December 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 of the highlights include Christmas and New Year's Eve events! It's also a great month to visit a local Christmas tree farm!  I hope this event list inspires you to go make some happy memories with your family this month!

• Fri 12/1
• NAIA Women's Volleyball National Championship Tournament at the Tyson Events Center, full details here.
• Rural Route Ramble small business shopping event throughout rural Siouxland, full details here.
• 10am: Storytime at the South Sioux City Public Library
• noon: Flower & Flame's A Christmas Carol live at the National Music Museum in Vermillion, SD and streamed online
• 7pm: Jill Miller Best Christmas Ever concert at the Sioux City Orpheum Theater
• 7pm: Christmas Wonder live musical performance by the Browns at their Century Theater in Le Mars, IA
• 7:30pm: Every Christmas Story Ever Told live production by the Sioux City Community Theater
• 7:30pm: Christmas at Morningside concert at Morningside University's Eppley Auditorium
• 7:30pm: Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap presented live by LAMB Regional Arts Theatre
• 7:30pm: Handel's Messiah by the USD Department of Music in Vermillion, SD
• Sat 12/2
• NAIA Women's Volleyball National Championship Tournament at the Tyson Events Center, full details here.
• Rural Route Ramble small business shopping event throughout rural Siouxland, full details here.
• 9am to noon: Kids Workshop: Gingerbread Houses at Home Depot, register online
• 10am to noon: Santa at the Park at the Lewis & Clark Recreation Area Welcome Center in Yankon, SD
• 10:30am: Holiday Workshop at the Sioux City Art Center
• 11am: First Saturday Family Storytime at the downtown branch of the Sioux City Public Library, FREE
• 11am: Hot Cocoa Gifts at the South Sioux City Public Library
• noon: Merry TUBA-Christmas at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE
• noon to 4pm: Santa's Whistlestop Tour at the Sioux City Railroad Museum (Santa arrives at 12:30pm and leaves at 3:30)
• 1pm: Winter Celebrations kids learning event at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center for kids in grades K-3
• 1:30pm: Christmas Wonder live musical performance by the Browns at their Century Theater in Le Mars, IA
• 2:30pm: Winter Celebrations kids learning event at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center for kids in grades 4-6
• 3 to 7pm: Santa's Workshop at the Dakota Territorial Capitol Building Replica in Riverside Park in Yankton, SD
• 4-8pm: Christmas at Heritage Village in Sioux Center, IA
• 7pm: Christmas Wonder live musical performance by the Browns at their Century Theater in Le Mars, IA
• 7:30pm: Every Christmas Story Ever Told live production by the Sioux City Community Theater

