Kennedy Elementary School

Kids Take the Stage Theater Classes

October 9 – November 17, 2023
Start Time 4:30 p.m.
RSVP By September 27, 2023
Location Bell Tower Theater, 2728 Asbury Rd, Dubuque
Event For Kindergarten thru 6th Grades
Cost $75-$95 per child
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.

School’s Out Day Camp – Buggin’ Out

October 6, 2023
Start Time 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
RSVP By September 29, 2023
Location NMRMA 350 East 3rd St., Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For K-5th Students
Cost $60 ($50 for members) FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Kaelyn Howe
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Species that creep, crawl, fly, and buzz. If you like bees, butterflies, and beetles, this camp is for you. Come explore the world of bugs!

Loras College Women’s Basketball Kids Night Out

September 29, 2023
Start Time 5:30p.m.-8:30pm.
Location Graber Sports Center - Cox St. Dubuque, IA
Event For Pre-K to 6th grade
Cost $25 for 1 child/per event, $40 for 2 children/per event, $50 for 3 children/per event
Organization Loras College Women's Basketball
Contact Justin Busch
Phone (563) 588-7947
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Additional Information
Come hang out at Graber Sports Center on the campus of Loras College with the Women's Basketball Team! There will be games, a bounce house, and more! Pizza and drinks will be provided. Dates include Sept. 29, Oct. 13, Nov. 17, and Dec. 15. See you there!

Teddy Bear Mini Yoga Class

October 7, 2023
Start Time 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
RSVP By October 1, 2023
Location Challenge to Change, Inc, 3337 Hillcrest Rd, Suite B, Dubuque
Event For Preschool & Elementary students
Cost $12.00
Organization Challenge to Change, Inc.
Contact Rachel Harwood
Phone (563) 663-7331
Additional Information
Ages 3-5: Grab a favorite stuffed animal for a Teddy Bear-themed yoga class! Practice yoga with our cuddly friends, enjoy Teddy Bear-inspired crafts, and learn how to calm our bodies + hearts + minds! Have fun while learning valuable, well-being skills.

Unicorn Party!!!

September 30, 2023
Start Time 10 a.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 6-12
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie Stout Public Library
Contact Emily Bartley
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
You're invited to a magical celebration of unicorns. Meet other unicorn fanatics, play games, hear stories, and make unicorn crafts!

Rising Star Theatre Company Fall Camps

October 3 – November 9, 2023
Start Time 4 p.m.
RSVP By October 2, 2023
Location The Grand Opera House Rehearsal Space at 880 Locust St.
Event For Students K-12th grade
Cost $75-$100
Organization Rising Star Theatre Company
Contact Megan Schumacher
Phone (563) 543-6024
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Additional Information
Rising Star Theatre Company is offering theatre camps for K-12th grade students this fall season! Students will learn theatre skills while gaining confidence and working collaboratively with others to create a unique performance at the end of the camp! Scholarships are available for those in need.

Loras Men’s Basketball Fall Clinic

October 6, 2023
Start Time 9:00 am
Location Loras College Gym
Event For Boys and Girls Grades Pre-K through 8th
Cost $25 per camper
Organization Loras Men's Basketball
Contact Chris Martin
Phone (309) 339-9772
Additional Information
120 Minutes of Small Group Instruction 8:1 Camper-to-Coach Ratio College Coaches and Players Games and Individual Instruction Age Specific Contests

Esports Informational Meeting for Parents & Students

September 6, 2023
Start Time 6-7 p.m.
Location Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School, Cafeteria
Event For Students 7-17 and their Parents/Guardians
Cost FREE
Organization Dubuque Esports League
Contact Shelby Wartick
Phone (563) 241-5690
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Additional Information
If your student loves playing video games, join us to learn more about taking that passion from your home to the arena. All students ages 7-17 and their parents/guardians are invited to attend our esports informational meeting!

Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Dubuque, IA

October 7, 2023
Start Time 8:30 a.m.
Location American Trust River's Edge Plaza
Event For Local families effected by Alzheimer's and dementia
Cost Free
Organization Alzheimer's Association
Contact Christine Hess
Phone (319) 939-5458
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Additional Information
We’re fighting for a different future. For families facing the disease today. For more time. For treatments. We’re closer than ever to stopping Alzheimer’s. But to get there, we need you. Join us for the world’s largest fundraiser to fight the disease.

