Washington Middle School

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.

DCLD Kids: Cozy Games

October 23, 2025
Start Time 4:30 p.m.
Location Dubuque County Library District Asbury Branch 5290 Grand Meadow Drive Asbury, Iowa 52002
Event For Kids 5-12
Cost free
Organization Dubuque County Library District
Contact Lydia Sigwarth
Phone (563) 582-0008
Additional Information
A cozy Game Day with Julia! Puzzles, board games and games to celebrate Autumn. For Kids 5-12.

FREE MS Fortnite Tournament

October 28 – November 18, 2025
Start Time 6p.m.
RSVP By October 26, 2025
Location Dubuque Esports League
Event For Middle School Students
Cost FREE
Organization Dubuque Esports League
Contact Susie Quinn
Phone (563) 590-9169
Additional Information
Free Esports Tournament

New Aviation-theme 4-H Club

October 28, 2025
Start Time 6:00 pm
RSVP By October 27, 2025
Location Babka Flight Operations Center
Event For 4-6th grade students
Cost $70
Organization Dubuque County 4-H
Contact Amanda Rau
Phone (563) 583-6496
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Additional Information
Join 4-H Flight Club! Open to youth in 4-6th grade, Flight Club will meet once a month October-April at the Babka Flight Operations Center on the 3rd or 4th Tuesday from 6-7:30 pm. Youth can expect a hands-on activity, short business meeting, and engaging wrap-up activity at each club meeting.

Pumpkin Still Life /Day of the Dead Painting Workshop with Erin Weirup

November 2, 2025
Start Time 2-4p.m.
Location Galena Center for the Arts, 971 Gear St, Galena, IL
Event For all ages
Cost 25 all materials included
Organization Galena Center for the Arts
Contact kathleen hoeper
Phone (815) 402-3111
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Additional Information
This 2-hour beginner friendly, informal, social class with professional instructor Erin Weirup guides you through a step-by-step painting workshop of either pumpkin still life or Day of Dead image. Cost: $25, all materials included. Register by October 29.

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.

Middle School Esports Club – Non-Competitive

September 8 – December 15, 2025
Start Time 6pm
Location DBQ Esports Club
Event For Middle School
Cost $125.00
Organization Dubuque Esports League
Contact Susie Quinn
Phone (563) 590-9169
Additional Information
Middle School Esports club

Creepy Crawly Planters

October 31, 2025
Start Time 10 a.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 6-14
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Emily Bartley
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
These easy upcycled relief planters are a fun way to add some creepiness to your decor just before Halloween. Registration is required.

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!

Hawkeye Haiku Writing Contest

November 3 – November 14, 2025
Location Virtual
Event For Students Grades 3-12
Cost Free
Organization University of Iowa Center for Advancement
Contact Tegan Donahue
Phone (319) 467-3393
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Additional Information
Join the University of Iowa Alumni and Friends Hawkeye Haiku Contest—free to enter and open to Grades 3–12! This year’s theme celebrates the Iowa Memorial Union’s 100th anniversary. Write your own 5–7–5 haiku and share your creativity for a chance to win fabulous prizes!

Dinovember Scavenger Hunt

November 1 – November 30, 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
Blending two wonderful things together: Dinosaurs and the Festivities of Fall! Can you find all the Fall Dinosaurs in the Children’s section of the library?

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.

Beyond the Book Club

September 11 – December 11, 2025
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 Emily Bartley
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Read a new title each month and then meet up for book discussion and a unique activity related to the book. Please register and pick up books at the Children's Help Desk.

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.

American Girl Time Travelers

September 17 – December 17, 2025
Start Time 4 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 7-12
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Lora LoBianco
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
This monthly library-sponsored event brings history to life through the beloved stories of the American Girl historical characters. Each session highlights one historical doll, exploring her time period and the real-life history that shaped her world. Registration is required.

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!

Family Book BINGO

October 18 – December 20, 2025
Start Time 2 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
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 try your luck at book bingo! We have great hardcover and other book prizes for kids. No registration is required.

LEGO Challenge

October 18 – December 20, 2025
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.

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.

Snowman Scavenger Hunt

December 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
There are lots of famous snowmen in books! We’ve hidden some of them in the children’s section of the library. Can you find them all before they melt?

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.