It's All There...In LeClaire!

It's going to be a fun and beautiful fall in LeClaire! Join us for First Friday, Apple Fest, sightseeing cruises, trivia, Cars & Coffee, Witches' Walk & Costume Parade, special wine tastings, live music, fun events at the Library, and much more! Enjoy shopping, touring, wining, and dining, too. Be sure and browse the "save the date" section at the end of this e-news and start making plans to #VisitLeClaire all year! More information about LeClaire, Iowa, can be found on our website at: www.visitleclaire.com
 
OCTOBER
Now - October 11: Fun Trivia Game! Find Annie Oakley and Buffalo Bill at a local shop in LeClaire, take a selfie, and post to Social Media tagging #visitleclaire and @leclaireiowa to win a small prize that can be picked up at the LeClaire Information Center (LIC), 117 South Cody Road. Please show us your social media post at the LIC, and you can retrieve your prize. One prize per customer, please.
Here is your clue: Annie Oakley & Buffalo Bill are hanging out at an "uptown" shop where you can find honey, cheese, and wine, in addition to their other items. Can you find them?
Look for your next chance to find them somewhere else on October 12! Early clue: This business is celebrating its 8 th Anniversary!
 
Wednesday, October 4: Celebrate National Taco Day at Blue Iguana! Get $2 off your taco dinner.
 
Friday, October 6, 10am-5pm: Roxanne's Trendy Treasures has a First Friday special - 20% off all Cardigans, Sweaters, and Ponchos.
 
Friday, October 6, 5-8pm: Two Gems Boutique (430 N. Cody Road) is having a LeClaire Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting at 5:30pm celebrating their 1 st Year Anniversary! Stop in to sign up for prizes and celebrate with them.
 
Friday, October 6, 5:00-Midnight: First Friday. Fun food and cocktail sampling at the Mississippi River Distilling Co., wine tasting at Wide River Winery, live music at Faithful Pilot, restaurant specials, and much more. Please call a specific shop for their First Friday hours, if you plan to visit them. www.visitleclaire.com
  • Antique Archaeology is open until 6pm.
  • Aunt Hattie's is open late.
  • Bela is open late with food and beverage samples.
  • Blue Iguana, 6-9pm: Salsa Night at Blue Iguana with DJ Flacko. 
  • Daffodil Row is open until 8pm.
  • Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits, 8:30-11pm has live music by Kevin Presbrey.
  • LeClaire Olive Oil Company is open late.
  • Mississippi River Distilling Company & Cody Road Cocktail House will have food and cocktail sampling and the release of a NEW seasonal flavor - "Cherry Cobbler Liqueur". Real sweet cherries will mix with their corn spirits for a delicious flavor that's better than Grandma makes! Chef Steph will have Very Cherry glazed ham and Very Cherry Chocolate Mousse for dessert. Sample their special Very Cherry cocktail and purchase a whole glass of it for $5. They will also have their latest batch of Cody Road Barrel Aged Boetje's Mustard on hand. AND live music by Jordan & Jef from 6-9pm.  
  • The Shameless Chocoholic is open late.
  • Two Gems Boutique (430 N. Cody Road) is open until 8pm. At 5:30pm they will have a LeClaire Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting celebrating their 1st Year Anniversary! Stop in to sign up for prizes and celebrate with them.
  • Wide River Winery Tasting Room is open until 8pm and, weather permitting, will have live music by Kacey Russell & Doc in the courtyard. They also have samples of their NEW apple wine, Court of Appeels, paired with Savory Tomato Pie.
Saturday, October 7: Kick It For Cooper - Kickball Tournament! Sponsored by Tug Fest Iowa and LeClaire Adult Kickball League - Vet Plex, 425 N. 3rd Street, LeClaire. All proceeds go to Cooper Drudge, a young man and his family who could use our help since his accident in June. $15 per person/$150 per team (up to 12 on a team - co-ed leagues must have at least 2 women on each team). Kids 5-14 can play from 9-11am with $5 donation. Sign up starts at 8:30am. Silent Auction, Raffles, and 50/50 Drawings. Join us for this fun-filled day and support Cooper! For more information, pre-registration, to donate or volunteer, go to Kickitforcooper-cooperstrongkickballtournament on Facebook.
 
Saturday, October 7: Reserve your spot today for Prime Rib at Steventon's! 563-289-3600. 
 
Saturday, October 7, 7-10pm: Green Tree Brewery has live music by Pappa-Razzi.
 
Sunday, October 8, 10am-5pm: Two Gems Boutique is open extended hours for your shopping pleasure before and after the Apple Fest!
 
