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.
Asbury TBall and Baseball Registration
February 26 – March 8, 2026
Location
Asbury Park
Event For
PreK-8th
Cost
$100
Organization
Asbury Athletic Association
Contact
Ryan Brown
Email
asburyathletic@proton.me
Phone
(563) 543-5454
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Additional Information
Asbury Athletic Association t-ball and baseball registration has begun. We welcome everyone from age 4 through 8th grade. The focus of our league is on skill development, sportsmanship, and personal growth. Senior Cheer Kids Clinic
March 14, 2026
Start Time
Check in at 9:30- camp is 10-2 with a showcase for family and friends at 2:30
RSVP By
March 7, 2026
Location
Senior High school, Nora Gym
Event For
Pre-K-8th grade students
Cost
$50/per participant
Organization
Dubuque Senior High School Cheerleading
Contact
Shelby Schwartz
Email
sschwartz@dbqschools.org
Phone
(815) 687-6466
Additional Information
The Senior Cheer team will be hosting the Spring kids clinic for pre-K-8th grade students. Participants will learn basics of cheerleading(motions, jumps, stunts) and will show what they learned to their families. Lunch, t shirt and bow included Auditions and Crew Sign-up for She Kills Monsters–Our 13th-Annual High School Show
March 27 – March 28, 2026
Start Time
6:00 p.m.
Location
Bell Tower Theater, 2728 Asbury Rd, Dubuque
Event For
8th through 12th grades
Cost
Free
Organization
Bell Tower Theater
Contact
Miki Robinson
Phone
(563) 588-3377
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Additional Information
The Bell Tower Theater is holding auditions and crew sign-up for "She Kills Monsters." 18-30 cast roles and 16-32 crew positions are available for students in 8th-12th grades. "She Kills Monsters" is a play (not a musical) that take a fanciful trip into the world of role-playing games. Kids Take the Stage Youth Theater Classes
March 23 – April 30, 2026
Start Time
4:00 pm
RSVP By
March 11, 2026
Location
Bell Tower Theater, 2728 Asbury Rd, Dubuque
Event For
Kindergarten through 6th graders
Cost
$80
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 6th. Classes meet once a week for six weeks. Financial assistance is available. Storytime Symphony with the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra
March 7, 2026
Start Time
Noon
Location
Carnegie Stout Public Library, 360 W 11th St, Dubuque
Event For
Families with children 7 and under
Cost
Free
Organization
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra
Contact
Kathleen Hoeper
Phone
(563) 557-1677
Website
www.dubuquesymphony.org
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Additional Information
Pack your imagination and join the DSO on a musical adventure! Storytime Symphony takes young listeners on a journey down the mighty Mississippi River - from Iowa and Illinois, past frogs and river creatures, through the Mississippi Delta, and all the way to vibrant New Orleans. All Ages Line Dancing Night
February 28, 2026
Location
7 Hills Ballroom, 1050 Washington Street, Dubuque
Event For
All ages
Cost
$5.00 per person entry fee
Organization
Dubuque Senior Music Boosters
Contact
Becky Kemp & Jessica Kieffer
Email
beckykemp75@gmail.com
Phone
(563) 543-1866
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Additional Information
Join us for an evening of line dancing, fun, and a 50/50 Raffle. All proceeds benefit the Dubuque Senior Music Boosters! A dance lesson will be provided by Adam’s Dance Connection and music by Combat D Productions. Dubuque Symphony Orchestra presents Symphonic Landscapes
February 28 – March 1, 2026
Start Time
7:30 p.m.
Location
Five Flags Theater, 405 Main Street
Event For
grade school to high school
Cost
$10
Organization
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra
Contact
Kathleen Hoeper
Phone
(563) 557-1677
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Additional Information
DSO welcomes Dubuque Symphony Youth Orchestra in a side-by-side performance of Sibelius’ Finlandia! Former Concertmaster Eleanor Bartsch returns to the DSO stage in Samuel Barber’s iconic Violin Concerto. $10 student tickets available one hour prior to each performance with student ID GIRL SCOUTS, SWEET DREAMS-PAJAMA JAM
March 3, 2026
Start Time
5:00p.m.-6:00p.m.
Location
Carver Elementary School, Commons area
Event For
PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN GIRLS
Cost
Free
Organization
Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois
Contact
Lisa Barnes
Phone
(563) 265-0614
Website
www.girlscoutstoday.org
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Additional Information
Hands‑on learning through simple STEM activities, a creative art project, and a brief discussion on healthy nighttime habits. Girls and caregivers will also receiving information about how Girl Scouts supports confidence‑building and leadership skills. Bluff Strokes Art Center Youth Programs
February 4 – August 20, 2026
Location
Bluff Strokes Art Center, 1201 Locust St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
Grades 3-5, middle school, high school
Cost
Varies. Scholarships are available.
Organization
Bluff Strokes Art Center
Contact
Rachel Daack
Phone
(563) 239-9377
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Additional Information
Monthly Saturday Art Adventures for grades 3-8. Weekly Teen Art Club. 2 weeks of summer art camp for rising grades 3-5. 2 weeks of summer art camp for rising middle schoolers. Make a Rainstick
April 15, 2026
Start Time
4 p.m.
Location
360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
Ages 8-12
Cost
Free
Organization
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact
Lora LoBianco
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
"April showers bring May flowers," goes the saying, so come to the library to start making it rain by creating a musical rainstick. Registration is required.