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Creative Adventure Lab

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Creative Adventure Lab

Our Why

Creativity is a core component of the human experience. Put simply, creativity has moved us forward. Creative Adventure Lab exists to foster creativity.

Creative Adventure Lab is a nonprofit organization that delivers play-based experiences to empower the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and change-makers. Throughout time, our ability to think creatively has driven innovation, led to social and economic growth, and improved quality of life. Today, creativity continues to be our best tool for solving problems and fostering new opport

unity. Despite its importance, though, creativity continues to be viewed as something that happens by accident, with few deliberate efforts to increase creative capacity among people and communities. Everything we do is deliberately designed to help people of all ages become more creative.

05/20/2026

Creative Adventure Lab is more than just a fun place to play — it's where thousands of kids and families each year unlock their creativity, build problem-solving skills, and experience the joy of hands-on learning.

This Great Give Day (May 20), we’re inviting YOU to be a Play Champion by making a gift that supports equitable access to joyful, play-based experiences for all.

Your donation will help us provide free admission every Sunday through our Play Free(ly) Project

Thanks to generous supporters like you, in the past year we welcomed over 1,400 kids and families for free Sunday play!

This Great Give Day, you can help us do even more.

Donate at www.greatgiveday.org/organization/creativeadventurelaband and help us grow the next generation of innovators, creators, and changemakers — one playful experience at a time.

04/28/2026

FRESH FROM THE KILN!🔥 Check out these customer-painted pottery pieces that were fresh out of the kiln this week! Come create your own masterpiece this week in the Pottery Painting Lab. You can get creative Thursday and Friday from 2 - 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

04/27/2026

Join us on May 30 for our Air Plant Holder Workshop and create something truly unique! In this hands-on class, you’ll design and craft your own glass air plant holder while learning the basics of stained glass techniques. Customize your piece with colors that match your style which is perfect for your home or as a thoughtful gift.

Spots are limited and filling quickly, so be sure to grab yours today:
https://www.creativeadventurelab.org/service-page/air-plant-holder-workshop-may-1?referral=service_list_widget

04/25/2026

In celebration of the premiere of the Growing up Slowly film today at the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival, we are offering FREE Play Lab Admission all day! Stop by from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and celebrate the importance of play by playing! Didn't get to see the film screening this morning? There's another screening tomorrow (April 26) @ 1 p.m.! Sign up here to get your FREE tickets: https://www.creativeadventurelab.org/event-details/growing-up-slowly

04/24/2026

FROM THE POTTERY PAINTING LAB! This week’s staff pottery favorite is this Cardinal for $16! The birds are coming back for the summer, but this one can stay the whole year! Give it that pop of Cardinal Red or mix it up with a fresh new look. Stop by the Pottery Painting Lab at Creative Adventure Lab and let your creativity take flight!

04/22/2026

Get a head start on your summer style with our June Pottery Wheel Course! Over the span of six weeks, you’ll learn the art of wheel throwing as you create pieces like bowls, vases, and more while building your confidence and technique. You’ll also have access to exclusive specialty glazes and leave with two or more finished creations to show off.

Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Learn more and save your seat today:
https://www.creativeadventurelab.org/service-page/pottery-wheel-course-jul-1?referral=service_list_widget

04/20/2026

Join Us: Less than ONE WEEK AWAY! 🎬

Join us for free screenings of Growing Up Slowly, premiering at the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival — an inspiring documentary about the power of play in how children learn and grow.

📍 April 25 | 10:00 AM – Five Flags Theater
📍 April 26 @ 1 p.m. - Grand Opera House
🎟️ Free tickets (RSVP required)

Stay for a live Q&A, connect with the community, and be inspired.�

Plus: free Play Lab admission, a book inspired by the film, and a chance to win Bright Day Big Blocks! This is a can’t-miss experience for parents, educators, and anyone who cares about helping kids thrive.

📣 Share with friends, neighbors, family, and colleagues — this is a film for all!

Reserve your free seat today: https://www.creativeadventurelab.org/event-details/growing-up-slowly

04/18/2026

We’re excited for you to dive into the Magnetism Lab today and explore all the creative possibilities! Use tiles to design a house or build your own car. Try out the metal wall to construct a marble track or challenge yourself by creating a vertical maze too!

Join us from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and visit the link for more information: https://www.creativeadventurelab.org/play-labs

04/16/2026

FROM THE POTTERY PAINTING LAB! This week’s staff pottery favorite is this Sunflower Dish for $13! Easily get ahead of the game, and have this piece just in time for your "May flowers". Stop by the Pottery Painting Lab and turn this piece into a colorful creation you’ll love to add to your spring decor!

Address

210 Jones Street, Suite 100
Dubuque, IA
52001

Opening Hours

Thursday	2pm - 6pm
Friday	2pm - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 2pm

Website

http://creativeadventurelab.org/

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