Special Events
Festival of Trees is Quad City Arts' fundraiser...

Watch for more information about these events for 2012 (reservations are required for all special events).

Santa's Special Stars
Free private tour dedicated exclusively to our stars with disabilities. Entertainment includes
light musical acts on CenterStage, beverages and snacks available for purchase, designer
displays and the jolly guy himself, Santa. North Pole Activity Center is open during this event.

(This event is not open to the public).

Silver Bell Social
Party dedicated to our senior friends over 60. Entertainment includes local musical acts
on CenterStage, complimentary coffee beverages and cookies, snacks available for purchase,
designer displays, holiday gift shop and the jolly guy himself, Santa.

Red Carpet Room
Private party to thank sponsors. Not open to the public.

Grand Premiere Party
Holiday party with music, dancing, hearty hors d'oeuvres & first chance to purchase
designer displays.

Breakfast with Santa

Casual breakfast, children’s entertainment, and special appearance by Santa himself.

 

Holiday Parade & Post Party
The largest helium-balloon parade in the Midwest. Over 20 large helium balloons, pageant queens,
dance groups, bands, clowns, floats, tractors and unique antique cars will participate in this spectacular event. 
Warm-up inside after the parade with refreshments, costumed characters, and CenterStage entertainment.

Holiday Pops
Extraordinary evening with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, featuring Quad City Arts Visiting Artist,
choirs, and more!

Teddy Bear Tea
Special afternoon for youngsters and their favorite fuzzy friend featuring fancy desert, high “tea,”and
entertainment.

 

Sizzlin' Soiree
Ladies, Laughs & Libations
Girls Night Out featuring shopping, auctions, raffles, dinner and more.

 

Sugar Plum Ball
Formal father-daughter dinner dance with DJ and raffle prizes.

 

 

Celebrity Lunch

Join the fun as local celebrities “work” for art-performing tips.  Raffles, auctions, and zany items
for sale as well.

Jingle Jam

The hottest teen dance in town where high schoolers from all over the Quad Cities come to
mingle and dance! Featuring local DJ personalities, door prizes and more!

Family Day
Fun for the whole family including special entertainment, raffles, silent auctions and more!