Roosevelt Middle School

Bloktoberfest

September 14 – September 14, 2024
Start Time 12:00pm
Location Millwork District
Event For Kids, Families, Young Adults
Cost Free
Organization OAS Foundation
Contact Jason Henkel
Phone (563) 543-6934
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Additional Information
Join us at Bloktoberfest on September 14th, 2024 in Dubuque's Millwork District. With an exhilarating lineup of BMX, skateboarding, scootering, kids' events, art, yoga, and a delightful array of food and beverages, the festival promises to be one for the books!

B.E.S.T.I.E. Club – Mini Photo Frames

September 17, 2024
Start Time 6:00 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Age 10+ with an adult
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Bailey Keimig-Gehrke
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Visit the library to spend some time with your favorite adult–mom, dad, auntie, cousin, whoever–and make cool art, eat snacks, and learn something new. For ages 10 & up with an adult. Registration is required.

Abstract Autumn Paint and Sip

September 17, 2024
Start Time 4 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 12-18
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Haidee Cardoso
Phone (563) 589-4225
Additional Information
Follow along with a step-by-step video to create an enchanting autumn leaf through its delicate plays of light and shadow! We will also have light drinks available.

Kids Craft Club – Kites

September 19, 2024
Start Time 4:30 p.m.
Location Dubuque County Library District Asbury Branch 5290 Grand Meadow Drive Asbury, Iowa 52002
Event For K-5th
Cost FREE
Organization Dubuque County Library District
Contact Lydia M. Sigwarth
Phone (563) 582-0008
Additional Information
Join us for a monthly craft project for kids! In September we’re making paper plate kites.

Kids Night Out – Hosted by Loras WBB

September 20, 2024
Start Time 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Location Graber Sports Center on the campus of Loras College - 1600 Cox. St.
Event For Boys and Girls in grades PreK-6th
Cost $25 per kid (discounts for siblings)
Organization Loras College Women's Basketball
Contact Justin Busch
Phone (563) 588-7947
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Additional Information
Sports, games, crafts, bounce house, swimming and more!

Sun SHINE Squad

September 24 – December 17, 2024
Start Time 4 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street
Event For Ages 12-18
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Haidee Cardoso
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
SHINE (Support Humans In Need of Encouragement) 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 place for teens.

Chess Club

September 10 – September 24, 2024
Start Time 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Location Dubuque County Library District Peosta Branch 8342 NICC Drive Peosta, Iowa 52068
Event For 12+ and Adults
Cost FREE
Organization Dubuque County Library District
Contact Lydia M. Sigwarth
Phone (563) 582-0008
Additional Information
Welcome to the timeless game of chess! Join us for engaging lessons where beginners and seasoned players alike can sharpen their skills and learn winning tactics and strategies. Club meetings held Tuesday, September 10th and the 24th.

Junior Mustang Boys Basketball

September 4 – September 25, 2024
Start Time 7 p.m.
RSVP By September 25, 2024
Location Hempstead High School - Moody Gym
Event For 1st-8th grade boys
Cost Free
Organization Hempstead Boys Basketball Program
Contact Demond George
Phone (563) 599-3295
Additional Information
The first day of open practice for Junior Mustangs will begin on September 4th from 7-8:15 PM in Moody Gym. The boys will go through a skills session and then finish the practice with some scrimmage time to work on their fundamentals. Practice days are 09/04, 09/11, 09/18, 09/25.

Make Your Own Ice Cream Sundae

September 25, 2024
Start Time 4:00 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street
Event For Ages 8-13
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Lora LoBianco
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Hear a story and learn more about everyone's favorite dessert while enjoying a frozen treat. Registration is required.

Middle School Esport Club Open House

September 16 – September 26, 2024
Start Time 5:00 p.m.
Location DBQ Esports League 3220 Dodge St Suite 109
Event For Middle School
Cost Free
Organization Dubuque Esports League
Contact Susie Quinn
Phone (563) 590-9169
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Additional Information
Open house for parents and MS Students to tour arena and sign up for Esports club

Ainsley’s Angels of Eastern Iowa Fun Run Fundraiser

September 29, 2024
Start Time 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location Offside Sports Complex, 16963 Rooster Lane, Dubuque, Iowa
Event For All students and their families
Cost Free with Cost opportunities to donate, enter the raffle, and participate in the FUN RUN
Organization Ainsley's Angels of Eastern Iowa
Contact Aulanda Krause
Phone (563) 495-1575
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Additional Information
Fun Run, Chariot Trials, Food, Raffle, Fun for all ages and abilities, as we raise money for Ainsley's Angels of Eastern Iowa. Join us for an afternoon supporting this inclusive nonprofit.

International Day of Peace

September 16 – September 30, 2024
Location multiple locations and events, please see flyer
Event For Community Members
Cost cost varies per event, many are FREE
Organization Dubuque Day of Peace
Contact R.R.S. Stewart
Phone (563) 552-3105
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Additional Information
The multiple events during this month are aimed at "Creating a Culture of Peace". This year's keynote speaker will highlight the environmental justice movement which asks us to view the world as interconnected and calls us to create the unjust distribution of environmental hazards.

