Permanent exhibits at the Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, include Lil 'Ssippi River Valley; Amazing Acres, about weather and agriculture; Busy Bodies: Healthy Choices; The PlayHouse for ages 5 and under; and the outdoor Kingdom for Kids Playground, open when weather permits. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday; closed on some holidays. Admission is $7 for ages 2-59; $4 for ages 60 and up and age 1; active military and immediate family; free for under age 1; $1 Mondays June 3-Aug. 12. Call 563-344-4106 or email for details. Map
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 to Saturday, May 31, 2014

Miller's Petting Zoo will be at the Moline Library, 3210 41st St., from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 309-524-2440 for details. Map Free.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013

The German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport, will offer the Double Exposure: Prints of Past and Present exhibit from May 11-July 28. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5; $4 for ages 60 and up; $3 for ages 5-17; $12 for a family; $10 for a family Friday; free for members and ages 4 and under. Call 563-322-8844 or email for details. Map
Every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,

Niabi Zoo, 13010 Niabi Zoo Road, Coal Valley, is home to hundreds of animals. The zoo also offers a playground, train and carousel rides, classes, gift shop, picnic areas, and concessions. Hours are 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (last admission at 4:30 p.m.). Admission is $7.25; $6.50 for ages 62 and up, $5.75 fpr ages 3-12; free for members and ages 2 and under; half-price Tuesdays. Admission will be free March 11-15. Call 309-799-5107 or email for details. Map
Monday, March 11, 2013 to Sunday, October 27, 2013

The Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead, 28050 230th Ave. at Bluff Road, Scott County, Iowa, is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The 1847 farmhouse was built by Isaac Cody, Buffalo Bill's father. Cattle and buffalo graze outside the home. A gift shop is on the grounds. Admission is $2; free for ages 16 and under. Group tours are available. Call 563-225-2981 for details. Map
Monday, April 1, 2013 to Thursday, October 31, 2013

Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village, 18817 290th St., Long Grove (north of Scott County Park), is open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Walnut Grove was a settlement and stage coach stop of the 1860s. The village includes 18 historic buildings, some relocated from rural Scott County. There is an admission fee for some special events and tours. For details, call 563-328-3283. Map Free.
Monday, April 1, 2013 to Thursday, October 31, 2013

Young Pioneers Day Camp, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Walnut Grove Pioneer Village at Scott County Park, 18817 290th St., Long Grove. Eight, one-week sessions for children 6 - 11 years of age. Sessions include Laura Ingalls Wilder, Nature, Native American Week, plus others. Details at scottcountyiowa.com/conservation and facebook.com/scottcountyconservation. Call 563-328-3283 or email for details. Map
Monday, June 3, 2013 to Monday, July 22, 2013

The Riverine Walk Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Campus with Bill Brewer will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Riverfront Campus, 3300 River Drive, Moline. Cost is $5; free for River Action members. Preregistration required; call 563-322-2969 or email for details. Map
Wednesday, June 19, 2013

The annual Quad-Cities Senior Olympics will be held at various locations. Competitions will include athletic, literary, trivia, a spelling bee, performing, and visual arts. See the schedule online, and find out how to enter here. Call 309-786-1677 or email for details. Free.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 to Saturday, June 22, 2013

Candy Land exhibits, based on the board game, are at Vander Veer Botanical Park, 215 W. Central Park Ave., Davenport, Call 563-326-7818 for details. Map Free.
Monday, May 27, 2013 to Monday, September 2, 2013

Splash Landing Aquatic Center, 2220 23rd St., Bettendorf, is open. The main pool area includes a zero-depth entry with water geysers, kiddie boat slide, flue and speed slide, drop slide, and a diving board. The Toddler Pool area (for ages 6 and under with supervisor age 18 and up) has a slide, sprays, and a sand play area. Both pools are heated. Schedule and costs of admission and passes vary; see the website or call 563-344-4124 for details. Map
Monday, May 27, 2013 to Friday, August 16, 2013

Riverside Aquatics Center, 3635 4th Ave., Moline, features a zero depth entry, heated water, a lap pool, and a water playground. See the website or call 309-797-0788 for hours and rates. Map
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 to Sunday, August 18, 2013

Whitewater Junction Aquatic Center at Longview Park, 1601 Longview Drive, Rock Island, is a zero-depth to 9-foot-deep pool featuring four waterslides and a tot slide. See the website for hours and admission, or call 309-732-7946. Map
Saturday, May 25, 2013 to Monday, September 2, 2013

The German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport, will host the Land and Water: Two Elements, Two Icons exhibit from June 2-Oct. 27. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5; $4 for ages 60 and up; $3 for ages 5-17; $12 for a family; $10 for a family Friday through August; free for members and ages 4 and under. Call 563-322-8844 or email for details. Map
Every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,

The highlight of the Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, is its 6,444-square-foot tropical Sun Garden conservatory with a 14-foot waterfall, reflecting pools, and a 70-foot skylight peak. The center also has extensive outdoor displays, including a Conifer Garden, a Physically Challenged Garden, a Scrambled Alphabet Garden, and perennial gardens. It has a gift shop, and works by local artists are on display. See the website for special events. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday (until 8 p.m. Tuesday); noon-5 p.m. Sunday (April-Oct.); 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday (Nov.-March). See the website for holiday hours. Admission is $6; $5 for ages 60 and up; $4 for ages 5-15; $2 for ages 2-4; free for under age 2; $1 Mondays June 3-Aug. 12. Call 309-794-0991 or email for details. Map
Sunday, January 2, 2005 to Thursday, January 2, 2014

