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. A Century of Collecting Opening Celebration
"A Century of Collecting" showcases treasures from the museum's collecting, tracing its evolution from 1925 until today; join us for an opening celebration honoring a century of art, history, and community; 5pm Figge Bar opens for drinks and food (cards only), 6pm remarks; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: A Century of Collecting Opening Celebration. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.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, vendors, scissor sharpener, quilt turning, 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, vendors, scissor sharpener, quilt turning, 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. 7th Annual Animal Art Show & Sale
Sept. 20 & 21; enjoy the art tent in front of the gibbon habitat; featuring American Red Wolf footprints (limited availability, first-come–first-served), artwork by our newest animal artists the Asian Small-Clawed Otters, and many new creations from our talented animal artists across the zoo; prices start at $10; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: 7th Annual Animal Art Show & Sale. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. Ruverssance Festival of Fine Art
Sep. 20 $ 21; the event in its 37th year as the premier fine-arts festival of the Quad Cities, showcasing nearly 100 of the top artists throughout the greater Midwest; organized and run by art enthusiasts, Riverssance continues to be recognized for its careful attention to artists’ success, community partnerships, great buyers, beautiful location, and a fun weekend for all; Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Ruverssance Festival of Fine Art. Venue: Lindsay Park.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Lindsay Park.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. 7th Annual Animal Art Show & Sale
Sept. 20 & 21; enjoy the art tent in front of the gibbon habitat; featuring American Red Wolf footprints (limited availability, first-come–first-served), artwork by our newest animal artists the Asian Small-Clawed Otters, and many new creations from our talented animal artists across the zoo; prices start at $10; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: 7th Annual Animal Art Show & Sale. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. Ruverssance Festival of Fine Art
Sep. 20 $ 21; the event in its 37th year as the premier fine-arts festival of the Quad Cities, showcasing nearly 100 of the top artists throughout the greater Midwest; organized and run by art enthusiasts, Riverssance continues to be recognized for its careful attention to artists’ success, community partnerships, great buyers, beautiful location, and a fun weekend for all; Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Ruverssance Festival of Fine Art. Venue: Lindsay Park.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Lindsay Park.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Closing Reception: Pearl of the Orient Seas
held in conjunction with the exhibit of serigraph prints by Black Hawk College alum Jae Florence Corales, a Filipino visual artist, graphic designer, and filmmaker currently based in Augusta, Georgia; light refreshments provided; free; for information, e-mail ArtDesign@bhc.edu.
Event Title: Closing Reception: Pearl of the Orient Seas. Venue: Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM.
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Exhibition Celebration: Kristin Quinn
gather in the Quad City Bank & Trust Grand Lobby at the Figge to hear from artist Kristin Quinn as she reflects on her works; 5pm Figge Bar opens for drinks and food (cards only), 6pm artist talk; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Exhibition Celebration: Kristin Quinn. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. 7th Annual Animal Art Show & Sale
Sept. 27 & 28; enjoy the art tent in front of the gibbon habitat; featuring American Red Wolf footprints (limited availability, first-come–first-served), artwork by our newest animal artists the Asian Small-Clawed Otters, and many new creations from our talented animal artists across the zoo; prices start at $10; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: 7th Annual Animal Art Show & Sale. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, September 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. Pearls Galore Trunk Show
visit our Bead Lab to immerse yourself in a room of freshwater pearls; natural, dyed, large, small, smooth, large holed, keishi, baroque, and blistered; 25% off the marked price during the show; you won’t want to miss this; $72; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Pearls Galore Trunk Show. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Saturday, September 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.com. 7th Annual Animal Art Show & Sale
Sept. 27 & 28; enjoy the art tent in front of the gibbon habitat; featuring American Red Wolf footprints (limited availability, first-come–first-served), artwork by our newest animal artists the Asian Small-Clawed Otters, and many new creations from our talented animal artists across the zoo; prices start at $10; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: 7th Annual Animal Art Show & Sale. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Sunday, September 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. Portfolio Day
art and design students applying for scholarships or college admissions are invited to join us for Portfolio Day at the Figge to visit with professors from area colleges and beyond; students will receive feedback and tips on their portfolio; free, with registration required; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Portfolio Day. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 9:30 AM – 1:00 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, October 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. C.A. Ficke and the Birth of a Museum
learn more about C.A. Ficke, the founder of the Davenport Municipal Art Gallery, now the Figge Art Museum, with Historian Dr. William Roba; 5pm Figge bar open and food available (cards only), 6pm program; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: C.A. Ficke and the Birth of a Museum. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Closing Reception and Q&A for Making the Mousetrap: Paintings by Terri Parish McGaffin
for information, call 563-333-6444.
