Quad Cities

10/22/2026

The Quad Cities welcomed 5,511 visitors during the region's national river cruise season, with 23 stops from Viking and American Cruise Lines!

You still have a couple more chances to get out on the Mississippi River! Celebration Belle will be wrapping up its regular cruise season, with a Holiday Cruise coming up November 20.

Riverboat Twilight - Mississippi River Cruise will be making its final trips of the season, including a two-day cruise this weekend and sightseeing cruises in Dubuque next weekend.


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10/21/2026

10 Ways to Experience Outdoor Recreation in the Quad Cities

​The QC makes outdoor recreation easy to enjoy, with riverfront trails, wooded preserves, and Mississippi River scenery. More than 100 miles of riverfront trails give visitors plenty of ways to spend time outside, from cycling and hiking to paddling and wildlife watching.

Check out our blog to learn more: https://visitquadcities.com/media-qc/insiders-blog/10-outdoor-places-to-explore-in-the-quad-cities


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10/21/2026

Iowa ACS State Championships Bring 5 Days of Competitive Cue Sports to the Quad Cities 🎱

The five-day championship, October 21-25 at the RiverCenter, will bring together players of all ages and skill levels for a full schedule of competitive cue sports, while also allowing participants and spectators to experience the Quad Cities. The championships will feature a variety of divisions, including 8-Ball, 9-Ball, 10-Ball, Jack & Jill, 4-Person Team, Second Chance, and Junior competition!


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10/20/2026

The Quad Cities has always been a place of makers, explorers, investors, and entrepreneurs.

Check out these statistics from our Resident Sentiment Survey done in partnership with Longwood International 👇 Want to learn more? RSVP for our annual Destination QC! and see how every person and organization plays a role in our shared success! https://visitquadcities.com/about/destination-qc


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10/20/2026

Meet our fall interns!

Alex is a recent graduate of Augustana College, Sreya is a Senior at Bettendorf High School, and Zain is a Junior at Western Illinois University! All three interns have been valuable members of our team, assisting visitors at our destination centers, writing blogs for our website, supporting events throughout our community, and helping promote everything our area has to offer.

Make sure to stop in and say hello at our Moline Destination Center!

10/19/2026

Centennial Bridge Corridor Open House

Join the project team on October 21 from 3-6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Rock Island to learn more about the proposed crossing location, local street connections, bike and pedestrian accommodations, potential bridge types and more. Community members are encouraged to share their feedback through November 4 and help shape the future of this important connection.

10/19/2026

🔹Sports Events & Tourism Association 4S Summit🔹

Visit Quad Cities' Joan Kranovich, Vice President of Business Growth & Executive Director, Sports QC, attended the Sports Events & Tourism Association 4S Summit in Fort Worth, Texas. This event brought together industry professionals to share insights, explore industry trends, and build meaningful connections. Through educational sessions and networking opportunities, the summit provided fresh perspectives on strengthening partnerships and advancing sports tourism initiatives that benefit destinations like the Quad Cities.

🔹Creating Connections at IMEX America🔹

This week, Kate Griffith, Business Growth & Service Manager, attended IMEX America at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, for one of the largest trade shows of its kind. Over 6,000 global decision-makers connected with 3,700 suppliers, forming powerful and long-lasting working relationships.


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10/18/2026

Last week, Roger Craig returned to the Quad Cities to celebrate the renaming of Brady Street Stadium to Roger Craig Stadium. It was an absolute honor to have welcomed him back to the QC!


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Legacy cemented: welcome home, Roger.

10/17/2026

IT’S GAME DAY 🏒

Good luck to the Quad City Storm Professional Hockey as they take the ice tonight, October 17th, to take on the Peoria Rivermen!

Game starts at 7:10pm!

Get up, IT'S FINALLY GAMEDAY ‼

➡️ Laser Light Show
🍻 Dollar Beers
🚨 First 1,000 fans get a schedule magnet
🚨 First 2,000 adults get a clear bag

📺 Watch live -https://www.flosports.tv/
🎟 https://bit.ly/OpeningNightOct17
*The box office opens at 5:00 PM. Please purchase all tickets online prior to that time

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10/16/2026

It was an incredible night celebrating the power of community and the impact of giving back! ⛳

The Fore The Future Gala shines a spotlight on the John Deere Classic’s commitment to making a difference through Birdies for Charity and its Bonus Fund! Way to go JDC team.


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