# Meetups Events In Rock Island
- **Category**: Meetups
- **Type**: format
## Audience
- **Followers**: 517.2k+
- **Recent Followers**:
- **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/51d4c1d0-3987-11ee-a7dd-9d91d18b35cf-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg
- **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d66c8da0-9b51-11f0-93a9-35e48db79af3-rimg-w200-h200-dc908f91-gmir
- **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b7265220-94ec-11f0-8711-89c9b64759d8-rimg-w200-h200-dcd2d4d2-gmir
## About
Discover meetups in Rock Island designed for every interest and community. From startup networking events and entrepreneur gatherings to coffee meetups, fitness groups, singles meetups, creative communities, and casual social events, there’s always something happening near you.
Meetups in Rock Island are a great way to connect with like-minded people, build meaningful relationships, learn new skills, and explore local communities and experiences. Whether you're looking to grow your professional network or simply meet new people, you’ll find events that match your interests and goals.
Explore upcoming meetups in Rock Island and join communities that inspire you.
## Meetups Events in Rock Island
- **Event Name**: Quad Cities! Meet the People behind Prairie Rivers Network
- **Description**: Discover the Power of Local Action
You’re invited to join Prairie Rivers Network for an evening of conversation, connection, and community at Hauberg Estate. Whether you’ve supported our work for years or are just getting to know us, this is an opportuni
- **Interested Audience**:
- Count: 44
- **Date**: Thu Sep 10 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Sep 10 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rock-island/quad-cities-meet-the-people-behind-prairie-rivers-network/200030583632505
- **Venue**: Hauberg Estates
- **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy82OTE1NDAzOTFlZTlkODU4NTBjZjgyZmQxYWJhMzAyNjdkOTk1NDBhYTkyZDQ3ZmI0OGRhZjk2N2MwYWY4N2JiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzM4MzgzOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4Nzc2MzExMQ.avif
- **Categories**: kids
- **Event Name**: UTHS Class of 1981 Reunion
- **Description**: Save the date, Saturday, September 18, 2026, 45th class reunion. Party Saturday nite at Radicle Effect Brewerks. 1340 31st street, Rock Island, IL Might possibly try to be in the parade which should be on Friday. This is football Homecoming Weekend
- **Interested Audience**:
- Count: 68
- **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rock-island/uths-class-of-1981-reunion/200030285213446
- **Venue**: Radicle Effect Brewerks
- **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy81ZmQzODMwYTk2NjA1NjYwMWZkN2QzYzc2MDU3N2NlMjhkYThiN2MzMjQ0MWQxNWQzOTcwNDE1YmYwNWFjY2NjLXJpbWctdzUwMC1oMzMwLWRjZjhmOGU4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4MDgzMDg5.avif
- **Categories**: workshops, sports, football, parades
- **Event Name**: Adult Knitting Circle
- **Description**: Do you love to knit or crochet? We would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle! Whether you are in the middle of a project or looking to start something new, this club is open to anyone who wants to work on a fiber arts project among fellow craft
- **Interested Audience**:
- Count: 4
- **Date**: Mon Sep 21 2026 (-05:00)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rock-island/adult-knitting-circle/200030090785957
- **Venue**: Rock Island Public Library (Downtown Library)
- **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8yOWRiY2U0MGY3YWM2ZTNkNzZkNjg3MWRkZjVjNTRhOGM2ZGZlYmEzMGZlNzNlODViZmFhMjdlMTc5YTVjZjk1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2MxZGJlOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MTIxNTQxNw.avif
- **Categories**: meetups, art
- **Event Name**: Silent Book Club
- **Description**: Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining our Silent Book Club® may be for you!
This book club meets every third Wednesday of the month* at the Watts-Midtown Branch Library from 5:30-6:30pm. Join us for a full
- **Interested Audience**:
- Count: 5
- **Date**: Wed Sep 16 2026 (-05:00)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rock-island/silent-book-club/200029961054558
- **Venue**: Rock Island Public Library (Watts-Midtown Branch)
- **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy80YzI2NTNjZjY1NzI5MGI2MDEwYzk3NWQwYTJhNjVjZWM1YjVkMDhmYzViNzlmNGI5OTgxNDkzMzM0NDM1YmJmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzYzNzU3Yy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODI4OTMxMw.avif
- **Categories**: meetups
- **Event Name**: RICO Dems Meeting - September 2026
- **Description**: Join us for the Rock Island County Democrats’ LAST meeting of 2026!
📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Laborers’ Local 309
All Democrats are welcome to attend 💙
Only Precinct Committeepersons (PCs) can vote 🗳️
Thanks to the Laborers’ Local 309 fo
- **Interested Audience**:
- Count: 21
- **Date**: Thu Sep 24 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rock-island/rico-dems-meeting-september-2026/200029566902605
- **Venue**: Laborers Union Local 309
- **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8zZmIyZThlOGNiNmQ1MjFlYTZhNTYyZGMxMjEwNzIxZWE3NDE1YzU1MDZkYjk3MjE4N2NiNjQwMTM0MWExOWE4LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODcxNzgxMDg.avif
- **Categories**: meetups
## Trending Events in Rock Island
- **Event Name**: Soul of the City 2026
- **Description**: Join the MLK Center for Soul of the City 2026, an outdoor community celebration of culture, diversity, strong neighborhoods, and family fun.
Nearly 5,000 people attended last year, making Soul of the City one of the largest community events in Rock Islan
- **Venue**: 1251 9th St, Rock Island, IL 61201, United States
- **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/88d1b697ffe7b91f3bfe8d5bbd9d2e7d51c3c39d8ece8bd989eb63108983f070-rimg-w1200-h927-dc88d8f8-gmir?v=1787658742
- **Event Name**: 7 Bridges : The Ultimate EAGLES Experience - Rock Island, IL
- **Description**: Due to HIGH demand, 7 Bridges is returning for TWO NIGHTS this year!!
Doors 6pm
Show 7:15pm
"The Best EAGLES Tribute Band on Earth!" - Rolling Stone
Fasten your seat belts and get ready for an unforgettable rock and roll journey with 7 Bridges : The Ul
- **Venue**: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse
- **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/584f53e0641363a70e206a1c3cbfdc89056af444d365877756817837e27aa34d-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir?v=1787688909
- **Event Name**: The Wizard Of Oz
- **Description**: Playing July 8th - September 5th!
In this classic movie-come-to-life musical adventure, young Dorothy is swept away by a tornado from her Kansas farm to the magical land of Oz. There, she encounters a host of whimsical characters: good witches, bad witch
- **Venue**: 1828 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States, Illinois 61201
- **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/c3f160cbac5ab4116584cc6fe4256246988bc57cbfb477fd13833a30e31f855c-rimg-w1200-h829-dc080808-gmir?v=1787069933
- **Event Name**: 2026 Petting Zoo & Barnyard Book Bash
- **Description**: So much fun, we're doing it again - a FREE petting zoo and children's book giveaway, co-hosted by Rock Island Library and Rock Island Parks & Recreation. Fun for all ages. Meet up to 35 animals from Miller's Petting Zoo, pick up a book for your child,
- **Venue**: Longview Park
- **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/11e7ca0ae6e1dbdf8966a05f499e6a4f8973f05b1f6cf2937002b11279941580-rimg-w1200-h628-dc88c848-gmir?v=1787969110
- **Event Name**: Hap's Cruisin' into The Sunset - 23rd Annual
- **Description**: September 13th, 2026 - 11am - 2pm
NO BURNOUTS or ALCOHOL!!!!!!
This event was started by Hap years ago as a small get together for friends. It has grown from a group of friends to big car, truck, and motorcycle cruise to the sunset marina for a day of fu
- **Venue**: Sunset Marina - Rock Island
- **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/47e6ab3e92dc5c7554327bab4a9a3793334c82caaea8d465472531547aab13a0-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir?v=1787411344
- **Event Name**: Rock Island Labor Day Parade
- **Description**: Celebrate Labor Day in Rock Island, Illinois, at the 42nd Annual Rock Island Labor Day Parade on Monday, September 7, 2026. Organized with the City of Rock Island's Labor Day Parade Advisory Board, thi
- **Venue**: City Hall, 1528 Third Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States, Illinois 61201
- **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/f037dbd5ef0263442c3aaf5ac39f67708172af41f2f428176daadc025b409cf1-rimg-w1200-h675-dcb87888-gmir?v=1786125019
- **Event Name**: Thursday Night Groove-The Blackstones
- **Description**: 🎵 Thursday Night Groove featuring The Blackstones
Thursday, September 10 | Live Music 7–9 PM
Spend your Thursday evening enjoying live music from The Blackstones during the Thursday Night Groove Concert Series!
