Head to The River's Edge and join the fun for themed public skate sessions! 

The River's Edge | 700 W River Drive
All ages (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult over 18)
Admission: $6 (plus tax) | Skate Rental: $3.50
*Swiftie Skate admission: $13 (plus tax) - includes skate rental

Back to School Skate
Saturday, August 23 | 2-4PM
Come show off your best Back to School outfit and shake of the back to school blues at The River’s Edge. During public skate, enjoy local favorites at the concessions, take last chance selfies before your summer glow fades, and make fun crafts with the Figure Skating Club of the Quad Cities.

Monster Mash Glow Skate
Saturday, October 25 | 2-4PM
Get ready for a monster-themed skating event! Join us at River’s Edge for a spooktacular night filled with creepy beats, fun treats, and eerie crafts with the Figure Skating Club of the Quad Cities. Skates on dressed in your best skate-friendly costumes and ready to groove to undead tunes with your favorite monsters. Don’t miss the Monster Mash Glow Skate during public skating, glowing party lights, and plenty of frightful fun. Dress up, bring your spooky spirit, and join us if you dare!

Swiftie Skate
Saturday, December 13 | 5-7PM | Admission is $13 per person
*Please note, this is a specialty skate outside of normal public skate sessions.
Calling all the Swifties! Grab your groupies and have your own Eras Tour on the ice. We are in our skating era. All Taylor! All Night! Get your pic with Taylor! Play Taylor Swift lyric trivia! With a playlist catering to Taylor Swift fans, our session is designed to keep everyone moving and grooving. From beginners to seasoned skaters, our rink is open to all. Elevate your evening with a bracelet making and the perfect soundtrack. Enjoy an hour and a half of skating with other Swifties with the uninterrupted best songs the iconic performer has to offer. The concessions will be offering a Swiftie Special inspired basket based on Taylor's favorites.

Skate with Santa
Saturday, December 20 | 2-4PM
Grab your favorite holiday attire or ugly holiday sweater and your ice skates to head over to The River's Edge  to Skate with Santa! Off ice you can enjoy fun holiday crafts with the Figure Skating Club of the Quad Cities, tasty treats from Concessions, or snap a selfie at the holiday backdrop in the lobby!

Noon Year's Eve Glow Skate
Wednesday, December 31 | 11AM-1PM
Are you ready to party like it’s 2026? Can’t stay up ‘til midnight? We've got you covered! Countdown to Noon with a ball drop, face painting and noisemakers. Enjoy crafts and activities for all ages too with the Figure Skating Club of the Quad Cities. Don’t miss this family tradition as you ring in the New Year. Ring in the NOON Year with glow skating under the party lights! Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite holiday attire.

New in 2025! Join Davenport Parks and Recreation in partnership with the Humane Society of Scott County for a series of FREE fun, family events for dog owners!

Centennial Dog Park | 315 S Marquette St
All Ages

Tails and Trails Club
Saturday, May 17 - Saturday, December 13
Are you and your dog up for the challenge? Join the club the Tails & Trails Club with the goal of completing as many miles on the Davenport Trails as you can before we meet again at the Santa Paws Walk in December.
Visit The River's Edge to enroll in the Tails & Trails Club or register online.

Barks & Rec
Saturday, July 19 | 12-2PM
Bring your dog out for a fun day of play at Centennial Dog Park with Davenport Parks and Recreation. This meet-and-greet atmosphere during a dog-friendly event brings dog families together with fun activities your pets will enjoy. Visits from vendors and demonstrations are also expected.

Puppy Cool Down
Saturday, August 2 | 12-2PM
What dog doesn't like to play in water on a hot day? Bring your dog out to play with other dog friends and in a little bit of water at Centennial Park with Davenport Parks and Recreation. This meet-and-greet atmosphere during a dog-friendly event brings dog families together with fun activities your pets will enjoy. Visits from vendors and demonstrations are also expected.