Sunday, October 8, 11am-4pm: Apple Fest on the River. Fun, family event that features apples, apple cider and a variety of homemade food items on the LeClaire Levee. There will be a truckload of pumpkins and gourds. Other vendors include kettle corn and a wide variety of unique craft and gift items. The LeClaire Lions Club will be selling Chili, Brats, Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs, and Pork Chop Sandwiches. The QC Antique Car Club will be displaying their cars, and there will be a "Kids Only" area for a small fee. Specialty items related to Apple Fest will be available at downtown businesses along with wonderful fall shopping, dining, and touring. For more information, contact Carl at boehlb@hotmail.com
  • Bela has hot apple cider and apple muffins for sale and samples of Apple Glogg.
  • Bierstube has homemade apple strudel.
  • Kernel Cody's Popcorn Shoppe has caramel apple popcorn.
  • Mississippi River Distilling Company & Cody Road Cocktail House has a delicious apple cider cocktail. Check out their new "Very Cherry Cobbler Liqueur" while you're there, too!
  • The Shameless Chocoholic has decadent candy apples and other fall goodies.
  • Wide River Winery Tasting Room is featuring samples of Court of Appeels, their new apple wine.
Thursday, October 12, 6-9pm: Come help the Crane & Pelican Cafe celebrate 8 wonderful years of business by attending their first Wine Dinner. Four courses of delicious food paired with the American Winery of the Year, Bonterra. See the full menu on their website at www.craneandpelican.com . $60/person includes your food and wine. By reservation only, call today to save your spot - 563-289-8774.
 
Friday, October 13, 8-11pm: Green Tree Brewery has live music by Greg and Rich.
 
Saturday, October 14, 10am-Noon: Join the Buffalo Bill Museum (199 N. Front Street) in LeClaire as they celebrate the new children's book: Buffalo Bill and Magic Amulet. Meet the author, Timothy Ayers, from 10am-Noon. Children will be able to participate in a scavenger hunt of items mentioned in the book that are located throughout the museum. Guests will also be able to visit all of the museum's exhibits. FREE admission to the museum during the event from 10am-Noon. Books will be available for sale at the museum for $13.
 
Saturday, October 14, 4-7pm: The LeClaire Civic Club is hosting a Chili Supper. Cost is $6 in advance and $7 at the door. Chili, corn bread, veggie tray, beverages, and pie and ice cream will be served. Call Debbie (563-349-4403) or a Civic Club member for advance tickets.
 
Saturday, October 14, 6-8pm: Riverside Church is excited to present Lego Batman, an interactive movie experience at 302 N. Cody Road. Your child will love when the movie comes to life with actions, tasks, and snacks. This is a free event!  Kids 6 and under should have a guardian with them. Any questions, please call April 920-287-8851.
 
Monday, October 16, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Seasonal Scenery with Burt Gearhart. Join local photographer Burt Gearhart as he shares his fantastic photos of the City of LeClaire through the seasons! No RSVP needed, but limited seating is expected to fill up fast.
 
Friday, October 20 & Saturday, October 21, 10am: LeClaire Community Library - Friends of the Library Semi-Annual Book Sale. Books for all age groups, DVDs, Audiobooks, and much, more! All proceeds benefit the LeClaire Community Library! Sale will be located in the Community Room and front vestibule. October 20 (10am-5pm) & October 21 (10am-2pm).
 
Saturday, October 21, 8-11am: Cars and Coffee on the Levee. Bring your favorite ride (any make, model, and year; two, three, or four wheels) and join other vehicle enthusiasts on the beautiful riverfront in LeClaire for an "all are welcome" social gathering. Be sure to grab coffee & donuts when you get to town. Weather permitting, first in, first parked; no pre-registration.
 
Saturday, October 21: Mississippi River Distilling Company and Cody Road Cocktail House is launching their new Cocktail Cruise! If you've been to the Cody Road Cocktail House, you know how exciting and somewhat overwhelming the giant wall of cocktail choices can be. They always have 20 different feature cocktails on the menu. It's a tough choice because they are all delicious! Once you've tried one and you love it, then it's hard to veer off from a home run and try another. They want to encourage you to take a tour of all the cocktails on the menu. Each of the 20 cocktails will be numbered on the "Cocktail Cruise" card. Order each cocktail and have your card stamped. Fill it up and get free stuff and discounts in their store. On Saturday, October 21, they will be launching six new cocktails and issuing the first "Cocktail Cruise" cards.  All day Saturday, they'll have special "Ecstatic Hour" pricing on the six new cocktails, and you'll be able to get a jump-start on filling your card. Stay tuned to their Facebook page for announcements on the new cocktails. You're going to love them!
 