Kids Expo

October 7, 2023
Start Time 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location 500 Bell Street, Dubuque (Grand River Center)
Event For Families with young children
Cost FREE
Organization Dubuque County Early Childhood
Contact Abigail Degenhardt
Phone (563) 581-5211
Additional Information
Kids Expo a premier family fun & resource fair with over 50 booths. Admission to the event and activities are FREE. Event will include family games, crafts, stage entertainment, balloon artist, face painter and so much more!

Dubuque Symphony Orchestra – Pictures at an Exhibition

October 7 – October 8, 2023
Start Time 7:30 p.m.
Location Five Flags Theater, 405 Main Street, Downtown Dubuque
Event For students elementary through college
Cost $10
Organization Dubuque Symphony Orchestra
Contact Kathleen Hoeper
Phone (563) 557-1677
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Additional Information
Students are invited to attend Classics concerts for only $10. Tickets on sale one hour prior to each Classics in theater lobby. Please present student ID. The season opens with "Pictures at an Exhibition" Oct 7-8, 2023.

A Year with Frog and Toad

September 29 – October 8, 2023
Start Time 7:30 p.m. or 2p.m.
Location The Grand Opera House - 135 W 8th Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Event For This production is suitable for all ages
Cost Adults: $25 and Under 18 $17
Organization The Grand Opera House
Contact Nick Halder
Phone (563) 588-4356
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Additional Information
Arnold Lobel’s treasured characters hop from page to stage in a story of friendship and adventure. Part vaudeville, part make believe… all charm, A Year with Frog and Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons.

Halloween Yoga Class

October 13, 2023
Start Time 5:30p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
RSVP By October 9, 2023
Location Challenge to Change, Inc, 3337 Hillcrest Rd, Suite B, Dubuque
Event For Elementary students
Cost $30.00
Organization Challenge to Change, Inc.
Contact Rachel Harwood
Phone (563) 663-7331
Additional Information
Ages 6-12: Join us if you DARE for our Kids Halloween Yoga for an evening of spooky yoga fun! In this Halloween-themed class we will explore the practices of yoga + mindfulness + crafts + and enjoy some Halloween-inspired fun! Miss Krissy never disappoints. Come dressed in costume!

Kids Yoga Classes + JR Teachers – 4wk series

October 12 – November 9, 2023
Start Time 5:15 p.m.- 6 p.m.
RSVP By October 11, 2023
Location Challenge to Change, Inc, 3337 Hillcrest Rd, Suite B, Dubuque
Event For Preschool & Elementary students
Cost $40.00
Organization Challenge to Change, Inc.
Contact Rachel Harwood
Phone (563) 663-7331
Additional Information
AGES 4 – 8: During this weekly class we explore the practices of yoga + mindfulness with our JR Yoga Teachers, learning preventative social and emotional skills. Your child will learn to connect their body and mind through stillness, movement, breath practices, games, creativity, and more.

Duhawk Dunkers

October 14 – November 4, 2023
Start Time 9:00 a.m.
Location Loras College gyms
Event For Boys and Girls Grades Pre-K through 8th
Cost $60 per camper
Organization Loras Men's Basketball
Contact Chris Martin
Phone (563) 588-7738
Additional Information
Multiple days to attend. October 14,21,28 and November 4. Learn basketball from college players and coaches. Have fun with friends and get better at basketball.

Miracle League of Dubuque

April 15 – October 14, 2023
Start Time 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location Miracle League field at Veterans Park Dubuque
Event For Grade school through high school students
Cost Free
Organization Miracle League of Dubuque
Contact Janna Beau
Phone (563) 589-4315
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Additional Information
Baseball games

Kids Yoga Classes – 4wk series

October 18 – November 8, 2023
Start Time 6 p.m.- 7 p.m.
RSVP By October 17, 2023
Location Challenge to Change, Inc, 3337 Hillcrest Rd, Suite B, Dubuque
Event For Elementary students
Cost $40.00
Organization Challenge to Change, Inc.
Contact Rachel Harwood
Phone (563) 663-7331
Additional Information
AGES 6 - 12: During this weekly class we explore the practices of yoga + mindfulness! We provide preventative social and emotional skills. Your child will learn to connect their body and mind through stillness, movement, breath practices, games, creativity, and more in this fun and engaging class.

