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Parent Night
January 30, 2025
Start Time
5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Location
Asbury Library 5290 Grand Meadow Dr, Asbury, IA 52002
Event For
Dubuque County Parents
Cost
Free
Organization
Dubuque County Public Health
Contact
Nicole Bertges
Phone
(563) 557-7396
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Additional Information
We’re organizing a Parent Night that will provide parents with essential resources and information about some of the critical issues their children may be facing today. There will be representatives various to answer questions on tobacco, substance abuse, digital safety, mental health, and more. DBQ Esports Middle School Fortnite & Smash League
January 20 – May 3, 2025
RSVP By
January 31, 2025
Location
DEL Arena 3220 Dodge St DBQ IA 52002
Event For
Middle School
Cost
$75.00
Organization
Dubuque Esports League
Contact
Susie Quinn
Email
squinn@dbqesports.org
Phone
(563) 590-9169
Website
http://www.dbqesports.org
Additional Information
Team once a week practice. End of Season Tournament against Galena Middle School May 3rd ACT Raising Safe Kids
February 6 – April 3, 2025
Start Time
06:30 p.m.
RSVP By
February 3, 2025
Location
Virtual via Zoom
Event For
Adults/caregivers with children, ages birth to 8-years-old
Cost
$40 Scholarships available
Organization
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Contact
Malisa Rader
Email
mrader@iastate.edu
Phone
(515) 708-0622
Website
https://go.iastate.edu/H3FPHQ
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Additional Information
Strengthen your parenting skills with children birth to age 8, join other parents and caregivers to learn about positive parenting practices that help create stable, safe, healthy, and nurturing environments and relationships. School’s Out Day Camp – Fantastic Friendships
February 14, 2025
Start Time
9a.m.-4p.m.
RSVP By
February 7, 2025
Location
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Cost
$50 for members, $60 for non-members
Organization
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact
Bri Budde
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
Phone
(563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Friendship is important in our lives. For animals, it is the same. Some even need others to survive and thrive. From sea anemones and clown fish to sloths and moths, come join us in learning the importance of friendship within two different species. National Women and Girls in Sports Day Clinic
February 8, 2025
Start Time
10:15 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
RSVP By
February 7, 2025
Location
University of Dubuque Campus- Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center
Event For
K-8th Grade
Cost
$29.00
Organization
University of Dubuque
Contact
Sidney Kohl
Email
SKohl@dbq.edu
Phone
563-589-3361
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Additional Information
This clinic will provide the basic fundamental skills for the following sports: basketball, cheerleading, golf, hockey, running sports, soccer, softball, tennis, wrestling, volleyball and more. The UD women's coaching staff, student-athletes and athletics staff will be running the clinic. Dubuque Symphony Youth Orchestra presents Mozart’s “Requiem”
February 8, 2025
Start Time
7:30 p.m.
Location
Five Flags Theater, 401 Main Street, Downtown Dubuque
Event For
Middle to high school and above
Cost
adults $20, 12 and under $10
Organization
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra
Contact
Kathleen Hoeper
Phone
(563) 557-1677
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Additional Information
The Dubuque Symphony Youth Orchestra presents Mozart's "Requiem", in collaboration with the Dubuque Chorale and guest vocalists Hannah Von Mulert, Amanda Hauta, Eric Ferring, and Christopher Filipowicz. Experience this timeless masterpiece brought to life by our next generation of musicians! Architecture, Engineering, & Land Survey Career Exploring
February 17 – March 17, 2025
Start Time
5:30 p.m.
RSVP By
February 17, 2025
Location
Origin Dubuque, 137 Main St, Dubuque, IA
Event For
High School Students
Cost
$10
Organization
Exploring, Northeast Iowa Council
Contact
Melissa NEuhaus
Phone
(563) 556-4343
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Additional Information
This is your chance to dive into the exciting world of architecture and engineering, where every project makes a difference! Get hands-on with architecture and engineering! Explore areas like land development, structural design, traffic systems, and water resources through interactive activities. DGIL 2025 Summer League Softball Registration
January 1 – February 28, 2025
Location
www.dgilsoftball.com
Event For
Girls in 4 Year preK-8th grades
Organization
DGIL (Dubuque Girls Independent League)
Contact
Jenni Ruffridge
Email
dgil.president@gmail.com
Phone
(555) 555-5555
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Additional Information
DGIL 2025 Summer League registration starts 1/1/25 and ends 2/28/25. To register, go to www.dgilsoftball.com. Miss Nelson is Missing!
