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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! 

*2026 update currently in progress!*

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

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Suggested reads for September:

Humpty's Great Fall (picture book.) Full review coming soon!
Epic Athletes: Caitlin Clark (kids nonfiction biography.) Full review coming soon! 

Things to do in Sioux City and Siouxland in September 2025

Things to do in Siouxland September 1st through 5th, 2026

  • Tues 9/1
    • 11am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek branch of the Sioux City Public Library
  • Weds 9/2
    • 10:30am: Library Storytime at the Morningside branch of the Sioux City Public Library
    • 10:30am: Mini Movers library storytime for ages 0-2 at the North Sioux City Community Library
  • Thurs 9/3
  • Fri 9/4
  • Sat 9/5
    • Alley Arts Festival hosted by Vangarde Arts, in downtown Sioux City in the alleys roughly  4th, 6th, Pierce, and Nebraska Streets
    • 8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmer's Market at the farmer's market lot west of the Tyson
    • 10:30am to noon: Saturday Art Lessons: Photo Story Drawings at the Sioux City Art Center, $7 per project. For artists 8+ or for younger artists with a parent or other adult helper

Things to do in Siouxland September 6th through 12th, 2026

  • Sun 9/6
  • Mon 9/7
    • Happy Labor Day!
  • Tues 9/8
    • 10:30am: Duplo Builders for ages 3-5 at the North Sioux City Community Library (registration required to ensure adequate supplies for all the little builders!)
    • 11am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek branch of the Sioux City Public Library
  • Weds 9/9
  • Thurs 9/10
  • Fri 9/11
  • Sat 9/12
    • 8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmer's Market at the farmer's market lot west of the Tyson
    • 9:30am: Baby Storytime at the Sioux City Public Library downtown
    • 10:30am to noon: Saturday Art Lessons: Tissue Paper Summer Collage at the Sioux City Art Center, $7 per project. For artists 8+ or for younger artists with a parent or other adult helper
    • 7pm: Abigail, for Now presented by LAMB Theatre
    • 7pm: Lend Me a Tenor presented by the Sioux City Community Theatre


Things to do in Siouxland September 13th through 19th, 2026


Things to do in Siouxland September 20th through 26th, 2026

  • Sun 9/20
    • 10am to 4pm: Art Splash Festival at the Sioux City Art Center
    • 2pm: Lend Me a Tenor presented by the Sioux City Community Theatre
  • Mon 9/21
    • 1pm: Monday Matinee at Morningside FREE movie showing at the Morningside Branch of the Sioux City Public Library
    • 6pm: Sioux City North High Homecoming Parade
  • Tues 9/22
    • 11am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek branch of the Sioux City Public Library
    • 6pm: Sioux City East High Homecoming Parade
  • Weds 9/23
  • Thurs 9/24
    • 10:30am: Preschool Storytime for ages 3-4 at the North Sioux City Community Library
    • 11:30am: StoryMoves Active Storytime at the downtown branch of the Sioux City Public Library
  • Fri 9/25
    • Heelan Homecoming Parade
  • Sat 9/26
    • 8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmer's Market at the farmer's market lot west of the Tyson
    • 9:30am: Baby Storytime at the Sioux City Public Library downtown
    • 10:30am to noon: Saturday Art Lessons: Interactive Cards at the Sioux City Art Center, $7 per project. For artists 8+ or for younger artists with a parent or other adult helper
    • 6:05pm: Sioux City Musketeers vs Lincoln Stars at the Sioux City Tyson Events Center

Things to do in Siouxland September 27th through 30th, 2026

  • Sun 9/27
  • Mon 9/28
    • 1pm: Monday Matinee at Morningside FREE movie showing at the Morningside Branch of the Sioux City Public Library
    • 4pm: Lego Builders for kids in grades K-5 at the North Sioux City Community Library (registration required to ensure there are enough bricks for all participants!)
  • Tues 9/29
    • 11am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek branch of the Sioux City Public Library
    • 4pm: Master Builders Lego club for middle schoolers at the North Sioux City Community Library (registration required to ensure there are enough bricks for all participants!)
  • Weds 9/30

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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  1. Aidan CortesNovember 20, 2025 at 5:41 AM

    This is a fantastic list of September events for kids in Siouxland, so many great, family‑friendly activities to choose from!

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