Events in Dubuque today

Kids Nite at Dubuque Pizza Ranch features a simple deal for families. For each adult buffet purchased at regular price, one kid buffet is complimentary. The offer applies to children 12 and under, and it now includes ages 11 and 12.

Experience the Capone Takeover on Tuesdays with a special offer of 50 percent off wine when you order any pasta dish. It is a laid-back way to catch up with friends, savor comforting flavors, and enjoy great wine at a value. Treat yourself to a delicious evening. Reservations are available.

New to lifting and looking for guidance on safe, effective strength training? This beginner-friendly session is tailored for women who want to feel confident using weights while giving careful attention to core and pelvic floor health. Held at Nurtiva Therapy Clinic, it covers how to connect with the deep core and pelvic floor during lifts, use breath and bracing to manage pressure, fine-tune form on key strength exercises, and adapt movements to fit your body. The focus is building strength with confidence while minimizing the chance of leaks, discomfort, or injury. Instruction is provided by Hanna Ertmer, OTR/L, and Casey Curoe, a personal training and nutrition coach. The cost is $10, and each participant receives $50 off the 8-Week Functional Strength Program. It is a supportive place to begin if you are new to weights, returning to exercise after having a baby, or aiming to feel more assured in the gym. Real strength grows from moving well, trusting your body, and developing fitness that supports everyday life.

Explore the chakra system in a seven-week yoga and meditation series that blends movement, breath, meditation, and self-reflection. Each weekly session focuses on one of the seven primary energy centers and offers ways to understand its influence on physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Expect beginner-friendly gentle yoga poses, guided meditation, breathwork, hand mudras, and mindfulness, plus practical tools to support balance and well-being throughout the week. Led by Kate Arnold at The Well Yoga Dubuque. Open to all levels, with no previous yoga or chakra experience required. Pricing options include $140, seven class credits, or free for Unlimited Members.

Turn Wednesdays into reward days at Pizza Ranch, where purchases earn double points. Collect two points for every dollar on qualifying orders, including the buffet, dine in, carryout, delivery, and online orders, and you will still earn when paying with a Pizza Ranch gift card. After reaching 100 points, a $5 reward is added to use on a future visit.

Mindful Arts & Crafts is a free program focused on using creativity to connect with feelings and notice the world around you. Participants explore how nature can inspire new ideas and practice simple mindfulness while making art. All experience levels are welcome, and the session offers an enjoyable, engaging way to uncover your own creative voice.

A weekly Gundam trading card game event featuring a $10 entry fee. Packs are awarded for each win, and promos are available at the door.

Coulee Cards and Gaming Dubuque hosts a weekly Digimon tournament where participants compete in friendly matchups and aim to be crowned champion each week. It offers a consistent chance to test strategies, meet fellow players, and enjoy organized competitive play in a welcoming setting.

This confidential, peer-led gathering focuses on building stability, personal growth, and a stronger foundation for everyday life. Using a collaborative format, participants talk openly about life skills, re-entry planning, and addiction recovery. Beyond conversation, the group provides practical help in finding and using different kinds of support, helping people move from where they are to where they want to be. It is well suited for those returning to the community, navigating recovery, or looking for concrete tools to create a more secure path forward, offering both guidance and a supportive network.

Modern Magic: The Gathering action awaits at Comic world & Games with constructed Swiss rounds adjusted to attendance. Bring a 60 card Modern deck and compete for straightforward rewards, since each match win earns a booster pack. Go 3-0 to receive three Play or Draft boosters, finish 2-1 for two, go 1-2 for one, and even at 0-3 there is a consolation pack or a promo while supplies last. Entry is $10. This event runs at Regular Rules Enforcement Level, making it a solid setting to sharpen play skills and test sideboard plans in a welcoming community. To streamline check-in and pairings, have the MTG Companion app ready. Bring a playmat, a spin-down die, and your preferred sideboard cards.

Find wings on the buffet, with both boneless and traditional options available. An assortment of sauces allows for easy mix and match of flavors.

Wind down the week at Riverboat Lounge with friends as Happy Hour continues throughout the evening. Enjoy drinks, a friendly atmosphere, and plenty of reasons to raise a toast. Settle in, relax, and take in a simple message of appreciation... thank you.

Start the evening with a special that makes tasting and sharing easy. Appetizers are half price with any entrée purchase, a simple way to sample a few favorites before the main course. Reservations are available.

Explore seasonal creativity at a Floral Pumpkin Workshop that blends pumpkin carving with floral design. Each participant receives a pumpkin, fresh flowers, and all required materials, along with guided instruction from start to finish. This is a BYOB experience, so feel free to bring a favorite beverage to enjoy while you work. Please bring pruners and gardening gloves. Participants will hollow and carve their pumpkins, then design their own floral arrangements. The cost is $45 per person, and advance payment is required to reserve a spot, with a payment link to be shared later. Space is limited to a maximum of 20 participants. The workshop takes place at Cornerstone Nursery.

A friendly, in-town group ride for cyclists with a flexible plan shaped by those who show up. It is set up to recur, and updates will be shared if anything changes. Expect a regroup format that welcomes all riders. Participants may spread out on the road, then come back together at natural pause points such as intersections or at the top of hills. If turnout is large, the ride may split into smaller groups with the group’s agreement. With plenty of route options around town, everyone can find a pace or path that suits them while staying connected to the larger ride. Bring lights, water, and an extra layer in case it turns cooler or rainy.

