Are you ready for it? Grab your groupies and have your own Eras Tour on ice for a special Public Skate night at The River's Edge! With a playlist catering to Taylor Swift fans, this public skate session is designed to keep everyone moving and grooving. From beginners to seasoned skaters, our rink is open to all. Concessions will be offering a Swiftie Special inspired basket based on Taylor's favorites

Activities include: Ice skating, taking a picture with Taylor (a cutout); playing Taylor Swift lyric trivia, and of course, bracelet making!

The River's Edge | 700 W River Drive
Friday,12/13
 Pre-register or pay at the door. Two skate sessions to choose from:
6:45PM-8:15PM OR 8:30PM-10PM
Admission: $13 per person (includes admission, activities and skate rental)

Join us for seasonal holiday lights display at Fejervary Learning Center! This year's show will be BIGGER and BRIGHTER than ever before! Shows last approximately 15 minutes with a new show starting every 30 minutes beginning at 5:00 p.m.; the last show starts at 9:30 p.m. This is a park and watch event, not a drive or walk-through event.

Fejervary Learning Center | 1800 West 12th Street
Mondays-Sundays, 11/30 - 01/05
5PM-9:30PM (last show begins at 9:30 p.m.)

Directions: Enter on West 12th Street and follow the directional signs. Attendees may park at the listed locations. Accessible parking is labeled and located directly across from the learning center. Exit by following the loop around the west side of the learning center.

Radio broadcast: Tune-in to  FM 107.5 to sync with the holiday lights music broadcast.

Warning: This show may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised.

The annual holiday spectacular featuring countless poinsettias, a multitude of lights, and extended Saturday evening hours. This is a self-guided tour through the park and Conservatory. Admission is free. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Vander Veer Botanical Park itself, is open daily from sunrise until one half-hour after sunset. Vehicle entrances are off Central Park Avenue.

Vander Veer Botanical Park | 215 W Central Park Avenue
Everyday, 11/30 - 01/12 (Note: Conservatory is closed Mondays)

Normal Operating Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Closed on Mondays)
Special Extended Evening Hours: Saturdays, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 and 12/21 | 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Early Closures: Tuesdays, 12/24 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Holiday Closures: Wednesday, 12/25 and Wednesday, 1/1

From November 30 through December 15, kids of all ages can drop off Letters to the North Pole at The River’s Edge, Fejervary Learning Center and Vander Veer Conservatory. It’s as easy as writing a letter, dropping it off and watching your mailbox for a letter from one of Santa’s helpers.

Letters to the North Pole (Davenport Parks & Recreation)Letters can be dropped off Saturday, November 30 through Friday, December 15 at the following locations:

• The River’s Edge, 700 W. River Dr.
• Fejervary Learning Center, 1800 W. 12th St.
• Vander Veer Conservatory, 215 W. Central Park Ave.

Get into the holiday spirit with our Buddy the Elf Scavenger Hunt challenge! It's a festive hunt for all ages - keep an eye out for Buddy's mischievous hiding spots! When you find him, take your picture and post it using #DavenportBuddyTheElf

Location changes each week. Keep an out at Davenport parks and facilities
Monday, 12/2-Friday, 12/27

The River’s Edge is hosting a special guest just in time for the holidays. Skate with Santa Claus during public skate, enjoy holiday treats at concessions, and make fun holiday crafts with the Figure Skating Club of the Quad Cities. Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite holiday attire (e.g., ugly holiday sweater, fun scarves and mittens, headbands or themed costume).

The River’s Edge | 700 W River Drive
Saturday, 12/21
2PM-4PM (during public skate)
Admission: $6 (plus tax)
Skate Rental: $3.50