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November Events for Siouxland 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 highlights include Thanksgiving and Siouxland Christmas events like the Holiday Lights Parade and Christmas at the Homestead. It's also a great month to go for a fall hike at Stone Park or other Siouxland parks.  I hope this event list helps you find your kind of fall fun and go make some happy memories.

*This post is updated annually. 2025 update currently in progress!*

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Midwesty books to read in November:

 Rooster by Kevin Lovegreen (early elementary chapter book) and Company by Amy Thielen (cookbook)

Navigation: Click on any of these section links to go directly to things to do in Sioux City and Siouxland in:

Siouxland events November 1st through 8th, 2025

Siouxland events November 9th through 15th, 2025

Siouxland events November 16th through 22nd, 2025

Siouxland events November 23rd through 30th, 2025


Things to do in Sioux City and Siouxland November 1st through 8th, 2025

  • Sat 11/1
    • National Bison Day, visit Broken Kettle Grasslands or another Midwest nature preserve with bison to celebrate!
    • Kee Con Gaming Convention at the Community Center in Cherokee, IA
    • 8am to 1pm: Hike-A-Thon Finish Line Celebration at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center with hiking, prizes, and fun, including a food truck on site to buy from
    • 10:15am: Coca Cola Classic 5k/10k and Kids Run at the Four Seasons Health Club, hosted by the Missouri River Runners. Full details here.
    • 10:30am: Saturday Family Art Lessons: Dia de los Muertos Collages at the Sioux City Art Center, $7 per project, for artists 8+ or for younger artists with a parent or other adult helper.
    • 11am: Dinovember! First Saturday Family Storytime at the downtown location of the Sioux City Public Library

  • Sun 11/2
  • Mon 11/3
  • Tues 11/4
  • Weds 11/5
  • Thurs 11/6
    • 4 to 7pm: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce Small Business Expo
  • Fri 11/7
    • 6-8pm: K-Pop themed Kids Night Out at Pickled Palette
    • 7pm: Hello, Dolly! presented live by Lamb Theatre
    • 7pm: Zach Williams and Crowder live Contemporary Christian concert at the Tyson Events Center
  • Sat 11/8
    • 9:30am: Baby Storytime at the downtown Sioux City Public Library
    • 10am to noon: Letters to Santa Cookie Event at Art SUX Gallery + Crumb. Bakery
    • 10:30am and 12:30pm: Discoveries with Lewis & Clark: I Don't Know If I'm THAT Hungry! for kids in grades K-5, FREE 
    • 10:30am: Saturday Family Art Lessons: Clay Mushroom Fairy Houses at the Sioux City Art Center, $7 per project, for artists 8+ or for younger artists with a parent or other adult helper.
    • 11am: Veterans Day Celebration at the Sioux City Railroad Museum
    • noon to 4pm: Christmas at the Homestead at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve
    • noon: Puppy Yoga at Evolve Yoga
    • 1pm: Gobble Games bowling tournament at War Eagle Lanes inside the Warrior Hotel
    • 7pm: Hello, Dolly! presented live by Lamb Theatre

Things to do in Sioux City and Siouxland November 9th through 15th, 2025

  • Sun 11/09
    • 1:30 pm: Hello, Dolly! presented live by Lamb Theatre
    • 2pm: 6th Annual Siouxland Inspirational and Historical Film Festival at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE
  • Mon 11/10
  • Tues 11/11
  • Weds 11/12
  • Thurs 11/13
  • Fri 11/14
    • 7pm: Hello, Dolly! presented live by Lamb Theatre
    • 7pm: Ride the Cyclone presented live by the Sioux City Community Theatre. While this is not an age-restricted event, most productions of Ride the Cyclone recommend it only for teens and adults. 
  • Sat 11/15
    • 9:30am: Baby Storytime at the downtown Sioux City Public Library
    • 10:30am: Saturday Family Art Lessons: Mixed Media Woodland Animals at the Sioux City Art Center, $7 per project, for artists 8+ or for younger artists with a parent or other adult helper.
    • 11am: Stories & Cuentos Bilingual Storytime at the downtown Sioux City Public Library
    • 1:30 and 7pm: Hello, Dolly! presented live by Lamb Theatre
    • 7pm: Ride the Cyclone presented live by the Sioux City Community Theatre. While this is not an age-restricted event, most productions of Ride the Cyclone recommend it only for teens and adults. 

