Pretty Princess Parties
Saturday , September 10
10:30 AM , 2 & 6 PM @ Five Flags Center Pretty Princess Party , the Midwest ’ s premiere party entertainment company , is hosting a Fairytale Ball . The princesses can ’ t wait to sing , dance , and play with your little ones . Guests are invited join the Snow Sisters , Cinderella , The Little Mermaid , Belle , Tinkerbell , and many more princesses . Enjoy a royal meet and greet , professional DJ , an enchanted dance floor , free portrait station , tiara decorating , and so much more . This event is perfect for any princess that has dreamed of meeting her fairytale friends in real life . Visit FiveFlagsCenter . com .
Twilight Sightseeing Cruises
Saturday , September 10
11 AM & 1 PM @ Port of LeClaire , IA
What better way to see the river than from the deck of an old-fashioned riverboat ! Treat yourself to a 90-minute sightseeing cruise aboard the Riverboat Twilight . The trip includes captivating Captain ’ s narration and commanding views of the river , its wildlife , and quaint river towns . A cash bar and gift shop are available . Online reservations recommended ; the cruises will sell out . Tickets are $ 16 for adults , $ 8 for children , and free for 3 and under . Visit RiverboatTwilight . com .
Driftless Farm Crawl
Saturday , September 10
12-4 PM @ Various Locations Tour local farm and community food destinations around Dubuque and meet the entrepreneurs and community leaders growing healthy local foods . Enjoy free farm tours , samples , and demos . Kids ’ activities will be featured at each site . Farm Crawl sites include : The Alternative Learning Center School Gardens , Dubuque , IA ; Dubuque Rescue Mission Urban Farm , Dubuque , IA ; Tree of Life Farm at Sinsinawa Mound , Sinsinawa , WI ; Kristi ’ s Perfect Produce , Cuba City , WI ; Two Onion Farm , Belmont , WI ; and Honey Hill Organic Farm & Apiary , Potosi WI . The event is free and open to the public . Visit DriftlessFarmCrawl . com .
Second Saturdays at DuMA
Saturday , September 10
1 PM @ Dubuque Museum of Art Families are invited to explore the Dubuque Museum of Art for a scavenger hunt , followed by art activities led by Hana Tysver Velde . Participants will create dioramas out of a variety of different materials . Participation is free . Visit DbqArt . com .
Silly String Run
Saturday , September 10
@ Sandy Hook Tavern ( Hazel Green , WI ) This motorcycle ride honoring our fallen and wounded soldiers leaves from and returns to the Hook . Lunch and a hog roast are provided , as well as live entertainment featuring Black Water Gin . Visit Sandy- HookTavern . com .
SEPTEMBER 2016
Drop Zone Dash 5K
Saturday , September 10
8:30 AM @ NICC Peosta , IA Campus Join the Northeast Iowa Community College ( NICC ) Student Veterans of America organization for a 5K event . Registration fee is $ 25 . All proceeds from the run / walk will be donated to the NICC Foundation veteran scholarship . Same day registration is available from 7:30-8:30 a . m . To register online , visit www . NICC . edu / dropzonedash .
Big Band Time Warp
Saturday , September 10
2 & 7:30 PM @ Bell Tower Theater Paul Hemmer and his fantastic 15-piece orchestra will perform music of the ‘ 50s , ‘ 60s and ‘ 70s in the style of Glenn Miller , The Dorsey Brothers , and other greats of the big band era . The performance will include songs by The Beatles , The Supremes , Patsy Cline , Barry Manilow , Roy Orbison , and many more . Tickets are $ 25 . Visit BellTowerTheater . net .
Needle Work / Needle Play
Saturday-Sunday , September 10-11
10 AM-4 PM @ Clarke University , Mary Josita Hall
The Fleur-de-Lis Chapter of the Embroiderers ’ Guild of America and Mississippi River Sampler Guild host a needlework exhibit . See a wide variety of hand-embroidery including cross stitch , needlepoint , blackwork , and crewel embroidery techniques . There will be a weaving display and a stash sale . Admission is $ 3 .
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