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.
Dubuque Girls Independent League (DGIL) Softball Registration
January 12 – February 28, 2026
Location
Online
Event For
Girls in grades pre-k through 8th grades
Cost
Depends on division
Organization
DGIL
Contact
Rachel Daykin
Email
Dgil.president@gmail.com
Phone
(563) 580-6438
Website
HTTP://www.dgilsoftball.com
View Flyer
Additional Information
Softball registration for the 2026 summer season Mindful Musicians
January 25 – March 1, 2026
Start Time
9:15 a.m. or 9:30 a.m.
Location
Centrally Rooted, 2230 Central Ave., Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
Pre-K
Cost
$15
Organization
Centrally Rooted
Contact
Jill Klinebriel
Email
jill@centrallyrooted.com
Phone
(563) 500-7641
Additional Information
Mindful Musicians drop-in classes are being offered this winter. Classes are for 0-6 year-olds with a caregiver. Mindful Musicians programming is confidence-building through creativity. Families will explore instruments, sing original songs designed to boost positive self-talk and have fun together! Nate the Great – The Musical
January 23 – February 1, 2026
Location
The Grand Opera House - 135 W 8th St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
Elementary school students and their families
Cost
$17 - Adults and $12 for under 18
Organization
The Grand Opera House
Contact
Nick Halder
Phone
(563) 588-4356
Website
https://thegrandoperahouse.com/
View Flyer
Additional Information
A funny, sweet, rollicking good time that celebrates art, friendship, creative thinking, and of course, pancakes! This stage adaptation of the classic children's book series is perfect your young audiences and the young at heart. Running Time: approximately 1 hour with no intermission. Loras MLK Day Clinic
January 19, 2026
Start Time
9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.AM
RSVP By
January 19, 2026
Location
Patrick J. Lillis Athletic Wellness Center on Loras College Campus
Event For
boys and girls in Pre-K–8th grade
Cost
$25
Organization
Loras College Men's Basketball
Contact
Chris Martin
Email
Chris.Martin@loras.edu
Phone
(563) 588-7738
Additional Information
This clinic is open to boys and girls in Pre-K–8th grade and is all about learning skills, having fun, and loving the game. The clinic will be led by our college coaches and players. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration
January 19, 2026
Start Time
7 a.m.
RSVP By
January 12, 2026
Location
Grand River Center
Event For
Dubuque Community
Cost
$30/11 and older; $20/ages 4-10; Free/age 3 and younger
Organization
faces&voices
Additional Information
Join faces&voices for this annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast served at 7 a.m.; program begins at 7:30 a.m. Children are encouraged to attend! Activities related to the day's topics will be available for youth attendees age 10 and younger. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Contest March and Gathering
January 18 – January 18, 2026
Start Time
1 p.m.
Location
Multicultural Family Center
Event For
All Schools
Cost
Free
Organization
Dubuque Branch NAACP
Contact
RRS Stewart
Email
countess14@hotmail.com
Phone
(612) 501-9747
Additional Information
Gather at Jackson Park at 12:30 p.m. for a march beginning at 12:45 p.m. The Tribute ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. at the Multicultural Family Center. Immediately after, there will be a reception. The work of student honorees and honorable mentions will be displayed at Carnegie Stout Public library. Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Summer String Camp Early Registration
January 12 – January 18, 2026
RSVP By
January 18, 2026
Location
Online
Event For
String students entering grades 7-12
Cost
Variable, see website
Organization
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra
Contact
Kathleen Hoeper
Phone
(563) 557-1677
View Flyer
Additional Information
One Week Only - EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT - January 12-18 https://dubuquesymphony.org/youth-music-camp Middle School Video Game / Esports Club
January 13 – May 12, 2026
Start Time
6-8p.m.
RSVP By
January 24, 2026
Location
Dubuque Esports League
Event For
Middle School Students
Cost
$100 For Scholarships - reference to DBQ City Leisure Services
Organization
Dubuque Esports League
Contact
Susie Quinn
Email
squinn@dbqesports.org
Phone
(563) 590-9169
Website
https//:dbqesports.org/clubs
Additional Information
Video Game / Esports Club 4th & 5th Grade Video Game / Esports Club
January 10 – May 9, 2026
Start Time
10 a.m.
RSVP By
January 24, 2026
Location
Dubuque Esports League
Event For
Elementary
Cost
$100.00 - For Scholarships; reference to City of Dubuque Leisure Services
Organization
Dubuque Esports League
Contact
Susie Quinn
Email
squinn@dbqesports.org
Phone
(563) 590-9169
Website
https//:dbqesports.org/clubs
Additional Information
Video Game / Esports club - Team Building, Safe Gaming environment. Learn Safe Gaming High Five: Portraits by Dubuque’s 5th Graders
January 7, 2026
Start Time
4:00 p.m.
Location
Dubuque Museum of Art in the Millwork District - 1000 Jackson Street, suite 105 Dubuque
Event For
Families
Cost
Free
Organization
Dubuque Museum of Art
Contact
Ivonne Simmonds
Email
isimmonds@dbqart.org
Phone
(563) 580-9888
Additional Information
This portrait installation features over 700 fifth-grade student photography portraits from Dubuque Community Schools, created through the expanded Arts Trek program at the Dubuque Museum of Art.