Community Calendar

Next Stop Comedy out of Boston is bringing Comedy right to your doorstep. Headliner OhJay Lamont out of Chicago, and three other comedians will keep you entertained all night long. Doors open at 7:30 PM for Cocktails and food service . Show starts at 8 PM. Tickets will be for sale up until night of show, you can purchase tickets through the QR code or go to Jennies Boxcar website to event page.

QC Farmers Market is real farmers and real food, with a beautiful sense of community.

Do you love history? Archives? Museums? What to learn about them all in one place!

Get excited for the annual QC Archives Fair on Saturday, October 24, 2026! This year’s host site, the Putnam Museum, will be full of tables showcasing our unique archives, libraries, and museums from across the Quad Cities. Visit tables to learn about the specialized collections housed at these organizations. In addition to visiting this wonderful Quad Cities museum, there will be a special guest speaker from their staff. You may even win a door prize of swag from local history organizations!

Free and open to the public. To learn more about this event, QC Archives Fair.

This is an off-site event located at: 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA 52804.

We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to specialcollections@davenportlibrary.com.

Let's watch Hocus Pocus (1993) together! And do a craft! And eat some snacks!

Teens only (ages 11-19). Registration is not required, though an event reminder will be sent to those who register. ​

Film synopsis: Three 17th-century witches, hanged for their murderous crimes, are resurrected on Halloween in modern-day Salem by an unsuspecting boy, who must now figure out how to get them back in the ground.

Rating: PG Runtime: 95 minutes

We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.

Join us for a showcase of QCBeats Artists at the Putnam Museum. The doors open at 5:30 pm. The performance will start at 6:00 pm. The Putnam's concession stand will be open for purchases. It offers a variety of foods and snacks such as popcorn, hot dogs, candy, and more! Non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase as well.

Explore this growing collection of local music by visiting the QC Beats website.

This is an off-site event located at: 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA 52804.

This program is intended for adults.

We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to specialcollections@davenportlibrary.com.

Join us for BOOlly Dance Meets BOOlesque on Saturday, Oct. 24th! A special interactive Halloween edition of our Belly Dance Meets Burlesque show featuring:

Headliner: Samantha Karadsheh

Feature Dancer: Mac Ja’La

Feature Dancer: Chocolate Yoga

Presenting: Entity Nocturna

Host: Dannie Diesel

Headlined by Samantha Karadsheh and hosted by our very own Dannie Diesel, our Belly Dance Meets Burlesque shows have become one of our most popular event series. Get your ticket today and see what everyone has been talking about!

Saturday, October 24th

Door time: 6 PM

Showtime: 7 PM

Ticket info: $15 in advance or $25 at the door on show day (early bird pricing ends 10/23 at 11:59 PM)

21+ Only

At Ecdysiast Arts Museum

322 N Brady Street, Davenport, IA

Look for the pink door!

Experience the passion, intrigue and drama of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s timeless tale told by our talented company dancers. Expect the unexpected in this world premiere choreographed by Courtney Lyon.

Augustana College's John Deere Planetarium and Fryxell Geology Museum will be open to the public on Saturday night, Oct. 24, for the annual fall open house. The planetarium and geology museum, located at 820 38th Street, will be open 7-8:30 p.m. The planetarium indoor and outdoor programs will be led by Dr. Lee Carkner. Admission is free.

The evening’s events will include a planetarium show where the wonders of the night sky will be presented on the facility’s 30-foot dome. Views of astronomical objects, including the Moon and the planet Saturn will be provided via the telescopes of the Carl Gamble Observatory. In addition, the Getz-Rogers Gallery, where images of celestial objects and a quarter-ton piece of the Canyon Diablo meteor are on display, will also be open to the public.

The Fryxell Geology Museum, which features one of the best collections of minerals and fossils in the Midwest, will offer hands-on mineral and fossil activities. Highlights in the museum include a wall of glowing, fluorescent rocks, a cast of a Tyrannosaurus rex skull, and a complete 22-foot long skeleton of Cryolophosaurus, a large crested carnivorous dinosaur discovered in Antarctica.

Also featured at the event will be the Augustana Low Brass Choir, a student ensemble directed by Iris Liu, adjunct instructor of low brass. The ensemble will present a family-friendly program featuring selections from the Star Wars and Jurassic Park soundtracks, "Jupiter" from Gustav Holst's "The Planets," "Moon River" and other musical favorites.

The observing areas are unheated so dress appropriate to the weather. In the event of cloudy sky conditions, telescope views may not be possible but the indoor programs will still be offered.

Jennies Boxcar first time Halloween karaoke Party. Come in full costume and let’s get the celebration going. Full cocktail service all night long. Full food menu until 9pm, appetizers is available until close. Must be 21+ to attend. Free admission.

Artificial intelligence is changing how we work, communicate, and navigate everyday life, but what does it really mean for you? Join Ben Sondgeroth for an approachable introduction to AI, including practical ways tools like ChatGPT can help with everyday tasks, along with a better understanding of their benefits and limitations. We'll also explore Ben's five best tips for protecting your personal information, recognizing online scams, and staying cyber secure. Whether you're curious about AI or simply want to feel more confident using technology, this session will provide helpful information and practical strategies you can put to use right away.

Ben is a former high school teacher, coach, and director of technology and is currently the Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator based in Sterling.