Digital Backpack
Welcome to the Digital Backpack!
Dubuque is lucky to have a wide variety of events that support the education, health, wellness, quality of life, and enrichment of our students and the entire community. The district's Digital Backpack is a central, paperless way to share non-profit and educational information with families.
National Seed Swap Day Celebration
January 31, 2026
Start Time
10 a.m.
Location
360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
All Ages
Cost
Free
Organization
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact
Maggie Turza
Email
mturza@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4243
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Additional Information
Drop-in the library's third floor to explore booths from local gardening businesses and organizations, gather inspiration, and plan your garden for the season ahead. Participating organizations will be sharing seeds, and participants are welcome to contribute their own at our Community Seed Table. Developmental Youth Baseball Camp
February 7, 2026
Start Time
3p.m. to 5p.m.
RSVP By
February 1, 2026
Location
Veterans Memorial Training Center 105 McCormick St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
K-8th grade
Cost
$70
Organization
University of Dubuque Baseball
Contact
Micah O'Neal
Email
Moneal@dbq.edu
Phone
(708) 537-5535
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Additional Information
Join us at the University of Dubuque Youth Baseball Camp, open to kids in K–8th grade! Whether your child is just starting out or already plays, they’ll leave with better skills, more confidence, and a great experience on the field. Campers will learn skills taught by college coaches and players. John Fox Sports Memorabilia & Card Show
February 21, 2026
Start Time
10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
RSVP By
February 21, 2026
Location
Loras College Alumni Campus Center; 1450 Alta Vista St., Dubuque, Iowa
Event For
Youth Sport and Trading Card Collectors
Cost
Reserve a table for $20; Admission is free.
Organization
Loras Sport Business Club
Contact
Yoon Heo
Email
yoon.heo@loras.edu
Phone
(563) 588-7165
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Additional Information
Memorabilia from the John Fox Collection will be displayed during the event. Some items from the collection include a Hank Aaron signed baseball, a Michael Jordan signed basketball, a Dan Marino signed football. Card dealers may reserve a table for $20. Admission to the event is free. Summer Camp at Camp Bear Creek
June 7 – July 24, 2026
Location
9106 42nd Ave., Wyoming, IA 52362
Event For
Grades K-12
Cost
Pricing is based on program selected
Organization
Camp Bear Creek
Contact
Stacie Hoppman
Email
office@bearcreek.camp
Phone
(563) 488-3893
Website
https://bearcreek.camp
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Additional Information
Camp Bear Creek is a Christian summer camp located in Jones County, Iowa. We have summer camp programs for kids in kindergarten through 12th grade! Campers will get to experience a variety of activities like archery, kayaking, climbing tower, zip lines, hiking, crafts, Bible study, worship, swimming Dubuque PONY League Baseball Registration
January 12 – March 16, 2026
Location
Register onlineat dbqpony.org. Baseball games are in Dubuque.
Event For
All children ages 4 through 14
Cost
$75-$135 (based on age division)
Organization
Dubuque PONY League Baseball
Contact
Dan Stinemates
Email
info@dbqpony.org
Phone
(563) 663-3959
Website
dbqpony.org
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Additional Information
Registration for the 2026 baseball season is now open at dbqpony.org! Registration deadlines are February 23 for 14U division; March 16 for 12U, 10U, 8U; and April 13 for 6U Tee Ball. All kids in the tri-state area ages 4-14 are eligible to participate. Baseball season will be April through June. Time For Turtles!
March 25, 2026
Start Time
4 p.m.
Location
360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
Ages 5-12
Cost
Free
Organization
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact
Youth Services
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Join us as we welcome a Dubuque County Conservation naturalist to tell us all about turtles. Our guests will include a box turtle, a painted turtle and a map turtle. Registration is required. Pout-Pout Fish Family Storytime
March 20, 2026
Start Time
10 a.m.
Location
360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
Best for ages 3-6
Cost
Free
Organization
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact
Emily Bartley
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Pout-Pout Fish is getting his big screen debut! Join us at the library to celebrate with a read aloud, games, and activities in honor of our favorite sullen sea creature. Being With Bunnies
March 18, 2026
Start Time
4 p.m.
Location
360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
Ages 5-12
Cost
Free
Organization
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact
Youth Services
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Join us to meet rabbit expert Bobbi Jo Bellmann, who will tell us all about her rabbitry. You might even be able to pet some of the bunnies! Registration is required. How It’s Done Done Done At The Library
March 13, 2026
Start Time
2 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
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Step into the world of K-Pop Demon Hunters with an event full of themed crafts and activities. Registration is required. Pig Party
March 13, 2026
Start Time
10:30 a.m.
Location
360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
Ages 6 & under
Cost
Free
Organization
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact
Youth Services
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Celebrate National Pig Day with a morning of stories, hands-on activities, and playtime. No registration required.