Moline Holiday Hop
Downtown businesses host holiday-themed events, specials, and activities for all ages. Visitors can ride trolleys from stop to stop while taking in the festive atmosphere throughout the area. Entertainment includes live music, ice sculpting demonstrations, and appearances by Santa Claus and the Grinch.
What to Expect
Free downtown celebration featuring trolley rides, ice sculpting, and Santa visits.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Moline
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Moline Centre
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and downtown holiday explorers
Vibe
Festive and community-centered
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free.
- Hours: Friday trolley hours: 4-8pm; Saturday trolley hours: noon to 4pm. ADA is available during these hours. Participation days and times vary by location.
- Accessibility: ADA accommodation is provided at each trolley stop.
Tips & Advice
- Ride the trolleys between stops to cover more of downtown, but remember they only run during set trolley hours each day.
- Look over the Holiday Hop event list before heading out, since each business sets its own participation days and times.
- Guests who need accessible transportation can use the ADA service at each trolley stop during trolley hours on both days.
- Dress warmly for hopping between downtown stops on a late-November evening, especially if you're riding the trolleys on Friday.
- Sign up for the Holiday Hop e-news updates, since the full 2026 schedule hasn't been released yet.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get around downtown during the Hop?
Trolleys run from stop to stop around downtown during set trolley hours on both Friday and Saturday.
Is there accessible transportation?
Yes. ADA service is provided at each trolley stop, and it runs during the same hours as the trolleys.
What is there to see and do?
Downtown businesses host holiday-themed events, specials and activities. There's also live music, ice sculpting, and appearances by the Grinch and Santa Claus.
Who is it for?
It's for all ages, and activities are planned with families in mind.
Is every business open for the Hop both days?
No. Each location sets its own participation days and times, so look over the Holiday Hop event list for details.
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