Moline Centre

11/06/2026

TWO WEEKS UNTIL HOLIDAY HOP! Downtown Moline is getting ready for two days of holiday magic, shopping and family fun! With 44 participating merchants, there's something for everyone!

Here's just a taste of what's waiting for you:

🚋 FREE trolley rides and ADA transportation throughout downtown
✨ Holiday shopping and festive storefront window art
❄️ Photos with your favorite Frozen characters, Anna & Elsa
🚴 Santa Bike Ride along the riverfront
🔥 S'mores station, DJ/karaoke, drone experience and a festive photo backdrop in the Historic Block Courtyard
🎨 Holiday Artisan Market and live ice carving
🎶 Live local holiday music
🎁 Toys for Tots donation locations
🍔 Food trucks and plenty of Christmas cheer!

📅 Friday, November 20 | 4–8 p.m.
📅 Saturday, November 21 | Noon–4 p.m.

Best of all? It's FREE and fun for the whole family!

Grab your family, invite your friends and make plans to kick off the holiday season with us in Downtown Moline!

🎄 See the full schedule and all the details: https://molineholidayhop.com/

11/05/2026

Moline Centre was excited to celebrate the grand opening of 5th Ave. Flea this afternoon with a ribbon cutting!

Brought to downtown Moline by the creative minds behind Bummer City and neighboring Take Cover Tiki Club, this new vintage market is all about the thrill of the hunt and finding something unexpected.

With 58 vendors and more than 60 booths, 5th Ave. Flea is officially at full capacity with a wait list! From vintage treasures and unique finds to one-of-a-kind pieces you didn't even know you needed, there's plenty to explore.

Ready to hunt for your next favorite find? Grab a friend, bring your curiosity and plan to spend some time browsing. You never know what hidden gems you'll uncover!

📍 1405 5th Ave., Moline
Store Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Sunday: Noon–5 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed

We're thrilled to welcome another locally owned business to downtown Moline. Here's to a whole lot of treasure hunting ahead!

11/05/2026

🎄 It's beginning to look a lot like the holidays in downtown Moline!

The 40-year-old, 35–40-foot Eastern White Pine is officially in place at Vibrant Arena, thanks to the generous donation of Todd and Sue Rosenthal of Moline! The tree will soon be glowing with more than 30,000 lights. Crews are also busy adding holiday lights throughout downtown, and the festive transformation is underway!

The holiday fun kicks off with Holiday Hop on November 20–21, featuring two days of shopping, activities and holiday fun in downtown Moline. Then join us Saturday, November 21, from 3:30–6 p.m. at the John Deere Commons for Lighting On The Commons, featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus, horse-drawn wagon rides, live music, the tree lighting and a fireworks finale!

The countdown is on, Moline! We can't wait to celebrate with you! ✨

11/02/2026

📍 What’s Happening in Downtown Moline 👇

Another fun week is ahead in Downtown Moline! From welcoming a new vintage shop to live music, line dancing, comedy and hockey, there are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy downtown.

Thursday, join Moline Centre at 3 p.m. for a ribbon cutting welcoming 5th Ave. Flea to 1405 5th Avenue! The newest venture from Bummer City, owners of neighboring Take Cover Tiki Club, brings a fun vintage shopping experience to downtown with unique, affordable and hard-to-find treasures. Then head to Sins Tavern at 7 p.m. for live music with Doug Brundies.

Saturday, start your day with B an D Acoustic at Dead Poet's Espresso Ltd. at 11 a.m.

Saturday evening, grab your boots and head to The University Club at 6 p.m. for a Line Dance Party!

Also Saturday, join the Quad City Storm Professional Hockey at Vibrant Arena at 7 p.m. for Salute to Military Night, recognizing those who serve our country. Veterans and active-duty military members receive a free game ticket at the Vibrant Arena box office. Or enjoy a night of laughs with ComedySportz Quad Cities at The Spotlight Theatre.

For the full calendar and everything happening downtown, visit molinecentre.org/event-calendar.

