Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Pack 10 Join Night, Scouting America
August 27, 2025
Start Time
6-7 p.m.
Location
Nativity Parish Office
Event For
Girls and boys in elementary school along with their families
Cost
Free to attend.
Organization
Scouting America, Northeast Iowa Council Pack 10
Contact
Michaela Freiburger
Phone
(563) 556-4343
Website
https://scoutsiowa.org/grit/
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Additional Information
Join the Adventure! Come learn what Cub Scouting is all about! Open to all girls and boys in Kindergarten through 5th grade—bring your family and discover the fun, friends, and adventures waiting in your local Cub Scout Pack! (This is join night number two for Pack 10!) Sports Physicals
April 2 – August 31, 2025
Location
Crescent Community Health Center 1690 Elm Street, Dubuque
Event For
Student Athletes
Cost
Sliding fee payment or insurance accepted
Organization
Crescent Community Health Center
Contact
Megan Feldpausch
Email
mgeorge@crescentchc.org
Phone
(563) 690-2950
Website
crescentchc.org
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Additional Information
Before the practices begin and the games kick off, make sure your child is ready to play with an up-to-date sports physical from Crescent Community Health Center! Don’t wait until the last minute—appointments fill up fast in late summer! DASH Swim Team Free Trial
September 8 – September 21, 2025
RSVP By
September 7, 2025
Location
DCSD Aquatic Center located at Hemsptead High School
Event For
Students ages 5 and older
Cost
Free
Organization
Dubuque Area Swimmin' Hurricanes (DASH)
Contact
Jennifer Duehr
Email
admin@teamdash.org
Phone
(563) 513-1011
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Additional Information
DASH is hosting two registration and skill evaluation events for new swimmers who want to join our free trial, running September 8–21. Come see what DASH is all about! 4th & 5th Grade Esports Club
September 13, 2025
Start Time
10 am
RSVP By
September 13, 2025
Location
DBQ Esports League
Event For
4th & 5th Grade
Cost
$125.00
Organization
Dubuque Esports League
Contact
Susie Quinn
Email
squinn@dbqesports.org
Phone
(563) 590-9169
Website
https://dbqesports.org/clubs
Additional Information
Come and play your favorite esports games in person and meet new friends. While learning how to game safely. Mindful Musicians at Centrally Rooted
September 29 – November 22, 2025
RSVP By
September 15, 2025
Location
Centrally Rooted, 2230 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA
Event For
0-6 year olds with caregiver
Cost
$135 per child, $85 for each additional sibling
Organization
Centrally Rooted
Contact
Ana Maria Locke
Phone
(563) 500-7641
Additional Information
Mindful Musicians is an 8-week program fostering brain health through the language of music. Children and their parents will play instruments, dance, chant and sing using songs that have been specifically created by our founder, Callie FitzGerald, to support positive self-talk and confidence. Mini Mustang Cheer Clinic
October 11, 2025
Start Time
8:30 AM Registration - 3:00 PM, parent showcase at 2:30 PM
RSVP By
October 1, 2025
Location
3715 Pennsylvania Ave, Hempstead High School
Event For
Elementary Schools Grades K-5
Cost
$55
Organization
Hempstead Cheerleading
Contact
Mandy Enke
Email
menke@dbqschools.org
Phone
(563) 552-5208
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Additional Information
Campers will learn all things Cheerleading! They will learn cheers, jumps, dances, do a little tumbling as well as basic stunting! They will have a full day learning how to be positive leaders and how to lead with good sportsmanship! School’s Out Day Camp: Life of a Voyageur
October 10 – October 10, 2025
Start Time
9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
RSVP By
October 3, 2025
Location
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For
K - 5th Grade
Cost
$50 for members, $60 for non-members
Organization
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact
NMRMA Education Department
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
Phone
(563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Grab your paddle & get ready for an adventure as we uncover the life of the voyageurs on the mighty Mississippi River. Campers will explore the world of these 18th-century fur traders through hands-on experiences, old-world crafts & lively storytelling. Kids Expo 2025
October 4, 2025
Start Time
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location
Grand River Center, Dubuque, IA
Event For
Families-Infants through middle school
Cost
FREE
Organization
Dubuque County Early Childhood
Contact
Tara Roddick
Phone
(563) 557-1628
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Additional Information
The Kids Expo will bring together a wide variety of organization and business that have programs, services, or products for infants through middle school students. Exhibitors will include arts, sports, and recreational groups, healthcare and safety, social services and family friendly businesses. 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
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
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
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
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. 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! 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. 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
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
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
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
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
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
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
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
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
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
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?