Art Cart
spot our Art Cart in select galleries this month and enjoy fun summer activities that are perfect for kids and parents to explore art together; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Cart. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Big Picture in the House
on Wednesdays; a one-hour session of learning, exploring and creating for all ages in the Figge's Quad City Bank & Trust Grand Lobby; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Big Picture in the House. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Free Senior Day
all seniors age 60 and up receive free admission, as well as 10% off in the Museum Store; see our online calendar for optional tours and films; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Free Senior Day. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Red, White & Boom! Fireworks Watch Party
this exclusive evening offers one of the best vantage points in the Quad Cities to enjoy the annual fireworks display, all while surrounded by the vibrant energy and artistic beauty of the museum; bring your family and friends for a night of festive fun, complete with full access to our stunning galleries, engaging exhibitions, and special holiday activities; enjoy a delicious charcuterie cart for just $20 per person, featuring 12 items of your choice; pair it with a drink from the Figge Bar (cards only), including a specialty cocktail created exclusively for this event; free for museum members, who may bring up to four non-member guests for $5 each; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Red, White & Boom! Fireworks Watch Party. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, July 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Big Picture in the House
on Wednesdays; a one-hour session of learning, exploring and creating for all ages in the Figge's Quad City Bank & Trust Grand Lobby; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Big Picture in the House. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Family Night at the Museum
a family-friendly evening celebrating 20 years at the Figge! Enjoy short tours, gallery interactions, art-making, and snacks; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Family Night at the Museum. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Opening Reception for Thomas Agran: Hickory Hill
held in conjunction with the exhibition of drawings and large scale paintings created on location in Iowa City’s Hickory Hill park; meet the artist; free; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Opening Reception for Thomas Agran: Hickory Hill. Venue: Public Space One Close House Gallery.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Public Space One Close House Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Oneiromancy: Storytelling Event w/ Katrice Kelly
held in conjunction with Kelly’s collection of stories, storied objects, and fiber based artworks; this show explores the fascinating theme of oneiromancy, the practice of interpreting dreams. It includes childhood memories, and the mysteries of my own dreams; reflecting on how those experiences connect my past and future made me consider the ways our dreams can influence our present lives and thoughts about the afterlife; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com.
Event Title: Oneiromancy: Storytelling Event w/ Katrice Kelly. Venue: Public Space One North Gallery.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Public Space One North Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Art Cart
spot our Art Cart in select galleries this month and enjoy fun summer activities that are perfect for kids and parents to explore art together; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Cart. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Second Saturdays at the Figge
free admission on the second Saturdays of the month thanks to a $400,000 grant from the Art Bridges Foundation; these days will highlight the museum's comprehensive art education programming, such as exhibition tours, make-and-take art activities, performances, wellness activities, and more; guiding the art education programming for each second Saturday at the Figge will be a unique theme that infuses the day with distinct energy; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Second Saturdays at the Figge. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Mending Monday
drop in with any and all projects that need repairing and use our sewing machines and supplies; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Mending Monday. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Monday, July 14, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Art Cart
spot our Art Cart in select galleries this month and enjoy fun summer activities that are perfect for kids and parents to explore art together; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Cart. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Big Picture in the House
on Wednesdays; a one-hour session of learning, exploring and creating for all ages in the Figge's Quad City Bank & Trust Grand Lobby; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Big Picture in the House. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Community Celebration: Chain Reaction
celebrate the interactive exhibition
CHAIN RE·AC·TION with our community partners and mural artists; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Community Celebration: Chain Reaction. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Cart
spot our Art Cart in select galleries this month and enjoy fun summer activities that are perfect for kids and parents to explore art together; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Cart. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Adult Knitting Circle
whether you are in the middle of a project or looking to start something new, this club is open to anyone who wants to work on a fiber arts project among fellow crafters; select knitting needles, crochet hooks, yarns, and patterns will be available for use during the program; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Adult Knitting Circle. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Big Picture in the House
on Wednesdays; a one-hour session of learning, exploring and creating for all ages in the Figge's Quad City Bank & Trust Grand Lobby; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Big Picture in the House. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Collectors & Artist Talk: Fever Dreams
hear from art collectors David and Sarojini Johnson and artist Joseph Lappie about the "Fever Dreams: German Expressionism" exhibition featuring German prints; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Collectors & Artist Talk: Fever Dreams. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Cart
spot our Art Cart in select galleries this month and enjoy fun summer activities that are perfect for kids and parents to explore art together; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Cart. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, July 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Art Cart
spot our Art Cart in select galleries this month and enjoy fun summer activities that are perfect for kids and parents to explore art together; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Art Cart. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Big Picture in the House
on Wednesdays; a one-hour session of learning, exploring and creating for all ages in the Figge's Quad City Bank & Trust Grand Lobby; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Big Picture in the House. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Task Party
party like you're a museum geek at this TASK Party even; choose a task and leave a task to complete at this spirited, impromptu, art and friend-making event; our friends from the Midwest museum Conference will be joining the fun; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Task Party. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, July 31, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 2025 DBQFest
Aug. 2 & 3; for more than 40 years, DBQFest has been a cornerstone of Dubuque’s arts and culture scene, bringing together 60+ artists, live performances, hands-on activities, and thousands of visitors for a free two-day festival in the heart of downtown Dubuque.