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy great ent
- **Venue**: Schwiebert Riverfront Park
- **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d9575d248d8a379f73b3991cd6e8cdb3b372a8b73856aaf7e43f29a2be5ac88e-rimg-w1200-h630-dc0858c8-gmir?v=1787228724
- **Event Name**: Stand Up Competition Sign Up Page
- **Description**: THIS PAGE IS FOR COMICS WANTING TO SIGN UP.
The Speakeasy located in downtown Rock Island, IL (Quad Cities) is thrilled to present its 11th annual Speakeasy Laugh Hard Stand-Up Comedy Competition!
We start with 30 comedians, who are split up into two pr
- **Venue**: 1818 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States, Illinois 61201
- **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a498556681d5437a5aecc589f0d58e82b51cb8f0921ed5a8a843759e31aca553-rimg-w1200-h504-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787479648
- **Event Name**: Thursday Night Groove-Danny's Book Club Band
- **Description**: 🎤 Thursday Night Groove featuring Danny's Book Club Band
Thursday, September 3 | Live Music 7–9 PM
Join us for another FREE evening of live music featuring Danny's Book Club Band at Schwiebert Riverfront Park!
Whether you're dancing in front of the sta
- **Venue**: Schwiebert Riverfront Park
- **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4fece89484ef30761eb663efd7c437738a3f5cc6886fa92628f3c25add8deb1a-rimg-w1200-h630-dc0858c8-gmir?v=1787271633
## Browse Meetups Events by Date
- [Meetups Events Today in Rock Island](https://allevents.in/rock-island/meetups--today)
- [Meetups Events This Weekend in Rock Island](https://allevents.in/rock-island/meetups--this-weekend)
- [Meetups Events in August in Rock Island](https://allevents.in/rock-island/meetups--august)
- [Meetups Events in September in Rock Island](https://allevents.in/rock-island/meetups--september)
## FAQs
- **Q**: What are the top Meetups events in Rock Island?
- **A:** Quad Cities! Meet the People behind Prairie Rivers Network (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 06:00 pm at Hauberg Estates), UTHS Class of 1981 Reunion (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 05:00 pm at Radicle Effect Brewerks), Adult Knitting Circle (Mon Sep 21 2026 at Rock Island Public Library (Downtown Library)), Silent Book Club (Wed Sep 16 2026 at Rock Island Public Library (Watts-Midtown Branch)), RICO Dems Meeting - September 2026 (Thu Sep 24 2026 at 06:00 pm at Laborers Union Local 309).
- **Q**: How can I find Meetups events in Rock Island?
- **A:** You can discover upcoming Meetups events in Rock Island on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Meetups events in Rock Island?
- **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Meetups events in Rock Island?
- **A:** Some popular venues hosting Meetups events in Rock Island include Hauberg Estates, Radicle Effect Brewerks, Rock Island Public Library (Downtown Library).
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Meetups events in Rock Island?
- **A:** Popular organizers hosting Meetups events in Rock Island include Prairie Rivers Network, Rock Island Public Library, Rock Island County Democrats.
- **Q**: Are there any online Meetups events available?
- **A:** Yes, many Meetups events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Meetups events in Rock Island?
- **A:** Follow the Meetups category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Meetups events are listed in Rock Island.
## Meetups from nearby cities
- [Meetups in Davenport](https://allevents.in/davenport/meetups)
- [Meetups in Moline](https://allevents.in/moline/meetups)
- [Meetups in Bettendorf](https://allevents.in/bettendorf/meetups)
- [Meetups in Milan](https://allevents.in/milan-il/meetups)
- [Meetups in East Moline](https://allevents.in/east-moline/meetups)
- [Meetups in Coal Valley](https://allevents.in/coal-valley/meetups)
- [Meetups in Blue Grass](https://allevents.in/blue-grass-ia/meetups)
- [Meetups in Walcott](https://allevents.in/walcott-ia/meetups)