As we get closer to Valentine's Day, it can be hard enough to try and plan a romantic evening with your significant other. Valentine's Day falls on a Wednesday and if you have kids, that makes it harder to find a babysitter.

ESPN 104.1 FM and 1170AM logo
Get our free mobile app

Instead of trying to coordinate a babysitter, a reservation, and your bank account, why not just bring the entire family to the first-ever Sweetheart Dance with Davenport and Bettendorf?

Wedding Reception Dance Floor
joshuaraineyphotography
loading...

This first-ever dance is meant for all ages and is a perfect event to make Valentine's Day special for the entire family. If you want to do both the sweetheart dance and Valentine's Day, you can definitely do that since the dance is a two days after the day of love.

Davenport & Bettendorf's First-ever Sweetheart Dance

Get the family ready for the first-ever Sweetheart Dance put on by both the Davenport and Bettendorf parks and recreation departments.

This fun and enchanting night will happen at the Starlite Ballroom at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds (2815 W Locust St, Davenport, IA) on Friday, Feb. 16th.

Davenport Parks & Recreation via Facebook
Davenport Parks & Recreation via Facebook
loading...

This event is open to all ages. Families will be treated to a dinner buffet, crafts, a DJ, flowers, and a chance to win prizes. A professional photographer will also be available to take photos (sold separately at dance). Admission is $60 per pair which is an adult and child. It's $20 per additional person.

Registration for this event closes on Thursday, February 8th. You can get your tickets now at bettendorf.org/sweetheart.

Drinks Will Hit 'The Spot' At New Bar In Downtown Davenport, Iowa

There's a new bar in downtown Davenport where the cold drinks, atmosphere, and friendly staff will guarantee to hit 'The Spot'. Katlin Rodriguez is the new owner of The Spot Bar & Lounge (226 W 3rd St) and her goal is to make sure everyone feels welcome while enjoying delicious adult beverages.

Gallery Credit: Connor Kenney/Townsquare Media Quad Cities

The Top 6 Pizza Places In Bettendorf According To Yelp

The debate about who has the best pizza in Davenport has been settled, now it's time to head to Bettendorf. To make the list of the best places to get pizza in Bettendorf, we looked at the one website that tells us which places the Bettendorf locals love the most: Yelp. We had one stipulation when making this list, the place must be local.

Gallery Credit: Connor Kenney

More From ESPN 104.1 FM and 1170AM