| It's All There...In LeClaire! |
There is always something fun to do in LeClaire, even during the winter, including eagle watching, wine tasting, trivia, live music, and much more! Enjoy shopping, touring, wining, and dining year round. Be sure and browse our full calendar of events at the end of this e-news and start making plans to #VisitLeClaire! More information about LeClaire, Iowa, can be found on our website at: www.visitleclaire.com It's all there in LeClaire!
January
Thru January 28, all day: LeClaire Community Library - Winter Reading BINGO. There is still time to stop in and sign up for Winter Reading BINGO! Each BINGO square contains a reading/library activity. Every BINGO will earn you an entry into a grand prize drawing! Cover the entire card for a Blackout BINGO to earn a special prize! Grand prizes will be awarded in every category: Family Reader, Independent Reader, Young Adult, and Adult. The program runs from December 12 - January 28. 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
Thursday, January 19, 4:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Help plan cool events, request new library materials, eat snacks, and get the inside scoop on what's happening at the library! Don't forget - attendance earns service learning hours and looks great on college applications! For 7th grade & up. 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
Thursday, January 19, 8pm: Blind Kitchen at Faithful Pilot. 3 Ingredients, 2 Chefs, 1 Hour to prepare at least 2 dishes. This monthly chefs' competition is back after a taking a short holiday break. Come watch two chefs throw down in Chef Robert Day's kitchen. Doors lock at 8pm. Come have drinks and hang out with other foodies while these two chefs show you what they have to offer. 563-289-4156.
Friday, January 20, 7-10pm: Enjoy the Greg & Rich Acoustic Duo live at Green Tree Brewery. And appreciate some great craft brews, too!
Saturday, January 21, 7pm: Trivia Night in LeClaire is at the LeClaire Civic Center (127 S. Cody Road) and benefits the Buffalo Bill Museum. Tables of 8; $10 per person. Mulligans and refreshments available for purchase. Participants may bring snacks, wine, beer and soft drinks. Doors open at 6:30pm; Trivia starts at 7pm. Door prizes; 50-50 raffle. Call or email your reservation now to Debbie, 563-349-4403, smith5grand@gmail.com
Sunday, January 22, 3-5pm: Faithful Pilot wine tasting 15 wines for $15. 563-289-4156.
Tuesday, January 24, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Preschool Explorers. Explore a new science theme each month at the library - January's theme is Arctic Animals! Go for a fun storytime and hands-on exploratory stations. This program will take the place of Family Storytime and is best for children aged 3-7. 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
Tuesday, January 24: Blue Iguana Beer Can Appreciation Day - $2 Cans.
Wednesday, January 25, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Adult Book Club. This month we'll be reading Whistling Past the Graveyard by Susan Crandall. Books are available at the Library's circulation counter free of cost AND are now available as an eBook through our RiverShare Digital Library Catalog. 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
Thursday, January 26, 4:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Books BeTween Bites. Calling everyone in 4th-6th grade - they are back for the new year! Join them if you like reading, hanging out with cool people, and having fun. Pick up your copy of Lumberjanes by Noelle Stevenson at the library and join us to discuss the book, drink hot chocolate (with marshmallows, of course!) and hang out. 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
Thursday, January 26: Faithful Pilot wine class with Tony Morales $35. 563-289-4156.
Friday, January 27, 8pm: 129 has live music by Jordan Danielsen.
Tuesday, January 31, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Snoozy Storytime. Welcome back Family Storytime by dressing up in your favorite warm pajamas and bringing in a blanket or pillow! We'll read stories, sing songs, do a craft, & have a special treat. Activities are designed for ages 3-6, though all are welcome. 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
Tuesday, January 31, 5-7pm: Join 129 for "Tuesday Tasting". $15 for 10 wines. Call 563-729-1035 to reserve your glass!