Dogs Day in the Park
Saturday, September 6 | 12-2PM
Dogs deserve a day in the park to play too. Bring your dog out to play at Centennial Dog Park with Davenport Parks and Recreation. This meet-and-greet atmosphere during a dog-friendly event brings dog families together with fun activities your pets will enjoy. Visits from vendors and demonstrations are also expected.

Howl-o-Ween in the Park
Saturday, October 4 | 12-2PM
Calling all dogs to our first Howl-o-ween in the Park and Vendor Showcase where you can browse, learn, and play. Local pet related businesses will be showcasing their goods and services (and offering a few freebies and coupons) for pets and owners alike to enjoy plenty of fun activities including pet grooming, professional photos, paw painting, toy crafts making, treat making, food (including some dog friendly snacks), and drinks during the Howl-o-ween in the Park. Informational booths, vendors, and animal rescue organizations will be on hand also to give away free goodies as well as encourage better health and the wellbeing of our pup population. Free microchipping will be offered by the Humane Society of Scott County and Quad City Animal Welfare Center. Don’t forget to dress up your pup for the costume contest!!

Santa Paws Walk
Saturday, December 13 | 12-2PM
*Please note, this event takes place at Credit Island Park
The Santa Paws Walk is a pet-friendly non-competitive walk allowing you and your canine to stroll around Credit Island Park. Event includes but not limited to a fun pet contest, photos of your pet and family with Santa, a raffle, great photo opportunities and great vendors.

Those who participated in the Tails & Trails Club with a goal of completing at least 20 walks will receive a certificate of completion and an opportunity to win additional prizes.

New in 2025! Explore Davenport and surrounding area recreation trails with FREE, fun events open to all ages to get you moving.

Get Out and Trail (GOAT)
Saturday, September 20 | 9AM-1PM | Quad City Area Recreation Trails and Beyond
Bike, hike, walk, or roll; it doesn't matter how, just Get Out And Trail (GOAT)!
Explore QC trails with family and friends! Travel the trails on both sides of the Mississippi and drop by hosted GOAT Stops for refreshments and activities. This is a pet-friendly event, so we encourage you to bring your pets (leashed) out on the trails too! No registration required.

Witches & Warlocks Ride (NEW!)
Sunday, October 5 | 9AM-12PM | Davenport Riverfront Recreation Trails
Get ready for a spellbinding day of fun at the Witches & Warlocks Ride! Join us as we pedal along the Riverfront Recreation Trail in downtown Davenport on Sunday, October 5 from 9a.m. to noon. This enchanting event takes place along the Mississippi River, where participants will don their most creative witch and warlock costumes while riding their brooms - err, bicycles- along the picturesque riverfront.
Join fellow bike enthusiasts for a fun-filled day of pedaling, laughter, and Halloween spirit. Decorate your ride and embrace the festive atmosphere as you explore the scenic route along Davenport. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a casual rider, this event promises to be a delightful experience for all ages. Don’t miss out on this magical celebration—mark your calendar and prepare for a wickedly good time! No registration required.

Trunk, Treat & Trail (NEW!) 
Saturday, October 18 | 2-5PM | Davenport Riverfront Recreation Trails
Get ready for a thrilling good time at the Trunk, Treat & Trail event! Local government along with organizations, churches, and other groups will be providing a safe and fun event for children to collect treats as they walk along the Riverfront Recreation Trail between Centennial and LeClaire Parks in Davenport. Join us for a spooktacularly safe trick-or-treating experience, activities, and more. Gather with other hobgoblins, ghosts, pirates and princesses from 2-5p.m. on Saturday, October 18. Whether you're a seasoned trick-r-treater or new to the hunt, this event promises to be a delightful experience for all ages. Put on your costumes and haunt your way the Mississippi River, as laughter and fun fill the air. Let your inner monster shine, with colorful costumes on that will leave you howling with delight.
Don’t miss out on this frightfully fantastic opportunity, where the only thing scarier than the tricks is the amount of fun you’ll have. Dress as one of your favorite monsters! Help us Monster up our riverfront. Don’t miss out on this magical celebration—mark your calendar and prepare for a wickedly good time! No registration required.