Event Title: 2025 DBQFest. Venue: Washington Park.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Washington Park.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 2025 DBQFest
Aug. 2 & 3; for more than 40 years, DBQFest has been a cornerstone of Dubuque’s arts and culture scene, bringing together 60+ artists, live performances, hands-on activities, and thousands of visitors for a free two-day festival in the heart of downtown Dubuque.
Event Title: 2025 DBQFest. Venue: Washington Park.
Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Washington Park.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Free Senior Day
all seniors age 60 and up receive free admission, as well as 10% off in the Museum Store; see our online calendar for optional tours and films; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Free Senior Day. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Second Saturdays at the Figge
free admission on the second Saturdays of the month thanks to a $400,000 grant from the Art Bridges Foundation; these days will highlight the museum's comprehensive art education programming, such as exhibition tours, make-and-take art activities, performances, wellness activities, and more; guiding the art education programming for each second Saturday at the Figge will be a unique theme that infuses the day with distinct energy; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Second Saturdays at the Figge. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Mending Monday
drop in with any and all projects that need repairing and use our sewing machines and supplies; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Mending Monday. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Monday, August 11, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Adult Knitting Circle
whether you are in the middle of a project or looking to start something new, this club is open to anyone who wants to work on a fiber arts project among fellow crafters; select knitting needles, crochet hooks, yarns, and patterns will be available for use during the program; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Adult Knitting Circle. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, August 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Free Senior Day
all seniors age 60 and up receive free admission, as well as 10% off in the Museum Store; see our online calendar for optional tours and films; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Free Senior Day. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Mending Monday
drop in with any and all projects that need repairing and use our sewing machines and supplies; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Mending Monday. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Monday, September 8, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Second Saturdays at the Figge
free admission on the second Saturdays of the month thanks to a $400,000 grant from the Art Bridges Foundation; these days will highlight the museum's comprehensive art education programming, such as exhibition tours, make-and-take art activities, performances, wellness activities, and more; guiding the art education programming for each second Saturday at the Figge will be a unique theme that infuses the day with distinct energy; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Second Saturdays at the Figge. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Adult Knitting Circle
whether you are in the middle of a project or looking to start something new, this club is open to anyone who wants to work on a fiber arts project among fellow crafters; select knitting needles, crochet hooks, yarns, and patterns will be available for use during the program; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Adult Knitting Circle. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. River Cities Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Sept. 19 & 20; featuring more than 100 entries by local quilters, area quilt vendors, a boutique with handmade items, a quilt appraiser, and more; Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 9am-4pm; $5.
Event Title: River Cities Quilters Guild Quilt Show. Venue: Fulton Presbyterian Church.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Fulton Presbyterian Church.
For more info visit rivercitiesquiltersguild.org. River Cities Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Sept. 19 & 20; featuring more than 100 entries by local quilters, area quilt vendors, a boutique with handmade items, a quilt appraiser, and more; Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 9am-4pm; $5.
Event Title: River Cities Quilters Guild Quilt Show. Venue: Fulton Presbyterian Church.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Fulton Presbyterian Church.
For more info visit rivercitiesquiltersguild.org.