Digital Backpack
Welcome to the Digital Backpack!
Dubuque is lucky to have a wide variety of events that support the education, health, wellness, quality of life, and enrichment of our students and the entire community. The district's Digital Backpack is a central, paperless way to share non-profit and educational information with families.
Pumpkin Still Life /Day of the Dead Painting Workshop with Erin Weirup
November 2, 2025
Start Time
2-4p.m.
Location
Galena Center for the Arts, 971 Gear St, Galena, IL
Event For
all ages
Cost
25 all materials included
Organization
Galena Center for the Arts
Contact
kathleen hoeper
Phone
(815) 402-3111
Website
https://www.strideevents.com/events/pumpkin-still-life-painting-with-erin-weirup/2025/register
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Additional Information
This 2-hour beginner friendly, informal, social class with professional instructor Erin Weirup guides you through a step-by-step painting workshop of either pumpkin still life or Day of Dead image. Cost: $25, all materials included. Register by October 29. New Aviation-theme 4-H Club
October 28, 2025
Start Time
6:00 pm
RSVP By
October 27, 2025
Location
Babka Flight Operations Center
Event For
4-6th grade students
Cost
$70
Organization
Dubuque County 4-H
Contact
Amanda Rau
Email
raua@iastate.edu
Phone
(563) 583-6496
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Additional Information
Join 4-H Flight Club! Open to youth in 4-6th grade, Flight Club will meet once a month October-April at the Babka Flight Operations Center on the 3rd or 4th Tuesday from 6-7:30 pm. Youth can expect a hands-on activity, short business meeting, and engaging wrap-up activity at each club meeting. Indoor Trunk or Treat
October 25, 2025
Start Time
2:00p.m.-4:00p.m.
Location
2155 University Avenue
Event For
Families with children elementary age and under.
Cost
Free
Organization
Bread of Life Presbyterian Church
Contact
Karen Heidenreich
Phone
(563) 235-7633
Website
https://www.wpcdbq.org/
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Additional Information
The theme for this year's Trunk or Treat is "Children's Books." Children will receive candy from some of their favorite story book characters. There will also be crafts, games, and popcorn. FREE MS Fortnite Tournament
October 28 – November 18, 2025
Start Time
6p.m.
RSVP By
October 26, 2025
Location
Dubuque Esports League
Event For
Middle School Students
Cost
FREE
Organization
Dubuque Esports League
Contact
Susie Quinn
Email
squinn@dbqesports.org
Phone
(563) 590-9169
Additional Information
Free Esports Tournament Hawkeye Haiku Writing Contest
November 3 – November 14, 2025
Location
Virtual
Event For
Students Grades 3-12
Cost
Free
Organization
University of Iowa Center for Advancement
Contact
Tegan Donahue
Email
write.now@foriowa.org
Phone
(319) 467-3393
Website
foriowa.org/write-now
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Additional Information
Join the University of Iowa Alumni and Friends Hawkeye Haiku Contest—free to enter and open to Grades 3–12! This year’s theme celebrates the Iowa Memorial Union’s 100th anniversary. Write your own 5–7–5 haiku and share your creativity for a chance to win fabulous prizes! Junior State Science & Technology Fair of Iowa (JSSTFI)
November 19, 2025
RSVP By
November 1, 2025
Location
The National Mississippi River Museum
Event For
Elementary Students, grades 3-5
Cost
$10
Organization
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Contact
Kelsie Kinne
Email
kakinne@iastate.edu
Phone
(563) 583-6496
Website
https://sstfi.org/
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Additional Information
The Junior State Science & Technology Fair of Iowa (JSSTFI) is an exciting annual event where students in grades 3-5 get the chance to showcase their creativity, scientific thinking, and technology projects. It’s an incredible platform for young minds to present their research, connect with like Clarke’s Academic Highlight Days
October 25 – November 14, 2025
Start Time
10:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
Location
Clarke University, 1550 Clarke Drive, Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Event For
Junior/Senior High School students
Cost
Free
Organization
Clarke University Admissions Office
Contact
Nicole Schaefer
Email
visit@clarke.edu
Phone
(563) 588-6316
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Additional Information
Explore your degree options with Clarke's Academic Highlight Days! October 25 will focus on Health, Natural & Social Science programs. November 14 will focus on Business, Communication & Fine Arts programs. Each session includes sample classes, free lunch and an optional campus tour. Loras College Softball Skills Camp
November 9 – November 9, 2025
Start Time
Grade 3-7: 10a.m.-12p.m. Grades 8a.m.-12p.m.: 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m.
RSVP By
November 1, 2025
Location
Graber Sports Center, Cox Street
Event For
Grades 3-12
Cost
$40.00
Organization
Loras College Softball
Contact
Ashley Winter
Email
ashley.winter@loras.edu
Phone
(563) 588-7159
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Additional Information
Camp: Loras College Softball Skills Camp Ages: 3-12 Date: Sunday, November 9th Time: 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m. ages 3-7, 1:00p.m.-3:00pm Ages 8-12 Cost: $40 Location: Loras College, Graber Sports Center Camp Contact: ashley.winter@loras.edu DCLD Kids: Cozy Games
October 23, 2025
Start Time
4:30 p.m.
Location
Dubuque County Library District Asbury Branch 5290 Grand Meadow Drive Asbury, Iowa 52002
Event For
Kids 5-12
Cost
free
Organization
Dubuque County Library District
Contact
Lydia Sigwarth
Email
LydiaS@dubcolib.org
Phone
(563) 582-0008
Additional Information
A cozy Game Day with Julia! Puzzles, board games and games to celebrate Autumn. For Kids 5-12. Join Dubuque County 4-H
September 23 – December 1, 2025
Start Time
On-Going
Location
Dubuque County Extension Office
Event For
Elementary, middle, and high school students
Cost
Free
Organization
Dubuque County Extension and Outreach
Contact
Kelsie Kinne
Email
kakinne@iastate.edu
Phone
(563) 583-6496
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Additional Information
Looking for a place where kids can learn new skills, make friends, and have fun? Join Dubuque County 4-H! Youth in grades K–12 can explore hands-on projects, community service, leadership opportunities, and more. From STEM and art to animals and cooking, there’s something for everyone in 4-H.