Downtown Rock Island will transform into a hub of spooky fun and excitement during “Back from the Dead,” a two-day event on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11-12.
The Rock Island Downtown Alliance invites residents and visitors to explore haunted attractions, unique markets and family-friendly activities.
A free trolley service will connect various venues, offering access to haunted houses, ghost tours, the QC Farmers Market and the Rock Island Artists’ Market.
“We promise to be a downtown that moves you – and that’s exactly what Back from the Dead delivers,” Jack Cullen, the alliance’s executive director, said in a news release. “This event is all about exploring downtown, rediscovering its energy during the peak of spooky season and celebrating the authentic, creative spirit our businesses bring to life. There’s something special here for everyone to experience.”
Saturday’s activities include:
- QC Farmers Market – 2nd Saturdays on 2nd Avenue.
- BOOtique Shopping Bash at Brick and Motor Boutique
- Mellow Blue Planet’s Halloween Sidewalk Sale
- Eudell’s Old-Fashioned BBQ & Book Sale
- Skellington Manor SpookStop
- Boo & Build: STEAM Halloween Edition
- Spooky Swim at YWCA QC
- Back from the Dead Spooky Cocktails at Rock Island Ale House
- Gangsters & Ghosts Tour
- Terror at Skellington Manor
- Shock House Haunted House
- Garden Cinema at Rozz-Tox: Night of the Living Dead
Sunday’s activities include:
- Refined Fit Lab’s Pumpkin Pilates
- Rock Island Artists’ Market
- Eerie Emporium
- Cobweb Clothing Swap
- Skellington Manor SpookStop
- Boo & Build: STEAM Halloween Edition
- Gangsters & Ghosts Tour
- Terror at Skellington Manor
- Shock House Haunted House
A full listing of events and times is available on the Downtown Rock Island website.