Event Title: Closing Reception and Q&A for Making the Mousetrap: Paintings by Terri Parish McGaffin. Venue: Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Friday, October 3, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Morrissey Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit sau.edu. 7th Annual Animal Art Show & Sale
Oct. 4 & 5; enjoy the art tent in front of the gibbon habitat; featuring American Red Wolf footprints (limited availability, first-come–first-served), artwork by our newest animal artists the Asian Small-Clawed Otters, and many new creations from our talented animal artists across the zoo; prices start at $10; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: 7th Annual Animal Art Show & Sale. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. 7th Annual Animal Art Show & Sale
Oct. 4 & 5; enjoy the art tent in front of the gibbon habitat; featuring American Red Wolf footprints (limited availability, first-come–first-served), artwork by our newest animal artists the Asian Small-Clawed Otters, and many new creations from our talented animal artists across the zoo; prices start at $10; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: 7th Annual Animal Art Show & Sale. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.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, October 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Homecoming Reception for Edens and End Times
in figurative paintings that parody the artist’s own life, James Ostrander finds humor and sorrow in human bad behavior, pain and absurdity in embodiment, and shame in complicity with a cultural inheritance that has privileged some through the exclusion of others.
Event Title: Homecoming Reception for Edens and End Times. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. Eerie Emporium
featuring Halloween/spooky, weird, odd, artsy, unique, paranormal, and metaphysical arts and crafts, plus sweet treats; for information, contact Minda at qchaunts@gmail.com or text 309-781-7083.
Event Title: Eerie Emporium. Venue: Arts Alley.
Sunday, October 12, 2025.
Arts Alley.
For more info visit qchaunts.com. 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, October 13, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Spooky Linoprint Stamp Carving
participants will design and hand-carve their own Halloween-themed printing block, then use their creation to print custom designs on a take-home bandana; this hands-on workshop combines traditional printmaking techniques with Halloween fun; $30.
Event Title: Spooky Linoprint Stamp Carving. Venue: The ARTery.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
The ARTery.
For more info visit bit.ly. 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, October 20, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Opening Reception for “In the end, I just miss the before”
Stevie Haley Delgado builds transitory worlds through papier-mâché sculpture, constructed cardboard spaces, and the interplay of light and shadow, creating atmospheric environments that invite exploration, curiosity, and reflection.
Event Title: Opening Reception for “In the end, I just miss the before”. Venue: Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Cornell College Peter Paul Luce Gallery.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. 7th Annual Animal Art Show & Sale
Oct. 25 & 26; enjoy the art tent in front of the gibbon habitat; featuring American Red Wolf footprints (limited availability, first-come–first-served), artwork by our newest animal artists the Asian Small-Clawed Otters, and many new creations from our talented animal artists across the zoo; prices start at $10; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: 7th Annual Animal Art Show & Sale. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. 7th Annual Animal Art Show & Sale
Oct. 25 & 26; enjoy the art tent in front of the gibbon habitat; featuring American Red Wolf footprints (limited availability, first-come–first-served), artwork by our newest animal artists the Asian Small-Clawed Otters, and many new creations from our talented animal artists across the zoo; prices start at $10; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: 7th Annual Animal Art Show & Sale. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. Presbyterian Women (PW) 3rd Annual Craft & Vendor Fair
proceeds support PW mission projects; concessions on site to benefit Bettendorf Presbyterian youth programs; free; for information, call 563-355-6494.
Event Title: Presbyterian Women (PW) 3rd Annual Craft & Vendor Fair. Venue: Bettendorf Presbyterian Church.
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Bettendorf Presbyterian Church.
For more info visit www.bettpres.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, November 6, 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, November 8, 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, November 10, 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, November 17, 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, December 4, 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, December 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.