Bettendorf Announces 2026 Summer Happenings: 15+ Ways to Celebrate Summer

The City of Bettendorf is helping you celebrate summer with plenty of fun events planned for those who love live music, family-friendly movies, roller-skating, line dancing, and more! Here is a look at our 2026 Summer Happenings:

• Family Museum Dance Spring Production
• Bettendorf Farmers' Market
• Wildlife Wednesdays
• Summer Concert Series
• Music in the Park
• Special 4th of July Lead-Up Events
• Be Downtown/Bettendorf's 123rd Birthday
• Cars & Coffee
• Summer Camps
• Summer Reading Program
• Line Dancing Parties
• Roller Skating Parties
• Movies in the Park
• $6 Admission Mondays at the Family Museum
• Dino Week
• Roller Skating Lessons
• Citywide 4th of July Celebration
• Learning Campus Discovery Fair

Family Museum Dance Spring Production
Date: Saturday, May 30
Time: 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.
Location: Galvin Fine Arts Center at St. Ambrose University (2101 Gaines Street, Davenport)
Description: Family Museum Dance is holding its annual Spring Production to showcase all its talented dancers who've taken lessons over the past school year. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

Bettendorf Farmers' Market
Dates and Times: Mondays and Thursdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. & Saturdays, 8 a.m.-Noon
Location: Faye's Field (across from the Bettendorf Public Library and Family Museum at 2850 Learning Campus Drive)
Description: The Mississippi Valley Growers' Association is back three days a week to feature local growers, bakers, and creative vendors with fresh produce, beautiful blooming flowers, delicious baked goods, and unique crafts!

Wildlife Wednesdays
Dates: Wednesdays - June 3 and 10, July 1, August 1 and 12 & Saturday, August 15
Description: The Bettendorf Conservation Committee - partners of the Bettendorf Parks & Recreation Department and endorsed by the City of Bettendorf - is hosting another summer of free wildlife classes that are open to all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult). Wildlife Wednesdays take place in different parks and prairies, and feature owls, fireflies, bats, creeks, and more! To sign up, click here.

Summer Concert Series
Dates: Thursdays - June 4 to August 13
Location: Faye's Field (across from the Bettendorf Public Library and Family Museum at 2850 Learning Campus Drive)
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Description: The Bettendorf Public Library is hosting its annual Summer Concert Series on Thursday evenings in Faye's Field! Every week, a different band will entertain audiences with a free concert. Food trucks will be available at each concert. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets, and are welcome to bring their own food and drinks. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be held inside the library. To see the schedule, click here.
Supported By: Bettendorf Public Library Foundation
Sponsored By: TBK Bank, REM Iowa Host Home Program, Bettendorf Rotary Club, and Duck Creek Tire & Service

Music in the Park
Dates: Fridays - June 5 to July 31
Location: Veterans Memorial Park (1645 23^rd Street)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Description: The Bettendorf Community Band - partners of the Bettendorf Parks & Recreation Department and endorsed by the City of Bettendorf - is hosting its annual Music in the Park Concert Series on Friday evenings at the Bill Bowe Memorial Band Shell in Veterans Memorial Park! Every week, talented musicians from across our area will perform a free concert, and each concert will also feature an organization that sponsors an ice cream social. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be canceled. To see the schedule, click here.

Special 4^th of July Lead-Up Events
Dates: Starting June 6

Location: Bettendorf Public Library (2950 Learning Campus Drive)

Description: The Bettendorf Public Library is holding several free, educational and entertaining programs leading up to the 4^th of July that highlight America's rich heritage and uphold the principles of democracy! These events include a musical sing-along, crafts, history presentations, tea time, and even an American Girl Doll party.

Information: https://www.bettendorflibrary.com/america-two-fifty

Be Downtown/Bettendorf's 123^rd Birthday

Date: Saturday, June 6

Location: 15^th Street Landing (15^th Street and State Street)

Time: 12-7 p.m.

Description: The City of Bettendorf is celebrating its 123^rd Birthday at the Downtown Bettendorf Organization's annual Be Downtown event with a special area that includes several vehicles on display. Be Downtown is a free outdoor family-friendly event that will feature live music, professional wrestling, local food and beverage vendors, kids' activities, bag tournaments, and more.

Information: https://www.downtownbettendorf.org/events/yearly-events/be-downtown/

Cars & Coffee

Dates: Saturdays - June 6, August 1, September 5, and October 3

Location: Downtown Bettendorf - Waterfront Convention Center Parking Lot (2021 State Street)

Time: 9 a.m.

