🎄✨ Deck the Downtowns returns! ✨🎄 November 20, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Downtown Davenport is getting fully decked out for the holidays — and you’re invited to celebrate all season long! ❄️ From festive art displays and pickle hunts to parades, cookies and community tree lighting… there’s magic around every corner downtown. 🌟
✨ Get the full schedule, participating businesses & details on our website!
https://bit.ly/47qIzll
Here’s what’s happening 👇
🎨 Holiday Display Challenge
70+ businesses & 20 local artists have transformed storefronts into festive works of art — and your votes decide the winner! Vote + explore for a chance to win downtown prizes.
https://bit.ly/4oBljXN
🥒 Hunt for the Holiday Pickle
A beloved QC tradition returns! Search 30+ businesses, find 10 pickles & win a pickle ornament — plus entry into grand prize drawings.
https://bit.ly/47sAzjN
🎄 Festival of Trees
A QC holiday staple since 1986 — decorated trees, special events & the largest helium balloon parade in the Midwest.
http://www.qcfestivaloftrees.com/
🍪 Holiday Cookie Crawl – November 22
Following the Festival of Trees Parade — savor free cookies, shop festive boutiques & enjoy sweet downtown surprises.
https://bit.ly/48ZS0JA
🎁 Community Tree Lighting – November 22
Carols, cocoa & cozy cheer — a true QC holiday moment.
🛍️ Small Business Saturday Surprise Giveaways
Shop local November 29 for a chance to receive one of $500 worth of surprise downtown gift cards — just for showing up!
🎁 Thanks to our sponsors:
Presenting: GreenState Credit Union
Print Sponsor: Stecker Graphics
Pickle Hunt Sponsor: T-Fiber
Let’s make the season merry & bright downtown! 💫
Deck the Downtowns is a joint promotion of the Downtown Bettendorf, Iowa organization, Downtown Rock Island (RIDA), Downtown Davenport, Iowa Partnership - all organizations of the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce
Also check out other Arts events in Davenport.