Mini Yoga Classes – 4wk series

October 18 – November 8, 2023
Start Time 5p.m.- 5:45p.m.
RSVP By October 17, 2023
Location Challenge to Change, Inc, 3337 Hillcrest Rd, Suite B, Dubuque
Event For Preschool & Elementary students
Cost $40.00
Organization Challenge to Change, Inc.
Contact Rachel Harwood
Phone (563) 663-7331
Additional Information
AGES 3 - 5: During this weekly class we explore the practices of yoga + mindfulness! We provide preventative social and emotional skills. Your child will learn to connect their body and mind through stillness, movement, breath practices, games, creativity, and more in this fun and engaging class.

School’s Out Day Camp – Scat and Tracks

October 26, 2023
Start Time 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
RSVP By October 19, 2023
Location NMRMA 350 East 3rd St., Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For K-5th Students
Cost $60 ($50 for members) FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Kaelyn Howe
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
What's scat you say? A lot can be learned from what is left behind. You will uncover the stories feces and footprints have to tell, while being able to identify species in the area.

School’s Out Day Camp – Villains vs. Superheroes

October 27, 2023
Start Time 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
RSVP By October 20, 2023
Location NMRMA 350 East 3rd St., Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For K-5th Students
Cost $60 ($50 for members) FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Kaelyn Howe
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
It's a bird...it's a plane...no, it's a keystone species! These species are very important to an ecosystem surviving, so you just might call them superheroes. Also, you will learn about pesky invasive species that show up in areas not suited for them.

Toddler + Me Yoga Classes – 4wk series

October 21 – November 11, 2023
Start Time 10a.m.- 10:45 a.m.
RSVP By October 20, 2023
Location Challenge to Change, Inc, 3337 Hillcrest Rd, Suite B, Dubuque
Event For Preschool students
Cost $40.00
Organization Challenge to Change, Inc.
Contact Rachel Harwood
Phone (563) 663-7331
Additional Information
Ages 2 – 4: A fun and creative class to introduce toddlers to the world of yoga through animated poses, books, music, crafts, and games. Yogis will enhance fine motor skills, develop coordination, and practice self-calming techniques through breathing exercises and activities. For child & adult.

Cub-A-Ree

October 21, 2023
Start Time 12-4 p.m.
Location Swiss Valley, 13069 Swiss Valley Road
Event For All girls and boys in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade.
Cost $15 by Sept. 30, $20 after Oct. 1
Organization Northeast Iowa Council, BSA
Contact Michaela Freiburger
Phone (563) 556-4343
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Additional Information
Steps: 1) Register online; ALL youth are invited to attend. 2) Join us at the Carnival for a petting zoo, games, prizes and archery! 3) Enjoy a family event with your youth. 4) Did we mention there will be cotton candy? 5) What are you waiting for? We reach capacity, so sign up today!

Ice Skating Classes

November 4 – December 16, 2023
Start Time 8:30a.m.-9:00a.m.
RSVP By November 2, 2023
Location Dubuque Ice Arena 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For All Students 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
Join the Dubuque Learn to Skate program for our next six-week session of ice skating classes at the Dubuque ice arena. Come watch your skater build confidence, discipline, and courage as they glide through the levels with our professionally accredited Dubuque Learn to Skate program.

Dubuque Symphony Orchestra – Those Who Served

November 11 – November 12, 2023
Start Time 7:30 p.m.
Location Five Flags Theater, 405 Main Street, Downtown Dubuque
Event For students elementary through college
Cost $10
Organization Dubuque Symphony Orchestra
Contact Kathleen Hoeper
Phone (563) 557-1677
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Additional Information
Students are invited to attend Classics concerts for only $10. Tickets on sale one hour prior to each Classics in theater lobby. Please present student ID. A special Veterans Day concert will be held November 11-12, 2023.

Mini Yoga Classes – 4wk series

November 29 – December 20, 2023
Start Time 5 p.m.- 5:45 p.m.
RSVP By November 28, 2023
Location Challenge to Change, Inc, 3337 Hillcrest Rd, Suite B, Dubuque
Event For Preschool & Elementary students
Cost $40.00
Organization Challenge to Change, Inc.
Contact Rachel Harwood
Phone (563) 663-7331
Additional Information
AGES 3 - 5: During this weekly class we explore the practices of yoga + mindfulness! We provide preventative social and emotional skills. Your child will learn to connect their body and mind through stillness, movement, breath practices, games, creativity, and more in this fun and engaging class.

