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June is here meaning summer has finally arrived. It's a busy time in the Quad Cities, full of events to pack our schedules. Here's a list of events, festivals, concerts, and activities to make the most of this month. 

The Channel Cat Water Taxi is back prowling the Mighty Mississippi for its 31st season, with some new features. The water taxi will operate daily through end of September with weekend-only service continuing through mid-October, weather permitting.

A never-ending cornucopia of live music fills the Quad Cities all year, with a tremendous lineup of talented local artists. But summer is particularly special, as each of the major towns in the area hosts free live music series, and the 2026 schedule has been set, starting with the first one on Thursday, May 21 with the Crooked Cactus Band at Moline’s Bass Street Landing plaza. Clear your calendar, because there’s are lots of great musicians and tunes to choose from!

Travel isn’t just something we do, it’s something that drives us forward. National Travel and Tourism Week runs May 3 - 9, 2026. During this week, Visit Quad Cities is highlighting the essential role travel plays in our region. Each year, the destination sees 6.1 million annual visits with 13.9 million visitor days. Every visit leaves a mark, and that impact fuels our local economy, supports businesses, and keeps the Quad Cities moving.

The Quad Cities is in motion this May, with a packed lineup of events bringing more than 9,000 visitors to the region. Collectively, these events are projected to generate $4.8 million in direct economic impact. Led by Visit Quad Cities, the month showcases the region’s ability to host a diverse portfolio of events of all sizes and types, while giving visitors a full experience of the destination and what it has to offer.

May is here and we can't wait to fill your calendar with all of our fun events! There is so much to do this May and we are so excited because that means there is something for everyone to enjoy! Grab your calendar and check out some of our exciting events as we kickoff this warm weather.

With the temperature getting warmer, the flowers blooming, and the birds chirping, being outside is a top priority. There's no better way to bask in the nice weather than sitting outside and having some delicious food. Here's Visit Quad Cities list of restaurants, wineries, and bars with beautiful outdoor patios to enjoy this season. 

Warm up your paddles and get out your pickleballs, it's National Pickleball Month. Join in on the fastest growing sport in the Quad Cities. Whether you're an experienced player or looking for a new hobby, Visit Quad Cities has a list of courts to get you back to dinking!

It's QC Restaurant Week and we're serving up big things. Starting April 6th to April 12th, sign up with our free mobile pass to receive deals, special items, and discounts.

The famous author Hans Christian Andersen once said: “Where words fail, music speaks.” And a worldwide traveling exhibit of violins now in the Quad Cities reflects the power of music to heal, inspire and teach. Violins of Hope Iowa is a powerful international cultural initiative across the state through a unique collaborative residency featuring historic instruments connected to Jewish musicians and the Holocaust.