Animal Adventures
Friday, May 1, 2026 · 10:30 AM · 2900 Learning Campus Drive
Imagine you are different animals from the wild! This drop-in is designed for toddlers and preschoolers with an adult. Included with admission.
10:30 AM · 2900 Learning Campus Drive
Imagine you are different animals from the wild! This drop-in is designed for toddlers and preschoolers with an adult. Included with admission.
10:00 AM · Waterfront Convention Center
Come gather with other car enthusiasts to share your passion for automobiles. All are invited, as well as any car type. For more information, visit www.bettendorf.org/friendsofparksandrec.
6:00 PM · 1609 State St, Bettendorf, IA 52722
5:30 PM · Forest Grove Park
We invite you to join in on the development process as we GROW Forest Grove Park! Join us to share your ideas and feedback at our public input and open house event on May 6th!
6:30 PM · 2900 Learning Campus Drive
The Family Museum will open its doors after hours for an exclusive event for families with children who have sensory needs. To keep crowds to a minimum, tickets will be limited to the first 100 participants. Siblings are invited to take part in this event as well! Tickets will be available at the Family Museum starting April 23. Family Museum members are free, but they must have a ticket to enter. Therapy dogs from the Quad Cities Canine Assistance Network will stop by for a visit! The Family Museum has earned certification as a Certified Autism Center! This designation given by IBCCES is awarded to organizations who have completed a training and review process to better serve individuals with sensory needs.
6:00 PM · Bettendorf Community Center
Park Advisory Board members, meeting agendas, and minutes can be found at www.bettendorf.org/parkboard .
6:00 PM · City Hall Council Chambers, 1609 State Street
10:00 AM · Public Works Annex, 4403 Devils Glen Road
"Rooted in Service, Powered by Community" - That's the theme of National Public Works Week , taking place May 17-23, 2026 through the American Public Works Association . To kick off National Public Works Week, the City of Bettendorf's Public Works Department is hosting its Annual Public Works Day on Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Bettendorf Public Works Annex (4403 Devils Glen Road). This is a family-friendly, fun-filled event that includes: Public Works trucks and machinery on display Free food served by Public Works staff (hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream, and soft drinks) Kids’ activities Inflatable obstacle course Snowplow blade painting Face painting Giveaways Compost - bring your own bucket! Trash/Yard Waste stickers Free bus pass Interactive opportunities Ride the Bettendorf Transit bus Learn About the " EnviroScape " model Learn About household hazardous materials and e-waste Donate old bicycles/bike parts
6:00 PM · 1609 State St, Bettendorf, IA 52722
6:30 PM · City Hall Council Chambers, 1609 State Street
8:30 PM · Veterans Memorial Park, Bettendorf
Join us for ice cream and a free concert in the park featuring our very own Bettendorf Community Band! Ice cream social sponsored by the Bettendorf Lions Club. To see the complete concert schedule for the season, visit www.bettendorf.org/band .
6:00 PM · Bettendorf Community Center
Park Advisory Board members, meeting agendas, and minutes can be found at www.bettendorf.org/parkboard .
7:00 PM · Jetty Park, Bettendorf
Join us for FREE yoga in the park sponsored by the Friends of Bettendorf Parks & Recreation! Space is limited, pre-register at www.bettendorf.org/yoga .
6:00 PM · City Hall Council Chambers, 1609 State Street
8:30 PM · Veterans Memorial Park, Bettendorf
Join us for ice cream and a free concert in the park featuring Big River Brass Band! Ice cream social also sponsored by Big River Brass Band. To see the complete concert schedule for the season, visit www.bettendorf.org/band .
6:30 PM · City Hall Council Chambers, 1609 State Street
7:00 PM · Kiwanis Park, Bettendorf
Join us for FREE yoga in the park sponsored by the Friends of Bettendorf Parks & Recreation! Space is limited, pre-register at www.bettendorf.org/yoga .