February 21 – March 2, 2025
Start Time
2/21 and 2/28 @ 7PM, 2/22 and 3/1 @ 10AM, 2/23 and 3/2 @ 2PM
Location
The Grand Opera House, 135 W 8th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
Elementary and middle school students and their families.
Cost
Adults - $17 and Under 18 - $12
Organization
The Grand Opera House
Contact
Nick Haldder
Phone
(563) 588-4356
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Additional Information
The classic children’s book is adapted for the stage in this new musical! Miss Nelson’s class is the worst behaved in the whole school. But the students are in for a surprise when Miss Nelson goes missing and is replaced by Viola Swamp, a no-nonsense substitute who assigns piles of homework! School’s Out Day Camp – Animal Oddities
March 13, 2025
Start Time
9a.m.-4p.m.
RSVP By
March 6, 2025
Location
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Cost
$50 for members, $60 for non-members
Organization
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact
Bri Budde
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
Phone
(563) 557-9545
Additional Information
What has the bill of a duck, the tail of a beaver, and the body of an otter? The platypus is not alone in its strange appearance. Match form to function in some of the world’s strangest creatures and learn the benefits of being different. School’s Out Day Camp – Eggstravaganza
March 14, 2025
Start Time
9a.m.-4p.m.
RSVP By
March 7, 2025
Location
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Cost
$50 for members, $60 for non-members
Organization
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact
Bri Budde
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
Phone
(563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Are you ready for an egg-citing day? Join us as we learn about egg-laying animals, like the platypus, and why they are all so different. We’ll also go on an egg hunt and conduct egg experiments! Dubuque PONY League Baseball Registration
January 13 – March 17, 2025
Location
Register online at dbqpony.org. Baseball games are in Dubuque.
Event For
All children ages 4 through 14
Cost
$70-$130 (based on age division)
Organization
Dubuque PONY League Baseball
Contact
Dan Stinemates
Email
info@dbqpony.org
Phone
(563) 663-3959
Website
http://dbqpony.org
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Additional Information
Registration for the 2025 baseball season is now open at dbqpony.org! Registration deadlines are February 24 for 14U division; March 17 for 12U, 10U, 8U; and April 14 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. Mustang Middle School Cheer Clinic
March 31, 2025
Start Time
3:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
RSVP By
March 24, 2025
Location
Hempstead High School, North Gym
Event For
Grades 6, 7, 8
Cost
$40
Organization
Hempstead Cheerleading
Contact
Mandy Enke
Email
menke@dbqschools.org
Phone
(563) 552-5208
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Additional Information
This clinic is for all middle school students who want to learn more about high school cheerleading. Mustang cheerleaders will work with middle schoolers on the basics of cheerleading, cheer jumps, band dances and stunting. Dubuque Youth Hockey Association
October 1 – March 28, 2025
Location
ImOn Arena, 1800 Admiral Sheehy Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
Parents and Children
Organization
Dubuque Youth Hockey Association
Contact
Cody Lytle
Email
clytle86@gmail.com
Phone
(563) 542-1080
Website
https://www.dubuquehockey.org/
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Additional Information
Dubuque Youth Hockey has a range of programs for all ages! We start as young as 4-year-old Little Saints, all the way up through high school. School’s Out Day Camp – Pollinator Power
April 18, 2025
Start Time
9a.m.-4p.m.
RSVP By
April 11, 2025
Location
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Cost
$50 for members, $60 for non-members
Organization
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact
Bri Budde
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
Phone
(563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Bees, bats, and butterflies all have something in common – they’re pollinators! But they aren’t the only way a plant or flower transforms their pollen. We’ll examine the world of pollinators by planting our own pollinator garden! School’s Out Day Camp – Carbon Conscious
April 21, 2025
Start Time
9a.m.-4p.m.
