Rivermont Collegiate Montessori Early School Open House
2026-08-14 22:27 (America/Chicago) | Rivermont Collegiate, 1821 Sunset Drive, Bettendorf, 52722
Join us for our Montessori Open House and experience a learning environment where curiosity, independence, and a love of learning flourish.
Whether you’re exploring preschool options or looking for the right fit for your child’s early education, this is a wonderful opportunity to:
Tour our Montessori classroomsMeet our experienced teachersLearn about our child-centered Montessori approachAsk questions about admissions and enrollment
Our Montessori programs are designed to inspire confidence, creativity, and lifelong learning in a nurturing environment. Join us on August 8th from 10am-12pm in Becherer Hall at Rivermont Collegiate!

Letters to the North Pole at The Landing Ice Rink
2025-12-03 17:00 - 21:00 | The Landing Ice Rink, 2255 Middle Rd, Bettendorf, 52722
Bring the magic of the season to life by sending your very own letter to Santa! Kids are invited to drop their letters in our special North Pole mailbox located at The Landing Ice Rink.

Make sure to include a self-addressed stamped envelope so Santa can send a personalized letter back from the North Pole!

The Landing Ice Rink (2255 Middle Rd)
Drop off during open hours November 24 to December 19.

Youth Indoor Tennis
2025-12-05 17:00 | Quad City Tennis Club, 1522 47th Avenue, Moline, 61265
Bettendorf Parks & Recreation has teamed up with the Quad City Tennis Club to offer winter tennis instruction. Our team of instructors includes USPTA-certified professionals, ranging from former collegiate athletes to top-ranked high school players from across the Quad Cities. We are committed to delivering a high-quality experience 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

Red, Orange, and Green ball available

Sessions available on Friday evenings, or Saturday mornings.

The Landing Ice Rink Opening Date!
2025-12-05 17:00 | The Landing Ice Rink, 2255 Middle Rd, Bettendorf, 52722
The City of Bettendorf is excited to open The Landing Ice Rink for its second season on… Friday, December 5, 2025 (weather permitting)!

Over the last month, the Bettendorf Parks & Recreation Department has been busy training staff, sharpening skates, adding new concession items, creating ice, and giving our tree a glow-up – all in anticipation of another successful season at one of our newest amenities – an 11,000+ square foot permanent outdoor ice rink with climate-controlled restrooms, concessions, and warming areas as well as outdoor gas firepits.

The Landing Ice Rink’s 2025-26 Season will kick off with a Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 p.m. After that, the rink will open to all skaters with plenty of special events to look forward to throughout the season!

Young Artists Paint Party
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Bettendorf Community Center, 2204 Grant St., Bettendorf, 52722
It’s time to get festive!

Join Bettendorf Parks & Rec and Art with Kare for a holiday-themed paint party at the Bettendorf Community Center! The paint party will go from 10a-noon, and pizza will be provided at the end of the class, so our paintings have time to dry before you take them home. All materials and instruction will be provided by Art with Kare’s Karie Rauch.

Ages: 7 – 14

Reindeer Day
2025-12-06 12:00 - 17:00 | Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, 52722, United States
This event is included with paid admission and features real live reindeer, a variety of reindeer games, and a special performance from the Family Museum Dance Company!

SANTA'S DAY OUT!
2025-12-06 15:15 - 19:30 | Bettendorf Community Center, 2204 Grant St., Bettendorf, 52722
Give Santa a little extra time to get his shopping done—drop off your elves for an afternoon of holiday fun! Kids will enjoy festive crafts, games, treat decorating, and other merry activities before wrapping up the day with pizza and a holiday movie on the big screen.

• CHECK IN: 3:15 – 3:30 (All kids must arrive by 3:30)
• ACTIVITY ROTATIONS: 3:30 – 5:45
• DINNER 5:45 – 6:00
• MOVIE: 6:00 – 7:30
• PICK UP: 7:30

The day will be full of various activities including Cookie Decorating, Ornament Making, Tie Pillow Making, Building a (fake) snowman, (fake) snowball fight, pizza dinner, and the movie Abominable!

Ages: 5 – 12, $5 discount for each sibling registered

Holiday Dog Walk
2025-12-07 13:00 | Crow Creek Dog Park, 4701 Devils Glen Road, Bettendorf, 52722
A traditional event is back in the City of Bettendorf, and it’s sure to get your four-legged friend into the tail-waggin’ holiday spirit!
On Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 1 p.m., the Bettendorf Dog Park Alliance and Bettendorf Trails Committee – partners of the Bettendorf Parks & Recreation Department and endorsed by the City of Bettendorf – are hosting their Holiday Dog Walk at Crow Creek Dog Park.
This free event includes a 3-mile route. Participants can turn around at any time to head back to the dog park and enjoy hot cider. All breeds and pedigrees are invited to attend and must be on a leash during the walk portion of the event.
In case of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.
The Holiday Dog Walk is one of several events taking place in the City of Bettendorf this holiday season. For a quick way to view and share all the City’s Holiday Happenings, visit www.bettendorf.org/HolidayHappenings.
