26 May 2026

Rock Falls Tourism to Host “Salute to America 250” Celebration June 13-14, RB&W District Park

By Melinda Jones

ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS (May 26, 2026) — Rock Falls Tourism will proudly celebrate America 250 with a special two-day event, Salute to America 250, taking place June 13 and 14, 2026, at the RB&W District Park, located at 201 E 2nd Street in Rock Falls.

26 May 2026

Geneseo Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026 Geneseo Music Festival

By Lindsie Akers MBA

GENESEO, ILLINOIS (May 26, 2026) — The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 58th Annual Geneseo Music Festival, taking place Father’s Day Weekend, June 19–21, 2026, in Geneseo. The festival promises a full weekend of entertainment and community celebration featuring live music, food vendors, parades, family activities, arts and crafts vendors, and events for all ages.

21 May 2026

Snag Sweet Deals at Downtown Davenport’s Lemonade Sip N’ Shop, May 30

By Anne Kirkpatrick

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 21, 2026) — Warm weather is upon us, and we’re celebrating! Join us for a FREE Lemonade Sip N’ Shop in Downtown Davenport on Saturday, May 30, 10AM-5PM. Our downtown businesses are serving up their own take on lemonade along with exclusive specials and deals.

21 May 2026

Blackhawk Bank and Trust's Expansion to the Valley Center Ribbon-Cutting June 24

By Alison Ryley

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 21, 2026) — Join us at 2PM, Wednesday, June 24, to celebrate Blackhawk Bank and Trust’s Recent Expansion of an additional 3,860 sq ft to serve their customers and community at The Valley Center location.

21 May 2026

Second Saturdays Presented by Gas & Electric Credit Union Returns to Downtown Rock Island | June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, and October 10, 2026

By Anne Kirkpatrick

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 21, 2026) — 2nd Saturdays presented by Gas and Electric Credit Union returns to the heart of Downtown Rock Island June 13, bringing more energy, activity, and reasons to explore downtown alongside the QC Farmers Market.

14 May 2026

Alternating Currents Announces First Music Lineup Drop for 2026 Festival

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 14, 2026) — Alternating Currents has officially released the first wave of musical artists for the 2026 festival, offering an early look at the performers set to energize Downtown Davenport, Rock Island and Bettendorf August 13–16.

13 May 2026

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities Will Dedicate John Deere Funded Home on Saturday, May 16

By Cassandra Erwin

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 13, 2026) — The public is invited to help celebrate the Dedication of Habitat Home N° 147 this Saturday, May 16. The brief ceremony will take place promptly at 10AM, at 1360 Morton Drive, East Moline, Illinois.

Guests will have the opportunity to tour the home after the ceremony.

12 May 2026

Quad Cities Comic Con Comes to East Moline May 23-24

By Joey Mills

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 12, 2026) — VXV Events is proud to announce the first ever Quad Cities Comic Con (4C) is coming to East Moline. The event will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24 at the Bend XPO and will be a weekend full of celebrities, creators, gaming, cosplay, and fun.

4C is thrilled to bring this first annual event to the Quad Cities with a fantastic lineup of celebrities, creators, and cosplay guests, including:

07 May 2026

Ribbon-Cutting for University of Iowa Health Care (AirCare)

By Brietta Collier

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 7, 2026) — Join us at 11AM, Thursday, May 21, to celebrate AirCare’s new location at 3385 Dexter Ct, Suite 102, Davenport, Iowa. Although AirCare has been in the Quad Cities since 2024, the new location offers crew quarters next to the helipad.

06 May 2026

2026 Maquoketa Farmers Market — The New and The Old

By Ted Strait

MAQUOKETA, IOWA (May 6, 2026) — The Maquoketa Farmers Market is thrilled to announce an exciting 2026 season.

● NEW LOCATION: The Market will be in downtown Maquoketa in the brand new Glovik Community Park (129 S Main St.) at the corner of Main and Pleasant Streets

● NEW WEBSITE: MaqFarmersMarket.org

● MARKET HOURS: 4-6PM every Tuesday from May 19 through October 13

● And all the features we know and love:

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