Audubon Elementary School

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
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.

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
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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!

Kids Night Out

October 17, 2025
Start Time 5:30p.m.- 8:30p.m.M
RSVP By October 17, 2025
Location Graber Sports Center
Event For Boys & Girls Pre-K to 6th Grade
Cost $28 per participant ($25 + $3 Fee)
Organization Loras College Women's Basketball
Contact Justin Busch
Phone (563) 588-7947
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Additional Information
Loras College Women's Basketball Camps: Kids Night Out Pizza and drinks provided Games, bounce house AND MORE

DCLD Kids: Craft Stick Catapult

October 16, 2025
Start Time 4:30 p.m.
Location Dubuque County Library District Asbury Branch 5290 Grand Meadow Drive Asbury, Iowa 52002
Event For Kids 5-12
Cost free
Organization Dubuque County Library District
Contact Lydia Sigwarth
Phone (563) 582-0008
Additional Information
Join Miss Julia to make a working catapult out of craft sticks! For kids 5-12.

Duhawk Dunkers

October 18 – November 8, 2025
Start Time 8:30 a.m.
RSVP By October 18, 2025
Location Loras College gyms
Event For Grades pre-k through 8th. Boys and Girls
Cost $60 per camper
Organization Loras Men's Basketball
Contact Chris Martin
Phone (563) 588-7738
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Additional Information
Multiple days to attend. October 18,25, and November 1, 8. Learn basketball from college players and coaches. Have fun with friends and get better at basketball.

Experience 4-H Day

October 19, 2025
Start Time 2:00p.m.- 4:00p.m.
RSVP By October 19, 2025
Location Peosta Community Center | 7896 Burds Rd #9646, Peosta, IA 52068
Event For Elementary and Middle School Students
Cost FREE
Organization Dubuque County Extension and Outreach
Contact Kelsie Kinne
Phone (563) 583-6496
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Additional Information
Discover the exciting world of 4-H and Clover Kids! Join our open house for an afternoon of hands-on activities, games, and prizes for kids and families. No pre-registration required.

Elks Family Safety Event

October 18, 2025
Start Time 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m.
Location Dubuque Elks Lodge 9018 Military Road, Dubuque, Iowa 52003
Event For Families
Cost Free with option to purchase food
Organization Dubuque Elks Lodge #297
Contact Dubuque Elks Lodge
Phone (563) 583-5708
Additional Information
Great kid focused event that will have information on fire prevention, drug awareness and more! Visit the interactive safety trailers, fire truck and participate in other fun activities.

Mummies and Ponies

October 25, 2025
Start Time 8a.m.-1p.m.
RSVP By October 20, 2025
Location Inspiration Stables
Event For All ages
Cost $100 per day
Organization Inspiration Stables
Contact Dana Howell
Phone (563) 341-7550
Additional Information
Campers will each get to paint Halloween figurines to take home with glow in the dark paint! Campers will also get to ride one of our program horses and learn more about them!! Snacks and a Halloween punch will be provided!!!

School’s Out Day Camp: Slime & Scales

October 30 – October 30, 2025
Start Time 9:00a.m-4:00p.m.
RSVP By October 23, 2025
Location National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For K-5th
Cost $50 for members, $60 for non-members
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Education Department
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
From gooey snails to slithering snakes, come discover the wild and wiggly world of all things slimy and scaly! Campers will get hands-on with exciting experiments, make their own messy slime, and meet real-life critters.

Schools Out Day Camp: Heebie Jeebies

October 31 – October 31, 2025
Start Time 9:00a.m-4:00p.m.
RSVP By October 24, 2025
Location National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For K-5th
Cost $50 for members, $60 for non-members
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Education Department
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Get into the Halloween spirit as we meet some of nature’s creepiest (and coolest!) critters. From buzzing bugs to crawling creatures without backbones, we’ll explore the wild world of invertebrates and uncover the truth behind their spooky reputations.

Fast Kidz Youth running class

October 26 – November 23, 2025
Start Time 3:30p.m.-4:30p.m. PM
RSVP By October 24, 2025
Location Wahlert High School Parking lot by the track
Event For upper elementary, middle school
Cost $45/person. $10/drop in
Organization Fast Kidz
Contact Pam Connolly
Phone (563) 543-7154
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Additional Information
This running class is geared toward training for the annual Turkey Trot at Wahlert High School on Thanksgiving morning, AND OFFERED TO ALL INTERESTED FAMILY MEMBERS, ESPECIALLY PARENTS WHO USUALLY RUN THIS WITH THEIR CHILDREN. We will meet at Wahlert in the parking lot above the track.