10/31/2026

What a night! 🧙‍♀️✨

A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out and participated in our first-ever Witches Night Out! We had an incredible evening filled with witches, costumes, a little mystery, and lots of fun in Downtown Moline!

We couldn’t have pulled it off without some amazing local businesses and partners who helped bring this event to life.

A special shout-out to:

🖤 Candle Witch Company for helping us plan the event and welcoming us into their space for registration.

👻 Ballet Quad Cities for hosting the ghost investigation tours and tarot card readers in their building.

🔮 The Atlas Collective - Bookstore & Coffee Bar and Jeff Adamson for bringing the Creepy Side of Twisted Tales of the QC experience to the evening.

💃 QC Crones for treating us to their witch dance and adding a little extra magic to the night!

🍷 Pop the Cork for hosting our costume contest and helping us celebrate all the creative costumes!

📸 SignGypsies Illinois Quad Cities for providing the fun photo op and giving everyone a great spot to capture memories from the night!

And, of course, THANK YOU to all the participating businesses, vendors, volunteers and everyone who purchased a ticket and joined in the fun. Your support of Downtown Moline and our local businesses is what makes events like this possible.

We hope you had as much fun as we did! Have photos from the night? Share them in the comments below so we can relive some of the magic!

Here’s to making this a new Downtown Moline tradition! 🧙‍♀️✨

10/30/2026

10/30/2026

🎉 Welcome to Moline Centre, Fatwoods BBQ Smokehouse!

We celebrated the opening of Fatwoods BBQ Smokehouse in downtown Moline this afternoon with a ribbon cutting!

Located at 1516 5th Ave., Fatwoods is serving up slow-smoked favorites including ribs, brisket, pulled pork and chicken, along with homemade sauces, sandwiches, sides and desserts.

The name Fatwoods has a special story behind it. Owner Collin Ammerman named the restaurant after his late best friend, Foster Atwood, as a way to honor their friendship and keep Foster's memory alive. It's a personal touch that makes this new business even more meaningful.

Stop in, grab some barbecue and show this local business some love!

📍 Fatwoods BBQ Smokehouse | 1516 5th Ave., Moline, IL

Open Thursdays through Sundays until sold out!

Follow Fatwoods BBQ Smokehouse on Facebook for weekly hours and updates.

Welcome to Moline Centre! We're glad to have you here!

10/28/2026

🎃👻 IT’S HALLOWEEKEND IN DOWNTOWN MOLINE! 🧙‍♀️💀

Three events, three days and a whole lot of Halloween fun! From family-friendly frights to a witchy night out and a vibrant celebration of culture and tradition, Downtown Moline is the place to be this weekend!

👻 Boo! Street Landing
📅 Thursday, October 29 | 5–7 p.m.
📍 Bass Street Landing
Enjoy FREE Halloween activities, treats, music, costume contests and the Scarecrow Showdown! Plus, get ready for spooky tunes and karaoke with the The Covered Wagon Karaoke & DJ service! Hosted by Moline Parks and Recreation Department.

🧙‍♀️ Witches Night Out
📅 Friday, October 30 | 5–9 p.m.
📍 Downtown Moline
Gather your coven for a night of witchy fun! Enjoy special offers at participating businesses, a Twilight Market, tarot, palm and other readings, ghost investigation tours, a costume contest, spooky stories and more. Ages 21+. Tickets and registration required.

💀🌼 5th Annual Día de los Mu***os Celebration
📅 Saturday, October 31 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Mercado On Fifth | Downtown Moline
🎟️ FREE admission!
Celebrate life, culture and tradition with a full day of music, dancing, art and community! Enjoy mariachi performances, folklórico dancing, colorful Catrinas, family ofrendas, face painting, delicious food, local vendors and the cultural runway, El Camino de las Calaveras. There’s something for the whole familia!

Three events. One Halloweekend. All in Downtown Moline!
Grab your friends, bring the family and make plans to celebrate with us!

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