The District | Quincy, Illinois

Arts Quincy York St. Happy Hour
2025-05-30 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for Happy Hour on Friday, May 30 from 5 – 8 pm at Dick Brothers Brewery District.
This is a casual fundraiser benefiting Arts Quincy's kids programs!
Wine Tasting by Verve Imports; Live music and a silent auction.
$25 advance tickets at artsquincy.org

Bingo!
2025-05-25 14:00 - 15:00
It's the last Sunday of the month… that means we Bingo! Come enjoy this FREE event with your family, friends and anyone over 21. We'll award house prizes.

Secondhand Bliss LIVE in The Garden
2025-05-24 19:00 - 21:00
Come enjoy Rick and Missy as they rock out live music in The Garden! We'll have craft beer and pizza for purchase from The Pizza Wagon.

Quincy Farmers Market
2025-05-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-17 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-03 08:00 - 13:00 | Washington Park, 5th & Maine St, Quincy, IL, 62301

Summer Kick Off party with Stone Hill
2025-05-23 19:00 - 23:00
Summer kickoff with the amazing Stone Hill Band & drink special all evening! We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

Thai & Taco food truck
2025-05-18 12:00 - 18:00
Come enjoy the Thai & Taco truck from Central Illinois! We open early at noon.

The Whatevers LIVE in The Garden
2025-05-17 19:00 - 21:00
Come enjoy a craft beverage while listening to LIVE music from local musicians, The Whatevers. The Pizza Wagon will also be on hand for food!

HIDDEN GEMS OF QUINCY - LOFT TOURS
2025-05-17 10:00 - 14:00
Step into the charm and character of Quincy’s historic downtown with The District Loft Tours on Saturday, May 17, 10 am to 2 pm. Presented by Quincy Brewing Company, All Phase Property Solutions, Davis & Associates Realtors, and D.P. Construction, this self-guided walking tour gives the public exclusive access to some of the city’s most stunningly restored loft spaces.

Tour Locations Include:Dempsey Lofts – 236 N 6th Street2nd Floor Loft – 613 Maine StreetView21 Loft – 116 N 3rd Street

“Participants can begin the tour at any of the three featured locations,” stated Executive Director of The District Brianna Rivera. “Knowledgeable guides will be available to showcase the spaces and share details about the architecture, design, and restoration efforts.”

Tickets are on sale now and are available online at https://bit.ly/2025DistrictLoftTour.

Tickets purchased prior to the day of the tours are $15. Purchasing tickets the day of the tour will be $20 cash at the door and available at all three lofts.

Come discover the beauty and craftsmanship of loft living in The Heart of Quincy. Whether you’re dreaming of downtown life or simply a lover of unique spaces and rich history, this event is a can’t-miss experience!

Craig Corzatt LIVE in The Garden
2025-05-10 19:00 - 21:00
Come enjoy tunes from Craig Corzatt LIVE in The Garden from 7-9pm! We'll have craft beer and pizza from The Pizza Wagon on hand.