8:30 PM · Veterans Memorial Park, Bettendorf
Join us for ice cream and a free concert in the park featuring our very own Bettendorf Community Band! Ice cream social sponsored by the Bettendorf Optimist Club. To see the complete concert schedule for the season, visit www.bettendorf.org/band .
7:00 PM · Veterans Memorial Park, Bettendorf
Join us for FREE yoga in the park sponsored by the Friends of Bettendorf Parks & Recreation! Space is limited, pre-register at www.bettendorf.org/yoga .
8:30 PM · Veterans Memorial Park, Bettendorf
Join us for ice cream and a free concert in the park featuring Chordbusters! Ice cream social sponsored by Bettendorf Presbyterian Church. To see the complete concert schedule for the season, visit www.bettendorf.org/band .
7:00 PM · Jetty Park, Bettendorf
Join us for FREE yoga in the park sponsored by the Friends of Bettendorf Parks & Recreation! Space is limited, pre-register at www.bettendorf.org/yoga .
11:00 AM · Downtown Bettendorf
Saturday, July 4, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. Location: Downtown Bettendorf For more information, visit the 4 th of July parade webpage .
1:00 PM · Cumberland Square, Bettendorf
Saturday, July 4, 2026 Time: Noon - 10 p.m. Location: Spruce Hills Drive Bring your family and friends to the 2026 4 th of July Festival, which will be held on Saturday, July 4 from noon - 10 p.m. on Spruce Hills Drive in front of Cumberland Square! For more information, visit the 4 th of July Festival webpage .
8:30 PM · Veterans Memorial Park, Bettendorf
Join us for a free concert in the park featuring our very own Bettendorf Community Band! To see the complete concert schedule for the season, visit www.bettendorf.org/band .
10:00 PM · Middle Park, Bettendorf
Saturday, July 4, 2026 Time: Dusk Location: Middle Park Rain Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026 For more information about the 4 th of July Fireworks, visit this webpage .
6:00 PM · 1609 State St, Bettendorf, IA 52722
6:00 PM · Bettendorf Community Center
Park Advisory Board members, meeting agendas, and minutes can be found at www.bettendorf.org/parkboard .
7:00 PM · Kiwanis Park, Bettendorf
Join us for FREE yoga in the park sponsored by the Friends of Bettendorf Parks & Recreation! Space is limited, pre-register at www.bettendorf.org/yoga .
6:00 PM · City Hall Council Chambers, 1609 State Street
8:30 PM · Veterans Memorial Park, Bettendorf
Join us for ice cream and a free concert in the park featuring Orion Community Band! Ice cream social also sponsored by the Friends of Bettendorf Parks & Recreation. To see the complete concert schedule for the season, visit www.bettendorf.org/band .
6:30 PM · City Hall Council Chambers, 1609 State Street
7:00 PM · Veterans Memorial Park
Join us for FREE yoga in the park sponsored by the Friends of Bettendorf Parks & Recreation! Space is limited, pre-register at www.bettendorf.org/yoga .
8:30 PM · Veterans Memorial Park, Bettendorf
Join us for ice cream and a free concert in the park featuring our very own Bettendorf Community Band! Ice cream social sponsored by St. James Lutheran Church. To see the complete concert schedule for the season, visit www.bettendorf.org/band .
7:00 PM · Jetty Park, Bettendorf
Join us for FREE yoga in the park sponsored by the Friends of Bettendorf Parks & Recreation! Space is limited, pre-register at www.bettendorf.org/yoga .
8:30 PM · Veterans Memorial Park, Bettendorf
Join us for ice cream and a free concert in the park featuring our very own Bettendorf Community Band! To see the complete concert schedule for the season, visit www.bettendorf.org/band .
7:00 PM · Kiwanis Park, Bettendorf
Join us for FREE yoga in the park sponsored by the Friends of Bettendorf Parks & Recreation! Space is limited, pre-register at www.bettendorf.org/yoga .
