10 Activities for Spring Break in the QC

If you are looking for relaxing and enjoyable activities to do this spring break, look no further because the Quad Cities has it all! There is something for everyone, from tasty food and interesting museums to family fun at the arcade. Take a look at our list of fun spring break activities or visit our Events Calendar for even more fun!

1. Release your inner child at the new Dave & Buster’s. Recently opened in Davenport, guests of all ages can play immersive and interactive arcade games. Dine on food the whole family can enjoy with classics such as burgers, wings, pastas, and more.
    
2. Start your spring break off strong with a delicious treat from one of our amazing ice cream shops. Dip into the many local flavors you’ll find at Whitey’s Ice Cream, Here’s the Scoop, Country Style, and Lagomarcino’s. 
   
    
3. The Figge Art Museum holds more than 3,500 art pieces for you to enjoy and spring break is the perfect time to do so! Check out their website and be aware of free admission days.
   
    
4. Put your critical thinking skills to the test at an escape room. TBK Bank Entertainment Center has two themed escape rooms to choose from. Break out of Cell Block E or explore the space vessel Singularity. Will you be able to solve them?
    
5. Spend some time in the great outdoors. Go for an afternoon hike on one of the QC’s scenic trails. Explore your perfect path here. Or warm up for a game of seasonal favorites like pickleball, tennis, baseball, and golf. Find courts, fields, and games here.
    
6. Learn how kaleidoscopes are made and how they work at the Putnam Museum & Science Center’s new exhibition. Kaleidoscope Odessey: From the Imagination of Thomas Chouteau features 24 vibrantly colored kaleidoscopes pieces designed by the Davenport native. Guests of all ages can enjoy the workshop lead by Chouteau. You can purchase tickets in advance and read more on their website about safety protocols.
   
    
7. Start a new hobby right from your phone or tablet. The Quad Cities is full of photo opportunities, so get out, explore, and capture the view. Share your photos with the Visit Quad Cities team here. 
    
8. Don't miss Quad Cities’ own style of pizza.  There are several hallmarks of “Quad Cities-style” including the hand-tossed malt crust, crumbly sausage with fennel, toppings hiding under the deliciously, gooey layer of mozzarella cheese, and scissor-cut into strips.  Locals have their favorite QC-style pizza places, whether at the long-time establishments like Harris, Frank’s, Clint’s, Gunchie’s or newer ones such as Benny’s. Find even more local places making unique pizza like Lopiez and Pagalo’s.  You can tell we’re into pizza here because over 40 years ago, Happy Joe’s founder Joe Whitty invented the taco pizza here. Yes, it’s just like it sounds with sauce, spiced up meat, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and crushed taco chips on top.
   
    
9. Visit your favorite family friendly places, or find a new one to enjoy, with the QC Family Pass. Get exclusive deals that are only redeemable by signing up, no downloads required.
    
10. Spend time perfecting your arcade game skills at Malibu Jacks. You can choose from a variety of fun things such as mini golf, laser tag, bowling, and even go-karts.