Irving Elementary School
LEGO Challenge
September 21 – December 21, 2024
Start Time
10 a.m.
Location
360 West 11th Street
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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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. Family Book Bingo
September 21 – December 21, 2024
Start Time
2:00 p.m.
Location
360 West 11th Street
Event For
Families
Cost
Free
Organization
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact
Youth Services
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
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Grab your family and head on down to try your luck at Book Bingo! We have great hardcover and paperback books for prizes. Registration is not required. Home for the Holidays Winter Break Camp
December 30, 2024
Start Time
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
RSVP By
December 23, 2024
Location
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For
Kingergarten - 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) 556-9545
Additional Information
From ringing in the New Year with polka dots & coins in the Philippines, to celebrating the end of winter with exploding snowmen in Switzerland, we'll learn about holiday celebrations from around the world. *Passports not required! Out of this World Winter Break Day Camp
December 31, 2024
Start Time
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
RSVP By
December 24, 2024
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) 556-9545
Additional Information
Become an astronaut for the day as we uncover the mysteries of the night sky as we explore our position in the universe, & discover what stars, moons, and planets really are. We'll also look at the day in the life of an astronaut and what it's like living on the International Space Station. Sonic the Hedgehog Party
December 23, 2024
Start Time
1 p.m.
Location
360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
Ages 6-12
Cost
Free
Organization
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact
Emily Bartley
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
There’s a new Sonic movie coming out! Run down to the library to celebrate all things related to our favorite speedy hedgehog. Frozen Magic Winter Break Day Camp
January 2, 2025
Start Time
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
RSVP By
December 26, 2024
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) 556-9545
Additional Information
Chemistry experiments are awesome, but cold chemistry is really awesome! Join us at the River Museum for a fun-filled afternoon of hand-on science experiments that will chill you to the bone. Dry ice, wet ice, cool air, & freezing treats are just a small piece of this amazing day. Junior Keepers Winter Break Day Camp
January 3, 2025
Start Time
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
RSVP By
December 27, 2024
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
If you have visited the River Museum before, you may remember our Creature Feature with our education animals. Come be junior keepers with us as we discover who our animal ambassadors are & what it takes to care for them. We'll get to make some fun enrichment for them & meet some animals up close! Boredom Busters
December 26, 2024
Start Time
2 p.m.
Location
360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
Ages 6-10
Cost
Free
Organization
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact
AmeriCorps
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
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Join us for a variety of activity kits. are you into art, science, or building? we have a kit for you! we will make time fly with these fun activity kits that you get to keep. Registration is required. Loras Basketball Holiday Clinic
December 28 – December 28, 2024
Start Time
9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
RSVP By
December 27, 2024
Location
1450 Alta Vista, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
PRE-K - 8TH GRADERS
Cost
$25
Organization
Loras College Men's Basketball
Contact
Chris Martin
Phone
(309) 339-9772
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Camp Director: Chris Martin • 120 Minutes of Small Group Instruction • 8:1 Camper-to-Coach Ratio • College Coaches and Players • Games and Individual Instruction • Age Specific Contests • $25 per Camper • Free Entry to Duhawk MBB Game at 6 P.M. Wall Decor Art
December 27, 2024
Start Time
2 p.m.
Location
360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
Ages 9-16
Cost
Free
Organization
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact
AmeriCorps
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
Website
https://live-carnegiestout.pantheonsite.io/event/wall-decor-art-scrap-paper-petal-canvas-14589
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Just a little bit of scrapbook paper and Mod Podge makes for a colorful art piece perfect for a gift or to decorate your wall. Registration is required. Bracelets, Keychains, & Zipper Pulls Oh My!
December 30, 2024
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
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
Website
https://live-carnegiestout.pantheonsite.io/event/bracelets-keychains-and-zipper-pulls-oh-my-14437
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Additional Information
Use alphabet beads to design and make bracelets, keychains, and or zipper pulls with your name or inspirational words. Registration is required. Colorful Air-dry Clay
December 30, 2024
Start Time
2:30 p.m.
Location
360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
Ages 8-12
Cost
Free
Organization
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact
Bailey Keimig-Gehrke
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Learn how to make your own colorful air-dry clay and use it to create your own small sculpture, coil pot, or some other amazing clay creation. Registration is required. Partner as a Local Coordinator
December 31, 2024
RSVP By
December 31, 2024
Location
Training will take place near Dubuque, Iowa
Event For
Parents and School Staff
Organization
World Link Inc
Contact
Karen King-Fitzgerald
Email
karen@worldlinkinc.org
Phone
(515) 491-1551
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Additional Information
Partner with World Link to place foreign exchange students at your local high school. Earn $5,700 for placing three students and promote global connections in your community! Gnome Scavenger Hunt
December 1 – December 31, 2024
Location
360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
All Ages
Cost
Free
Organization
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact
Emily Bartley
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Find the gnomes hidden all around the children’s area to crack the code and solve a riddle. Bring your completed paper to the Children’s Desk for a prize! Rams Youth Wrestling
November 18 – February 26, 2025
Start Time
6:30-7:30pm
RSVP By
January 1, 2025
Location
Dubuque Senior Wrestling Room
Event For
All middle school and grade school students
Cost
$50
Organization
Dubuque Senior Men's Wrestling
Contact
Kenneth Cain
Email
kcain@dbqschools.org
Phone
(563) 580-3896
Additional Information
Youth wrestlers, K-8th grade, are invited to attend Rams Youth Wrestling clinics at DBQ Senior HS during the 2024-25 men's wrestling season. Sessions will be on Monday's and Wednesday's during the HS season. Clinics will be held in the Rams Wrestling room from 6:30-7:30 pm. Mindful Musicians Drop In Classes
January 6, 2025
Start Time
11:00 a.m.
RSVP By
January 1, 2025
Location
Centrally Rooted, 2230 Central Ave. Dubuque, IA
Event For
0-6 year-olds with a caregiver
Cost
$10
Organization
Centrally Rooted
Contact
Jill Klinebriel
Phone
(563) 500-7641
Additional Information
Give yourselves and your children something to look forward to during the shorter, darker winter days ahead. Sign up for as many drop-in dates as you would like! Each class is only $10/child. We will sing and dance, play instruments and bring color, fun and learning into your cold winter days! 4th/5th Grade After School Volleyball
January 27 – February 20, 2025
Start Time
The program begins immediately at school dismissal and runs for 90 minutes.
RSVP By
January 17, 2025
Location
The program will be held in the gym at your child's elementary school.
Event For
4th & 5th Grade Students
Cost
$30/participant or free if income qualified.
Organization
City of Dubuque Leisure Services Department
Contact
Brian Feldott
Phone
(563) 589-4316
Website
www.cityofdubuque.org/recreation
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Additional Information
This after school volleyball program is for 4th and 5th grade boys and girls and offered at each public elementary school. This introductory program will meet for 90 minutes following school dismissal and will emphasize learning volleyball fundamentals, team concepts, sportsmanship, and FUN! Write Now: Flash Writing Contest
January 17 – January 19, 2025
Start Time
4:00 p.m.
Location
Virtual
Event For
Grade 3 through adult
Organization
University of Iowa Center for Advancement
Contact
Tegan Donahue
Phone
(319) 467-3393
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Additional Information
The University of Iowa is hosting its annual Alumni and Friends Flash Writing Contest—a timed, online short story competition. We’ll provide you with a writing prompt that includes a genre, character, and a specific object to incorporate into your story. You’ll have 48 hours and up to 1,000 words to 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. 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. 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. 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 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! 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!" 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! 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?