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This Week.
Oct. 15 2019
Tri-State Line Dancers
in about 8 hours
Oct. 15 2019
Petrifying Perlers
in about 15 hours
Oct. 15 2019
Music Men A cappella Barbershop Chorus
in 18 hours
Oct. 16 2019
Butterfly Feeder Craft
in one day
Oct. 16 2019
Haunted History Walk
in one day
Oct. 16 2019
Lou Oswald - accepting donations for St Judes!
in one day
THIS WEEKEND'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS
From live music, festivals, art openings, and so much more - Dubuque is home to year-round events. Discover what is happening in Dubuque, Iowa this weekend!
Rest of October.
Oct. 22 2019
Tri-State Line Dancers
Oct. 22 2019
Petrifying Perlers
Oct. 22 2019
St. Anthony/Our Lady Fall Family Fun Night
Oct. 22 2019
Night of Grief & Mystery Concert
Oct. 22 2019
Music Men A cappella Barbershop Chorus
Oct. 23 2019
Haunted History Walk
Oct. 23 2019
Trivia for Dorks
Oct. 23 2019
Karaoke with Becky McMahon
Oct. 24 2019
Children's Advisory Team
Oct. 24 2019
Adult LGBTQ+ Group
November
Explore the Area's Agricultural Roots
With vast farm land surrounding the modern landscape of Dubuque, one event brings the agricultural past to the present through a display of unique farm toys at the National Farm Toy Show. Called the 'grandaddy' of all toy shows, this event spans three locations with a free shuttle. Visit the National Farm Toy Museum to explore even more farm toy goodness.
FEATURED EVENT
National Farm Toy Show
MORE EVENTS IN November
Nov 1 - Nov 3
National Farm Toy Show
Nov 1 - Nov 2
National Farm Toy Show
Nov 1
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Nov 1
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Nov 1
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Nov 1
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
December
Bright Lights of Winter
Each holiday season, Louis Murphy Park sparkles with the light display of Reflections in the Park. Grab the family, hop in your car and set the radio to holiday tunes as you explore the dazzling displays.
FEATURED EVENT
Reflections in the Park
MORE EVENTS IN December
Dec 1
Scuba Santa
Dec 1
Scuba Santa
Dec 3 - Nov 10
Tuesday Night Trivia at Riverboat Lounge
Dec 3 - Nov 9
Tuesday Night Trivia at Riverboat Lounge
Dec 5 - Feb 26
Dyersville Farmer’s Market
Dec 5
Jazz Jam
January
New Year, Fresh Starts
Full of new promise, the year starts off bright and cheery with chilly days out and cozy nights in. Enjoy the family friendly Ice Fest at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium. This event is three days of activities inside and out including snow sculpting, ice harvesting, crafts and games.
MORE EVENTS IN January
Jan 2 - Mar 25
Dyersville Farmer’s Market
Jan 2
Jazz Jam
Jan 3
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Jan 3
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Jan 3
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Jan 3
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
February
Winter Marches On with Live Music and Craft Brews
Temps outside may be cold but events like Dubuque on Ice Brewfest will warm you up. The event is a celebration of the best craft breweries, artisan cheese, craft distilleries, chocolate, cider companies, specialty sausage and more. Enjoy sampling a variety of unique craft beer and specialty food while enjoying live music. This event is so popular - it tends to sell out each year. Cheers to craft beer!
MORE EVENTS IN February
Feb 1
Winter Farmers Market
Feb 1
Winter Farmers’ Market
Feb 1
Winter Farmers’ Market
Feb 6 - Apr 29
Dyersville Farmer’s Market
Feb 6
Jazz Jam
Feb 7
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
March
Hit the Live Music Scene #WhereIowaStarted
Get ready for spring by getting out and about. Check out Dubuque's live music scene at Five Flags Center with Brothers Osborne and special guest Ruston Kelly. Known for their “distinctive sound combining classic country and hints of soul” (The Washington Post), Brothers Osborne have earned high praise for their dynamic live show while previously touring with the likes of Eric Church, Little Big Town, Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert.
MORE EVENTS IN March
Mar 5 - May 27
Dyersville Farmer’s Market
Mar 5
Jazz Jam
Mar 6
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Mar 6
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Mar 6
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Mar 6
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
April
Light's, Camera, April
Roll out the red carpet - it's time for the annual Julien Dubuque International Film Festival. This festival brings film makers and enthusiast for a series of viewings, panels, and red carpet worthy events. It's also been voted by Movie Maker magazine as one of the 'Top 50 Film Festival'.
MORE EVENTS IN April
Apr 2 - Jun 24
Dyersville Farmer’s Market
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Jazz Jam
Apr 3
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Apr 3
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Apr 3
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Apr 3
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
May
Foodie Lovers Unite for Food Truck Friday!
Walk, bike, or drive to Washington Park where food trucks will line the streets ready to celebrate the end of the week with you.Brought to you by Travel Dubuque, this event takes places every second Friday, May through October, at the heart of #whereiowastarted and will feature area food trucks with yummy street food.
MORE EVENTS IN May
May 1 - May 2
TorqueFest
May 1
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
May 1
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
May 1
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
May 1
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
May 2
A Grand Reveal
June
Kick off Summer with a Party in the Port
Summer heat is kicking in and so is the festival season. Get ready for 2 nights of national acts with Clint Black, Steve Miller Band and Marty Stuart at America's River Festival. Music and folks from around the country fill the Port of Dubuque for a one-of-a-kind experience for this award winning festival.
MORE EVENTS IN June
Jun 4 - Aug 26
Dyersville Farmer’s Market
Jun 5
Summer Farm Toy Show
Jun 5
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Jun 5
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Jun 5
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Jun 5
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
August
Take a Bite Out of Dubuque's Culinary Scene
August starts off with a Dubuque favorite - Taste of Dubuque. Sample the area's best food from a variety of the best restaurants around. Craft beer, drinks and music are also on tap for this event you won't want to miss.
MORE EVENTS IN August
Aug 6 - Oct 28
Dyersville Farmer’s Market
Aug 7
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Aug 7
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Aug 7
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Aug 7
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Aug 8
Sequel Saturday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Art Gallery
September
Experience the Magic of Baseball Labor Day Weekend
Rediscover America’s favorite pastime as legends from the world of sports & film come together on Labor Day weekend for a game of catch at the iconic Field of Dreams Movie Site.Watch as the Field’s famous Ghost Players emerge from the corn and entertain the crowd with their on-field antics.
MORE EVENTS IN September
Sep 3 - Nov 25
Dyersville Farmer’s Market
Sep 4
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Sep 4
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Sep 4
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Sep 4
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Sep 5