February
Wednesday, February 1, 3pm: LeClaire Community Library: Early Release Crafternoon. School's out early - exercise your creativity at this month's Crafternoon! This program is best for children aged 7 and up. 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
Thursday, February 2, 4:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Biblioteens. Love to talk books? Can't decide what to read? Hungry for tasty treats? Teens in 7th grade and up are invited to the library for a new kind of book club - you pick your own books to read, then you share your most loved (or hated) of the month! 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
Friday, February 3, 5:30-8pm: First Friday in downtown LeClaire, IA. It might be February, but that doesn't slow us down - we celebrate First Friday every month of the year! Enjoy fun, food, live music, and shopping in downtown LeClaire! Shops open late and food and drink specials at bars and restaurants.
* Bela is open late.
* Blue Iguana has a drink special.
* Faithful Pilot has live music from 8-11pm.
* LeClaire Olive Oil Co. is open late with olive oil and balsamic vinegar sampling.
* Mississippi River Distilling Company has deals in the retail shop and food and cocktail sampling. Cody Road Maple will be released. It is Cody Road Bourbon mixed with real Iowa maple syrup from Great River Maple in Garnavillo. The gang from Great River Maple will be there with barrel-aged maple syrup, too!
* Wide River Winery Tasting Room is open until 8pm.
Monday, February 6, 6pm: LeClaire Community Library -Color Me Calm. Coloring is NOT just for kids anymore! Adult coloring has been shown to decrease stress, aid in relaxation, exercise fine motor skills, and train the brain to focus! They will provide adult coloring pages and coloring utensils. You may bring your own snacks/refreshments. 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
Wednesday, February 8, 11:45am: LeClaire Community Library - Senior Outreach: Off-site Checkout. The LeClaire Library will be partnering with the Milestones Senior Meal Center to provide off-site item checkout! Checkout will be available the second Wednesday of each month at the First Presbyterian Church. 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
Friday, February 10 - Tuesday, February 14: Watch for more information on Love in LeClaire specials!
Thursday, February 16, 4:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Help plan cool events, request new library materials, eat snacks, and get the inside scoop on what's happening at the library! Don't forget - your attendance earns you service learning hours and looks great on college applications! For 7th grade & up. 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
Wednesday, February 22, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Adult Book Club. This month they'll be reading Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin. Books are available at the library's circulation counter free of cost AND are now available as an eBook through their RiverShare Digital Library Catalog. 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
Thursday, February 23, 4:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Books BeTween Bites. Calling everyone in 4th-6th grade! Join us if you like reading, hanging out with cool people, and having fun. Pick up your copy of One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia at the library and join them to discuss the book, eat snacks, and hang out! 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
Sunday, February 26, 12-4pm: Celebrate Buffalo Bill's birthday at the Buffalo Bill Museum, 199 N. Front Street. Buffalo Bill Cody was born February 26, 1848 in Scott County, Iowa. He was a Pony Express Rider and a civil war hero before starring in his own Wild West Show! Visit other exhibits such as: the Lone Star, a wooden hull steam powered paddle wheel, Native American artifacts, and exhibits featuring 1900's ladies' fashion, life on Mississippi, riverboat pilots, a 1939 Chris Craft speed boat, and many more fascinating displays. Free admission to the museum for this event. Phone 563-289-5580.
Tuesday, February 28, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Preschool Explorers. Explore a new science theme each month at the library - February's theme is Outerspace! Enjoy a fun storytime and hands-on exploratory stations. This program will take the place of Family Storytime and is best for children aged 3-7. 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
News & Special Offers
Bierstube has the NFL Ticket. Stop in for all the games and enjoy drink and food specials!
Blue Iguana will have $2.50 Miller Lite & Coors Light cans during all NFL games.
The Buffalo Bill Museum is open year round: Monday-Saturday 9am-4pm and Sunday 12-4pm.
Divine Dezigns by Laura Lee's New Year Special is 40% off all repurposed furniture!
"Like" Green Tree Brewery's Facebook page and get in on their "Facebook Only" specials!
www.facebook.com/greentreebrewery/
Letty's Designs & Home Décor is now offering fresh flower arrangements for pickup or delivery. Hurry in for great holiday selections! Letty's will be closed January 9-25.
The Shameless Chocoholic has some great Valentine specialty items this year! Available while supplies last.
1) Long Stem Strawberries, they are taking orders for them now. 563-289-1339.
