It's time to fall into fun with City of Dubuque recreation programs!

This fall, the City of Dubuque is excited to offer a variety of classes, programs, and events through the Recreation Division. Activities include preschool classes, pumpkin painting, the great sport of running, and an ooey-gooey Halloween party!

Preschool Early Learning Programs

Smart Start

Age: 3 – 5 yrs.
Session 1: T/Th, Oct. 3 – 19, 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Session 2: T/Th, Oct. 24 – Nov. 9, 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Session 3: T/Th, Nov. 28 - Dec. 14, 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Allison-Henderson Center

Are you looking for something new to encourage your child’s learning? During Smart Start, we learn several concepts such as letter/name recognition, socialization/interaction, and listening and following instruction while in a group environment. Curriculum covers concepts in math, reading, and writing with the use of art, music, and play. This is a drop-off class.

• Register online or call 563-589-4263
  
  

Preschool Adventures

Age: 2 – 4 yrs. 
W/F, Oct. 18 & 20, 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Allison-Henderson Center

Looking for a head start in early learning? Preschool Adventures is designed around suitable preschool themes to cultivate learning and teach participants basic concepts to prepare them for the next steps. Age-appropriate learning, play, and socialization will be the key concepts to this program! This is a drop-off class.

• Register online or call 563-589-4263

Pumpkin Painting & Decorating for Ages 6 - 12

Age: 6 – 12 yrs.
Saturday, Oct. 21, 1 – 3 p.m.
Allison-Henderson Center

Participants will be supplied a variety of small-sized pumpkins along with tons of fun-colored paints and decorations to personalize them with and take home! This is a drop-off class. 

• Register online or call 563-589-4263

Fast Kidz Running Class (Adults welcome!)

Age: 9 yrs. and older, adults welcome
Sunday, Oct. 22, 29 & Nov. 5, 12, 19, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Wahlert High School Track
plus Thursday, Nov. 23, Turkey Trot Run

Come learn about the great sport of running! We will focus on proper form, agility, mobility, balance, power, and of course the speed needed for running everything from the 100-meter dash to the 5k. All abilities welcome! Please wear proper attire and bring your own bottle of water. If you have any questions, please call Pam Connolly at 563-543-7154.

About Coach Pam Connolly
Pam has been running for over 20 years. She has raced distances from the mile up to 100 miles. She also participates in triathlons, including Ironman Wisconsin and Lake Placid. Pam earned her running coach certification through the American Sports and Fitness Association and serves as a coach for both kids and adults.

• Register online or call 563-589-4263

Fall Adult Athletics

Women’s & Mixed Volleyball Leagues

Registration Deadline: Friday, Oct. 13
League starts the week of Monday, Nov. 6
Roosevelt Middle School

Women’s leagues are offered on Mondays and Wednesdays. Mixed (coed) leagues are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All teams will receive a 14-match regular season. Game times will be scheduled at 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 8:30 p.m.

• Learn more and register

Men’s Basketball Leagues

Registration Deadline: Friday, Oct. 13
League starts the week of Monday, Nov. 6
Roosevelt Middle School

Leagues are offered on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. All teams will receive a 12-game regular season. The top four teams from each league will automatically qualify for an end-of-the-season tournament. Game times will be scheduled at 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 8:30 p.m.

• Learn more and register!

For more information on programs, classes, and events through the Recreation Division as well as the Multicultural Family Center and Carnegie-Stout Public Library, see the online Let's Go Activities Guide!