MayFest
2025-05-10 12:00 - 22:00
Join us at Dick Brothers Brewery Complex on Saturday, May 10th, 2025, for a day of fun, music, food, craft beer and family-friendly activities! From 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., we’re turning up the gemütlichkeit.
This year, MayFest is extra special as we raise a stein to the Adams County Bicentennial—celebrating 200 years of history, community, and good times! 🎉🍻 #BicentennialCelebration
Here’s what’s on tap:
🍺 Craft Beer Showcase – Taste your way through an amazing selection of local brews!
🌮 Food Trucks (12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.) – Grab a bite from some of the best food trucks around.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun & Games (12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) – Fun for all ages with games, crafts, and more!
🚇 Tunnel Tours (12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., $10 per person) – Take a walk through history with tours of the brewery tunnels.
🎶 Live Music (1:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.) – Enjoy live tunes throughout the day!
Fun & Games: Brought to you by the Quincy Children’s Museum!
Traditional German Games
Maypole
Art & Craft Stations
Face Painting
Photobooth Fun
Special Activities: Sack Race, Maypole, Stein Holding, Pretzel Staking, Brat Toss
Live Music
🎻 1:00 – 2:30 – Second Stringers
🎺 3:00 – 5:00 – Heidelberg Band
🎸 5:30 – 7:00 – Gypsy Tango Foxtrot
🎤 7:30 – 9:45 – Matt Roberts Band
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Traditional German Games
🍺 Brats, Pretzels, Mini Maypoles & Streamers, Sacks, and Prizes!
Join us for these classic games, with fun prizes for all ages.
Maypole
🌸 Ready for all the dancing and fun on Saturday!
Quincy Axe Co.
🪓 The mobile axe throwing unit will be there along with safe and supervised Kids Axe Throwing.
Lawn Games
🎯 Bags, Big Jenga, and Bocce Ball. It’s friendly competition, laughter, and outdoor fun for the whole family!
Art & Craft Stations (12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
🖌️ Get your creative juices flowing with these engaging stations:
Flower Crown Making
Paper Lantern Crafting
Traditional German Folk Art
Maypole Decoration Contest
Decorative Banners & Flags
Face Painting (12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Photobooth Fun!
🕒 Schedule of Special Activities
Prizes for all activities provided by Quincy Children’s Museum. All contests will be split into age categories to ensure everyone has a fair chance to win!
12:30 p.m. – Sack Race
1:00 p.m. – Maypole (Music and Dance)
1:30 p.m. – Stein Holding Competition (Who can hold it up the longest? And yes, root beer works too!)
2:00 p.m. – Maypole (Music and Dance)
2:30 p.m. – Pretzel Stacking Competition (Who can stack the most mini pretzels?)
3:00 p.m. – Maypole (Music and Dance)
3:30 p.m. – Brat Toss (Throw a brat, catch a prize!)
4:00 p.m. – Maypole (Music and Dance)
4:30 p.m. – Maypole Wrapping Relay Contest (Mini Maypoles and streamers for the kiddos!)

Shop Local Saturday - Mom Edition
2025-05-10 09:00 - 16:00
The District invites everyone to make this Mother’s Day extra special by shopping locally during its Shop Local Saturday: Mom Edition on May 10, 9am-4pm. Gather your friends and enjoy a day filled with exclusive deals, unique gifts, and fun shopping experiences at participating businesses throughout The District. Whether looking for fashion, books, home decor, or unique finds, The District’s local shops are offering special discounts just in time for Mother’s Day. It’s the perfect opportunity to find a meaningful gift.

“A highlight of this year’s event is the Build-A-Bouquet for Mom activity, which adds an extra layer of fun to your shopping experience,” stated The District Executive Director Brianna Rivera. Twelve local businesses will be participating in this one-of-a-kind event, where shoppers will have the chance to choose from a variety of fresh flowers available in each store. By visiting each participating business, shoppers will be able to gather beautiful blooms and create a personalized bouquet to present to their mom, someone they care about, or even keep for themselves. “With a limited number of flowers available, we encourage everyone to stop by early to ensure they get the best selection,” stated Rivera.

Visit bit.ly/ShopLocal_Mom for a list of vendors and their specials

Quincy Farmers Market
2025-05-10 08:00 - 13:00 | 6th Street Promenade, 6th ST (Between Maine & Hampshire), Quincy, IL, 62301, US

Night Market
2025-05-07 16:00 - 20:00
Hosted by QBCO + Fawn Berry Apothecary, Come shop many local and handmade businesses from 4-8. We will have JKW BBQ food on site for purchase in beer garden. Fun opportunity to shop, drink brews and get some delicious BBQ! Music will be performed by one of our favorites, Blake Gardner.

Jazmin LIVE in The Garden
2025-05-03 14:00 - 16:00
Jazmin a three piece jazz trio will be playing LIVE in the Garden after artist Steve Ryan wraps up his demonstration during The Art Center's Art Walk. Enjoy soulful relaxing tunes after the Dogwood Parade.

Steve Ryan creating in The Garden
2025-05-03 11:00 - 14:00
Come watch as Steve Ryan demonstrates the obvara firing process outside in The Garden. He'll be giving demonstrations approximately every 15 minutes. Steve will also showcase his finished pieces. This demonstration is part of The Art Center's Art Walk. Enjoy all 19 locations downtown after the Dogwood Parade!

