Need-to-know November events in the QCA
Published: Nov. 3, 2023 at 5:26 PM CDT|Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 2:45 PM CST
QUAD CITIES, Iowa and Ill. (KWQC) - Looking for plans in the Quad Cities Area? Look no further. Here’s several events taking place during the month of November.
Sports events
Friday, Nov. 24, Quad City Storm Hockey vs. Evansville
The Quad Cities is filled with a passion for hockey. The QC Storm plays at the Vibrant Arena in Moline, Ill.
- What? Quad City Storm vs. Evansville
- When? Friday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m.
- Where? Vibrant Arena, 1201 River Drive, Moline, Ill.
- How? Buy tickets here
Saturday, Nov. 25, Quad City Storm Hockey vs. Evansville
The Quad Cities is filled with a passion for hockey. The QC Storm plays at the Vibrant Arena in Moline, Ill.
- What? Quad City Storm vs. Evansville
- When? Saturday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m.
- Where? Vibrant Arena, 1201 River Drive, Moline, Ill.
- How? Buy tickets here
Pop-Ups
Now to Sat. Nov. 26 - Festival of Trees at the River Center in Downtown Davenport
The Kwik Star Festival of Trees is back at the River Center through Nov. 26.
- What? Festival of Trees ‘Illuminate the holidays’ theme
- When? Sat. Nov. 18 through Sat. Nov. 26
- Where? River Center, 136 East 3rd Street, Davenport, Iowa
- How? Tickets are available for purchase at the doors during Festival hours, $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 2-10, and 2 and under is free. All IHMVCU Members can enjoy BOGO General Admission.
- Additional information: Click here
Now to Dec. 31 - Analog Pizza & Arcade returns with ‘QC’s largest holiday pop-up, super awesome Christmas Time III’
Analog Pizza & Arcade, a concept by Bummer City Inc., the hospitality and creative studio behind Armored Gardens, Devon’s Complaint Dept. and Analog Arcade Bar has announced plans to bring back their ‘Christmas Pop-up, Super Awesome Christmas Time’ for a third year at their Moline location.
- What? Christmas pop-up bar
- When? Nov. 1 to Dec. 31
- Where? Analog Pizza and Arcade, 1405 5th Avenue in Moline, Ill.
- Additional information: Click here
Now to Dec. 10 -Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy at Quad City Botanical Garden
The Quad Cities Botanical Center announced the seventh annual Winter Lights powered by MidAmerican Energy Company.
According to a media release, over 225,000 glowing lights will be in the outdoor gardens.
Officials say guests will be able to explore the Sun Garden, Children’s Garden, lawns, pond, and pocket gardens of our outdoor light exhibit while experiencing the botanical center’s largest fundraiser of the year.
Opening night for the seventh annual Winter Lights powered by MidAmerican Company is Friday, Nov. 17.
- What? Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Company
- When? Opening night is Friday, Nov. 17 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. - days and times vary through the end of 2023. Click here
- Where? Quad City Botanical Center, 201 25th Street, Rock Island, Ill.
- How? Tickets vary in price. Adult tickets start at $10. Youth tickets are $6. Tickets are available on qcgardens.com.
- Additional information: Click here
Friday-Saturday, Nov. 24-25: Bishop Hill’s Julmarknad (Christmas Market)
“Special music, Swedish foods, unique gifts, and more”
- What? Bishop Hill’s Julmarknad (Christmas Market)
- When? Friday-Saturday, Nov. 24- 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where? Bishop Hill, Illinois
- How much? Free admission
- Additional information: Click here
Weekends, Nov. 24-Dec. 23: 4th Annual Holiday Light Display @ Centennial Park
“Local businesses, churches, and organizations will have the park shelters and ground space all lit up with Christmas displays for all of you to enjoy!”
What? 4th Annual Holiday Light Display
When? Fridays, Saturday, Sundays, Nov. 24 through Dec. 23, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where? Centennial Park, 508 E. 11th St., Rock Falls, Illinois
How much? Free admission. Donations welcome.
Additional information: Click here
Saturday, Nov. 25: Horse-drawn carriage rides at 4th Annual Holiday Light Display @ Centennial Park
“Salvation Army will be serving hot chocolate for your ride. And who knows when Santa and Mrs. Claus might make an appearance!”
What? Horse-drawn carriage rides in Centennial Park
When? Saturday, Nov. 25, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where? Centennial Park, 508 E. 11th St., Rock Falls, Illinois
Additional information: No cars allowed.
