September Events in Siouxland for Kids and Families

Every month I bring you the best things to do in Sioux City and Siouxland, from storytimes and crafts to music festivals, streaming concerts, and holidays from silly to serious. This month, some of the highlights include Art Splash and the openings of local sunflower farms, apple orchards, and pumpkin patches! I hope this event list inspires you to go make some happy memories with your family this month!

*2025 update currently in progress*

in background, school supplies. in foreground, the words "September events for Siouxland Families"

Some of my fall vibe faves for this September:

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Things to do in Sioux City and Siouxland in September 2025

Things to do in Siouxland September 1st through 6th, 2025

Mon 9/1

Happy Labor Day!

Tues 9/2

10am: Jim Tillman Book Signing featuring local author Jim Tillman and his new book Voices of Resiliance: Volume IV Sioux City, Iowa sharing local African American history., at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
10am: Library Storytime at the South Sioux City Public Library
11am: Storytime at the Perry Creek branch of the Sioux City Public Library
3-5pm: Kids Crochet Club at the South Sioux City Public Library

Weds 9/3

8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmer's Market in the Farmers Market lot west of the Tyson
10:30am: Storytime at the Morningside branch of the Sioux City Public Library
3-5pm: Perler Bead Club at the South Sioux City Public Library
5:30pm: Teen Time at the South Sioux City Public Library

Thurs 9/4

3:30 to 4pm: Dungeons and Donna: Kids Campaign tabletop gaming for ages 6-11 at the South Sioux City Public Library
4:30 to 6pm: Dungeons and Donna tabletop gaming for teens at the South Sioux City Public Library
5 to 8pm: You-Pick-Flowers at Fleurish Flower Farm
7pm: Sioux City Musketeers at the Hockey USHL Western Conference Pre-Season Shootout at the Tyson Events Center

Fri 9/5

September First Friday in downtown Sioux City
Sioux City Home Show at the Sioux City Convention Center, FREE admission
Onawa Harvest Festival in Onawa, IA
National Cheese Pizza Day (celebrate by ordering a cheese pizza from El Fredo's, Jerry's, or another favorite Siouxland pizzeria
Hockey USHL Western Conference Pre-Season Shootout at the Tyson Events Center
11am: Storytime at the South Sioux City Public Library
noon: NMM Live!: Eric Grossman and Sasha Grossman live violin + piano performance at the National Music Museum in Vermillion, SD
3:45pm: Kidz Club for ages 8-12 at the South Sioux City Public Library
7pm: Sioux City Explorers playoff baseball vs Sioux Falls Canaries at Mercy Field at Lewis & Clark Park. Tickets start under $15!
7pm: Driving Miss Daisy presented by LAMB Theatre

Sat 9/6

Hops & Harvest Festival on Historic 4th Street
Sioux City Home Show at the Sioux City Convention Center, FREE admission
Onawa Harvest Festival in Onawa, IA
Discovery Saturday: ExSTRADvaganza at the National Music Museum in Vermillion, including a music storytime at 10:30am, spotlight talks at 11am and noon, and a "strings to strings" tour at 1:30pm.
49th Annual Heritage Festival at the Grand Meadow Heritage Center in Washta, IA
Sioux City Musketeers at the Hockey USHL Western Conference Pre-Season Shootout at the Tyson Events Center
8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmer's Market in the Farmers Market lot west of the Tyson
9am to noon: Kids Workshop at Home Depot, come anytime during that time frame, online registration required
10am: Tween and Teen Anime Club at the South Sioux City Public Library
10:30am to noon: Saturday Family Art Lessons: Keith Haring Inspired Painting at the Sioux City Art Center, $7 per project
11am to 2pm: Unity in the Community Block Party at Chris Larsen Park, FREE
5pm: Miles Inn 100th Anniversary Party with Above the Covers and Ben Erdmann and lots of other 100th anniversary fun!
7pm: Driving Miss Daisy presented by LAMB Theatre

Things to do in Siouxland September 7st through 13th, 2025

Sun 9/7

Sioux City Home Show at the Sioux City Convention Center, FREE admission
Onawa Harvest Festival in Onawa, IA
49th Annual Heritage Festival at the Grand Meadow Heritage Center in Washta, IA
noon to 6pm: Petting Zoo at Fleet Farm, FREE
1:30pm: Driving Miss Daisy presented by LAMB Theatre
2pm: Songs for Autumn and Grandparents Day live music performance by the Langleys at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE
3pm: Music Bingo at Jefferson Beer Supply
5:30pm: Try Hockey For Free! at the IBP Ice Center, hosted by Siouxland Youth Hockey for kids ages 4+

