Events

Special Events
Festival of Trees is Quad City Arts' fundraiser...

Reservations are required for all special events. Watch here for ticket information as it becomes available.

Santa's Special StarsSanta's Special Stars
Thursday, November 21
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free private tour dedicated exclusively to our stars with disabilities. Entertainment includes light musical acts on CenterStage, beverages and snacks available for purchase, designer displays and the jolly guy himself, Santa. North Pole Activity Center is open during this event.
(This event is not open to the public.)

 

Silver Bell SocialSilver Bell Social
Friday, November 22
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Party dedicated to our senior friends over 60. Entertainment includes local musical acts on CenterStage, complimentary coffee beverages and cookies, snacks available for purchase, designer displays, holiday gift shop and the jolly guy himself, Santa.

 

Red Carpet Room
Friday, November 22
6:00 pm
Private party to thank sponsors. (This event is not open to the public.)

Grand PremiereGrand Premiere Party
Friday, November 22
7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Holiday party with music, dancing, hearty hors d'oeuvres & first chance to purchase designer displays.

 

 

Breakfast with SantaBreakfast with Santa
Saturday, November 23
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Casual breakfast, children’s entertainment, and special appearance by Santa himself.


 

Holiday Parade
Saturday, November 23
11:00 am
The largest helium-balloon parade in the Midwest.
Over 20 large helium balloons, pageant queens, dance groups, bands, clowns, floats, tractors and unique antique cars will participate in this spectacular event.

 

 

Military Day
Sunday, November 24
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
A proud salute to our soldiers in uniform, featuring discounted general admission tickets for military members (with military ID) and their immediate families, as well as a variety of patriotic touches around the Great Hall.

 

Teddy Bear TeaTeddy Bear Tea
Sunday, November 24
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Special afternoon for youngsters and their favorite fuzzy friend featuring fancy desert, high “tea”and entertainment.

 

 

Sizzlin' SoireeSizzlin' Soiree
Monday, November 25
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Doors open at 5:00 pm
Ladies, Laughs & Libations.
Girls Night Out featuring shopping, auctions, raffles, dinner and more.

 

SugarPlum BallSugar Plum Ball
Tuesday, November 26
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Formal father-daughter dinner dance with DJ and raffle prizes.

 

 

 

 

 

Celebrity LunchCelebrity Lunch
Wednesday, November 27
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Join the fun as local celebrities “work” for art-performing tips. Raffles, auctions, and zany items for sale as well.

 

 

Jingle JamJingle Jam
Wednesday, November 27
8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
The hottest teen dance in town where high schoolers from all over the Quad Cities come to mingle and dance! Featuring local DJ personalities, door prizes and more!

 

Snowflake Stomp
Wednesday, November 27
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
A dance just for the Junior High students in town. Featuring music, door prizes, games, and more!

 

 

Family DayFamily Day
Saturday, November 30
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fun for the whole family including special entertainment, raffles, silent auctions and more!