Dubuque Rec/Leisure Dept. 2024 Fall Let’s Go? Activities Guide

August 27 – September 30, 2024
Location See guide
Event For Variety of programming for all ages
Cost See guide
Organization City of Dubuque Recreation Division
Contact City of Dubuque Leisure Services
Phone (563) 589-4263
Additional Information
Dubuque Leisure and Recreation fall activity guide which includes programs/events at MultiCultural Family Center and Carnegie Stout Public Library

Kids Take the Stage Youth Theater Classes

October 14 – November 22, 2024
Start Time 4:30 p.m.
RSVP By October 2, 2024
Location Bell Tower Theater, 2728 Asbury Rd, Dubuque
Event For Kindergarten through 8th grades
Cost $80-$95
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 8th. Classes meet once a week for six weeks. Financial assistance is available.

Rising Star Theatre Company Fall Camps

October 7 – November 13, 2024
Start Time 4:00 p.m.
RSVP By October 4, 2024
Location Terence Donaghoe Hall at Clarke University
Event For K-12th grade students
Cost $75-$125
Organization Rising Star Theatre Company
Contact Megan Schumacher
Phone (563) 543-6024
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Additional Information
Rising Star Theatre Company is offering three 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! Sign up at: https://risingstartheatrecompany.com/ education.cfm

Skeleton Fashion Show

October 3, 2024
Start Time 4:00 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 8-18
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 Oct.3rd at 4pm or register to take home a kit with all the supplies you’ll need to decorate a skeleton. Completed skeletons will be displayed at the library from Oct. 15th - 31st.

Kids Expo – Dubuque County

October 5, 2024
Start Time 10:00 a.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) 588-1620
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Additional Information
Kids Expo, a premier FREE family fun and resource fair. Event will feature family crafts, games, and stage entertainment. Activities will include balloon artists, musical performances, dance demonstrations, and make-and-takes.

Opening Night at Chess Club

October 7, 2024
Start Time 6:00 p.m.
Location 1458 Locust St
Event For Any and all ages
Cost Free
Organization Dubuque Chess Club
Contact Ben Darr
Phone (563) 231-2742
Additional Information
Dubuque Chess club will offer a lesson on chess openings at 6pm, and then we will play chess as usual, until 9pm. New players are welcome. The club meets every Monday, 6-9pm.

Halloween Candy Scavenger Hunt

October 1 – October 31, 2024
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For All Ages
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Lora LoBianco
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Gear up for Halloween by finding the hidden pictures of candy in the children’s department.

Go Further Girls in STEM Conference

October 26 – November 7, 2024
Start Time 9:00 a.m.
Location Iowa State University Memorial Union, 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50011
Event For Grades 8-10
Cost Early registration: $30; After 10/22: $35
Organization Iowa State University Program for Women in Science and Engineering
Contact Taylor Bryan
Phone (515) 294-5814
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Additional Information
Conference Dates: Saturday, October 26th Thursday, October 31st Thursday, November 7th

Ainsley’s Angels Events

May 4 – November 21, 2024
Location Various locations in Dubuque
Event For Elementary, Middle, High School students and adults
Organization Ainsley’s Angels of Eastern Iowa
Contact Aulanda Krause
Phone (563) 495-1575
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Additional Information
Ainsley’s Angels is actively looking for new: Rider Athletes, Angel Runners, Volunteers and Sponsors. Become an Ainsley’s Angels Rider at no cost and all equipment provided for you. Come join us at any or all of these race opportunities!

Reading With Rover

September 14 – December 14, 2024
Start Time 10:30 a.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 is not required.

Buttons & Bobbins

September 19 – December 19, 2024
Start Time 4:00 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 10-17
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Emily Bartley
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Come learn to sew on a sewing machine! You will create projects perfect for beginners; No previous sewing experience necessary. Registration is required.

LEGO Challenge

September 21 – December 21, 2024
Start Time 10 a.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street
Event For Ages 5-12
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.

Family Book Bingo

September 21 – December 21, 2024
Start Time 2:00 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street
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 head on down to try your luck at Book Bingo! We have great hardcover and paperback books for prizes. Registration is not required.

Homework Help

September 9 – May 29, 2025
Start Time 3:00 p.m.
Location 1157 Central Ave
Event For 6th-12th grade
Cost Free
Organization Multicultural Family Center
Contact Caitlin Daniels
Phone (563) 580-6947
Website mfcdbq.org
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Additional Information
This homework program is designed to provide a space for teens to get needed help on homework and build their studying and organizational skills for free.

Free Teen Programming

September 9 – May 29, 2025
Location 1157 Central Ave
Event For Middle and High School
Cost Free
Organization Multicultural Family Center
Contact Caitlin Daniels
Phone (563) 580-6947
Website mfcdbq.org
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Additional Information
All of our teen programming is free. We offer homework help to grades 6-12 on Mondays-Thursdays. High school hangout is on Tues and Thurs, high school teen nights are on Thursdays with dinner provided. Middleschool hangout is on Mon and Wed, middle school teen nights are on Wednesdays with dinner

Book Club

September 23 – May 29, 2025
Location 1157 Central Ave Dubuque IA 52001
Event For Middle and High School
Cost Free
Organization Multicultural Family Center
Contact Caitlin Daniels
Phone (563) 580-6947
Website mfcdbq.org
View Flyer
Additional Information
Scheduled reading club that meets to discuss books with other interested teens in a supportive environment