Virtual Talk: Stitching up History -- Clothing in NGA Portraiture
join us for a recorded fashion program in the Figge's second-floor John Deere Auditorium with Historical Costumier Ninya Mikhaila; the program is being held in conjunction with "The Golden Age: Featuring Northern European Works from the National Gallery of Art exhibition"; 5pm Figge bar open with food available (no cards), 6pm program; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Virtual Talk: Stitching up History -- Clothing in NGA Portraiture. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Artist Reception
held in conjunction with the final show in the Quad City Arts grant-funded art exhibition series; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Artist Reception. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Opening Reception for the 14th-Annual Bead Challenge Exhibition
see the talents of our customers who met the 14th Annual Bead Challenge; these creative community members took a package with various beads and supplies and designed a variety of items; you will be amazed at the spectrum of work that can be made from the same set of materials; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Event Title: Opening Reception for the 14th-Annual Bead Challenge Exhibition. Venue: Beadology Iowa.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Beadology Iowa.
For more info visit beadologyiowa.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. Studio Exchange: Community Art Supply Swap
Bring your new or gently-used arts and crafts supplies and swap them for something new; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Studio Exchange: Community Art Supply Swap. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.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, October 20, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Scholar Talk: Cats!
learn more about cats with this scholar talk, featuring Dr. Amy Freund and Dr. Michael Yonan; this program is being held in conjunction with the "Cats!" exhibition that is currently on view; 5pm Figge bar open with food available (no cards), 6pm program; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Scholar Talk: Cats! Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.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. Tricks-N-Treats
gather your little monsters and join the Figge for some family-friendly fun before Davenport’s Annual Halloween Parade; collect tricks and treats as you move through the galleries, get crafty with art activities, snap a memory at our fun-tastic photo area, and gobble up spooktacular treats; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Tricks-N-Treats. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Iowa Art Field Opening Tours
featuring opening tours of the installations, followed by a happy hour at PS1 Close House: noon at City Park, 2pm at JCHPF, 4pm at Close House; the public is welcome to join one or all of the tours.
Event Title: Iowa Art Field Opening Tours. Venue: Public Space One.
Thursday, October 30, 2025.
Public Space One.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.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. Iowa Art Field Artist Talk
the artists will give brief remarks on the process and themes of their work, followed by a reception.
Event Title: Iowa Art Field Artist Talk. Venue: Public Space One Close House Gallery.
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Public Space One Close House Gallery.
For more info visit www.publicspaceone.com. Day of the Dead Family Fiesta
honor the memories of loved ones through music, dance, food, and community at this celebration; hosted in partnership with Lulac Council 10, Ascentra Credit Union, and Hola America; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Day of the Dead Family Fiesta. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Sunday, November 2, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 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, November 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Gala 2025
the 10th-anniversary gala benefiting educational and outreach programming; with food stations, amazing art, and more; $150-200; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Event Title: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Gala 2025. Venue: Cedar Rapids Country Club.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Cedar Rapids Country Club.
For more info visit www.crma.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.