Senior High School

Advanced Basketball Skill Development

October 19 – October 30, 2025
Start Time Various
RSVP By October 18, 2025
Location Loras College Campus (AWC, Fieldhouse, or Graber)
Event For 7th Grade - 12th Grade
Cost $30/session
Organization Loras Men's Basketball
Contact Chris Martin
Phone (563) 588-7738
Additional Information
An hour-long advanced skill training session with high level coaching who have experience in training division 1 and NBA players, such as, Luka Graza (Celtics), Nick Martinelli (Northwestern), Brooks Barnheizer (Thunder), and Partrick and Connor McCaffery (Iowa). Groups no bigger than 5.

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.

Intro to Painting with Acrylics and Oct-Dec Programming

October 18, 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
Find a community and expand your creative thinking. Saturday art classes just for youth, teen art club, and many offerings for older youth through adults. Register to meet friends, or register with a group. You belong here.

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!!!

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
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.

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.

Sew Cute Embroidery Kits

October 30, 2025
Start Time 1 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 12-17
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Youth Services
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Whether you are new to embroidery or have little experience, come to the library to start an easy and cute project and go home with your own embroidery kit. Registration is required.

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.

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
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

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

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!

Clarke’s Academic Highlight Days

October 25 – November 14, 2025
Start Time 10:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
Location Clarke University, 1550 Clarke Drive, Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Event For Junior/Senior High School students
Cost Free
Organization Clarke University Admissions Office
Contact Nicole Schaefer
Phone (563) 588-6316
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Additional Information
Explore your degree options with Clarke's Academic Highlight Days! October 25 will focus on Health, Natural & Social Science programs. November 14 will focus on Business, Communication & Fine Arts programs. Each session includes sample classes, free lunch and an optional campus tour.

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.

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!

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
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
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.

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.