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.
Mini Banned Books Ornament
October 14, 2025
Start Time
5:30 p.m.
Location
360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
Open to Ages 10+
Cost
Free
Organization
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact
Bailey Keimig-Gehrke
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Grab a friend and head to the library to make cool art and eat snacks! This month we will learn how to make a bookish, decorative ornament to celebrate Banned Books Week. This program is for ages 10 and older – including adults! Supplies are limited; registration is required for all participants. Sew Cute Embroidery Kits
October 30, 2025
Start Time
1 p.m.
Location
360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
Ages 12-17
Cost
Free
Organization
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact
Youth Services
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Whether you are new to embroidery or have little experience, come to the library to start an easy and cute project and go home with your own embroidery kit. Registration is required. Creepy Crawly Planters
October 31, 2025
Start Time
10 a.m.
Location
360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
Ages 6-14
Cost
Free
Organization
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact
Emily Bartley
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
These easy upcycled relief planters are a fun way to add some creepiness to your decor just before Halloween. Registration is required. Try Hockey for Free!
October 19, 2025
Start Time
8:45am
RSVP By
October 17, 2025
Location
ImOn Arena
Event For
Any age
Cost
Free
Organization
Dubuque Youth Hockey Association
Contact
Joe Hoffmann
Phone
(563) 590-8753
Website
dubuquehockey.org
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Additional Information
Looking for a fun new activity for your child? Dubuque Youth Hockey invites boys and girls ages 4-12 to Try Hockey for FREE! It's a one day event where kids can hit the ice, learn the basics and experience the excitement of hockey-- at NO COST! Girls Try Hockey For Free!
October 5, 2025
Start Time
9:00 a.m.
RSVP By
October 3, 2025
Location
ImOn Arena
Event For
All Ages
Cost
Free
Organization
Dubuque Youth Hockey Association
Contact
Joe Hoffmann
Phone
(563) 590-8753
Website
dubuquehockey.org
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Additional Information
Attention Girls! Are you looking for a fun new activity? Want to glide on the ice, pass the puck and score big goals? Join us for Try Hockey for Free, an all girls session! Weekly Storytimes
September 8 – December 10, 2025
Location
360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
Ages Birth - 6
Cost
Free
Organization
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact
Youth Services
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
Website
www.carnegiestout.org
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Additional Information
Toddler Time - Mondays @ 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Baby Rhyme Time - Tuesdays @ 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime - Wednesdays @ 10:30 a.m. No registration is required. Adult participation is a must. 2025 Storywalk
September 1 – December 31, 2025
Location
Dubuque Arboretum and the 22nd St. Bee Branch Greenway.
Event For
All Ages
Cost
Free
Organization
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact
Youth Services
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
Website
www.carnegiestout.org
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Additional Information
A StoryWalk is a movement and literacy boosting project that places an illustrated children’s book, taken apart and displayed page by page, along a walking route in your community. Wellness and Care Fair
September 18, 2025
Start Time
3:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
Location
Wellness and Care Fair
Event For
All Students
Cost
FREE
Organization
Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association and Wellpoint
Contact
Vicki Gassman
Phone
(563) 556-6200
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Additional Information
Join community non-profit organizations to access FREE blood pressure checks, resource booths, Oral Health and Lead Screenings, Developmental Screenings, Sports Physicals, Medicaid and Hawki Applications, Clothing, and Hygiene kits/backpacks. Kids Take the Stage Youth Theater Classes
October 6 – November 14, 2025
Start Time
4:00 p.m.
RSVP By
September 29, 2025
Location
Bell Tower Theater, 2728 Asbury Rd, Dubuque
Event For
Kindergarten through 8th graders
Cost
$80-$95
Organization
Bell Tower Theater
Contact
Miki Robinson
Phone
(563) 588-3377
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Additional Information
Kids Take the Stage offers creative dramatics and theater classes for kids of all skills levels. A variety of classes are offered with one or more classes available to each grade level from Kindergarten thru 8th. Classes meet once a week for six weeks. Financial assistance is available. Iowa Power Dance Team Camp
September 17 – September 18, 2025
Start Time
6:30- 8p.m.
RSVP By
September 11, 2025
Location
2000 University Ave, Dubuque Iowa: Veterans Memorial Training Center and Five Flags
Event For
Ages 4 and up
Cost
$55
Organization
Iowa Power Dance Team
Contact
Kaniyah Mattison
Email
headcoach1682@gmail.com
Phone
(662) 303-9022
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Additional Information
Iowa Power Dance team is hosting a two-day dance camp. Participants will learn a routine, chants and perform live at halftime during the Iowa Power Football Game on September 20th. Registration includes a camp t-shirt, snacks, beverages and the opportunity to perform at the game with the dancers.