Westward Road Concert
2025-05-02 18:30 - 20:00
Providing a unique blend of gospel and modern worship music is where Westward Road excels. Westward Road is an exciting and dynamic family trio. A Westward Road concert leaves you uplifted by their message of hope and encouraged to live a life of trust in God. Their inspiring style of music along with their smooth family harmonies and ability to lead God's people into His presence through worship will have audiences of all ages falling in love with this fun and energetic trio.

Bingo!
2025-04-27 14:00 - 15:00
Bring your friends, family and coworkers (anyone over 21) for a FREE hour of Bingo! House prizes awarded and laughs guaranteed.

Rodney & Travis LIVE in The Garden
2025-04-26 19:00 - 21:00
Come enjoy local live music in The Garden from 7-9pm while enjoying a craft beer and pizza from The Pizza Wagon!

Hive Spring Market
2025-04-05 10:00 - 15:00
Join us for a delightful sip and shop featuring over 30 local vendors. Food will be available for purchase with participating food trucks.
Door entry: $1 or 1 can good per person. All monies and canned goods will be donated to Horizons food pantry and soup kitchen.

Spring Bloom Market
2025-03-22 10:00 - 16:00 | The Corinthian Event Center, 415 Hampshire, Quincy, Illinois
Jump into spring with The District’s Spring Bloom Market on Saturday, March 22,10am-4pm and Sunday, March 23 from 11am-3pm. This multi-vendor event will be held at The Corinthian, 415 Hampshire Street and will feature more than 20 vendors. Each booth will have spring inspiration, with home decor, clothing, and more being featured.

Food and drinks available for purchase by Encore Events & Catering between 11 am to 2 pm both days.

ADMISSIONAdults: $2 per personChildren 12 & under: FreeVIP Sip & Shop: $5Limited to 50. This special package includes admission to both days of the Market, a (1) drink ticket, and red District shopping bag with vendor and downtown shop give aways, available at the door. The District has thrown in some $25 gift certificates to a few lucky VIP shoppers as well! While supplies last.

For information about vendor booths, please contact our Spring Bloom Market Vendor Manager Joy Berhorst at domesticsetc@sbcglobal.net.

Additionally, make sure to visit the Winter Farmers Market on Saturday at Quincy Axe Company, 625 Maine 9:00am – 1:00pm. Make a day of it in The District!

180th Anniversary Celebration
2025-03-16 08:30 - 11:00
Join us at Union United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 16, at 8:45am as we celebrate 180 years of serving the Quincy community.

Preserving History, Closing Financial Gaps: A Historic Tax Credit Workshop
2025-03-12 10:00 - 18:00 | Dick Brothers Brewery Stock House & Museum, 929 York, Quincy, IL, 62301, US
Join The District and Illinois Main Street on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM to learn from the experts of Studio GWA and explore how HTCs work, challenges, and how to leverage them for your next historic project.

The FREE informational event is intended for current property owners, developers, bankers, city staff members, Main Street Directors, economic development professionals, and anyone interested in learning more to accelerate their development project to advance growth in a historic downtown business district.

Registration is required.

Agenda10:00 AM – Workshop Part I, covering the challenges of working with historic buildings, then sharing the HTC basics: the process, what expenses are covered, project eligebility.12:00 PM – Lunch Break (lunch provided with registration)1:00 PM – Workshop Part II, diving into the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation and lessons learned.2:00 PM – Project 1:1’s6:00 PM – Workshop Concludes

Project 1-On-1 Assistance

There will be an allotted time in the afternoon to bring your project details for 1:1 assistance and input from the staff of Studio GWA.

Please email Erik Reader, Director of Illinois Main Street at ereader@mainstreet.org to schedule a 30-60 minute time slot between 2:00 – 6:00 PM.

The District' St. Patrick's Pub Crawl
2025-03-08 15:17 - 21:00
Save the date – our annual St Patrick’s Pub Crawl is back! Feeling lucky? Join us!

From 3:17 to 9 p.m., you’ll be able to hop aboard a bus (or walk) to participating establishments in The District. We will have buses running throughout the night in the same order, spaced several stops apart.