Saturday, October 21: Twilight Riverboat Sightseeing Cruises | 11am, 1pm, 3pm. $16 adults, $8 children (4-12), Free 3 & under. What better way to see the river than from the deck of an old-fashioned riverboat! Treat yourself to a 1-½ hour sightseeing cruise aboard the Riverboat Twilight. These cruises will depart and return from the Port of LeClaire, IA on the LeClaire Levee. Trip includes captivating Captain's narration and commanding views of the river, its wildlife, and quaint river towns. Cash bar and Gift Shop available. For online cruise reservations, go to: https://riverboattwilight.starboardsuite.com/choose-date 
 
Saturday, October 21, 7pm: Trivia Night in LeClaire at the LeClaire Civic Center (127 S. Cody Road) to support Christmas in LeClaire. Tables of 8; $10 per person. Mulligans are $10 and a double down is $10. Hot dogs, chili dogs, cheese dogs, nachos, and beverages available for purchase, too. 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 in advance to Debbie, 563-349-4403, smith5grand@gmail.com
 
Saturday, October 21, 7-10pm: Green Tree Brewery has live music by Frankie Joe & Kinfolk.
 
Sunday, October 22, 3-5pm: The Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits' Wine Tasting. 15 wines and snacks. $15 per person. Call 563-289-4156 to reserve your spot. www.faithfulpilot.com 
 
Tuesday, October 24, 6pm: The Black Watch Room at Pebble Creek is hosting a Chalk Hill Dinner Event. It includes a wine tasting reception and 4-course dinner. Mark Carrigan of Foley Family Wines will be their special guest, offering history and information on Chalk Hill. $65 per guest. Call 563-332-5072  to reserve your seat.
 
Friday, October 27, 8-11pm: Green Tree Brewery has live music by Doug Brundies.
 
Saturday & Sunday, October 28 & 29: Twilight Riverboat Sightseeing Cruises | 11am, 1pm, 3pm. $16 adults, $8 children (4-12), Free 3 & under. What better way to see the river than from the deck of an old-fashioned riverboat! Treat yourself to a 1-½ hour sightseeing cruise aboard the Riverboat Twilight. These cruises will depart and return from the Port of LeClaire, IA on the LeClaire Levee. Trip includes captivating Captain's narration and commanding views of the river, its wildlife, and quaint river towns. Cash bar and Gift Shop available. For online cruise reservations, go to: https://riverboattwilight.starboardsuite.com/choose-date 
 
Saturday, October 28, 11:30am: Witches' Walk and Costume Parade. Free Family Fun on the Levee in LeClaire, Iowa! Registration for the Witches' Walk & Costume Parade begins at 11:30am. Parade starts at 1pm. Enter to have your costume judged or just join the parade. There will be kids' activities before the parade and candy and "Trunk or Treat" during the parade. Rain date is November 4. For more information and to pre-register, go to: www.visitleclaire.com
 
Tuesday, October 31, 5-7pm: Join 129 for "Tuesday Tasting". $15 for 10 wines. Call 563-729-1035 to reserve your glass!
 
NOVEMBER
Saturday, November 11, 6-8pm: Riverside Church is excited to present Sing, an interactive movie experience at 302 N. Cody Road. Your child will love when the movie comes to life with actions, tasks, and snacks. This is a free event!  Kids 6 and under should have a guardian with them. Any questions, please call April 920-287-8851.
 
DECEMBER
Saturday, December 9, 6-8pm: Riverside Church is excited to present Boss Baby, an interactive movie experience at 302 N. Cody Road. Your child will love when the movie comes to life with actions, tasks, and snacks. This is a free event!  Kids 6 and under should have a guardian with them. Any questions, please call April 920-287-8851.
 
Other News:
Football Special at Blue Iguana!  $2 Bud Light Pints during every NFL & college game at Blue Iguana.  
 
At Isabel Bloom, stop in to see the boo-tiful and fun Halloween pieces - new for 2017! You won't want to miss their BRAND NEW Jack-O-Planter, perfect for your autumn mums. And be sure to grab your Halloween Gnora and Orange Hat Gned before they vanish. Plus they have a festive assortment of fall leaves in several finishes to compliment your seasonal decor. If you haven't been to Isabel Bloom lately, you don't know what you are missing!
 
Unique Creations & Sassy Pants Boutique has kids' Iowa shirts. They have sizes 6 months to youth size 18/20 in various colors for boys and girls!
 
