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Quad City Botanical Center

2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL 61201

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Explore the tropical indoor gardens and beautiful outdoor garden. Be sure not to miss the amazing Children's Garden.

Rock Island's Quad City Botanical Center houses exotic tropical flowers, a 14-foot waterfall and reflecting pools with koi, and of course the lovely conifer gardens outdoors along with the amazing Children's Garden with a rambling river and interactive games for kids to partake in. Seasonal attractions include a butterfly garden and the Garden Train Railway exhibit. The Botanical Center also regularly hosts art exhibitions and special events for families.

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St. Patrick's Day Grand Parade

Mar 14 @ 11:30AM

Celebrate the Irish with the Quad Cities Grand Parade!

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Backwater Gamblers Water Ski Show

May 24 @ 6:30PM

The Backwater Gamblers perform free water ski shows every Sunday and Wednesday at 6:30 pm on the Rock River in Rock Island, Illinois. The shows begin…

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Quad City Arts Chalk Fest

Schweibert Riverfront Park •  May 30 – May 31 @ 10AM

Chalk Art Fest is a free, two-day street art festival featuring live outdoor music, food, drink, children's activities, and more.

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