What: Free Admission at Matter: A Learning Playground, courtesy of Runde Auto Group When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 Where: Matter: A Learning Playground, 140 E. 9th St. in Dubuque You and your children are invited to a fun day of creativity and learning free of charge, thanks to Runde Auto Group! Matter Adventures offers something for everyone and is especially fun for kids ages 3 to 12. There is plenty to do for older children as well, like pottery painting or canvas painting. All activities are indoors, so please join us no matter the weather. Free Admission Day at Matter: A Learning Playground, courtesy of Runde Auto Group, is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26. The center is located at 140 E. 9th St. in Dubuque. Here’s a look at the activities at Matter: Lego Laboratory

It was quiet when I first got to the Matter Creative to check out the new Race Ramp they built to be part of their Building Lab. Quiet, until Matter Creative’s Executive Director, Jordan DeGree, came in from doing an activity outside with several kids eager to test out their Lego cars on the ramp.  There was excitement in the air as the kids went over to the ramp to race against each other.  They cheered each other on while sharing tips on how to make a better race car. To get more info about how the exciting new addition came about, we talked with the always cheerful Jordan DeGree! Jordan, the ramp looks great! Thanks, we call it “The Runde Auto Speedway” What inspired you to make the Race Ramp? Dean Beresford from U.S. Bank told me about the awesome race ramps at LEGOLAND that his kids loved to play with and suggested [...]