8:30 PM · Veterans Memorial Park, Bettendorf
Join us for ice cream and a free concert in the park featuring our very own Bettendorf Community Band! Ice cream social sponsored by Grace Lutheran Church WELCA. To see the complete concert schedule for the season, visit www.bettendorf.org/band .
6:00 PM · Bettendorf Community Center
Park Advisory Board members, meeting agendas, and minutes can be found at www.bettendorf.org/parkboard .
6:00 PM · City Hall Council Chambers, 1609 State Street
6:30 PM · City Hall Council Chambers, 1609 State Street
6:00 PM · Bettendorf Community Center
Park Advisory Board members, meeting agendas, and minutes can be found at www.bettendorf.org/parkboard .
6:00 PM · City Hall Council Chambers, 1609 State Street
6:00 PM · 1609 State St, Bettendorf, IA 52722
6:00 PM · Bettendorf Community Center
Park Advisory Board members, meeting agendas, and minutes can be found at www.bettendorf.org/parkboard .
6:00 PM · City Hall Council Chambers, 1609 State Street
5:00 PM · City Hall Council Chambers, 1609 State Street
5:35 PM · City Hall Council Chambers, 1609 State Street
5:00 PM · Bettendorf Community Center
Park Advisory Board members, meeting agendas, and minutes can be found at www.bettendorf.org/parkboard .
5:00 PM · City Hall Council Chambers, 1609 State Street
5:30 PM · City Hall Council Chambers, 1609 State Street
Friday, May 1, 2026 · 10:30 AM · 2900 Learning Campus Drive
Imagine you are different animals from the wild! This drop-in is designed for toddlers and preschoolers with an adult. Included with admission.
Saturday, May 2, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Waterfront Convention Center
Come gather with other car enthusiasts to share your passion for automobiles. All are invited, as well as any car type. For more information, visit www.bettendorf.org/friendsofparksandrec.
Monday, May 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM · 1609 State St, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 · 5:30 PM · Forest Grove Park
We invite you to join in on the development process as we GROW Forest Grove Park! Join us to share your ideas and feedback at our public input and open house event on May 6th!
Friday, May 8, 2026 · 6:30 PM · 2900 Learning Campus Drive
The Family Museum will open its doors after hours for an exclusive event for families with children who have sensory needs. To keep crowds to a minimum, tickets will be limited to the first 100 participants. Siblings are invited to take part in this event as well! Tickets will be available at the Family Museum starting April 23. Family Museum members are free, but they must have a ticket to enter. Therapy dogs from the Quad Cities Canine Assistance Network will stop by for a visit! The Family Museum has earned certification as a Certified Autism Center! This designation given by IBCCES is awarded to organizations who have completed a training and review process to better serve individuals with sensory needs.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Bettendorf Community Center
Park Advisory Board members, meeting agendas, and minutes can be found at www.bettendorf.org/parkboard .
Thursday, May 14, 2026 · 6:00 PM · City Hall Council Chambers, 1609 State Street
Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Public Works Annex, 4403 Devils Glen Road
Public Works Annex, 4403 Devils Glen Road
"Rooted in Service, Powered by Community" - That's the theme of National Public Works Week , taking place May 17-23, 2026 through the American Public Works Association . To kick off National Public Works Week, the City of Bettendorf's Public Works Department is hosting its Annual Public Works Day on Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Bettendorf Public Works Annex (4403 Devils Glen Road). This is a family-friendly, fun-filled event that includes: Public Works trucks and machinery on display Free food served by Public Works staff (hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream, and soft drinks) Kids’ activities Inflatable obstacle course Snowplow blade painting Face painting Giveaways Compost - bring your own bucket! Trash/Yard Waste stickers Free bus pass Interactive opportunities Ride the Bettendorf Transit bus Learn About the " EnviroScape " model Learn About household hazardous materials and e-waste Donate old bicycles/bike parts
Monday, May 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM · 1609 State St, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · 6:30 PM · City Hall Council Chambers, 1609 State Street