DCLD Kids: Cozy Games

October 23, 2025
Start Time 4:30 p.m.
Location Dubuque County Library District Asbury Branch 5290 Grand Meadow Drive Asbury, Iowa 52002
Event For Kids 5-12
Cost free
Organization Dubuque County Library District
Contact Lydia Sigwarth
Phone (563) 582-0008
Additional Information
A cozy Game Day with Julia! Puzzles, board games and games to celebrate Autumn. For Kids 5-12.

Indoor Trunk or Treat

October 25, 2025
Start Time 2:00p.m.-4:00p.m.
Location 2155 University Avenue
Event For Families with children elementary age and under.
Cost Free
Organization Bread of Life Presbyterian Church
Contact Karen Heidenreich
Phone (563) 235-7633
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Additional Information
The theme for this year's Trunk or Treat is "Children's Books." Children will receive candy from some of their favorite story book characters. There will also be crafts, games, and popcorn.

New Aviation-theme 4-H Club

October 28, 2025
Start Time 6:00 pm
RSVP By October 27, 2025
Location Babka Flight Operations Center
Event For 4-6th grade students
Cost $70
Organization Dubuque County 4-H
Contact Amanda Rau
Phone (563) 583-6496
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Additional Information
Join 4-H Flight Club! Open to youth in 4-6th grade, Flight Club will meet once a month October-April at the Babka Flight Operations Center on the 3rd or 4th Tuesday from 6-7:30 pm. Youth can expect a hands-on activity, short business meeting, and engaging wrap-up activity at each club meeting.

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.

Loras College Softball Skills Camp

November 9 – November 9, 2025
Start Time Grade 3-7: 10a.m.-12p.m. Grades 8a.m.-12p.m.: 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m.
RSVP By November 1, 2025
Location Graber Sports Center, Cox Street
Event For Grades 3-12
Cost $40.00
Organization Loras College Softball
Contact Ashley Winter
Phone (563) 588-7159
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Additional Information
Camp: Loras College Softball Skills Camp Ages: 3-12 Date: Sunday, November 9th Time: 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m. ages 3-7, 1:00p.m.-3:00pm Ages 8-12 Cost: $40 Location: Loras College, Graber Sports Center Camp Contact: ashley.winter@loras.edu

Junior State Science & Technology Fair of Iowa (JSSTFI)

November 19, 2025
RSVP By November 1, 2025
Location The National Mississippi River Museum
Event For Elementary Students, grades 3-5
Cost $10
Organization Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Contact Kelsie Kinne
Phone (563) 583-6496
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Additional Information
The Junior State Science & Technology Fair of Iowa (JSSTFI) is an exciting annual event where students in grades 3-5 get the chance to showcase their creativity, scientific thinking, and technology projects. It’s an incredible platform for young minds to present their research, connect with like

Minecraft Mania

September 10 – November 12, 2025
Start Time 5:30 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 7-14
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Youth Services
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Whether or not you’re a Minecraft whiz, sign up for this game-playing night to test your skills and build away!

Hawkeye Haiku Writing Contest

November 3 – November 14, 2025
Location Virtual
Event For Students Grades 3-12
Cost Free
Organization University of Iowa Center for Advancement
Contact Tegan Donahue
Phone (319) 467-3393
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Additional Information
Join the University of Iowa Alumni and Friends Hawkeye Haiku Contest—free to enter and open to Grades 3–12! This year’s theme celebrates the Iowa Memorial Union’s 100th anniversary. Write your own 5–7–5 haiku and share your creativity for a chance to win fabulous prizes!

Dinovember Scavenger Hunt

November 1 – November 30, 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
Blending two wonderful things together: Dinosaurs and the Festivities of Fall! Can you find all the Fall Dinosaurs in the Children’s section of the library?

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.

Beginning Chapters Book Club

September 10 – December 3, 2025
Start Time 4 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 7-9
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Lora LoBianco
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Do you like Magic Tree House, Junie B. Jones and Nate the Great books? If so, this book club is for you. This club is for 1st through 3rd graders. We will talk about the book and then participate in an enjoyable activity or craft. Please register and pick up your copy at the Children's Help Desk.

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
Phone (563) 589-4225
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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.

Beyond the Book Club

September 11 – December 11, 2025
Start Time 4 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 9-12
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Emily Bartley
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Read a new title each month and then meet up for book discussion and a unique activity related to the book. Please register and pick up books at the Children's Help Desk.

September-December Youth Art Classes

September 6 – December 13, 2025
Location Bluff Strokes Art Center 1201 Locust St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Grades 3-5, middle school, high school
Cost Varies
Organization Bluff Strokes Art Center
Contact Rachel Daack
Phone (563) 239-9377
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Additional Information
Monthly Saturday art classes for 3 age groups, grades 3-5, middle school, and high school. Meet other creative sorts, make art, and learn!