2) Limited edition heart shaped truffles.
3) Petite dessert truffle assortments.
2017 Winter Hours. Please call ahead if planning to visit a particular store or if weather is bad.
Closed on Mondays:
Artswork
Blue Iguana
Crane & Pelican (closed Sunday & Monday)
Dwellings
Urban Classic Home
Antique Archaeology closes at 5pm.
Monday - Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: Noon-5pm
Bela
Winter hours in January:
Closed Monday
Tuesday-Saturday: 11am-4pm
Sunday: 12-4pm
Blue Iguana
Closed on Mondays
Tuesday-Thursday: 11am-9pm
Friday and Saturday: 11am-10pm
Sunday 11am-9pm
Buffalo Bill Museum closes at 4pm.
Monday - Saturday: 9am-4pm
Sunday: Noon-4pm
Decades
Closed until January 31
Divine Dezigns by LauraLee:
Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: Noon-4pm (occasionally open)
Monday: 10am-5pm
Faithful Pilot
Closed on Sundays
Monday - Saturday: 3-6pm Happy Hour; 5-10pm Dinner
Grasshoppers
Sunday & Monday: Noon-4pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 11am-4pm
Friday & Saturday: 10am-5pm
Or by appointment.
Isabel Bloom - same hours all year
Monday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 12-4pm
Letty's Design & Decor
Closed January 9-25
Mississippi Cottage Antiques
Sunday & Monday: 10am-4pm
Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
Rock Elm Designs
Thursday & Friday: 11am-5pm
Saturday: 10:30am-5pm
Or by appointment. Call 563-729-1087.
Roxanne's Trendy Treasures is closed in January.
The Shameless Chocoholic
Monday-Thursday: 10am-4pm
Friday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 12-4pm
Extended hours for Valentine's Day
Urban Classic Home
Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 12-4pm
West End Architectural Salvage
Thursday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
Wide River Winery Tasting Room
Sunday-Thursday: 11am-5pm
Friday-Saturday: 11am-6 pm
Open until 8pm on First Fridays
2017 EVENT LIST
February
3 First Friday
18 Trivia at Civic Center, 7pm
21 Bunco at Civic Center, 10am
26 Buffalo Bill's Birthday Party, Noon-2pm
March
3 First Friday
18 Trivia at Civic Center
April
7 First Friday
15 Trivia at Civic Center
TBD Cars & Coffee
29 Wine Hop
May
5 First Friday
5 Derby Hat Parade
5 Cinco de Mayo at Blue Iguana
20 Trivia at Civic Center
TBD Cars & Coffee
26-29 Twilight Sightseeing Cruises | 11am 1pm 3pm
June
2 First Friday
2-3 City-wide Garage Sales
TBD Cars & Coffee
17 Twilight Sightseeing Cruises | 11am 1pm 3pm
TBD 10th Annual John Boesch Memorial Golf Outing for Museum
July
7 First Friday
TBD Cars & Coffee
15 Twilight Sightseeing Cruises | 11am 1pm 3pm
August
4 First Friday
5 Heartland British Auto Fest
10-12 Tug Fest
TBD Cars & Coffee
19 Twilight Sightseeing Cruises | 11am 1pm 3pm
26 Vettes on the River
September
1 First Friday
16 Trivia at Civic Center
TBD Cars & Coffee
TBD Dogtoberfest
16 Twilight Sightseeing Cruises | 11am 1pm
16 Twilight Dinner Cruise with Chamber
October
6 First Friday
8 Apple Fest
21 Trivia at Civic Center
21 Twilight Sightseeing Cruises | 11am 1pm 3pm
28 Witches' Walk & Costume Parade
November
3 First Friday
18 Trivia at Civic Center
25 Small Business Saturday
December
1 First Friday
1-3 Christmas in LeClaire
2 Ugly Christmas Sweater 5K Run/Walk
2 First Saturday
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LeClaire, Iowa is located at the intersection of Highway 67/Great River Road and Interstate 80 at exit 306. This charming town is just a scenic 2 minute drive to Lock & Dam 14, just off of highway 67, along the Mississippi River. Lock and Dam 14 is only a few miles from all the LeClaire hotels and is known for some of the BEST eagle watching & photography in the country.
