Senior High School

Rising Star Theatre Company Fall Theatre Camps

October 6 – November 12, 2025
Start Time 4p.m.-6p.m.
RSVP By October 6, 2025
Location Terence Donaghoe Hall at Clarke University
Event For K-12th grades
Cost $75-$125 (Scholarships are available)
Organization Rising Star Theatre Company
Contact Megan Schumacher
Phone (563) 231-0110
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Additional Information
Rising Star Theatre Company is offering 3 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. Scholarships are available. Go to risingstar.coursestorm.com for details and to sign up!

Dubuque Symphony Orchestra presents “An American Playlist”

October 4 – October 5, 2025
Start Time 7:30pm
Location Five Flags Theater, 405 Main Street, Downtown Dubuque
Event For students who are able to sit quietly for duration of concert, under 16 must be accompanied by parent
Cost $10 student tickets. Adult tickets start at $20
Organization Dubuque Symphony Orchestra
Contact Kathleen Hoeper
Phone (563) 557-1677
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Additional Information
Join the DSO in a joyful, heartfelt tribute to American musical genius as we welcome Grammy award winning pianist Michelle Cann to perform Florence Price's "Piano Concerto in One Movement" and Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue". Also featuring works by Leonard Bernstein and Duke Ellington.

Chess Lessons!

October 6, 2025
Start Time 6p.m.
Location 1458 Locust St, upper entrance
Event For Kids of all ages who want to play chess or learn how
Cost Free
Organization Dubuque Chess Club
Contact Ben Darr
Phone (563) 231-2742
Additional Information
Come join us to play chess at the Dubuque Chess Club! We'll start with a lesson on how to play in the opening of the game, then we'll play chess in pairs. Free individual lessons are available too!

Book Bedazzling

October 10, 2025
Start Time 10 a.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
What's better than a little bling? Bring your favorite book to the program room or choose one of our donated books and add a little dazzle to the cover!

Explore: Diesel Technology Careers

October 13, 2025
Start Time 4:00-5:30p.m.
Location Truck Country Training Center
Event For High School Youth, 14+
Cost $10/ Program
Organization Truck Country & Northeast Iowa Council
Contact Michaela Freiburger
Phone (563) 556-4343
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Additional Information
Explore hands-on careers in Diesel and Truck Technology! Join monthly sessions Oct–Jan at Truck Country Training Center. Just $10 (thanks to a grant). Meeting dates: 10/13, 11/10, 12/8, and 1/12/26

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.

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

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!

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.