Join in on the fun at the LeClaire Community Library in October!
For more information, contact: LeClaire Community Library, 323 Wisconsin Street, 563-289-4242 , opt. 4, afry@leclaireiowa.gov
  • Wednesday, October 4, 3pm: LeClaire Community Library - LEGO Club. Robots? Aliens? Flying cars? Find out what building challenge is waiting for you at LEGO Club! This program is best for children ages 7 and up.
  • Thursday, October 5, 10:30am: LeClaire Community Library - Mini Makers. Sensory play encourages toddlers to explore and get to know the world around them. Come to the library to make a mess, have fun, and experience new things on the first Thursday of every month. This program is best for ages 10 months to 3 years.
  • Thursday, October 5, 4:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Tinker Lab (Green Screen). Have you ever wanted to go deep-sea diving? Climb to the top of a mountain? Fly through the clouds in the sky? Now is your chance! Learn how to make jaw-dropping videos using a green screen. Best for ages 10+.
  • Friday, October 6, 3pm: LeClaire Community Library - Most Haunted Places in Iowa with Paranormal Investigator, Chad Lewis. From phantom creatures prowling the woods to graveyard apparitions located in your own backyard! Complete with photos, case history, eyewitness accounts, ghost lore, and directions to haunted sites in Iowa.
  • Monday, October 9, 10am: LeClaire Community Library - Friends of the Library Silent Auction. Stop in between October 9 and October 21 to bid in the Friends' Silent Auction! The person with the highest bid at the end of the auction will be notified on October 23. Payment for the item is due at pick up (cash or check only, please!). All proceeds go to supporting and funding library projects, programs, the purchase of materials, and much, much more!
  • Tuesday, October 10, 4:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Biblioteens. Come to the library on the second Tuesday of every month to share what you've been reading (whether you loved it or hated it), learn about new books, hang out, and have some free pizza! This program is best for ages 12-18.
  • Monday, October 16, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Seasonal Scenery with Burt Gearhart. Join local photographer Burt Gearhart as he shares his fantastic photos of the City of LeClaire through the seasons! No RSVP needed, but limited seating is expected to fill up fast!
  • Thursday, October 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 - your attendance earns you service learning hours and looks great on college/job applications! For 7th grade & up.
  • Thursday, October 19, 6pm: LeClaire Community Library - Mad Mixture with the Grout Museum. Release your inner mad scientist and watch a presenter from the Grout Museum explore different kinds of science! Make your own mad mixture after the mind-boggling science demonstrations. This program is for all ages.
  • Friday, October 20, 10am: LeClaire Community Library - Friends of the Library Semi-Annual Book Sale. Books for all age groups, DVDs, Audiobooks, and much, much, more! All proceeds benefit the LeClaire Community Library! Sale will be located in the Community Room and front vestibule. October 20 (10am - 5pm) & October 21 (10am - 2pm).
  • Saturday, October 21, 10:30am: LeClaire Community Library - Pumpkin Palooza. Celebrate Friends of the Library Week with this fun-filled family program! Come to the library to enjoy storytime immediately followed by outdoor pumpkin painting, scary story reading, candy eating, and more! Put on your Halloween costume and join them Saturday, October 21 from 10:30 to 12:30pm.
  • Tuesday, October 24, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Junior Explorers. Explore a new science theme each month at the library - October's theme is Fire Safety! 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.
  • Wednesday, October 25, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Adult Book Club. This month they'll be reading A Great Reckoning by Louise Penny. 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.
  • Friday, October 27, 2pm: LeClaire Community Library - Drop-In Tech Help. Bring in any device and they will give it a shot! Please arrive with passwords needed to access your device or accounts.
  • Saturday, October 28 at 11am: LeClaire Community Library - DIY Holiday Gift Glass Blocks. Jenn will teach you how to make "gifts" out of glass blocks! Adults Only. Class size limited to 12.
 
2017 Save the Date!
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  
 
Free Wireless Internet Access is available to visitors downtown at Happy Joe's Pizza, the LeClaire Information Center, or the LeClaire Community Library (3rd and Wisconsin), which has 7 public access computers.
 
If you have any questions or need more information, visit  www.visitleclaire.com or contact us at info@visitleclaire.com.   


 
NEW! LeClaire Information Center
now open at 117 South Cody Road
HOURS:
Open 7 days a week
Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday Noon-3pm

Voted Best Place to Take an Out-of-Town Guest in the 2017 Quad City Times Reader's Choice Poll for the 6th year in a row!
 
Go to 
www.visitleclaire.com/index2.html  for details on everything that is going on in LeClaire, Iowa throughout the year.
 
  
On-Going Events:


LeClaire Rec Center Events See www.leclairereccenter.com   for details
 
NEW Blue Iguana Specials!
  • Monday - Cheese Quesadilla $5
  • Tuesday 2 Campechano Tacos $6
  • Wednesday - Diablo Chicken Salad $5
  • Thursday - 2 Chicken Enchiladas $6
  • Friday - 1/2 Torta Ahogada $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 Programming and Activities for All Ages!  www.leclaire.lib.ia.us 

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.


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! HOURS: open Monday - Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm, and Sundays 12:00-5:00pm. 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