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Blogs about Downtown Davenport

Keep up to date with current events and happenings, plus learn more about the people, businesses and locations that make up Downtown Davenport. our family of communities that make up the Quad Cities region. You'll learn what visitors rave about and locals can't get enough of: shopping, dining, entertainment and more! 

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St. Patrick’s Day Weekend in Downtown Davenport
March 12, 2026
St. Patrick's Day Festivities Return March 14, 2026
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Ice as art: A winter tradition in Downtown Davenport
January 13, 2026
Meet the ice carvers behind Icestravaganza
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Shop small, snack big at Deck the Downtowns Cookie Crawl!
November 20, 2025
More than 25 businesses will open their doors for complimentary cookie tastings, Saturday, November 22 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Downtown Davenport On the Rise: Fall 2025 Quarterly Update
September 18, 2025
New Businesses, Infrastructure Updates & Seasonal Events
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Figge’s free public watch party for the unveiling of Evanescent Field
May 7, 2025
GLOW UP event the evening of May 17
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Freight House Farmers Market sets opening weekend
April 18, 2025
Outdoor market to open May 3-4
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Meet the ice carvers behind Icestravanganza 
January 6, 2025
Icestravaganza happens January 17-19, 2025 at the Freight House
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St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations | March 16-17, 2024
March 7, 2024
Plan your weekend around all the events happening downtown!
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Hot Cocoa Sip N’ Shop
February 8, 2024
Sip on hot cocoa and shop exclusive deals on Saturday, Feb. 24th in downtown Davenport
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QC Restaurant Week
QC Restaurant Week Celebrates the Local Restaurant Community
March 10, 2023
QC Restaurant Week Celebrates the Local Restaurant Community
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Holiday Season Kicks Off with Christmas Tree Lighting at K-Square and Festival of Trees
November 10, 2022
Holiday Season Kicks Off with Christmas Tree Lighting at K-Square and Festival of Trees
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German Fest is coming to K-Square
October 1, 2022
German Fest is Coming to K-Square
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Celebrate our region at the Alternating Currents Festival
August 17, 2022
Celebrate our region at the Alternating Currents Festival
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Alternating Currents festival app launched for 2022
July 22, 2022
Alternating Currents Aug. 18-21 features music, art, comedy, film
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Downtown Gift Guide 2021
December 1, 2021
Best Gifts to Find Downtown for Everyone On Your List
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Be Part of the Biggest Holiday Event in the Quad Cities by Volunteering
November 9, 2021
Volunteers Needed
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The 2021-2022 Visiting Artist Series
September 29, 2021
The Visiting Artist Series continues, showcasing Placemaking in the Quad Cities Region
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Alternating Currents Festival features 120+ performances across Downtown Quad Cities
August 16, 2021
Alternating Currents Festival is back for 2022!
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Alternating Currents spreads to venues across Downtown Quad Cities
August 9, 2021
Alternating Currents Venues Announced
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Red, White and Boom fireworks display set to return July 3
April 21, 2021
Bi-state riverfront celebration is largest display in Quad Cities
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