Description: The Friends of Bettendorf Parks & Recreation - partners of the Bettendorf Parks & Recreation Department and endorsed by the City of Bettendorf - are once again teaming up with Bettendorf Cars & Coffee to rev up awareness of cool cars around the area while revving up funds that help kids participate in programs offered by the Parks & Recreation Department! Cars & Coffee takes place on the first Saturday of every month, except July 4. There are no dues or membership fees. All cars and car enthusiasts are welcome.

Information: https://www.bettendorf.org/FriendsofParksandRec

Summer Camps

Dates: June 8 to August 7

Description: The Family Museum and the Bettendorf Parks & Recreation Department still have several openings in their Summer Camps for children as young as 3 years old!

Information: www.familymuseum.org/camps or www.bettendorf.org/summercamp

MORE SUMMER HAPPENINGS ON PAGE 3!

Summer Reading Program

Dates: June 8 to August 1

Location: Bettendorf Public Library (2950 Learning Campus Drive)

Description: The theme of the Bettendorf Public Library's Summer Reading Program this year is "Plant a Seed, Read" with fun challenges, exciting rewards, and special events for all ages!

Information: https://www.bettendorflibrary.com/library-reading-programs

Line Dancing Parties

Dates: Fridays - June 12 and 26, July 10 and 24

Location: The Landing (2255 Middle Road)

Time: 7-10 p.m.

Description: Back by popular demand, the Bettendorf Parks & Recreation Department is hosting Line Dancing Parties at The Landing this summer! We'll provide the setup - you bring your boots and $5! These parties are open to ages 13+ and full concessions will be available inside The Lodge.

Information: https://www.bettendorf.org/TheLanding

Roller Skating Parties

Dates: Saturdays - June 13 and 27, July 11 and 25, August 8 and 22

Location: The Landing (2255 Middle Road)

Time: 7-10 p.m.

Description: The Bettendorf Parks & Recreation Department is also bringing back Roller Skating Parties at The Landing! NEW THIS YEAR: We have a limited supply of roller skates you can rent for $3. You can also bring your own. These parties are $5, open to all ages, and full concessions will be available inside The Lodge.

Information: https://www.bettendorf.org/TheLanding

Movies in the Park

Dates: Saturdays - June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12

Location: Veterans Memorial Park (1645 23^rd Street)

Time: Sundown

Description: The Bettendorf Parks & Recreation Department is hosting four free movies throughout the summer months at the Bill Bowe Memorial Band Shell in Veterans Memorial Park! You are encouraged to bring your own lawn chair and/or blanket.

Information: https://www.bettendorf.org/movies

Sponsored By: Blackhawk Bank & Trust, UnityPoint Health Trinity, K&K Hardware, Friends of Bettendorf Parks & Recreation

Family Sponsored Summer

Dates: Mondays - June 15, 22, and 29 & July 6, 13, and 20

Location: Family Museum (2900 Learning Campus Drive)

Description: The Family Museum is offering $6 admission on six Mondays this summer as part of The Family Credit Union's Family Sponsored Summer!

Information: https://www.familycu.com/fun

Sponsored By: The Family Credit Union

MORE SUMMER HAPPENINGS ON PAGE 4!

Dino Week

Dates: June 15 to 20

Location: Family Museum (2900 Learning Campus Drive)

Description: Dinosaurs will take over the Family Museum! You will find them in the Dig Zone, as well as our galleries, with some surprises in store as well!

Information: https://www.familymuseum.org/calendar

Roller Skating Lessons

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays - June 16 to June 25

Location: The Landing (2255 Middle Road)

Time: 7-7:45 p.m.

Description: The Bettendorf Parks & Recreation Department is partnering with the Quad City Rollers for the first time to offer beginner roller-skating lessons for ages 8+! Roller skates are included.

Information: https://www.bettendorf.org/skating

4^th of July Celebration

Date: Saturday, July 4

Description: The City of Bettendorf is hosting its annual 4^th of July Celebration, starting with a parade in Downtown Bettendorf, a festival on Spruce Hills Drive in front of Cumberland Square, and fireworks in Middle Park!

Information: https://www.bettendorf.org/4thofJuly

Learning Campus Discovery Fair

Date: Saturday, August 15

Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Location: Learning Campus (Family Museum & Bettendorf Public Library & Faye's Field)

Description: This free event includes engaging, drop-in activities for all ages throughout the entire Learning Campus! More details will be announced in the coming months.