Bettendorf, Iowa Events

Bettendorf Invites Community to Participate in the 15th Annual Healthiest State Walk
2025-10-01 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Kiwanis Park, 4223 Greenbrier Drive, Bettendorf, 52722
On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, thousands of people across the State of Iowa will go outside and take a walk for 30 minutes to promote a statewide initiative that’s all about being active and connecting with your community.
From 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on 10/1, you can join this effort by heading to Kiwanis Park (4223 Greenbrier Drive), where the City of Bettendorf’s Parks & Recreation Department is hosting an event for the 15th Annual Healthiest State Walk, part of the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative.

During this special two-hour event, the community can take a stroll on one of Bettendorf’s beautiful trails and check out several special features along the way:
• NEW IN 2025: The Bettendorf Public Library, Bettendorf Parks & Recreation Department, and Parks Maintenance Division have partnered to create a Story Walk that allows you to stop and read one page of a book as you circle the path surrounding Kiwanis Park (funded by the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation)
• Get a SNEAK PEEK inside some Bettendorf Public Works vehicles
• HANG OUT with Bettendorf Police Officers and Firefighters
• PLAY GAMES with the Bettendorf Parks & Recreation Department, Bettendorf Public Library, and the Family Museum
• Learn how to PLAY PICKLEBALL with the Quad Cities Pickleball Club

“The Healthiest State Walk is a great way to get the family outdoors and enjoy one of our amazing neighborhood parks,” said John Byrnes, Parks & Recreation Director. “Kiwanis Park has been recently updated and is an incredible venue to host a fun event for the whole family.”

ABOUT the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative: The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization driven by the goal to ensure every Iowan can live their healthiest life. By engaging worksites, communities, schools, retail food, organizations, institutions, and individuals, it works to create awareness and integrate solutions to improve the physical, social, and emotional well-being of Iowans.

Palmer Hills Girls Golf Clinic
2025-10-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Palmer Hills Golf Course, 2999 Middle Road, Bettendorf, 52722
Join Coach Shawna for a fun and inspirational clinic for girls excited to meet new friends, develop golf skills, and go FORE your goals!

When: Fridays, 8/29, 9/5, 9/19, 10/3 or 10/10. Each date is an individual clinic
Ages: 7 – 11
Cost: $30
OR
When: Saturdays, 9/20 – 10/18, four total weeks
Ages: 7 – 10
Cost: $125

Bettendorf Parks and Rec Fall Tennis Lessons
2025-10-03 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Quad City Tennis Club, 1522 47th Avenue, Moline, 61265
Bettendorf Parks and Recreation is proudly partnering with the Quad City Tennis Club for a fall tennis program. The team of instructors includes USPTA-certified professionals, ranging from former collegiate athletes to top-ranked high school players from across the Quad Cities. The QCTC is committed to delivering high-quality experiences for beginner and intermediate youth players, providing a fun and engaging environment where they can learn the game of tennis and develop their skills with confidence.

Ages: 6 – 12
Costs: $41 – $55
When: 3- and 4-week sessions start 9/5, 9/6, 10/3, 10/4, 11/1, 11/7
Times vary depend on which session is chosen

Bettendorf Parks & Rec Little All Star Basketball Clinic
2025-10-04 09:00 - 11:15 | Bettendorf Community Center, 2204 Grant St., Bettendorf, 52722
Shoot! Score! Defense! This is a clinic that focuses on teaching your little all-star BASIC skills and drills to players new to the sport. This is not designed for advanced players. A new basketball skill will be taught each week, and previous skills will be practiced over five (5) Saturday sessions. The players will get to put their skills to the test in a scrimmage on the last day. Clinics are held on Saturdays at the Bettendorf Community Center gymnasium.

Clinic will be held Saturdays, October 4 – November 1

6-7yr olds: 9:00AM – 10:00AM
8-11yr olds: 10:15AM – 11:15AM

Palmer Hills Adult Specialty Golf Clinic
2025-10-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Palmer Hills Golf Course, 2999 Middle Road, Bettendorf, 52722
Join PGA Golf Professional Shawna for a fun, engaging, and informative specialty clinic. Improve your skills and learn new techniques to score around the green!
Saturday, 9/6 – Putting/Green Reading
Saturday, 9/20 – Short Game
Saturday, 9/27 – Full Swing
Saturday, 10/4 – Drivers
Each Clinic is a separate registration. Sign up for one, or all four!
Ages: 18 + Coed

Line Dancing Parties at The Landing!
2025-10-04 18:00 - 21:00 | The Landing Ice Rink, 2255 Middle Rd, Bettendorf, 52722
Get ready to dance the night away at our brand-new Line Dance Party – where fun, fitness, and community come together under the stars! This exciting outdoor event takes place at our scenic outdoor ice-skating rink (no ice, just good vibes!), transforming it into a lively dance floor for all to enjoy.
Whether you’re a seasoned line dancer or just stepping onto the dance floor for the first time, this event is for YOU! Our friendly instructor will offer light guidance and easy-to-follow cues throughout the night, so everyone can join the fun with confidence. Expect popular songs, classic favorites, and a high energy atmosphere designed to get your feet moving and your spirits soaring.
Fee: $5 pay at the door
There will be snacks, alcohol, and non-alcoholic beverages, and warm snack options available for purchase.
No outside food or beverages (except water) will be allowed.
Let’s make memories, one step at a time. See you on the rink!
