Downtown Rock Island

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

2nd Saturdays is popping up all over Downtown Rock Island.

Tomorrow, Saturday, June 13, explore everything happening from the 2nd Ave. Festival Street to Arts Alley, the Green Lawn and nearby downtown businesses, including the QC Farmers Market, live music, free Yoga-Pilates Fusion class, pop-up shops, bubbles, lawn games, food, shopping and more.

Make a day of it downtown.

More details: downtownrockisland.org/2nd-Saturdays

06/11/2026

Good music makes a great Saturday even better.

Catch Mo Carter live from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on the Blue Collar Bagels deck during 2nd Saturdays as part of our music series curated by Common Chord. It’s the perfect soundtrack for a day spent exploring Downtown Rock Island.

While you're here, enjoy bubble stations, giant lawn games, the QC Farmers Market and everything else happening downtown.

📍 Green Lawn | 1801 2nd Ave.

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06/11/2026

Start your 2nd Saturday with movement in Arts Alley.

Downtown’s Refined Fit Lab is leading a free Yoga-Pilates Fusion class from 9–10 a.m. this Saturday, June 13. This all-levels class includes low-impact movement, breathwork, core strength and flexibility, with modifications offered throughout.

Bring your mat and water and stay downtown after class for all the extra fun. 1719 2nd Ave. | RSVP encouraged: https://bit.ly/June-refinedfit

06/09/2026

2nd Saturdays are back June 13 in Downtown Rock Island! Learn more about this fun summer series from Jack Cullen of the Rock Island Downtown Alliance.

Thank you to Living Local for the spotlight and 2nd Saturdays Presenting Sponsor Gas & Electric Credit Union 👏

06/05/2026

2nd Saturdays are back in Downtown Rock Island.

Join us Saturday, June 13 for the first 2nd Saturdays of the season, presented by Gas & Electric Credit Union, with the QC Farmers' Market, live music, fitness, pop-up shops, family-friendly activities and downtown business specials happening throughout the day.

Here’s what’s happening:

2nd Avenue Festival Street | 1800 block of 2nd Ave.
• 8 a.m.–12 p.m. | QC Farmers' Market featuring local produce, baked goods, specialty foods, flowers, artisan goods and more
• 8 a.m.–12 p.m. | Rock Island Public Library pop-up with summer reading info, a free take-and-make craft and library updates
• 8 a.m.–12 p.m. | The Original Huckleberry's Great Pizza & Calzones pop-up at the QC Farmers Market with breakfast pizza and other menu items featuring seasonal products from local growers
• 10–11 a.m. | Rock Island Preservation Society (RIPS) walking tour of historic Downtown Rock Island, starting at 2nd Avenue and 19th Street

Arts Alley | 1719 2nd Ave.
• 9–10 a.m. | Yoga-Pilates Fusion with Refined Fit Lab. RSVP encouraged: https://bit.ly/June-refinedfit
• 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Arts Alley Pop-Up Shops featuring Amore Creations and The Irish Candy Co -Flaherty's

Green Lawn | 1801 2nd Ave.
• 8 a.m.–12 p.m. | Giant lawn games
• 9:30–11:30 a.m. | Bubble stations by Absolute Science and live music by Mo Carter, curated by Common Chord, on the Blue Collar Bagels deck

Nearby downtown businesses and partners:
• Bev's Yarn Barn | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | June Vendor Pop-Up with three visiting businesses and double loyalty points
• Blue Collar Bagels | 6 a.m.–3 p.m. | Soft opening with the dining room and deck open to the public
• Brick and Motor Boutique | 10 a.m.–3 p.m. | Summer Sip & Shop with new arrivals, BOGO sale rack, sweet treats, summer-themed mimosas + Brewed Awakening Coffee Company pop-up
• Looney's Little Chicago | 7 a.m.–12 p.m. | Breakfast, beverages and patio seating
• Rock Island Ale House | 11 a.m.–10 p.m. | $5 drafts, half-price cheese curds and a chance to win a staycation at the Holiday Inn Rock Island
• YWCA Quad Cities | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | Buy one entry, get one free at the indoor aquatic center

Plus, Schwiebert Riverfront Park is nearby with spray fountains, the playground and public restrooms open from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Make a day of it in Downtown Rock Island.

More details at downtownrockisland.org/2nd-Saturdays/

06/04/2026

June in Downtown Rock Island

There’s a lot happening in Downtown Rock Island this month, with Pride celebrations, live music, markets, family-friendly events, roller derby and theater all coming up in the first half of June.

Take a look at what’s ahead, save the dates and make plans to spend some time downtown.

• Plant a Seed, Read Summer Kickoff | June 4 | Quad City Botanical Center
• QC Pride Festival | June 5–6 | Schwiebert Riverfront Park
• Quad City Rollers vs. Wisconsin United Roller Derby | June 6 | QCCA Expo Center
• Music on the Marquee | June 11 | Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse
• 2nd Saturdays | June 13 | Downtown Rock Island Festival Street, Arts Alley, Green Lawn and surrounding businesses
• Rock Island Artists Market | June 14 | Skeleton Key Art and Antiques
• Rozz-Tox Yard Sale | June 14 | Rozz-Tox
• YWCA Summer Block Jam | June 14 | YWCA Quad Cities
• Fiddler on the Roof | Performances throughout June | Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse

More event details can be found at http://downtownrockisland.org/events.

06/02/2026

QC Craft Beer Week is a great reason to get out, explore and support local! 🍺

The Rock Island Downtown Alliance is proud to support Visit Quad Cities in celebrating QC Craft Beer Week and the craft breweries (Bent River Brewing Company + Wake Brewing) that help make our downtown a vibrant place to gather. Find your next favorite pour and enjoy the trail.

Learn more at qcaletrail.com/get-started

06/02/2026

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood 🏳️‍🌈

Pride flags are up throughout Downtown Rock Island, bringing color and a message that our downtown is a place where people are welcome to gather, celebrate and express themselves.

The Rock Island Downtown Alliance is proud to partner with the Quad Cities Pride Alliance and the City of Rock Island to support this meaningful addition to downtown.

05/29/2026

Arts Alley is getting a little more color.

We’re excited to use all the large art frames for the first time, adding another creative touch to this shared outdoor space as downtown gets ready for the Quad Cities Chalk Art Fest by Quad City Arts.

The festival is celebrating 10 years this weekend across the street at Schwiebert Riverfront Park, and these banners showcasing chalk art masterpieces from past fests will be up for a while. Stop by Friday through Sunday to check them out.

Thank you to Quad City Arts, The Cultural Trust and Stecker Graphics for helping us bring this vision for a pop-up gallery to life.