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Quad City Botanical Center presents several special events to join:  Winter Nights Winter Lights : The holiday bright and festive during the Winter Nights Winter Lights at the Quad City Botanical Center set for November 18-January 1. View over 160,000 glowing lights and a dancing light show in the Conductors’ Garden that includes a live recording from the Quad City Symphony Orchestra.   Lights and Flights : Wake Brewing brings together a light display and samples of locally-crafted brews in Downtown Rock Island. Sample flights of their riff-infused, artistic brews, and enjoy live music by Roger Carlson and friends from December 15 or 29 from 6-8:30 pm. Visit Santa : Share holiday cheer and snap memorable photos on a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus on December 9-10 from 5-8 pm.  Purchase tickets for these and upcoming events online at the Quad City Botanical Center website.   www.qcgardens.com Visit The Quad Cities  Located close to several major state highw...

  The  Vander Veer Conservatory  at 215 W. Central Ave. in Davenport, Iowa presents their popular Poinsettia and Lights display until January 13.    Also available to admire are the outdoor lights in the park that can be seen after dark every night during the extended hours that run from 7 p.m. on the following dates: December 3, 10, and 17.  Also among the free events to experience in the Quad Cities is a festive light show at the  Fejervary Learning Center . The park and watch holiday light show is a free show that last approximately 15 minutes. New shows start every 30 minutes beginning at 5 p.m. from November 26 through January 8 at 1800 W. 12th St., Davenport, Iowa.  Works from students at Davenport's Creative Arts Academy create a spectacular lighted Advent calendar at the  German American Heritage Center . Located at 712 W. 2nd Street, Davenport, each night is unique as a new window is lit up each night starting on December 1-24. ...

  Stone Mountain shines this Holiday Season with traditional entertainment featuring two new live shows. Share the cheer and joy of A Hometown Holiday and Kickin’ Up Christmas. Each show is highlighted by heartwarming holiday songs that bring back memories of being a kid at Christmastime. Holiday Cheer and A Crossroads Christmas Carol - The beauty of millions of lights brighten the Holidays in the town of Crossroads® that has doubled the Christmas lights, and created a charming and magical atmosphere. The Crossroads Christmas Carol, a Holiday tradition for many, takes the stage in Crossroads with a comical twist. Among the other activities everyone will enjoy is the new Christmas Lasershow where guests can make s’mores at the Jingle Bell Bonfire while enjoying the laser light displays and fireworks that are choreographed to favorite Christmas songs. The nightly Fireworks and Snow Fall Celebration where the Snow Angel brings snow to Crossroads, and we cannot forget that jolly ol' el...