Mon 9/8

3:30pm: Let's Craft at the South Sioux City Public Library

Tues 9/9

10am: Toddler Time at the South Sioux City Public Library
10:30am: Little Lego for kids ages 3 to 5 at the North Sioux City Community Library
11am: Storytime at the Perry Creek branch of the Sioux City Public Library
3pm: Kids Crochet Club at the South Sioux City Public Library

Weds 9/10

8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmer's Market in the Farmers Market lot west of the Tyson
10:30am: Storytime at the Morningside branch of the Sioux City Public Library
1:30pm: Early Out Program at the Le Mars Art Center
3pm: Perler Bead Club at the South Sioux City Public Library
5:30pm: Teen Time at the South Sioux City Public Library
7pm: Driving Miss Daisy presented by LAMB Theatre
7:30pm: Ben Folds with the Sioux City Symphony at the Sioux City Orpheum Theatre

Thurs 9/11

6pm: Clay Pumpkin Workshop at Pickled Palette
7pm: Driving Miss Daisy presented by LAMB Theatre

Fri 9/12

Midwest Regional Hot Rod Rally at the Woodbury County Fairgrounds in Moville, IA
National Chocolate Milkshake Day! Have a milkshake from a favorite Siouxland restaurant to celebrate.
11am: Storytime at the South Sioux City Public Library
3:45pm: Kidz Club for ages 8-12 at the South Sioux City Public Library
7pm: Driving Miss Daisy presented by LAMB Theatre
7:05pm: Sioux City Musketeers hockey home opener at the Tyson Events Center

Sat 9/13

Midwest Regional Hot Rod Rally at the Woodbury County Fairgrounds in Moville, IA
Art Splash at the Sioux City Art Center
National Peanut Day! Try a peanut-filled treat from Palmer's Candy to celebrate!
10am: Kids Saturday: Calling All Kids at the Sioux City Public Museum
8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmer's Market in the Farmers Market lot west of the Tyson
1pm: Teen Book Club at the South Sioux City Public Library
1:30 and 7pm: Driving Miss Daisy presented by LAMB Theatre
6 to 8pm: Girl Dinner Pottery Night at Pickled Palette

Things to do in Siouxland September 14th through 20th, 2025

Sun 9/14

Art Splash at the Sioux City Art Center
1:30pm: Driving Miss Daisy presented by LAMB Theatre
2pm: NMM Live!: Cancelosi Chamber Music Series live musical performance with Clea Galhano, Elisabeth Wright, and Tulio Rondon at the National Music Museum in Vermillion, SD
2pm: Kevin and Joanne Keane live in concert at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE

Mon 9/15

Celebrando Siouxland festival
3:30pm: Let's Craft at the South Sioux City Public Library

Tues 9/16

Celebrando Siouxland festival
10am: Toddler Time at the South Sioux City Public Library
11am: Storytime at the Perry Creek branch of the Sioux City Public Library
3pm: Kids Crochet Club at the South Sioux City Public Library
6pm: Monarch Tagging Family Event at the Sioux City Prairie on Talbot Road. Call or email the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center to register and for more information.

Weds 9/17

Celebrando Siouxland festival
Constitution Day
8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmer's Market in the Farmers Market lot west of the Tyson
10:30am: Storytime at the Morningside branch of the Sioux City Public Library
10:30am: Preschool Storytime at the North Sioux City Community Library
3pm: Perler Bead Club at the South Sioux City Public Library
5:30pm: Teen Time at the South Sioux City Public Library
5:30pm: Outdoor Yoga at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, FREE

Thurs 9/18

Celebrando Siouxland festival
National Cheeseburger Day! Eat a cheeseburger from Billy Boy, Four Brothers, or another favorite Siouxland restaurant to celebrate.
10:30am: Preschool Storytime at the North Sioux City Community Library
3:30pm: Dungeons & Donna Kids Campaign tabletop gaming for ages 6-11 at the South Sioux City Public Library
4pm: Art Center Kids' Club at the Sioux City Art Center. FREE enrollment for 2 kids per household membership. More details available here.
4:30pm: Dungeons & Donna for ages 12+ at the South Sioux City Public Library
7pm: Nate Bargatze Big Dumb Eyes Tour at the Tyson Events Center
7pm: Night of the Living Dead presented by the Sioux City Community Theatre

Fri 9/19

Celebrando Siouxland festival
Made + Found Midwest Market in Anthon, IA
Tri City BBQ Fest in Denison, Iowa, full details here
11am: Stoytime at the South Sioux City Public Library
3:45pm: Kidz Club for ages 8-12 at the South Sioux City Public Library
6 to 8pm: Kids Night Out at Pickled Palette
7pm: Night of the Living Dead presented by the Sioux City Community Theatre
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland presented by Reach Youth and Family Theater

