RIDA 2nd Saturdays
Date and Time
Saturday Oct 10, 2026
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026
8 a.m.–Noon
Individual activities and participating businesses may have varying hours. See the event schedule for details.
Location
Downtown Rock Island
1800 block of 2nd Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201
Activities extend throughout the 2nd Avenue Festival Street, Green Lawn, Arts Alley and participating downtown businesses.
Fees/Admission
Free admission. All ages welcome. Purchases from vendors and participating businesses are optional.
RIDA 2nd Saturdays
Description
Close out the 2026 2nd Saturdays season in Downtown Rock Island on Saturday, Oct. 10!
Spend the morning downtown with the QC Farmers Market, live music from John Born, Yoga-Pilates Fusion with Refined Fit Lab, family-friendly activities, giant lawn games, Arts Alley pop-up shopping, local food and specials from downtown businesses.
Activities are centered around the 2nd Avenue Festival Street, Green Lawn, Arts Alley and surrounding downtown businesses, making it easy to wander, shop, eat and explore throughout the morning.
2nd Saturdays is free and open to all ages.
Oct. 10 Schedule
8 a.m.–Noon | QC Farmers Market
Shop local produce, baked goods, specialty foods, flowers, artisan goods and more.
8 a.m.–Noon | Arts Alley Pop-Up Shops
Explore rotating makers, artists and small businesses in Arts Alley.
9–10 a.m. | Yoga-Pilates Fusion with Refined Fit Lab
Free outdoor workout. RSVP encouraged.
9:30–11:30 a.m. | Live Music: John Born
Enjoy live music during the market morning.
9:30–11:30 a.m. | Absolute Science Bubbles
Family-friendly bubble fun near the Green Lawn.
Throughout the Morning | Giant Lawn Games + Family Fun
Giant chess and other oversized games on the Green Lawn.
