Downtown Rock Island Arts & Entertainment District
120 16th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201
Historic Main Streets
This district is the arts and entertainment destination of the Quad Cities. Located on the Mississippi River, the district is a revitalized and vibrant area. You'll find art galleries, restaurants, pubs, nightclubs, comedy clubs, dinner theater, shops, microbrewery, and a hotel.
The District is a downtown neighborhood located along the banks of the Mississippi River in Rock Island, Illinois. Beautiful historic buildings, modern residential living, eclectic shopping, outstanding art galleries, vibrant nightlife, innovative dining options, and a jam-packed festival calendar have made The District synonymous with fun.
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Quad City Arts Chalk Fest
Schweibert Riverfront Park • May 31 – Jun 01 @ 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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Floatzilla
Aug 15 – Aug 16 @ 8AM
Take part in the largest paddlesport festival on the nation’s greatest river, the Mississippi! Help us set a new world record for the Largest Flotilla of…
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