8 ways to feel like a kid again in the Quad Cities
Visit a trampoline park
The Quad Cities has three trampoline parks that offer all-ages fun and facilities quite literally covered in trampolines. But they’re even more than that. Between Elevate Trampoline Park in Davenport and Milan and The Fun Station in Eldridge, you can play in foam pits, journey through a ropes course, play basketball, climb up jump walls, and more! Find more details here:
Go to a Paint Nite
Create! QC hosts a myriad of events that allow you to get your creative and messy energy out on a canvas! With the freedom to create whatever you desire or follow the helpful instruction of the teacher, this experience will give you flashbacks of your high school art class. Only this time you’re not being graded and you can enjoy a cocktail if you’re of age. Find an upcoming event here
Tour the John Deere Pavilion
The John Deere Pavilion is open for free, self-guided exploration that brings you face to face with real-life ag machines. The Pavilion not only serves as an education experience but satisfies the kid in you that would love to climb up into a larger-than-life tractor and pretend to drive it around. Here’s what you’ll find at the John Deere Pavilion
Ice skate at Frozen Landing or The River’s Edge
Throw on a pair of skates and hit the ice – just take it slow if it’s been a while! Rentals are available at both locations.
- Frozen Landing in Bettendorf opens seasonally and offers an open-air skating experience.
- The River’s Edge is an indoor ice rink that offers some open-skate hours all year long.
Visit The Brick House LEGO store
If some of your favorite memories take you back to LEGO-building as a kid, the Brick House is for you! Take a walk through and let the nostalgia run through you. LEGO products are for sale and you can even sell gently-used LEGOs from your personal collection. Be sure to check out the LEGO wall and play area to get your childlike creativity booming again. Learn more about The Brick House here
Join a Pinterest Craft class at the East Moline Library
The East Moline Library hosts a Pinterest Craft class monthly. The craft is always something different and seasonal. The class has led the creation of various home décor items, DIY candy jars, door hangs and more! Keep an eye on the East Moline Public Library’s Events Calendar to get in on the class
Hit the arcade
In the Quad Cities we hold the whole-hearted belief that arcades aren’t just for kids. Analog Arcade Bar in Davenport and Moline has wall-to-wall gaming from Skee-Ball to pinball, classics like Frogger, Pacman, Mortal Kombat and SO. MUCH. MORE. And yes, the bar is open and the bartenders fully support your love of adult video gaming.
Whitey’s Ice Cream
When you’re done letting your inner-child have the run of the Quad Cities for the day, land the fun at one of the many Whitey’s Ice Cream locations and grab a scoop of Gummy Bear ice cream (Yes, there are actual Gummy Bears in it!) or Bubble Gum!