Alta Vista Campus
Rising Star Theatre Company Fall Theatre Camps
October 6 – November 12, 2025
Start Time
4p.m.-6p.m.
RSVP By
October 6, 2025
Location
Terence Donaghoe Hall at Clarke University
Event For
K-12th grades
Cost
$75-$125 (Scholarships are available)
Organization
Rising Star Theatre Company
Contact
Megan Schumacher
Phone
(563) 231-0110
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Additional Information
Rising Star Theatre Company is offering 3 fall theatre workshop opportunities for students of all ages. From musical offerings to improv and even a camp for the little ones, RSTC has something for everyone. Scholarships are available. Go to risingstar.coursestorm.com for details and to sign up! Dubuque Symphony Orchestra presents “An American Playlist”
October 4 – October 5, 2025
Start Time
7:30pm
Location
Five Flags Theater, 405 Main Street, Downtown Dubuque
Event For
students who are able to sit quietly for duration of concert, under 16 must be accompanied by parent
Cost
$10 student tickets. Adult tickets start at $20
Organization
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra
Contact
Kathleen Hoeper
Phone
(563) 557-1677
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Additional Information
Join the DSO in a joyful, heartfelt tribute to American musical genius as we welcome Grammy award winning pianist Michelle Cann to perform Florence Price's "Piano Concerto in One Movement" and Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue". Also featuring works by Leonard Bernstein and Duke Ellington. Book Bedazzling
October 10, 2025
Start Time
10 a.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
What's better than a little bling? Bring your favorite book to the program room or choose one of our donated books and add a little dazzle to the cover! Explore: Diesel Technology Careers
October 13, 2025
Start Time
4:00-5:30p.m.
Location
Truck Country Training Center
Event For
High School Youth, 14+
Cost
$10/ Program
Organization
Truck Country & Northeast Iowa Council
Contact
Michaela Freiburger
Phone
(563) 556-4343
Website
https://exploringdubuque.org/
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Additional Information
Explore hands-on careers in Diesel and Truck Technology! Join monthly sessions Oct–Jan at Truck Country Training Center. Just $10 (thanks to a grant). Meeting dates: 10/13, 11/10, 12/8, and 1/12/26 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. Bling Your Own Book
October 22, 2025
Start Time
5:30 p.m.
RSVP By
October 21, 2025
Location
Dubuque County Library District Peosta Branch 8342 NICC Drive Peosta, Iowa 52068
Event For
Teens 13-17
Cost
free
Organization
Dubuque County Library District
Contact
Lydia Sigwarth
Email
LydiaS@dubcolib.org
Phone
(563) 582-0008
Additional Information
BYOB… library style! Bring your own book to create your own personalized, sparkly masterpiece! We’ll provide the gems and glue, you bring the reading material. A small selection library books will be available, but bringing your own is recommended to guarantee there’s something you like. For teens. 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
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
Website
www.carnegiestout.org
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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
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
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
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. 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
Email
dbqskating@gmail.com
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 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
Email
kakinne@iastate.edu
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
Email
info@centrallyrooted.com
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
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
Website
www.carnegiestout.org
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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
Email
mgunnelson@dbq.edu
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.