LeClaire is a quaint river town full of historic surprises. LeClaire offers the Twilight Riverboat 2 day Adventures, Mississippi River Distilling Company, The Buffalo Bill Museum, unique shopping and wonderful restaurants, which make LeClaire the must visit town in the Quad Cities area.
LeClaire is only 30 minutes from the Quad Cities International Airport and is also the home base location for Mike Wolfe, owner of "Antique Archaeology" and the host of "American Pickers," a cable TV show on the History Channel.
LeClaire has award winning hotels, guest houses, and bed and breakfasts with views of the Mississippi River.
If you're looking for charming and friendly, the downtown shops in LeClaire will delight you.
Also, If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our Tourism Manager at 563-289-4242 x 61135 or email: info@visitleclaire.com
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LeClaire Information Center
122 N. Cody Road
HOURS:
Open 7 days a week; Noon-3pm.
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On-Going Events:
NEW Blue Iguana Specials!
- Monday - Cheese Quesadilla & Cup of Soup $5
- Tuesday 2 Campechano Tacos & Cup of Soup $6
- Wednesday - Diablo Chicken Salad $5
- Thursday - 2 Chicken Enchiladas & Cup of Soup $6
- Friday - 1/2 Torta Ahogada & Cup of Soup $6
NEW Blue Iguana Drink Specials!
- Monday - Margaritas 16oz $3 / 24oz $5
- Tuesday - Titos & Tonic $4
- Wednesday - Wells $4 or MRDC Whiskey $5
- Thursday - Beans & Rice $5
- Friday - Bartenders Choice $4
- Saturday - Sangria $4 Pints | $14 Pitchers
- Sunday - LeClaire Iceberg $3.50
LeClaire Community Library Teen Advisory Group (TAG) meets on the third Thursday of each month from 6:30-7:30pm. All teens are welcome, and don't forget - your attendance earns you Service Learning Hours! Email Bailey Keimig at
bkeimig@leclaireiowa.gov for more details.
Re-purposed Sundays from 1:30-3:30 with a different craft each Sunday at Reusable Usables, 322 N. Cody Road. For more information, you can visit their website at www.reusableusables.org or their Facebook page or call (563) 289-3946.
Meals for Seniors at the First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12pm. Good food and a time to visit with others. Please call (563) 289-3646 and make a reservation 2 days in advance.
Hungry Hobo: Don't forget about our family night special! Get a Baby Bo Meal for $.99 with the purchase of any menu item & a combo pack every Wednesday after 5pm. No coupon required. Not valid with any other offer or promotion. www.hungryhobo.com
Faithful Pilot Cafe On-Going Events:
Happy Hour Monday-Saturday 3-6pm in the bar area only
- Monday: Half Price martinis
- Tuesday: 45 House Made Margaritas, $3 Street Tacos, $3 Chips and Guac
- Wednesday: Half Price Wine Night and Live Music from 6:30-8:30pm
- First Fridays: Live Music 8-11pm
- Saturday: Open at 11am
Monday and Tuesday is Family Night at
Happy Joe's Pizza
- get the Family Meal for under $20.
www.happyjoes.com
The
Buffalo Bill Museum
is a great place to take visiting family and friends and "free admission" is a benefit of your membership! The gift shop is also a great place to pick up unique items as well as books about local history, "Buffalo Bill" sweatshirts and t-shirts, and other items you can't find elsewhere! The museum Winter hours: open daily 9am-4pm, and Sundays 12:00-4:00pm.
www.buffalobillmuseumleclaire.com
First Friday of each Month:
First Friday 5:30-8:00pm Downtown LeClaire - beverage and food samples, live music, shops open late, and more!
Monthly Trivia Nights at the LeCl
aire Civic Center benefiting Local Non-Profits. Usually 3rd Saturday of the month: See calendar for details.
Every Friday Night - Karaoke at Sneaky Pete's from 9pm-1am, 207 North Cody Road, 563-289-4277
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