Cool off with Davenport Parks and Recreation this summer! 

4th of July
Friday, July 4
Fejervary Aquatic Center |1900 Telegraph Rd | 12-6PM
Annie Wittenmyer Aquatic Center |2828 Eastern Ave | 1-7PM
Admission: $10 per family (max up to 5 admissions)
Join us as we celebrate the birth of our nation!

Teen Takeover
Friday, July 18 | 6-8PM | Fejervary Aquatic Center |1900 Telegraph Rd
Admission: $5 per person
Calling all high school students! Dive into the fun at our first annual Teen Takeover! Swim with friend and enjoy a variety of relay races, giant lawn games, music, and more, all with no little kids or adults.

Itty Bitty Beach Party
Friday, August 8 | 10AM-12PM | Fejervary Aquatic Center |1900 Telegraph Rd
Admission: $5 per person
Preschoolers age 5 and under and parents are invited to enjoy the use of the pool without the "big kids" splashing!! Water toys will be available. The concession stand will be open.

Consider this your monthly invitation to the city's largest picnic! This picnic is a meeting ground for people to get together and break bread in the community. You provide the food and blanket; we'll provide the time and place! There will even be a few surprises.

All Ages
Free

Vander Veer Botanical Park (Great Lawn) | 215 W Central Park Ave
Fridays, Jul 11, Aug 1, Sep 5 | 11AM-1PM

Join Davenport Parks and Recreation for a series of events at the Fejervary Learning Center with the goal of connecting families to local resources and providing fun and educational activities while enjoying a day out in the parks!

All Ages
Free

Fejervary Learning Center | 1800 W 12th St
Second Saturdays June-September

 Kids to Parks Day
Saturday, July 12 | 12-3PM
July is National Parks and Recreation Month. What better way to celebrate than Kids to Parks Day at Fejervary Learning Center where we will be hosting free family-friendly activities. We will have on-site local vendors, nature crafts, and more!

Back 2 School
Saturday, August 9 | 12-3PM
Spend time with the family exploring the Fejervary Learning Center at the Back 2 School Bash. We will be hosting free family activities, local vendors, nature crafts, and more while handing out school supplies during this back-to-school focused event.

Harvest Festival
Saturday, September 13 | 12-3PM
Fall harvest season brings a host of family-friendly activities and unique must dos, including Harvest Fest at the Fejervary Learning Center. This free family-friendly event includes activities the everyone will enjoy. There will be local vendors, nature crafts, and more!

Davenport citizens can get FREE general admission vouchers at The River’s Edge or Davenport Parks and Recreation community events after May 1. Must redeem vouchers for tickets at the Modern Woodmen Box Office prior to game.

Modern Woodmen Park  | 209 S Gaines St
Friday, June 20 | 6:30PM |  Lansing Lugnuts (Fireworks night!)
Friday, August 22 | 6:30PM |  Great Lakes Loons (Fireworks night!)

Rock all the way back to the 80s with Davenport Parks and Recreation and the Class of ’82 this summer at Concert in the Park!
Dust off your acid wash jeans and brightest neon tops, tease your hair and spray with Aquanet, and wear your dancing shoes for a fun night under the stars. Seating is on the great lawn, so bring lawn chairs or blankets. Food trucks will be on site serving up delicious food.

All Ages
Free

Vander Veer Botanical Park | 215 W Central Park Ave
Saturday, July 19* | 5PM-8PM

*No rain date.

Sign up now for this action-packed biking adventure throughout the Quad Cities with our partners at Moline Parks and Recreation, Rock Island Parks and Recreation, and Bettendorf Parks and Recreation. Teams of two will pedal their way across the Quad Cities, stopping at challenge stations set at iconic landmarks. 

Saturday, July 19 | 10AM-2PM
Ages: 18+
Fee: $80/team
Register by July 4th at www.bettendorf.org/UrbanScramble