L&MOP Lollipops & Music for Our Preschoolers

October 11 – December 13, 2025
Start Time 10 a.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Preschoolers and their families
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Youth Services
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
The L.&M.O.P. concert series is for preschool children and their families. Children will leave each concert with a greater appreciation of music and a lollipop to enjoy! The Northeast Iowa School of Music sponsors this series. An adult must accompany children. No registration required.

Reading With Rover

September 13 – December 13, 2025
Start Time 10:30 a.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For K - 3
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Youth Services
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Dogs love stories but can’t read to themselves! Children in grades K through 3 are welcome to read a short book to a dog. A volunteer will also be available to read aloud to younger children and/or children who want to listen to stories while reading to the pets. Registration is not required.

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.

American Girl Time Travelers

September 17 – December 17, 2025
Start Time 4 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 7-12
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Lora LoBianco
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
This monthly library-sponsored event brings history to life through the beloved stories of the American Girl historical characters. Each session highlights one historical doll, exploring her time period and the real-life history that shaped her world. Registration is required.

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!

Family Book BINGO

October 18 – December 20, 2025
Start Time 2 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Families
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Youth Services
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Grab your family and try your luck at book bingo! We have great hardcover and other book prizes for kids. No registration is required.

LEGO Challenge

October 18 – December 20, 2025
Start Time 10 a.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 4-12
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Youth Services
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Calling all LEGO® fans! Come to the library to build, create, and have fun. The library provides the LEGOs®, and you provide the know-how! Donations of LEGOs® are appreciated. LEGO® creations will be exhibited in the library. The program will be held in the Aigler Auditorium on the 3rd floor.

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.

Grab & Go Activity Kits

September 1 – December 31, 2025
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Preschool - Elementary students
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Youth Services
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Stop in every month for a fun, crafty activity for all ages! Grab & Go bags are ready for pick up on the first of every month at the Children's Help Desk.

Snowman Scavenger Hunt

December 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
There are lots of famous snowmen in books! We’ve hidden some of them in the children’s section of the library. Can you find them all before they melt?

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.

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
Phone (563) 589-4225
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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.

School’s Out Day Camp: Toad-ally in Love

February 13 – February 13, 2026
Start Time 9:00a.m-4:00p.m.
RSVP By February 6, 2026
Location National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For K-5th
Cost $50 for members, $60 for non-members
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Education Department
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
What’s slimy, warty, & jumpy? Frogs, of course! Hop on down to the River Museum to become a frog expert. We’ll have a jumping good time exploring the stages of metamorphosis, conducting our own “frog chorus,” meet some live toads & we'll learn all about Wyoming Toads.

Schools Out Day Camp: Kid Carpentry

March 12 – March 12, 2026
Start Time 9:00a.m-4:00p.m.
RSVP By March 5, 2026
Location National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For K-5th
Cost $50 for members, $60 for non-members
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Education Department
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
From crafting wooden boats to building picture frames, campers will use real tools and materials to bring their own creations to life. We’ll also go behind the scenes with the our exhibit team for an exclusive tour of their workshop and we'll learn how they bring exhibits from blueprint to reality.

School’s Out Day Camp: Who Eats What?

March 13 – March 13, 2026
Start Time 9:00a.m-4:00p.m.
RSVP By March 6, 2026
Location National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For K-5th
Cost $50 for members, $60 for non-members
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Education Department
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
What’s for lunch in the animal kingdom? At this camp, we’ll sink our teeth into the world of herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores! Campers will explore how different animals eat, hunt, graze, and survive—whether they’re munching on plants, chasing prey, or enjoying a little of both.

School’s Out Day Camp: Home Tweet Home

April 3 – April 3, 2026
Start Time 9:00a.m-4:00p.m.
RSVP By March 27, 2026
Location National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For K-5th
Cost $50 for members, $60 for non-members
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Education Department
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Join us as we flap into the world of our feathered friends! We’ll discover what birds eat by taking a close look at their beaks and feet, then lend them a helping wing by making bird feeders and building cozy birdhouses. It’s a hands-on adventure that’s sure to make your spirits soar!

School’s Out Day Camp: Deep Sea Divers

April 6 – April 6, 2026
Start Time 9:00a.m-4:00p.m.
RSVP By March 30, 2026
Location National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For K-5th
Cost $50 for members, $60 for non-members
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Education Department
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Join us as we explore the mysterious world beneath the waves—one of the least explored places on Earth. We’ll search for strange and fascinating creatures like cuttlefish, frilled sharks, anglerfish, and even the elusive giant squid. The deep sea is calling—are you ready to dive in?