Light up your holiday at the Quad City Botanical Center

The 6^th Annual Winter Nights Winter Lights, a spectacular display of more than 160,000 lights, is going on now at the Botanical Center. Stroll through magical gardens at night and visit the outdoor events canopy for hot cocoa for purchase by Rozz-Tox.

Provide some comfort this holiday season
 The Rock Island Public Library is collecting comfort items for Heart of Hope 

Ministries and Rock Island High School’s Rocky Resource Room, which helps support teenagers in need of basic items. Donations of household supplies or personal care items can be dropped off at any Rock Island Public Library location. 

Deck the Downtowns!

Downtown Rock Island in partnership with the Downtown Davenport Partnership and Downtown Bettendorf Organization presents Deck the Downtowns, a series of holiday promotions encouraging people to eat, drink, shop and be merry downtown. All three downtowns will host a scavenger hunt for a holiday ornament in businesses now through January 1. 

In Rock Island, search for the red holiday train ornament at more than 40 downtown businesses. The custom train ornaments were created by Crawford Company and decorated by Jackson Autobody & Custom Paint. Find 10 holiday trains and turn in the completed card at the Rock Island Library, Quad City Arts or Quad City Botanical Center and win the custom train ornament for your own tree. Participants will also be entered to win gift cards and a grand prize basket. Visit downtownrockisland.org or downtown Rock Island social media this week for a list of participating businesses.

Winter is in bloom at the Hauberg Estate

The annual Holiday Open House is this Sunday, December 4 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Hauberg Estate, 1300 24^th St., Rock Island. Come see the beautifully decorated mansion, enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides and visit with Santa. The event is free and open to the public. Cookies and cocoa will be provided.