Good morning, Dubuque.

Rodney is a seven-year-old dog at Dubuque Regional Humane Society — he was dumped at the on-site dog park but remains playful despite some joint pain, and he now awaits a loving home that gives him room to be independent.

ITC Midwest donated $20,000 to River Bend Food Bank to help provide 100,000 meals for families facing hunger in eastern Iowa and western Illinois this holiday season.

The funds will be distributed through over 400 local pantries with the Davenport warehouse as the central hub—regional warehouses in Dubuque and Galesburg will also support the effort.

Cookies and Cocoa with Santa and the Goats

10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Crazy Goat Soap Farm — Free entry — Celebrate the season with Santa and playful goats while enjoying cookies and warm cocoa.

Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Five Flags Center — Celebrate the season with holiday favorites alongside the Dubuque Chorale and Heartland Ballet.

Ceramic Christmas Tree Painting

6-8 p.m. — Captured on Canvas — Cost varies by payment method — Enjoy an evening of creativity by painting your own light-up ceramic Christmas tree.

The Nutcracker

2-5 p.m. — The Grand Opera House — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical holiday classic featuring stunning choreography and captivating music.

The Nutcracker

7:30-9 p.m. — The Grand Opera House — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless holiday classic with enchanting music and dance.

New Year's Eve Dueling Pianos

8 p.m. — Mississippi Moon Bar at Diamond Jo Dubuque — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the New Year with lively dueling pianos and a fun atmosphere.