REAL DUBUQUE NEWS (RDN)
Dinosaur Adventure stomps into Dubuque's Grand River Center Nov. 14-15
LOCAL NEWS WIRE • November 09, 2026
Life-size animatronic dinosaurs, rides, fossil digs and live Velociraptor performers come to the Grand River Center Nov. 14-15; tickets start at $32.10, with children under 2 free.
KEY FACTS & RECORD HIGHLIGHTS
- Dinosaur Adventure runs Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Grand River Center, 500 Bell St., Dubuque
- Sensory-friendly access begins at 8:30 a.m. Sunday
- The event features life-size animatronic dinosaurs, dinosaur rides, Jurassic scooters, hands-on fossil digs, themed bounce houses, obstacle courses and a coloring station
- Live entertainment includes Velociraptor performers, with dance and dinosaur training activities
- VIP admission adds face painting, a Velociraptor photo opportunity, gemstone mining and an Ultimate Adventure Pack
- Tickets start at $32.10; children under 2 are admitted free
- Socks are required for the inflatables; strollers and wagons are welcome and same-day re-entry is allowed
REAL DUBUQUE NEWS (RDN) - Dinosaur Adventure is stomping into Dubuque Nov. 14 and 15, bringing life-size dinosaurs, interactive attractions and family activities to the Grand River Center, 500 Bell St. The event runs Saturday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., with sensory-friendly access from 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Dinosaur Adventure features life-size animatronic dinosaurs that move and roar. Activities include dinosaur rides, Jurassic scooters, hands-on fossil digs, themed bounce houses, obstacle courses and a coloring station. Kids can also enjoy live entertainment featuring Velociraptor performers, with opportunities to dance and participate in dinosaur training activities. VIP admission includes additional experiences like face painting, a Velociraptor photo opportunity, gemstone mining and an Ultimate Adventure Pack. Tickets start at $32.10, and children under 2 are admitted free. Socks are required for the inflatables, and visitors are advised to avoid wearing green if they plan to take green-screen photos. Strollers and wagons are welcome, and same-day re-entry is allowed. Tickets and additional information are available at DinosaurAdventure.com.
Official Attribution: 103.3 WJOD • Photo: Corey Coyle / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 (Grand River Center, Dubuque)