Kids Yoga Classes – 4wk series

November 29 – December 20, 2023
Start Time 6 p.m.- 7 p.m.
RSVP By November 28, 2023
Location Challenge to Change, Inc, 3337 Hillcrest Rd, Suite B, Dubuque
Event For Elementary students
Cost $40.00
Organization Challenge to Change, Inc.
Contact Rachel Harwood
Phone (563) 663-7331
Additional Information
AGES 6 - 12: During this weekly class we explore the practices of yoga + mindfulness! We provide preventative social and emotional skills. Your child will learn to connect their body and mind through stillness, movement, breath practices, games, creativity, and more in this fun and engaging class.

Kids Yoga Classes + JR Teachers – 4wk series

November 30 – December 21, 2023
Start Time 5:15 p.m.- 6 p.m.
RSVP By November 29, 2023
Location Challenge to Change, Inc, 3337 Hillcrest Rd, Suite B, Dubuque
Event For Preschool & Elementary students
Cost $40.00
Organization Challenge to Change, Inc.
Contact Rachel Harwood
Phone (563) 663-7331
Additional Information
AGES 4 – 8: During this weekly class we explore the practices of yoga + mindfulness with our JR Yoga Teachers, learning preventative social and emotional skills. Your child will learn to connect their body and mind through stillness, movement, breath practices, games, creativity, and more.

Kids Holiday YogArt Workshop

December 10, 2023
Start Time 1 p.m.- 4p.m.
RSVP By December 3, 2023
Location Challenge to Change, Inc, 3337 Hillcrest Rd, Suite B, Dubuque
Event For Elementary students
Cost $50.00
Organization Challenge to Change, Inc.
Contact Rachel Harwood
Phone (563) 663-7331
Additional Information
AGES 6 - 12: Come explore the practices of yoga + mindfulness, enjoy some holiday fun and activities, and create some very special handmade gifts - wrapped and ready to share! Parents/guardians can just be, while our youthful yogis get into the holiday spirit! Come one and all for some magical fun!

Let’s Play Roblox

September 11 – December 4, 2023
Start Time 5:30 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 8-14
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie Stout Public Library
Contact Haidee Cardoso
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Each month, participants will play a different game with other Roblox enthusiasts and tackle fun challenges together. *If you have never played Roblox before, you will need to have your parent/guardian set up your account before the program.

Beginning Chapters Book Club

September 6 – December 6, 2023
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-3rd graders. We will talk about the book and then participate in an enjoyable activity or craft. Register at the Children's Help Desk and pick up your copy of the book.

Reading with Rover

September 9, 2023
Start Time 10:30-11:15a.m.
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
Read or listen to a story with some furry friends in the first-floor program room. Do not bring your own pet; we provide kid-friendly dogs each month. Registration not required.

Learning Adventures with Julie

September 13 – December 13, 2023
Start Time 4 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 7-10
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Lora LoBianco
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Are you interested ingoing on an adventure? Join us for a deep dive into a fascinating topic each month.

Minecraft Mania

September 19 – December 13, 2023
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 Information Technology
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!

Family Book Bingo

September 16 – December 16, 2023
Start Time 2 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Family
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 paperback book prizes for kids.

BEAM Projector Open Play

September 16 – December 16, 2023
Start Time 12:30 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Family
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie Stout Public Library
Contact Youth Services
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Bring the whole family to discover gaming on a new level: the floor!

LEGO Challenge

September 16 – December 16, 2023
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.

Winter Break Day Camp – Winter in the Wild

December 26, 2023
Start Time 9 a.m.-4p.m.
RSVP By December 19, 2023
Location NMRMA 350 East 3rd St., Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For K-5th Students
Cost $60 ($50 for members) FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Kaelyn Howe
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
What evidence of wildlife do you see out the window? Tracks in the snow? Birds in the trees? Squirrels at the feeder? Many species have amazing abilities, which include adaptations, to survive the cold. Together, let's discover secrets to wildlife winter survival.

Winter Break Day Camp – Animal Myths. What’s the Truth?

December 27, 2023
Start Time 9a.m.-4 p.m.
RSVP By December 20, 2023
Location NMRMA 350 East 3rd St., Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For K-5th Students
Cost $60 ($50 for members) FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Kaelyn Howe
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Do opossums hang by their tails? Will touching a frog or toad give you warts? Are bats really blind? Join us as we answer these questions, explore additional wildlife myths, and discover the truth about our wild neighbors.

