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.
Loras College Women’s Basketball Camps – Kids Night Out
November 14, 2025
Start Time
5:30 p.m.-8:30p.m.
Location
Graber Sports Complex on the Campus of Loras College (1600 Cox St. Dubuque, IA 52001)
Event For
Boys and Girls in grades Pre-K through 6th grade
Cost
$25 per child, but there is a discount for siblings ($40 for two kids, $50 for three kids).
Organization
Loras College Women's Basketball
Contact
Justin Busch
Email
justin.busch@loras.edu
Phone
(563) 588-7100
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Additional Information
A fun night of playing sports, crafts, swimming, and a BOUNCE HOUSE. Pizza & Water are provided. Winter Gnomes
December 23, 2025
Start Time
3 p.m.
Location
360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
Ages 10-17
Cost
Free
Organization
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact
Emily Bartley
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Learn about the Swedish Tomte while we make our own gnomes to warm our homes this winter. Registration is required. Folded Book Vase
December 22, 2025
Start Time
2 p.m.
Location
360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
Ages 10-18
Cost
Free
Organization
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact
Danielle Day
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Give old books a fresh purpose in this eco-friendly craft! We’ll transform recycled pages into charming book vases- complete with artificial flowers, ribbon, and your imagination. Registration is required. Dubuque Senior Ramboree
November 22, 2025
Start Time
6 p.m.
Location
Lacoma Golf Event Center
Event For
any family specifically Senior High School families
Organization
Dubuque Senior Booster Club
Contact
Heather Rath
Email
hrath@dbqschools.org
Phone
(563) 599-8233
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Additional Information
The Ramboree, Dubuque Senior’s annual celebration and fundraiser, unites the Rams community to support student programs, athletics, and activities. Join us Saturday, Nov. 22 at Lacoma Golf to help empower students to learn, grow, and shine. UD Softball Youth Camp
January 24 – January 24, 2026
Start Time
8:00 a.m.
RSVP By
January 23, 2026
Location
UD Campus - Veterans Memorial Turf Center
Event For
8-12 Years Old
Cost
$65
Organization
University of Dubuque Softball
Contact
Kristen Duross
Email
kduross@dbq.edu
Phone
(207) 590-1224
Website
https://www.udsoftballcamps.com/
Additional Information
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM - Check in 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM - Introductions/ Skills & Drills 11:45 AM - Questions & Recap Festive Fun Finger Prints
December 10, 2025
Start Time
4 p.m.
Location
360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
Ages 7-11
Cost
Free
Organization
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact
Lora LoBianco
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
This is the perfect creative starting point for budding artists! We will use the book Festive Fun Fingerprints, filled with sweet, Christmas illustrations and five fun, washable ink pads for printing, stamping and decorating. You get to take the book home with you! Registration is required. No-Sew Sock Penguins
December 9, 2025
Start Time
4 p.m.
Location
360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
Ages 10-18
Cost
Free
Organization
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact
Haidee Cardoso
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
What do you get when you combine one fuzzy sock, some fluff, and a little imagination? The cutest winter penguin you’ve ever seen. Registration is required. DIY Upcycled Wall Art
November 25, 2025
Start Time
4 p.m.
Location
360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
Ages 10-18
Cost
Free
Organization
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact
Danielle Day
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Turn fabric scraps into fabulous wall art! With just a touch of creative flair, you’ll design a one-of-a-kind piece to display at home or give as a homemade gift. Registration is required. Thanksgiving Storytime and Craft
November 24, 2025
Start Time
4 p.m.
Location
360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
Ages 6-11
Cost
Free
Organization
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact
Lora LoBianco
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Get in the Turkey Day spirit! We will hear Thanksgiving stories and make a craft that you can take home to help decorate your home for the holiday. Registration is required. Dinosaur Fossils
November 22, 2025
Start Time
10 a.m.
Location
360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
Ages 4-8
Cost
Free
Organization
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact
Emily Bartley
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
If you have little dinosaur fans in the house, then you must check out our fossil-making program. Come learn about dinosaurs and make a fossil to take home. Registration is required.