Alta Vista Campus

Ghost Who? Scavenger Hunt

October 1 – October 31, 2025
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For All Ages
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Youth Services
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Visit the children’s section of the library to see if you can find all of the book characters dressed up as ghosts—if you find them all, you can earn a small prize!

Skeleton Fashion Show

October 1 – October 31, 2025
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 10+
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Haidee Cardoso
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Design an outfit for a mini skeleton to display at our fashion show! Join us in-person on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 5:30 p.m. or register for a take-home kit with all the supplies you'll need to decorate a skeleton. Completed skeletons will be displayed at the library from Oct. 14 - 31.

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
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.

Ice Skating Classes

November 1 – December 13, 2025
Start Time 8:30 a.m.
RSVP By October 31, 2025
Location ImOn Arena 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For All Dubuque Community schools Preschool- High School
Cost $83.00
Organization Dubuque Learn to Skate
Contact Rebecca A Menzynski
Phone (563) 275-6576
Website dbqskating.org
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Additional Information
Whether your skater is looking for a future in hockey, figure skating, or is just interested in skating recreationally, then Dubuque Learn to Skate is the right place to get started. Come watch your skater build confidence, discipline, and courage as they glide through the levels of our professional

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
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.

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
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.

Sun S.H.I.N.E. (Support Humans In Need of Encouragement) Squad

September 30 – December 16, 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
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Shine like the sun and make a difference at your library and in the community through art! Participants will work on a variety of volunteering projects while providing feedback on making the library a welcoming space for tweens/teens.

Cello Rooted Private Lessons

September 29 – December 19, 2025
Location Centrally Rooted, 2230 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA
Event For Elementary, Middle and High School Students
Organization Centrally Rooted
Contact Laci Hoffman or Dan McNamara
Phone (563) 500-7641
Additional Information
Sign your child up for Private Rooted Music Lessons. Weekly music lessons with opportunities for performance in the areas of voice, piano, guitar, bass, ukulele, saxophone, flute, trumpet, percussion, clarinet, song writing and now CELLO!

Fall 2025 Program Guide

September 1 – December 31, 2025
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For All Ages
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Youth Services
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Our Fall and Winter 2025 Program Guide is here! Find all the details on storytimes, book clubs for all ages and special events happening from late August through the end of the year.

FASST Winter Track Club

January 25 – February 21, 2026
Start Time 5:00p.m.
RSVP By January 1, 2026
Location University of Dubuque Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center | AY McDonald Indoor Track 150 McCormick St Ext, Dubuque, IA
Event For Open to all school-aged children, grades K-12
Cost $100-$125 depending on grade level
Organization FASST
Contact Melissa Gunnelson
Phone (563) 580-6066
Additional Information
Winter track club includes 4 practices on Sunday evenings (January 25 - February 15) and participation in track meet on Saturday, February 21. This is a great opportunity for students to be active during the winter months and learn about or further develop their skills.

Iowa Reading Research Center Survey for Parents/Caregivers of K-6 Students

May 26 – December 31, 2025
Location Virtual
Event For Caregivers of students in Grades K-6
Cost Free
Organization Iowa Reading Research Center
Contact Leah Zimmermann
Phone (319) 335-5324
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Additional Information
The Iowa Reading Research Center (IRRC) invites parents and caregivers of K-6 students to complete a brief online survey. Survey results will help the IRRC understand and create resources related to parent/caregiver understanding and perceptions of literacy assessments and related supports.