A no-cost, peer facilitated support group for military veterans from Dubuque and nearby communities. Participants with lived experience come together to build community, share fellowship, strengthen connections, and offer one another support. The group is led by Army veteran David Lange and meets at the main campus program center. This offering is made possible through the Nick Bower Memorial Fund.

One Piece Thursdays is a weekly meetup each Thursday centered on a pirate themed game. Players receive packs for each win, and the entry fee is $10.

A cozy pocket park in downtown Dubuque comes alive with a recurring pop-up that blends local flavor and live music. Each edition features a fresh mix of area food trucks and a different local musician, presented in collaboration with Dubuque Forward. The intimate green space offers an easygoing spot to relax, connect with others, and enjoy the neighborhood’s energy.

A community pork chop dinner at Center Grove Church welcomes families and friends. The meal features pork chops cut thick with sides of potatoes, applesauce, corn, and coleslaw, plus a roll, dessert, and beverages. Admission is $15 for adults, $7 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and under. Tickets are available at the door. Everyone is welcome for an evening of good food and fellowship.

Comic World hosts a Magic event featuring open Commander games and drafts that are organized on demand when feasible. It offers a simple way to enjoy Magic with flexible play options.

Planechase Commander Night brings a friendly, competitive atmosphere centered on this unique style of Commander play, with multiple games and a champion named by the end of the night. The focus is on having fun while aiming for bragging rights, creating an inviting setting for players who enjoy spirited matches and a clear goal to cap off the evening.

A weekly tradition at the American Legion offers a quiet space to honor fallen service members with the sounding of Taps. During colder weather the ceremony is held inside the post, where the camaraderie of family and friends adds a sense of warmth. In milder seasons it moves outdoors, letting the bugle call carry across the open air while the flag stands against the sky. Each note is dedicated to those who served and sacrificed, creating a moment of reflection and remembrance for all who attend. To request that a specific individual be recognized at a future ceremony, contact the bar and ask for manager Chuck Duggan. The ceremony is open to all.

Experience a paint out party and art sale at Steeple Square celebrating art in Dubuque. Meet and talk with the artists, explore artwork available for purchase, and enjoy food, beverages, and live music. Admission requires a ticket.

Enjoy an outdoor screening amid the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, with a feature shown on the big screen under the night sky. Pack a blanket or lawn chairs for a relaxed evening surrounded by the gardens. Delaney's Ice Cream Shoppe is presenting the movie and will be on-site with ice cream, and Amazing Kettle Corn will be serving their treats. The film will be rated PG or PG-13. Support for this event comes from MidWestOne Bank, a division of Nicolet National Bank.

Marking two decades since its release, the indie favorite Napoleon Dynamite returns to the big screen at Five Flags Center with a complete screening followed by a lively, interactive program featuring cast members Jon Heder, Jon Gries, and Efren Ramirez. Celebrated for its offbeat characters and endlessly quotable dialogue, the film still speaks to the inner teenager and keeps audiences laughing. After the movie, the live show mixes audience Q&A, improv comedy, game show moments, and a party-like atmosphere. This family-friendly celebration offers plenty of audience participation and honors a movie that continues to resonate.

This free public meet-up offers a relaxed preview of the Mines of Spain 100 course ahead of the October race weekend. Runners of every pace and experience level can choose how many miles to cover, then gather for a potluck picnic social at the start and finish area at Louis Murphy Park to refuel, rehydrate, and talk through race plans. Support is planned around mile 10.5 near Cattesse AS#2 with water, Tailwind, and snacks. If the weather is warm, additional water is expected near miles 4 and 12 by Sauk Fox AS#1. Experienced trail runners familiar with the route will lead pace groups so participants can focus on the trails and the camaraderie of new and old friends. The course will not be marked as it is on race day, so staying with a group or treating it as light exploration is recommended. A GPX file will be available for devices, and common phone apps can provide real-time course following. Anticipate several pace groups for the approximately 20 mile loop with finish times around 3.5 to 5 hours, along with options to shorten the route. After the run, hot food will be provided. Attendees are welcome to bring appetizers, sides, or desserts to share, along with a cooler of favorite beverages.

The celebration and sale keep going, with additional artwork being installed throughout the event. Explore fresh pieces as they appear, enjoy offerings from food vendors, and take in live music while you browse. There is no charge to attend.

Celebrate the season with a family-friendly day at Derby Grange Homestead featuring face painting, hayrack rides, music, concessions, and plenty of games and activities for kids. Visitors can pick their own pumpkins and enjoy even more fall fun.

Learn the basics of woodcarving in a welcoming beginners class focused on creating a Comfort Bird. This session is free for veterans and spouses and will be held at the Veterans Freedom Center. To register or ask questions, contact the Veterans Freedom Center at 563-845-0034.

A friendly Pokémon Champions event centered on head to head battles. A mobile device or a Nintendo Switch with Pokémon Champions installed is needed for play as participants face off and aim to be the very best.

Coulee Cards & Gaming - Dubuque hosts a Yu-Gi-Oh! Genesys tournament featuring head-to-head duels in a welcoming, competitive setting for fans of the game.

Steaks & Sips offers a free craft cocktail with every steak ordered. Settle into a relaxed evening with friends, savoring flavorful plates and refreshing drinks. It is an easygoing way to wind down at the end of the week.