Saturday, Nov. 25 - Santa’s First Stop: Vibrant Coffeehouse & Kitchen
“QUAD CITIES: Join us for a festive kickoff to the holiday season at Vibrant Coffeehouse & Kitchen! Santa’s making his FIRST stop here on November 25th from 5pm-7pm. Bring the whole family to enjoy hot cocoa flights, delicious treats, and the magical presence of Santa Claus himself!”
- What? Santa at Vibrant Coffeehouse & Kitchen
- When? Saturday, Nov. 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Where? Vibrant Coffeehouse & Kitchen - 6600 44th Ave, Suite 1, Moline, Ill.
- How? Bring the whole family to enjoy hot cocoa flights, delicious treats, and see Santa
- Additional information: Click here
Saturday, Nov. 25 - Fejevary Holiday Lights at Vander Veer Conservatory
“Davenport Parks & Recreation is proud to announce the return, on Saturday, Nov. 25 of the Fejevary Holiday Lights and the Poinsettia and Holiday Lights at Vander Veer Conservatory.”
- What? Holiday lights at Vander Veer Conservatory
- When? Saturday, Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., extended Saturday hours end Dec. 16. Open Tuesdays through Fridays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The conservatory is closed on Mondays
- Where? Davenport, Iowa - Vander Veer Conservatory. Enter on West 12th Street and follow the directional signs.
- How? Free. Tune in to radio broadcast at 107.5 FM radio to sync with the holiday lights
- Additional info: Click here
Sunday, Nov. 26 - Canadian Pacific Holiday Train at the Freight House
“Come enjoy the magic of the season with the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, Sunday, Nov. 26 at 5:45 p.m. Churches United has been the proud recipient of the donations coming fromt he Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, collecting non-perishable, non-expired food items for our 22 food pantries, hot meal site, and domestic violence shelter at this event. The event is free to the public, but donations of money and non-perishable food items to Churches United’s hunger ministry will gladly be accepted and appreciated.”
- What? Canadian Pacific Holiday Train at the Freight House
- When? Sunday, Nov. 26 at 5:45 p.m.
- Where? Freight House Farmer’s Market- 421 West River Drive, Davenport, Iowa
- How? Free to attend, but monetary and non-perishable, non-expired food donations are requested and accepted
- Additional info: Click here
Sunday, Nov. 26 - Holiday Train Hot Chocolate Hut at Nerdspeak Brewery
“Do you want to see the holiday train front row? How about hot chocolate to ward off the cold? Then join us again this year for the unforgettable event to ring in the Christmas season. Christmas movies will be playing on the big screen in the taproom before we set up shop along the tracks. The train will slowly run along in front of the brewery around the 5:00 time frame. Fun and family friendly!”
- What? Holiday Hot Train Hot Chocolate Hut at Nerdspeak Brewery
- When? Sunday, Nov. 26 from 3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
- Where? Nerdspeak Brewery- 7563 State Street, Bettendorf, Iowa
- How? Family-friendly event
Shop Small
Nov. 20-Nov. 25: Shop Small Bingo
“Offering an entire week to hit up your favorite shops and try some new ones”
When? Monday-Saturday, Nov. 20-25.
Where? East Moline, Illinois
Additional information: Click here
Friday-Saturday, Nov. 24-25: That Dam Shopping Trip
“Ten businesses, skirting both sides of the dam, will offer sales and prizes as they welcome customers to our downtown on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.”
What? That Dam Shopping Trip
Where? Davenport and Rock Island downtowns
When? Friday-Saturday, Nov. 24-25.
Additional information: Click here
Saturday, Nov. 25, Small Business Saturday at THE Market
“A curated collection of 40 makers, crafters and curators from the greater Quad City Area.”
What? Small Business Saturday at THE Market
When? Saturday, Nov. 25, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where? 1800 7th Ave., Moline, Illinois
Additional information: Click here
Saturday, Nov. 25: Hilltop Pop Up
“Get your Hilltop Holiday Cash and start your day at the top!”
What? Pop-up shop to hand out swag bags to promote Hilltop businesses
When? Saturday, Nov. 25
Where? 16th Street and Harrison Street, Davenport, Iowa
Additional information: Click here
Beer Festivals
Saturday, Nov. 25 - Frogtown Craft Beer Festival
“The third annual Frogtown Craft Beer Festival will be back this Nov. 25 inside the Rust Belt.”
- What? Frogtown Craft Beer Festival, 30 plus breweries, live music, food, and merch sales
- When? Saturday, Nov. 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. doors open at noon
- Where? The Rust Belt, 533 12th Avenue, East Moline, Ill. 61244
- How? Tickets range from $30 to $50. Purchase tickets, here
- Additional info: Click here
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