FUN10 Giving You The Gift Of Great Events For The Holiday Season!
It’s Sunday, and QuadCities.com proudly presents FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Quad Cities this week, and every week!
Every Sunday, we drop a new Fun10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out FUN10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week.
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So what’s on the FUN10 for this week? Read on …
Midwest Monster Fest Holding Cool Charity Auction This Weekend!
Today is your last chance to pick up some awesome gifts for yourself and others on your holiday list from the Midwest Monster Fest!Davenport Police Association Sponsoring A Toy Drive
The Davenport Police Association is sponsoring the Family Resources Inc. Christmas Toy Drive on Saturday, December 12th (10am to 6pm) and Sunday, December 13th (10am to 5pm). Come visit us at Northpark Mall, 320 W Kimberly Rd by Firestone!
This annual event raises money and collects new toys at Christmas for children involved in Family Resources Domestic Violence Shelters, Child Advocate programs (victims of sex assaults and other at risk programs), and supports the Family Resources Adopt a Family Program. Please consider supporting this great cause!
Started in 2002 after Family Resources Offices were burglarized right before Christmas, and toys and funds were stolen. This Annual event has benefited and put many smiles on children’s faces at Christmas Time.
Interested In Wild Edibles?
Join Naturalist Becky Baugh from the Wapsi River Center on Tuesday, December 8th at 1:00 pm to learn about many wild edibles in your neck of the woods. We will focus on foraging basics, foraging safety, identifying plants, and preparing wild edibles. You will learn about 
five wild edibles available this season.
Registration is required to receive Zoom meeting details. Register here: https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/7268346
Keep up with our virtual programming on our Virtual Branch Calendar of Events at https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/calendar/virtual.
This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832.
Celebrate Second Saturday In Downtown Davenport
Each Second Saturday of the month, the Downtown Davenport Partnership is helping to organize collaborative events across downtown.
From curbside concerts, to sidewalk sales and special activities – DDP works with businesses to offer specials, partnerships with downtown neighbors, and helps to create a fun atmosphere for Quad Citizens and visitors to shop local!
December activities:
🎵 It’s time to get in the holiday spirit! Enjoy some live curbside caroling by our friends at River Music Experience. They’ll be performing throughout the downtown from 1 – 3 p.m.
🎄 Go on a walk and discover the painted window displays!
📸 Snap a photo in front of the display, tag us at Downtown Davenport, Iowa on Facebook and Instagram. For each display you post a photo for, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $100 Keep It QC gift card! Winner announced on Friday, December 18!
☠️ Abernathy’s | 432 W. 3rd St.
FREE Facemask of your choice with any purchase and all curb-side pickups will be hand delivered by Sprinkles the Elf!
🍸 The Phoenix of Davenport | 111 2nd St.
Open at 3 p.m.
Receive a free piece of cheesecake when you use your Keep It QC card, plus happy hour prices on your drinks! Must let your server know your are using the card prior to placing order.
🎨 Star Dog Gallery | 114 W. 3rd St.
25% off all art!
💆 The Vault Beauty Lounge & Urban Retreat | 229 Brady St.
Purchase a $150 Vault gift card and receive a $25 Vault gift card for yourself or someone else! Plus, buy 1 product, get 10% off, 2 products, get 20% off, 3 or more products, receive 30% off!
🛍️ What A Gem Davenport | 218 W. 3rd St.
Pop-up open 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
More participating businesses and specials will be announced soon, stay tuned!
This event is made possible through the generosity of Second Saturday Small Business Supporter: U.S. Bank
If you have a downtown business and would like to participate in this event, follow this link to sign up!
Take A Walk To The Geneseo Christmas Walk
Geneseo’s Annual Christmas Walk is held every year on the second Saturday in December.Learn About Health Practices At Davenport Library
Join us for a discussion on safe medication practices on Monday, December 7th at 1:00 pm. Learn about the importance of following the directions for both prescription and over-the-counter medications. We will talk about disposing of medications safely, storing medicines properly, keeping track of medications, and avoiding the misuse of medication. Information will also be provided on what questions you should ask your doctor, pharmacist, and insurance providers.
Registration is required to receive Zoom meeting details. Register here: https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/7282957
Keep up with our virtual programming on our Virtual Branch Calendar of Events at https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/calendar/virtual.
This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832.
Do You Like Comics And Toys?
If you’re a fan of comics, toys and other cool collectibles, you’re going to want to check this event out!
Next weekend, Mississippi Marketplace is proud to present the Christmas Comic, Toy, and Hobby Show!
They are welcoming vendors from all around to give you guests that special piece you have been looking for along with a large variety of items you didn’t even realize you needed!
This will be a great two day event Saturday 10am – 5pm Sunday 11am – 5pm.
If you are interested in being a vendor please send a PM to Mississippi Marketplace or email ktsb100@gmail.com.
See The Holiday Lights At Fejervary
Stop the Feeling’ and will be bringing it back with even more lights this year! Shows last approximately 15 minutes with a new show starting every 30 minutes beginning at 5 PM; the last show starts at 9:30 PM.Winter Nights, Winter Lights Lights Up The Botanical Center
Winter Nights Winter Lights is lighting up the Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island!
From now to Jan. 10, every night from 4 to 9 p.m. the outdoor gardens will be in winter bloom with over 130,000 glowing lights. Showcasing our largest light display yet, new areas of our outdoor gardens will be lit, including the Children’s Garden.
FREE UNDER 2
$6 ADULTS $2 YOUTH 2-15 FREE UNDER 2
Valor & Victory Gardens: WWII in the Hawkeye State
When: Now and through Jan 17
Where: German American Heritage Center & Museum (712 W 2nd St. Davenport)
https://gahc.org/
WWII was a global conflict that forever altered society and touched the lives of people around the world, including right here in Iowa. The year 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII. With this exhibit we remember and commemorate that momentous occasion. Through local headlines, personal letters, and historic artifacts, we will tell the Quad Cities’ WWII story.
This exhibit is supported by the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities and was co-curated by GAHC Staff and Arthur Pitz, Ph.D.
The exhibit will be open from September 13 – January 17 and is included with general admission:
Adult: $5 | Senior: $4 | Child: $3 | Member: Free.