Things to do in Sioux City and Siouxland November 16th through 22nd, 2025

  • Sun 11/16
    • 1:30pm: Hello, Dolly! presented live by Lamb Theatre
    • 2pm: Ride the Cyclone presented live by the Sioux City Community Theatre. While this is not an age-restricted event, most productions of Ride the Cyclone recommend it only for teens and adults. 
    • 2pm: How Saint Nicholas Became Santa Claus historical lecture at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center with Dr. Bruce Forbes. *while not age limited, this is intended for an adult audience*
  • Mon 11/17
  • Tues 11/18
    • 10am: Nature Tales at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Centerfor preschoolers and a parent or other adult. Includes a story, craft or activity, and hike (if weather permits), but registration required, by calling (712)258-0838 or emailing TKruid@WoodburyParks.org
    • 11am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek branch of the Sioux City Public Library
  • Weds 11/19
  • Thurs 11/20
    • 10am: Turkeys! Homeschool program at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, call (712)258-0838 or email MAMyers@WoodburyParks.org to register
    • 7pm: Hello, Dolly! presented live by Lamb Theatre
    • 7pm: Ride the Cyclone presented live by the Sioux City Community Theatre. While this is not an age-restricted event, most productions of Ride the Cyclone recommend it only for teens and adults. 
  • Fri 11/21
    • 7pm: Hello, Dolly! presented live by Lamb Theatre
    • 7pm: Ride the Cyclone presented live by the Sioux City Community Theatre. While this is not an age-restricted event, most productions of Ride the Cyclone recommend it only for teens and adults. 
  • Sat 11/22
    • 9:30am: Baby Storytime at the downtown Sioux City Public Library
    • 10:30am: Saturday Family Art Lessons: Clay Turkeys at the Sioux City Art Center, $7 per project, for artists 8+ or for younger artists with a parent or other adult helper.
    • 11am: BeeBots Coding Storytime at the downtown Sioux City Public Library for ages 4-8
    • 11am: Innovation Studio at the downtown branch of the Sioux City Public Library for ages 9-12
    • 7pm: Hello, Dolly! presented live by Lamb Theatre
    • 7pm: Ride the Cyclone presented live by the Sioux City Community Theatre. While this is not an age-restricted event, most productions of Ride the Cyclone recommend it only for teens and adults. 

Things to do in Sioux City and Siouxland November 23rd through 30th, 2025

  • Sun 11/23
    • 1:30pm: Hello, Dolly! presented live by Lamb Theatre
    • 2pm: Ride the Cyclone presented live by the Sioux City Community Theatre. While this is not an age-restricted event, most productions of Ride the Cyclone recommend it only for teens and adults. 
  • Mon 11/24
    • 1pm: Monday Movie Matinee at the Morningside branch of the Sioux City Public Library
    • 6:15pm: IBEW Holiday Lighted Parade on 4th Street from Iowa Street to Nebraska Street, with a tree lighting ceremony in front of the Sioux City Public Museum. 
  • Tues 11/25
  • Weds 11/26
  • Thurs 11/27
    • Thanksgiving
  • Fri 11/28
    • Black Friday
    • 8-10am: David Romo Memorial Turkey Trot at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve, informal event hosted by the Missouri River Runners. Attendees encouraged to run however little or long as they'd like and to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the food bank. Full details here.
  • Sat 11/29
    • Small Business Saturday, shop at one or more locally owned Siouxland businesses to celebrate!
    • Christmas in Hometown Le Mars in Le Mars, IA
    • 10:30am: Saturday Family Art Lessons: Clothespin Creatures at the Sioux City Art Center, $7 per project, for artists 8+ or for younger artists with a parent or other adult helper.
    • 2 to 6pm: Hometown Christmas Market on Main Street in Elk Point, SD with dozens of vendors and a tree lighting ceremony
  • Sun 11/30
    • 2pm: Highway 18: Old Country Favorites live concert at the Lewis & Clark Intepretive Center, FREE
I do not run any of these events and encourage you to call or visit the websites of the hosting locations, organizations, or stores with any questions and to confirm details. Many paid events and some free events require tickets or registration in advance, and some may sell out or fill up quickly or very far in advance. Age and other recommendations are general guidelines provided by the event or activity organizer and should not be considered legal or medical advice and may not apply well to all children.

Know of something fun I should add to this list? Email Me!  

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