Sat 9/20

Alley Arts Festival in downtown Sioux City
10am to 4pm: Art in the Park at Sioux City's Latham Park
Celebrando Siouxland festival
Great Akron Scarecrow Festival in Akron, IA
Missouri River Outdoor Expo at Ponca State Park
Sioux City Fall Home Show at the Tyson Events Center
Tri City BBQ Fest in Denison, Iowa, full details here
National Fried Rice Day! Eat fried rice from Pete's Thai or another favorite Siouxland eatery to celebrate
8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmer's Market in the Farmers Market lot west of the Tyson.
10am to 7pm: Fall into Fleurish: Pumpkin and Flower Festival at Fleurish Flower Farm
10:30am to noon: Saturday Family Art Lessons: Mixed Media Pop Art 3D Donuts at the Sioux City Art Center, $7 per project
Noon to 6pm: Oktoberfest at Jefferson Beer Supply
2-3pm: Science Saturday at the South Sioux City Public Library
7pm: Night of the Living Dead presented by the Sioux City Community Theatre
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland presented by Reach Youth and Family Theater

Things to do in Siouxland September 21st through 27th, 2025

Sun 9/21

Sioux City Fall Home Show at the Tyson Events Center
Celebrando Siouxland festival Latino Heritage Festival at Dible Soccer Complex in South Sioux City
Made + Found Midwest Market in Anthon, IA
Missouri River Outdoor Expo at Ponca State Park
noon to 6pm: Fall into Fleurish: Pumpkin and Flower Festival at Fleurish Flower Farm
1-3pm: Knoepfler Chevrolet Car Show
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland presented by Reach Youth and Family Theater
2pm: Guitarist Byron Kuehl live in concert at the Lewis & Clark Intepretive Center, FREE
2pm: Night of the Living Dead presented by the Sioux City Community Theatre

Mon 9/22

National Ice Cream Cone Day! Eat a cone from Scoop's or another favorite Siouxland eatery to celebrate.
3:30pm: Let's Craft at the South Sioux City Public Library

Tues 9/23

10am: Toddler Time at the South Sioux City Public Library
11am: Storytime at the Perry Creek branch of the Sioux City Public Library
3pm: Kids Crochet Club at the South Sioux City Public Library

Weds 9/24

Harvesting History: Digging for History at the Sioux City Railorad Museum
8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmer's Market in the Farmers Market lot west of the Tyson
10:30am: Storytime at the Morningside branch of the Sioux City Public Library
10:30am: Preschool Storytime at the North Sioux City Community Library
3pm: Perler Bead Club at the South Sioux City Public Library
5:30: Teen Time at the South Sioux City Public Library
6pm: Dead Language poetry reading and book signing with author Jeanne Emmons at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE, with refreshments to follow
6 to 8pm: Moos and Merlot at Oscar Carl Vineyard with Pickled Palette

Thurs 9/25

10:30am: Preschool Storytime at the North Sioux City Community Library
3 to 7pm: Game Day at the South Sioux City Public Library
6 to 8pm: Clay Ghost Workshop at Pickled Palette

Fri 9/26

Johnny Appleseed Day! Pick and/or eat apples from an apple orchard in or near Siouxland to celebrate
11am: Storytime at the South Sioux City Public Library
Noon: NMM Live!: Faythe Vollrath live musical performance at the National Music Museum in Vermillion, SD
3:45pm: Kidz Club at the South Sioux City Public Library
6 to 8pm: Hens & Friends workshop at Pickled Palette
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland presented by Reach Youth and Family Theater

Sat 9/27

8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmer's Market in the Farmers Market lot west of the Tyson
10:30am to noon: Saturday Family Art Lessons: Self-Portrait Rock Art at the Sioux City Art Center, $7 per project
2pm: Family Movie at the South Sioux City Public Library
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland presented by Reach Youth and Family Theater

Things to do in Siouxland September 28th through 30th, 2025

Sun 9/28

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland presented by Reach Youth and Family Theater
2pm: The Life of the Great Sioux Leader Red Cloud live historical lecture by Dr. Don Hickey, at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE

Mon 9/29

3:30pm: Let's Craft at the South Sioux City Public Library
4pm: Lego Builders for kids in grades K-6 at the North Sioux City Community Library

Tues 9/30

10am: Toddler Time at the South Sioux City Public Library
11am: Storytime at the Perry Creek branch of the Sioux City Public Library
3pm: Kids Crochet Club at the South Sioux City Public Library

I don't run any of these events personally and am not affiliated with any of the hosting organizations. Age guidelines are provided by those holding the event or based on their information, and should be considered general guidelines, not medical or legal advice. The suggested ages may not apply well to all children.

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