Putnam Palooza - FREE Community Event!

Celebrate Spring, Celebrate Our Community!

Join us for the inaugural Putnam Palooza! Save the date for this exciting spring festival that honors the beauty of spring pollinators and the rich tapestry of the Quad City cultural scene.

With the Putnam and many other local partners you will experience a variety of crafts and activities, encouraging hands-on learning and creativity. The FREE event will feature an array of family-friendly activities designed to engage attendees of all ages. Enjoy live music that will set the perfect backdrop for a day of fun, while local food trucks will be on-site to satisfy guests cravings with delicious offerings. As part of the festivities, you will have the chance to explore the exciting new improvements brought to life through the Putnam Reimagined capital campaign, showcasing our commitment to enhancing the museum experience for everyone.

Putnam Palooza Events & Activities:

Cultural Performances (including QC Ballet Folklorico)

Food Trucks (Kawi Coffee, La Flama, Flavor Train)

Live Music (featuring Liv Carrow @6 pm, Subatlantic @7 pm, and CHRASH @8pm)

Beer & Lemonade Stand

Face Painting

Chalk the Walk

Dance Me A Story Ballet Quad Cities

Foam & Bubble Party

Poetry

STEAM On Wheels Bus

Pollinator Seed Bombs

Monarchs

Spring Activities & Crafts

And so much more!

Let’s come together to celebrate nature, cultural renewal, and the spirit of collaboration that defines the Quad Cities. Mark your calendars and join us
for a day of laughter, learning, and connection at the Putnam Palooza!

Saturday, May 10
Family Friendly Activities: 10 am – 4 pm
Putnam Palooza After Dark: 5 pm – 9 pm

FREE EVENT!
(Museum admission is an additional charge)