The Downtown Rock Island Arts & Entertainment District

Events in The District

Gallery Hop!

Friday, May 7, 2010
5 - 9 p.m.


Art galleries, shops, clubs and restaurants offer a variety of local visual and performing arts.  Free admission.

Modern Woodmen Bank Quad Cities Criterium

Memorial Day Weekend
Monday, May 31, 2010
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.



Bicycle races, food and beverages, family activities, and more. Sunday events: bicycle rodeo for kids 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and street sprints 6- 9 p.m. Free admission.

Gumbo Ya Ya

Friday, June 11, 2010         
Saturday, June 12, 2010   


Cajun, zydeco and jazz music, New Orleans style and food, merchanidse vendors, and Mardi Gras beads. 

Red, White & Boom!

Saturday, July 3, 2010
5 - 10:30 p.m.


Spectacular fireworks display over the Mississippi River, food, and activities for children. Free admission.

Ya Maka My Weekend

Friday, August 13, 2010           gates open at 5 p.m.
Saturday, August 14, 2010     gates open at Noon


Caribbean fest with reggae music, steel drums, Caribbean food, open air marketplace, island activities for children, and sand beach.

Rock Island Grand Prix

Labor Day Weekend
Saturday, September 4, 2010     8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, September 5, 2010        8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.


Professional kart racing event. Food and beverage vendors, kid's activities, and top notch racing action. Free admission.

Fright Night

Thursday, October 28, 2010
5 - 9 p.m.



Chidren's costume contest, treasure hunt, ghost stories, and make-and-take activities. Free admission.

Gallery Hop!

Friday, December 3, 2010
5 - 9 p.m.


Art galleries, shops, clubs, and restaurants offer a variety of local visual and performing arts. Shop for holiday gifts. Free admission.