Permanent exhibits at the Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport, include the Asian Gallery; Black Earth/Big River; Ocean Experience; the Hall of Mammals; River, Prairie and People; Unearthing Ancient Egypt; View Space; the Spark Learning Lab, and Ume Warumi. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $7; $6 for ages 60 and up, military, students; $5 for ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and under; $1 Mondays June 3-Aug. 12. For more information, call 563-324-1933. Map
Friday, January 2, 2009 to Monday, December 23, 2013

Food & Water Watch executive director Wenonah Hauter will talk about her book Foodopoly: The Battle Over the Future of Food and Farming in America from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Rogalski Center, St. Ambrose University, W. Lombard Street and N. Ripley Street, Davenport. Call 563-333-6253 for details. Map Free.
Thursday, June 20, 2013

The Channel Cat Talk River Landscape Mosaic with Dr. Reuben Heine and Dr. Norm Moline will be held from 9-10:45 a.m. Meet at the Celebration Belle landing, 2501 E. River Drive, Moline. Cost is $12. Preregistration required; call 563-322-2969 or email for details. Map
Thursday, June 20, 2013

Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, will offer Third Thirsty Thursday with music, drinks, and lawn games from 6-8 p.m. Admission is $6; $5 for ages 60 and up; $4 for ages 5-15; $2 for ages 2-4; free for under age 2. Call 309-794-0991 or email for details. Map
Thursday, June 20, 2013; Thursday, July 18, 2013

Teens can build a terrarium at 1 p.m. at the LeClaire Library, 323 Wisconsin St. Call 563-289-4242, ext. 4 or email for details. Map Free.
Thursday, June 20, 2013

The LeClaire Library, 323 Wisconsin St., will show the documentary Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time at 6:30 p.m. Call 563-289-4242, ext. 4 or email for details. Map Free.
Thursday, June 20, 2013

Family Learn How to Fish Day will be held from 9 a.m.-noon at the lagoon, Vander Veer Botanical Park, 215 W. Central Park Ave., Davenport. It will include fish identification, parts of the fishing pole, baiting hooks, and more. Bring poles if available. Worms will be provided. There will be door prizes. Online registration is available. Call 563-328-7275 for details. Map Free.
Saturday, June 22, 2013

The Riverine Walk Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Campus with Bill Brewer will be held from 9-10:30 a.m. at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Riverfront Campus, 3300 River Drive, Moline. Cost is $5; free for River Action members. Preregistration required; call 563-322-2969 or email for details. Map
Saturday, June 22, 2013

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will offer tours of Locks and Dam 15 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., weather permitting, beginning at the Mississippi River Visitor Center on the west end of Arsenal Island. Wear shoes with enclosed toes and heels (tennis shoes are best, as walking is part of the tour). Purses, bags, and cameras are not allowed. Ages 17 and up must have a photo ID. Vehicles are subject to random search; allow 15 minutes extra. Reservations are recommended; call 309-794-5338. Map Free.
Every Sunday, Saturday,

Buddhist Mantra Workshop, 10 a.m. - 1p.m., Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Center, 502 W. 3rd St., Second Floor, Davenport. Mantra: the Sanskrit term for "mind protection." Reciting mantras calms the mind, connects us to our inner good qualities and helps us stay positive. This workshop will cover how to recite several mantras and how to integrate mantras into our meditation practice and our daily life. Everyone is welcome, no experience is necessary. $15. Call (563)322-1600 or email for details. Map
Saturday, June 22, 2013

Joe Nobiling and Friends will play at 7 p.m. at Fisherman's Corner, 16123 IL-84 N, Hampton. An adult must accompany ages 11 and under. Call 309-794-5338 for details. Map Free.
Saturday, June 22, 2013

Ages 8 and up can Crack Geodes! at 2 p.m. at the LeClaire Library, 323 Wisconsin St. Registration required; call 563-289-4242, ext. 4 or email for details. Map Free.
Monday, June 24, 2013

Becky Wright will present Civil War Quilts at 6 p.m. at the LeClaire Library, 323 Wisconsin St. Call 563-289-4242, ext. 4 or email for details. Map Free.
Monday, June 24, 2013

The River Action Environmental Book Club will discuss Hard Tomatoes, Hard Times: The Original Hightower Report and Other Recent Reports by Jim Hightower at 7 p.m. at River Action, 822 E. River Drive, Davenport. Call 563-322-2969 for details. Map Free.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013

The Channel Cat Talk Birds of the Mississippi Flyway with Bob Clevenstine will be held from 9-10:45 a.m. Meet at the Celebration Belle landing, 2501 E. River Drive, Moline. Cost is $12. Preregistration required; call 563-322-2969 or email for details. Map
Tuesday, June 25, 2013; Thursday, June 27, 2013

The Riverine Walk Hennepin Canal: Historic Landmark and Recreational Gem with Gary Wagle will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. Cost is $5; free for River Action members. Preregistration required; call 563-322-2969 or email for details.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013

For information on display advertising opportunities, contact Rachel Griffiths at rgriffiths@radishmagazine.com or by phone at (309) 721-3204.

For information on editorial content, contact editor Joe Payne at editor@radishmagazine.com.