Winter Break Day Camp – When I Grow Up

December 28, 2023
Start Time 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
RSVP By December 21, 2023
Location NMRMA 350 East 3rd St., Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For K-5th Students
Cost $60 ($50 for members) FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Kaelyn Howe
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
What did you look like at two years old? How will that change by the time you are a teenager? Let's come together to learn how animals and plants grow through their stages of life.

TCG (Trading Card Game) League

September 20 – December 20, 2023
Start Time 5:30 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 10-17
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie Stout Public Library
Contact Haidee Cardoso
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
TCG League is a way for more advanced Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! players to get together and have fun. Each month we will focus on a particular trading card game. Bring your cards and enjoy a night of friendly competition. NEW PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!

Winter Break Day Camp – CSI-Wildlife Investigator

December 29, 2023
Start Time 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
RSVP By December 22, 2023
Location NMRMA 350 East 3rd St., Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For K-5th Students
Cost $60 ($50 for members) FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Kaelyn Howe
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Species are becoming endangered worldwide and the NMRMA is on the case. As a wildlife investigator, you will track their moves, find out what they eat, and watch the environment around them to understand why certain species are disappearing. Let's crack the case together!

Centrally Rooted Exploration Lab

August 23 – December 22, 2023
Start Time 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location Centrally Rooted, 2230 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA
Event For Elementary and Middle School Students
Cost Free
Organization Centrally Rooted
Contact Jill Klinebriel
Phone (563) 581-8667
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Additional Information
Express your creativity with our FREE music and art exploration spaces. 11 & under must be accompanied Adult staffed and supervised

Beyond the Book Club

September 28 – December 28, 2023
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 Haidee Cardoso
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Read a new title each month and meet up for discussion and a activity related to the book. Register and pick up books at the Children’s Help Desk.

Grab and Go Activity Kits

September 1 – December 31, 2023
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Pre-school and school age 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.

School’s Out Day Camp – Rollin’ on and Along the Mississippi River

January 15, 2024
Start Time 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
RSVP By January 8, 2024
Location NMRMA 350 East 3rd St., Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For All elementary schools
Cost $60 ($50 for members) FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Kaelyn Howe
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
All aboard! From barges and dredge boats to trains, become a river boat captain and conductor in the same day. We will explore transportation on and along the Mississippi River.

School’s Out Day Camp – Sensational!

January 16, 2024
Start Time 9 a.m.- 4p.m.
RSVP By January 9, 2024
Location NMRMA 350 East 3rd St., Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For K-5th Students
Cost $60 ($50 for members) FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Kaelyn Howe
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Look! Listen! Sniff! Touch! Taste! How do your senses compare with other species in nature? We will discover senses certain wildlife rely on more than others. Get ready for a sensational day.

School’s Out Day Camp – What Did the Groundhog Say?

February 2, 2024
Start Time 9a.m.-4 p.m.
RSVP By January 26, 2024
Location NMRMA 350 East 3rd St., Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For K-5th Students
Cost $60 ($50 for members) FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Kaelyn Howe
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
The groundhog may think he knows how to predict an early spring, but understanding weather and climate takes skill. You will learn the difference between the two, as well as, find out how wildlife adapts to survive in various temperatures and precipitation patterns.

School’s Out Day Camp – Choose your Museum Adventure

February 22, 2024
Start Time 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
RSVP By February 15, 2024
Location NMRMA 350 East 3rd St., Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For K-5th Students
Cost $60 ($50 for members) FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Kaelyn Howe
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
What would your role be? It takes many people to help run the museum. Would you step into the world of education or be responsible for the care of the many species that live here? You will learn about the important roles at the museum and see where you would best fit.

School’s Out Day Camp – We’re All in This Together

February 23, 2024
Start Time 9a.m.- 4 p.m.
RSVP By February 16, 2024
Location NMRMA 350 East 3rd St., Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For K-5th Students
Cost $60 ($50 for members) FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Kaelyn Howe
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Huddle up! Flock, herd, pack, and school are examples of how species in nature work together. We will learn about these partnerships and why teamwork is important.

School’s Out Day Camp – What’s in your Watershed?

March 29, 2024
Start Time 9a.m.- 4 p.m.
RSVP By March 22, 2024
Location NMRMA 350 East 3rd St., Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For K-5th Students
Cost $60 ($50 for members) FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Organization National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact Kaelyn Howe
Phone (563) 557-9545
Additional Information
What is that species? Where does that stream flow? Learn about what is living in your neighborhood, plus how you and others can impact locations miles away. Come find out what's in your watershed.