Everything to do in the Quad Cities in June
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.
QC Craft Beer Week
QC Craft Beer Week is wrapping up its 15th anniversary. From May 29th to June 5th, stop at all the participating breweries and taprooms and try their delicious drinks. See particiapting locations here. If you can't make it during Craft Beer Week, sign up for the Ale Trail to explore breweries on both sides of the Mississippi River.
Summer Concerts
East Moline Main Street Summer Concert Series is kicking off the first Sunday in June. Every Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. in June, jam out to some live music in Runner's Park. With beachy tunes, new releases, Iowa Hall of Fame inductees, there's styles everyone can enjoy.
Enjoy Summer Concerts in the Park in Moline. Every Monday night starting June 8th, enjoy live music at the Moline Township Activity Center, a rock and roll venue with a twist of country. Food is available for purchase starting at 5 p.m.
Don't Stop Believin' that the imfamous 80s rock band Journey will come to the Quad Cities. Journey heads over the Vibrant Areana at The Mark on June 24th as a stop on their “The Final Frontier Tour 2026”. They'll be playing all their favorite hits from over their career. Click here for tickets.
Looking for more outdoor jam sessions? Click here to read all about the Quad Cities' free live music.
Festivals
Enjoy a relaxing evening during Sip and Shop Downtown Muscatine. On June 5th starting at 4:30 p.m., particiapting businesses will stay open late to let shopping continue into the night. Find your new favorites items as you sip on a variety of craft beer and wine samples. Be sure to collect your passport before starting to enter the door prizes. Tickets are available here.
Celebrate all things rhubarb at the Aledo Rhubarb Fest. On June 5th and 6th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., shop pies, ice cream, sodas, jams, and cakes, and all things made of the sweet and tangy vegetable. Stop by the tasting tent to try delicious samples of rhubarb at no cost. Spend the day browsing the endless vendors, listening to live music, riding the trolley in the historic downtown area, or visiting the kid zone. For a full list of events, click here.
The QC Pride Fest is a vibrant celebration to uplift the LGBTQ+ community. On June 5th and 6th in Schwiebert Riverfront Park, enjoy live entertainment and local vendors in a festival of inclusivity. Gates open at 5 p.m. on June 5th and at 12 p.m. on June 6th.
There's no better place to enjoy live music than Be Downtown in Downtown Bettendorf. Kicking off at noon on June 6th, this family friendly festival brings live music, kids activities, and fun for all ages at no cost. Let your competitive Stick around and grab a drink for the evening music starting at 7 p.m. For a full list of events and venue locations, click here.
See new creations that came to life by the next generation at the Little Makers Market. June 13th from 1 to 3 p.m. showcases the child-led vendors. Meet the creators and support young entrepreneurs as you shop their creations at Amity Point.
The Rock Island Artists Market is starting off on June 14th at Skeleton Key Arts and Antiques. This outdoor market brings out one-of-a-kind creations, from unique art to delicious food to locally grown plants. If you can't make it to this one, no worries. The Rock Island Artists Markets is held every second Sunday from June to October.
Tattoo enthusiasts will want to come out for the first ever Tattoo Fest Davenport. On June 19th, 20th, and 21st, over 200 artists from around the world will be making art and tattooing. While some artists booked the festival in advance, be sure to get there early for a walk in spot. The RiverCenter will be packed full of vendors, art, and tattoo artists practicing their craft. Tattoos new and old are able to enter into the tattoo contest showing off your cool designs. For a full list of events, click here.
Reoccuirng Summer Events
Summer is always full of activity in the Quad Cities. Here are a list of events that are happening all summer long!
Frieght House Farmers Market: Every weekend in downtown Davenport, shop local vendors. This all year around farmers market adds more vendors in an open air market, creating a vibrant market to walk through. On Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Frieght House.
Mercado on Fifth: This lively night market is a summer delight. Every Friday night from 5 to 10 p.m., head over to downtown Moline to shop, dine, and experience Latinx hertiage. With live music, vendors, and free children's activites, this festival has something for everyone to enjoy.
River Bandits Games: Spend the afternoon at Modern Woodman Park as you cheer on the Quad Cities own minor league baseball team. Grab a hot dog, ride the Ferris wheel, and let your competitive side out in the best minor league stadium in the nation. Click here to see the River Bandits' full schedule.
Skybar Beats: Every Thursday starting at 8 p.m., rock out to some music or sing your own tunes at the UP Skybar.
QC Farmers Market: Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in downtown Rock Island, shop a collection of local farmers and vendors from the Quad City area.
Celebration Belle: Enjoy a meal as you glide down on the Mississippi River. These narrated lunch or dinners or a sight seeing adventure take you through the beauty of the river. Or, take a day trip to lovely spot down the river, getting off to explore the area. Click here to see available trips, dates, and tickets.
Riverboat Twilight: Experience a 90 minute sightseeing cruise that departs from LeClaire, Iowa. There is plenty of space with indoor and outdoor seating on all three decks. Click here for available dates.
Geneseo Farmers Market: Located on Pearl St., shop everything from baked goods to fresh produce to homemade lotions and more. Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., shop the local vendors and their handcrafted items.
Food Truck Friday's In LeClaire: Every Friday night in downtown LeClaire, find the Green Tree Brewery, Mississippi River Distilling Company & Aunt Hattie’s food trucks. Enjoy some live music, late shopping, and craft drinks as you enjoy these delicious food trucks. Check out the Food Trucks Friday in LeClaire FaceBook page to see what food trucks will be added to the menu.
Fridays at the Haubergs: Hang out with family and friends at the Hauberg Estate. From 1 to 9 p.m., the Hauberg Carriage is open. Tours of the mansion will take place at 3 p.m., costing $10 a ticket with children and students free.
LeClaire Farmers Market: Every fourth Friday of the month, LeClaire hosts an evening farmers market. Start your weekend by heading over to LeClaire City Plaza from 5 to 8 p.m. to see local vendors selling baked goods, eggs, flowers, and handmade goodies. Be sure to check the LeClaire Farmers Market FaceBook page to see the theme.
Looking for something else? Check out the Visit Quad Cities Events Calendar for our full list of events!