation of The Nutcracker! Head out to the Adler Theatre this weekend to experience this holiday favorite.  The performance will feature live music by Orchestra Iowa this year!

In the mood for some captivating dirty folk and bluegrass by a band that has opened for Keller Williams? Check out Dumptruck Butterlips at River Music Experience for just $5 on Saturday!  You can even meet our very own Miss Iowa 2012 on Saturday at RME, too.   The Rock Island Jazz Band will host a free performance on Thursday, while the SAU Jazz Ensemble and STAMVOJA perform on Tuesday. Come out to support local high school and university talent!

The Vineyard Church will release their second CD this Friday at RME during the Davenport Vineyard Church Concert. As a special gift for coming, the CD's are free!  Rhythm City Casino will host two great performances of its own this weekend when North of 40 and Crazy Bad take the stage.

Make your way to the German American Heritage Center Saturday to try Free Sausage Samples from Wisconsin's Bavaria Sausage Company! While you're there, shop local at their Christkindlmarkt gift shop for some coffee mugs, beer glasses, tasty food items, and other goodies that  make great gifts! Don't forget about the Bus Trip to Chicago to see the classic musical The Christmas Schooner,too.

What better way to spend the holiday season than relaxing and building gingerbread houses? Enjoy holiday activities inspired by the current Quilts exhibition during the Figge's Holiday Workshop tonight. Make sure you catch a tour of the Quilts: Masterworks from the American Folk Art Museum on Sunday and check out the other great exhibitions like the 2012 College Invitational, as well.

Each Saturday during December, Santa and his Farmer helpers will be at the Freight House Farmers Market! Stop by with the kids to visit with Santa while enjoying samples and treats from vendors.  Don't forget to support local downtown businesses this holiday season! Peruse our many great retailers here and pick up gifts you can't find anywhere else in the QC.

Brewery Tours

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

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Exhibition: Grimm Brothers Fairytale Exhibit

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($5 Adults, $4 Seniors, $3 Kids)

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Free Sausage Sampling

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Freight House Farmers Market