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Discovery Fair

Join us for the Learning Campus Discovery Fair on Saturday, August 15, where excitement and adventure await the whole family! Engage in free, fun, and educational activities at the Bettendorf Public Library, the Family Museum, and Faye's Field.

Classes and Experiences

Enjoy free activities on Saturday, August 15, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Most activities are drop-in. Classes, if applicable, are listed. Some classes may have limited seating and may be more appropriate for specific age ranges.

At the LibraryPeople interacting with hands-on science stations in a hallway

Cars and Coasters Station with the Grout Museum

  • Lillienthal Room (2nd floor)

Watercolors

  • Creation Studio (2nd floor)

Magic Classes

  • Gilbert Room (2nd floor)

Hands-On Science Stations with Absolute Science

  • 2nd floor hallway

DIY Upcycle Craft

  • Bettendorf Single Room (2nd floor)

Balloon Animals

  • Youth Services Area (1st floor)

Caricature Drawings

  • Creation Corner (1st floor)
  • RDA Conference Room (1st floor)

Little Hands Site - activities for children aged 1-5

  • Junior League Program Room (1st floor)

At the Family MuseumChildren standing in and running through foam from foam blasters

Face Painting

  • Bumpout

Balloon Animals

  • Lobby

Air Dry Clay with Glenn Boyles

  • Celebration Room
  • Classes begin at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m.

Dance Demo Classes with Caitlyn Smyth

  • Dance Studio
  • Classes start at 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., and 12:45 p.m.

Plus enjoy half-price admission to the Family Museum galleries!

At Faye's Field

Foam Fun, Paper Rockets, and Bubble Stations with Absolute Science

  • We recommend bringing a towel for the foam blasters!

Miller's Petting Zoo

The 2026 Discovery Fair is sponsored by:

Quad City Bank & Trust logo

Many thanks to our instructors and volunteers for their time and talents, the Family Museum for their support and collaborative efforts, the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation for funding and supporting our efforts, and the Library and Museum Staff for the extra effort that comes with a special event of this size and for supporting and promoting the idea of The Discovery Fair.