Crawl/ride at your leisure! Participating bars include: The Scoreboard, The Ratskeller, Quincy Brewing Company, The Pour Haus, Quincy Axe Company, On The Rail, Joker’s Lounge, Little D Sports Club, Lucky Streak, North Side Boat Club, State Street Theater, Wine Gal Meets Whiskey Guy, and Parkers Pub.

Purchase your ticket here: https://square.link/u/Z3YDmx5Y

Your ticket purchase includes:-Event Lanyard – includes drink and food discounts at participating establishments.-On and off bus route privileges.-Koozie-Party swag given out aboard the buses.

AND THERE’S A CONTEST!!!! Prizes going to “most spirited individual” and “most spirited couple.”

Physical tickets will need to be picked up at The District office in March. Instructions will be sent with your ticket purchase!

The event is over at 9, but buses will run back to their starting points as needed.

Like, share, mark your interest & buy a ticket. Much more information will be posted in this event discussion. Must be 21+ to buy tickets/participate.

Tri-State Speed Puzzling & Cubing Competition
2025-03-08 12:30 - 16:00
Puzzling and Cubing Competition supporting the Optimist Club of Quincy and Connect Child & Family Solutions

WGEM Home & Living Show
2025-03-02 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-01 10:00 - 18:00
The WGEM Home & Living Show is a 2-day show perfect with everything you need for your home and life! Meet with businesses that have the parts of your home, the items you need inside and out, and what you need to make your life easier, now and down the road.
If you own your home… you’re ready! Ready for spring and definitely ready to enhance your home! Here’s my homeowner’s tip – do all your decision making at the WGEM Home & Living Show! Grab your plans, bring your swatches. Already have blueprints or maybe you’re in the idea stage? Bring it all to the WGEM Home & Living Show. Almost 100 businesses with answers for your questions – all under one roof at the Oakley Lindsay Center. It’s one decision that’s an easy one – see you at the WGEM Home & Living Show!
Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tickets: Adults $4 / Children under 12 free.
If you are interested in a booth for your business at the 2025 WGEM Home & Living Show, go to https://www.wgem.com/page/wgem-home-living-show/

Hive Huggie Workshop
2025-02-08 11:00 - 16:00
🐻 Hive Huggie WORKSHOP 🐻
We are offering a special workshop on February 8th! All of your favorite animals are in stock with new seasonal apparel (think build a bear)! We have a sweet surprise for you!
● The first 25 people will recieve a special scratch off card that will reveal a discount or free item. Discounts can be applied to anything in the store.
● Each animal will come with one free wooden engraved wish heart to place inside your stuffie.
● Each stuffed animal will include a free backpack to take your stuffie home in ❤️
We can't wait to share the love with you!

Shop Local Saturday "Love Local"
2025-02-08 00:00 - 23:59
Valentine’s Day shopping? Local businesses in The District have you covered! Stop by these local businesses on Saturday, February 8 for our FIRST Shop Local Saturday of the year!

When you visit each location, you will receive one free raffle entry for our Love Local Gift Basket – curated from our own participating businesses. The basket will include gift certificates, popcorn, candles, a purse, mugs and more.

The more shops you visit, the more chances you receive! Many shops will be offering sales, discounts, and new merchandise too.

PARTICIPATING SHOPS2nd Chance Furniture – 615 Maine St644 Maine – 644 Maine StDeja Vu – 100 N 5th StDistrict Designs II – Fresh Pix – 117 N 4h StDomestics Etc – 119 N 6thEnchanted Books – 532 Maine StExpressions By Christine – 711 Maine StLoyd’s Gifts & Collectibles – 504 Hampshire StPopp’n On Maine – 917 Maine StQ-Town Kicks – 625 Maine StQuincy Tea Co – 935 Maine StShaker Hill – 638 Maine StSilhouette Shoppe – 117 N 6th StThe Crossing Thrift Store – 909 Maine StThe Engraved Hive – 937 Maine StThe Sweet Apricot – 129 N 6th StThe WearHouse – 630 Maine StUdry Jewelry – 535 Maine StYellow Kiss Boutique – 127 N 6th St

NOTE: Hours and sales/promotions are set and managed by the individual businesses.
