Quad City Seasonal Favorites Re-Opening For The Spring
It's everyone's favorite time of the year where the weather gets a little warmer, days get a little longer, and you see the sun for the first time in months - SPRING!
With the arrival of a new season, comes some seasonal favorites. From theaters to farmers markets, everyone is looking for an excuse to get outside, and these businesses welcome you as they welcome the return of the warmer months.
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htwo0 via ThinkStock 161 Drive In Theatre
Delmar, IAThe 61 Drive In Theatre in Delmar, IA opens its doors for the season April 15th. From then until Memorial Day, they will hold showings on Friday & Saturday's. Starting Memorial Day weekend they will be open every night of the week.
No opening features have been confirmed, however they're anticipating Zootopia and Disney's all new live-action movie, The Jungle Book.
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Jim Lopes via ThinkStock 2Blue Grass Drive-In
Blue Grass, IAGreat news if you're already itching to get to a drive-in! The Blue Grass Drive-In is currently showing movies Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays this spring. They will move to their regular 7 days/week schedule May 30th through August 22nd.
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FooTToo via ThinkStock 3Channel Cat Water Taxi
Bettendorf, IA | Davenport, IA | Moline, ILOne of my goals this summer is to finally take a ride on the Channel Cat - an open-air boat that take passengers back and forth across the Mississippi River to various landings. Passengers can get on an off as they like for one ticket price good for all day usage.
Operates seven days a week, Memorial Day through September. Bicyclists and their bikes are welcome on board the Channel Cat.
The Channel Cat runs Memorial Day to Labor Day:
Monday through Thursday – 11:00 am to 7:40 pm
Friday, Saturday and Sunday– 9:00 am to 7:15 pm - Olivia & her boyfriend Danny at Codfish Hollow in Maquoketa, IA
Olivia & her boyfriend Danny at Codfish Hollow in Maquoketa, IA 4Codfish Hollow Barnstormers
Maquoketa, IAI experienced my first concert at Codfish Hollow this past fall and it was amazing. I can't wait to go back. Lucky for us, we don't have to!
Codfish Hollow (a barn in Maquoketa, IA) is hosting concerts as early as Sunday, April 3rd when they'll be hosting LUCERO.
Check out their website for a full line-up and for everything it has to offer. This is something you need to do at least once.
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Quad City River Bandits, Facebook 5Quad City River Bandits
Davenport, IAOpening day for our Quad City River Bandits is just days away as they host Cedar Rapids at Modern Woodmen Park with a 1:15pm start on Saturday, April 9th.
Then it's full speed ahead!
Kevin and I will have your chance to win tickets all week long with the Cray Fact of the Day at 7:20am, otherwise, head online to grab your tickets.
- The B100 Pepsi Party Patrol handing out ice cold Pepsi products — at Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
The B100 Pepsi Party Patrol handing out ice cold Pepsi products — at Schwiebert Riverfront Park. 6Schwiebert Park Fountain
Rock Island, ILNothing says summer like going to the park to have some fun in the sun with a splash of water. The Schwiebert Park Fountain is a favorite with all age groups come Mother's Day weekend (Saturday, May 7th).
- Whitewater Junction, Website
Whitewater Junction, Website 7Whitewater Junction
Rock Island, ILOpening on May 28th, Whitewater Junction is a zero-depth to 9 feet deep pool featuring:
- “The Rocket” body slide
- “The Zephyr” tube slide
- “The Express” open drop-slide
- “The Cannonball” drop-slide
- Tot slide
- Tumble buckets
- Tea-cup
- Spray features
- Swim Lessons
Check out all slide details; slide requirements apply.
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