Please see the list below of our City-wide Special Events for the 2013 season. Events are free unless otherwise indicated.
June 9th Concert in Jackson Park. River Glen will perform from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A light meal and beverages will be provided free of charge. Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket and enjoy this free event for all ages!
June 11th Skate-dance at Skate Country. 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. A fee will be charged for entry.
June 11th Movie in Comiskey Park, Madagascar 3.
June 12th Sidewalk chalk art at Allison-Henderson Park. Children ages 3 through 14, plus a family division, are invited to decorate a sidewalk square. Registration 6:00 p.m., with event following.
June 12th Frisbee disc contest at Allison-Henderson Park. Children age 8 and older including families are invited. Registration 6:30 p.m., with event following.
June 15th Juneteenth celebration, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Comiskey Park.
June 19th Water carnival at Sutton Pool. A variety of races for ages 5 through 14. Events begin at 6:30 p.m.
June 26th City-wide dodge ball tourney at Allison-Henderson Park, for ages 8 through 14. Tourney begins at 6:30 p.m. Sign up at your neighborhood playground to participate.
June 26th Big Wheel 500 (big wheels and similar riding toys) at Allison-Henderson Park inline rink, for ages 3 through 8. Bikes will race separately. Races begin at 6:30 p.m. Ribbons will be awarded to all who participate.
June 29th The Recreation Division, along with the DNR, Dubuque County Conservation Society, The Bait Shack and Theisen’s, will be co-sponsoring a kids' fishing clinic and derby at Miller Riverview Park, for ages 5 through 14. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m., followed by the clinic and derby.
July 3rd Independence Day kids’ parade at Comiskey Park playground. Preparations begin at 9:30 a.m. with parade following.
July 9th Skate-dance at Skate Country. 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. A fee will be charged for entry.
July 9th Movie in Comiskey Park, Despicable Me.
July 10th Tot Olympics at Allison-Henderson Park, for Tot Lot (ages 3 through 5). Registration at 6:00 p.m., with event following.
July 14th Concert in Jackson Park. 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A light meal and beverages will be provided free of charge. Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket and enjoy this free event for all ages!
July 17th Water carnival at Flora Pool. A variety of races for ages 5 through 14. Events begin at 6:30 p.m.
July 24th City-wide playground carnival at Allison-Henderson Park, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Fun-filled evening for all ages. A variety of booths, refreshments and drawings for prizes throughout the evening. A minimum fee will be charged.
July 31st City-wide amateur night at Allison-Henderson Park, upper patio. Registration begins at 6:15 p.m. and show begins at 6:30 p.m. Bring your blanket, talent and join the fun.
Aug. 3rd Iron Kids Triathlon starting at Sutton Pool. This event is for children ages 6 through 15 demonstrating their fitness by swimming, biking and running. Register online at www.ironkids.com. A fee will be charged.
Aug. 6th Movie in Comiskey Park, Lorax.
Aug. 11th Concert in Jackson Park. 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A light meal and beverages will be provided free of charge. Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket and enjoy this free event for all ages!
For further information, please contact the Leisure Services Department at 563-589-4263 or email us at parkrec@cityofdubuque.org.