RSVP By
April 14, 2025
Location
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Cost
$50 for members, $60 for non-members
Organization
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact
Bri Budde
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
Phone
(563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Have you ever wondered what carbon emissions are? Join us as we learn the importance of environmental science. As a team, we will learn about the release of carbon dioxide by blowing up a balloon with yeast, and create recycled crafts that will inspire you to reduce your carbon footprint! Before and After School Ycare
August 23 – May 29, 2025
Location
Carver Elementary, Eisenhower Elementary, & Table Mound Elementary
Event For
Carver, Eisenhower, and Table Mound Families
Cost
Varies
Organization
Dubuque Community Y
Contact
Kellee Peil-Roussel
Email
kroussel@dubuquey.org
Phone
(563) 556-0443
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Additional Information
Before and After school care provided by the Dubuque Community YMCA. Care is held at the schools, operating 6:30am - 8:30am (9:30am on Fridays) and 3:00pm - 6:00pm. 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
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Additional Information
Scheduled reading club that meets to discuss books with other interested teens in a supportive environment KinderKamp – Junior Paleontologists
June 16 – June 20, 2025
Start Time
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
RSVP By
June 9, 2025
Location
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For
Students entering Kindergarten
Cost
$100 for members, $125 for non-members
Organization
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact
Bri Budde
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
Phone
(563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Step into the shoes of a Jr. Paleontologist! Join us as we embark on an exciting adventure to unearth the secrets of polar dinosaurs. As Jr. Paleontologists, you'll learn what it takes to dig into the past, conduct your own dinosaur dig, explore our summer exhibit: Ice Dinosaurs, and so much more! Ice Dinosaurs Discovery Camp
June 24 – June 26, 2025
Start Time
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
RSVP By
June 17, 2025
Location
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For
1st - 5th Grade
Cost
Members: $120 Non-Members: $150
Organization
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact
Bri Budde
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
Phone
(563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Travel back to the icy world of the Late Cretaceous & uncover secrets of dinosaurs that roamed the Arctic Circle. We'll explore how these ancient creatures adapted to survive the elements by visiting our Ice Dino exhibit, engaging in hands-on paleontological learning, & creating your own "fossils!" Ice Dinosaurs Discovery Middle School Overnight Camp
July 1 – July 2, 2025
Start Time
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. next day
RSVP By
June 24, 2025
Location
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For
6th - 8th Grade
Cost
Members: $150 Non-members: $180
Organization
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact
Bri Budde
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
Phone
(563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Travel back to the icy world of the Late Cretaceous & uncover secrets of dinosaurs that roamed the Arctic Circle. We'll explore how these ancient creatures adapted to survive the elements by visiting our Ice Dino exhibit, engaging in hands-on paleontological learning, & creating your own "fossils!" Roots, Shoots, Flowers, & Fruits Camp
July 8 – July 10, 2025
Start Time
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
RSVP By
July 1, 2025
Location
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For
1st - 5th Grade
Cost
Members: $120 Non-Members: $150
Organization
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact
Bri Budde
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
Phone
(563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Do you have a green thumb? Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of plants! From learning how roots grow to discovering how plants blossom & bear fruit, we'll explore what makes a plant thrive. Throughout the camp, we'll plant our own seeds, watch them grow over 3 days, and taste some fruit! ECIA Home Repair Program
January 20, 2025
Start Time
There is no start date/time or end date/time, as the program is ongoing.
Location
East Central Intergovernmental Association
Event For
Families in Dubuque Co.
Cost
No Cost
Organization
East Central Intergovernmental Association
Contact
Amanda Dupont
Email
adupont@ecia.org
Phone
(563) 690-5761
Website
https://www.eciahomerepair.org/
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Additional Information
ECIA's Home Repair program provides funding to assist homeowners and landlords to address common home repairs and modifications, creating safer and healthier living space. Programs include Healthy Homes, Lead Hazard Control and Older Adult Home Modification. Raiders of the Lost Artifacts
July 15 – July 17, 2025
Start Time
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
RSVP By
July 8, 2025
Location
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For
1st - 5th Grade
Cost
Members: $120 Non-Members: $150
Organization
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact
Bri Budde
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
Phone
(563) 557-9545
Additional Information
In a museum filled with relics, hidden treasures, & forgotten stories, this immersive camp invites young explorers to join a thrilling scavenger hunt for lost artifacts. Campers will work in teams to solve puzzles, decode clues, & discover hidden chambers while learning about history & archaeology. River Rats Camp
July 22 – July 24, 2025
Start Time
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
RSVP By
July 15, 2025
Location
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For
1st - 5th Grade
Cost
Members: $120, Non-Members: $150
Organization
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact
Bri Budde
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
Phone
(563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Slip on your mud boots & join us for hands-on adventure in river science! Roll up your sleeves & explore our wetlands as we collect water samples, search for frogs, & uncover tiny, aquatic insects with magnifying glasses. Together, we'll use our findings to help protect & preserve the environment! Ice Age Giants: Dinosaurs of the Frozen Past
July 29 – July 31, 2025
Start Time
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
RSVP By
July 22, 2025
Location
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For
1st - 5th Grade
Cost
Members: $120 Non-Members: $150
Organization
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact
Bri Budde
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
Phone
(563) 557-9545
Additional Information
From the coldest corners of the Triassic to the frosty tundra of the Late Cretaceous, uncover how ice-adapted dinosaurs survived harsh climates & developed extraordinary traits to thrive in the face of extreme cold. Do you have what it takes to step into the challenging claws of these frozen giants?