Check out our 12 Days of Christmas events happening throughout the 2024 holiday season! Gather your family and friends to celebrate these festive and joyful events at Hotel Julien Dubuque. For more information on any of these wonderful events, please contact us at 563-588-5563.
12/1/24 | It’s A Teal Christmas at Potosa Spa
Celebrate ‘A Teal Christmas’ with Potosa Spa for the entire month of December! This holiday season, we’re excited to offer services that not only bring joy to you and yours, but also support Ovarian Cancer Awareness. For every ‘teal’ service booked, $10 will be donated to the local non-profit, Wreaths for a CURE. Guests will also receive a gift bag filled with goodies from the spa!
Please contact Potosa Spa at 563.588.5570 for more information or to book your service!
12/2/24 | Cyber Monday
This festive season, make gift-giving easy and exciting with our Cyber Monday gift card sale! Whether it’s for a loved one or a special treat for yourself, our gift cards are the perfect way to spread joy! Gift cards can be purchased in person, online, or by phone.
- Purchase a $100 gift card and receive a bonus $25 gift card*
- Gift cards can be used towards hotel stays at Hotel Julien Dubuque, services at Potosa Spa, dining at Caroline’s Restaurant, drinks at Riverboat Lounge and more!
*Gift cards must be purchased by 11:59 pm CST on 12/2/24. Some restrictions apply. Online purchases subject to shipping and processing fees.
12/4/24 | Tree Lighting Ceremony
6:00 pm-7:30 pm
The perfect kickoff to the holiday season! Join us in our beautiful lobby as we unveil our stunning Christmas tree. Enjoy Christmas cookies, hot chocolate, music, a visit from Santa Claus, and a tree-lighting ceremony during this popular family event. Free and open to the public!
12/5/24 | Mistletones® present SNOWBIZ®
Celebrate the season with a full-length Christmas show featuring your favorite holiday tunes, incredible vocals, and a live jazz band!
Two shows performed:
Matinée: Check-in/Cocktails 12:00 PM, Lunch 12:30 PM, and Show at 1:30 PM
Evening: Check-in/Cocktails 6:00 PM, Dinner 6:30 PM, and Show at 7:30 PM
For more information and to purchase tickets, please call 563.599.7775 or go to mistletones.biz
12/8/24 | Breakfast With Santa
8:30 am-10:30 am
Join us for a jolly Sunday morning at Breakfast with Santa in our Grande Ballroom! Bring your little ones to meet the man in red and enjoy a scrumptious breakfast buffet. Watch their faces light up as they share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus himself. This event promises a magical experience filled with laughter, joy, and holiday spirit. Each child can write a letter to Santa, create a tree ornament, and decorate a Christmas cookie.
Children 12 and under eat free with a donation of a new, unwrapped $10 toy for Toys For Tots. Registration begins at 8:15 am with doors opening at 8:30 am. Breakfast will be served until 10:30 am. Please be aware that seating for this event is reserved. If you would like to be seated with a different group or have any special seating needs (e.g., a highchair), please let us know when purchasing tickets.
Breakfast with Santa is a holiday favorite, and tickets sell out quickly every year. Don’t wait—secure your spot now and ensure you don’t miss out on this merry experience!
Adults | $21
Children (12 and under) | $15 or FREE with new unwrapped $10 toy donation
Click here to purchase tickets: https://hoteljuliendubuque.com/breakfast-with-santa-tickets/
12/12/24 | Holiday Paint & Sip
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
This holiday season, let your creativity shine at our Holiday Paint & Sip event! Join us for a fun-filled evening of creativity and cheer as you paint and personalize your very own wine or stein glass. Bring your friends for an evening of artistic fun, holiday cheer, and delicious cocktails. No experience is needed—just your holiday spirit! All supplies and instructions will be provided.
Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today. We can’t wait to see your festive creations! Admission is free, but we kindly request a $20 donation to support a local non-profit. Donations will be collected at the door. Drinks will be available for purchase during the event. RSVP is required.
Click here to RSVP: https://hoteljuliendubuque.com/holiday-paint-sip-rsvp/
12/15/24 | Christmas Angel Tree in Caroline’s Restaurant
During this holiday season help us provide gifts to children who would otherwise go without. Let’s come together to make the season brighter for those who need it most! From December 1st-December 15th a Christmas Tree will be set up in the restaurant with donation requests from local families in need. With a donated gift, you will receive 10% off your entree at Caroline’s Restaurant.
Find more information about the Angel Tree here: https://saangeltree.org/
12/19/24 | Holiday Blood Drive
12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Join us for our Holiday Blood Drive and make a meaningful impact during this festive season. Your donation could be the greatest gift someone receives this year. Schedule your appointment now and spread the spirit of giving by contributing to this important cause. Together, we can make a difference!
Schedule your appointment now: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive
12/20/24 | Christmas Cocktails For A Cause in Riverboat Lounge
5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Enjoy a sophisticated evening filled with delectable drinks and inspiring company—all for a great cause. Enjoy a special Christmas cocktail prepared by Tony Pfohl and Chad Chandlee at this unforgettable fundraising event. Let’s raise a glass to giving back and making an impact!
A portion of each cocktail will be given to the local non-profit, Hills & Dales.
12/24/24 | Christmas Eve Dinner in Caroline’s Restaurant
5:00 pm-8:00 pm
A nod to a simpler time, our Old Fashioned Christmas Dinner in Caroline’s Restaurant is the perfect opportunity to get in touch with the true spirit of the holiday and enjoy a delicious dinner with family.
Reservations are highly recommended! Please call 563.588.5595 to make your reservations.
12/25/24 | Christmas Day Brunch in Caroline’s Restaurant
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Join us on Christmas Day for a special brunch! Enjoy a wide array of shareable starters, breakfast favorites, and delicious seasonal entrées as you spend Christmas Day together with the family.
Reservations are highly recommended! Please call 563.588.5595 to make your reservations.
12/31/24 | New Year’s Eve Party
Get ready for an epic New Year’s Eve celebration! Ozzy & Bon JoeB will be playing your favorite rock and country hits to kick things off starting at 6 PM then dynamic DJ Saxophonist Nostalgia Rush will take you on a musical journey throughout the rest of the night! Dance the night away to a sensational mix of Top 40 hits across the decades, from timeless classics to today’s chart-toppers.
This is the party you won’t want to miss! Let’s celebrate, dance, and make memories to kick off 2025 with a bang!