• Sun 12/3
• NAIA Women's Volleyball National Championship Tournament at the Tyson Events Center, full details here.
• 10am to 2pm: Santa's Workshop at the Dakota Territorial Capitol Building Replica in Riverside Park in Yankton, SD
• noon to 5pm: Holiday Tour of Homes by the New Stage Players in South Sioux City, NE
• 1-4pm: Peirce Mansion Holiday Open House at 2901 Jackson St, fun opportunity to peek into this Victorian mansion! FREE
• 1-4:30pm: 56th Annual Christmas Festival at the W.H.Over Museum in Vermillion, SD
• 1:30pm: Re/MAX presents: Elf at the Re/MAX City Centre
• 2pm: A Journey Through the Underworld: the poems of Jeanne Emmons live presentation at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE
• 2pm: Every Christmas Story Ever Told live production by the Sioux City Community Theater
• 2 to 4pm: Makebreak: Winter Paint Pour at Michael's Crafts, FREE
• 6pm: Ugly Sweater DIY at the Onawa Public Library
• Mon 12/4
• National Cookie Day! Celebrate with a cookie (or a few!) from Sugar Shack, Crumb. Sunkist, or one of Siouxland's other delicious scratch bakeries.
• NAIA Women's Volleyball National Championship Tournament at the Tyson Events Center, full details here.
• 3-5pm: Innovation Studio at the downtown branch of the Sioux City Public Library for grades 
• 4:30pm: Let's Craft kids event at the South Sioux City Public Library
• Tues 12/5
• NAIA Women's Volleyball National Championship Tournament at the Tyson Events Center, full details here.
• 10am: Toddler Time at the South Sioux City Public Library
• 11 am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek Branch of the Sioux City Public Library
• 1:30pm: Christmas Wonder live musical performance by the Browns at their Century Theater in Le Mars, IA
• 5:30pm: Teen Time at the South Sioux City Public Library
• Weds 12/6
• 10:30am: Library Storytime at the Morningside Branch of the Sioux City Public Library
• 10:30am: Preschool Storytime at the North Sioux City Community Library
• 1:30pm: Christmas Wonder live musical performance by the Browns at their Century Theater in Le Mars, IA
• 4:30pm: Tween Time at the South Sioux City Public Library
• Thurs 12/7
• National Slime Day! Make some slime to celebrate!
• 10:30am: Preschool Storytime at the North Sioux City Community Library
• 4pm: Dungeons & Donna at the South Sioux City Public Library
• 7pm: Christmas Wonder live musical performance by the Browns at their Century Theater in Le Mars, IA
• 7:30pm: Every Christmas Story Ever Told live production by the Sioux City Community Theater
• Fri 12/8
• National Brownie Day. Bake a pan of brownies for a neighbor, teacher, or friend as a surprise!
• 10am: Storytime at the South Sioux City Public Library 
• 1:30pm: Christmas Wonder live musical performance by the Browns at their Century Theater in Le Mars, IA
• 6 to 8pm: Peppermint Sticks and Pottery Family Night Out at Pickled Palette
• 7pm: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever performed live by Reach Theatre at Briar Cliff University's Theater building
• 7pm: Christmas Wonder live musical performance by the Browns at their Century Theater in Le Mars, IA
• 7pm: The Nutcracker performed by Siouxland Civic Dance at the Sioux City Orpheum Theater
• 7:05pm: Sioux City Musketeers Hockey home game at the Tyson Events Center
• 7:30pm: Every Christmas Story Ever Told live production by the Sioux City Community Theater
• Sat 12/9
• 10am to 2pm: Winter Fun Day at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
• 10am: Kids Saturdays: Holiday Make & Take at the Sioux City Public Museum
• 10am: Graphic novel Club at the South Sioux City Public Library
• 10am: Kids Crafts Day at the Onawa Public Library
• 10am to noon: Santa Day at the Junior League Discovery Shop, FREE admission and FREE photo with Santa!
• 10:30am: Saturday Art Lesson: Christmas Ornaments at the Sioux City Art Center, $7 per person, for ages 7+ (or for younger children with a parent or other adult ready to be a hands-on helper)
• 11am to 4pm: Santa Paws at Jefferson Beer Supply
• noon to 4pm: Santa's Whistlestop Tour at the Sioux City Railroad Museum (Santa arrives at 12:30pm and leaves at 3:30)
• noon to 2pm: Red Power Range Steve Cadenas at Acme Comics for autographs and photos. It's Morphin Time!
• 1pm: 19th Century Christmas kids learning event at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center for kids in grades K-3
• 1pm: Christmas Story and Craft at the Sergeant Bluff Public Library
• 1:30pm: Christmas Wonder live musical performance by the Browns at their Century Theater in Le Mars, IA
• 2:30pm: 19th Century Christmas kids learning event at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center for kids in grades 4-6
• 3 to 7pm: Santa's Workshop at the Dakota Territorial Capitol Building Replica in Riverside Park in Yankton, SD
• 4pm: Siouxland Youth Chorus Holiday Concert at Trinity Lutheran Church, FREE admission, but freewill donations requested from those able to contribute.
• 6 to 9pm: Grinchmas Paint Party at Pickled Palette with Grinch-themed crafty fun!
• 6:05pm: Sioux City Musketeers Hockey home game at the Tyson Events Center
• 7pm: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever performed live by Reach Theatre at Briar Cliff University's Theater building
• 7pm: Christmas Wonder live musical performance by the Browns at their Century Theater in Le Mars, IA
• 7pm: The Nutcracker performed by Siouxland Civic Dance at the Sioux City Orpheum Theater
• 7:30pm: Every Christmas Story Ever Told live production by the Sioux City Community Theater

• Sun 12/10
• Dewey Decimal Day! Go to the library--or read a library book you already have--to celebrate!
• 10am to 2pm: Santa's Workshop at the Dakota Territorial Capitol Building Replica in Riverside Park in Yankton, SD
• 1 to 3pm: Santa Visit at the Library at the Sloan Public Library
• 2pm: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever performed live by Reach Theatre at Briar Cliff University's Theater building
• 2pm: New Horizons Band Christmas Concert at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE
• 2pm: Every Christmas Story Ever Told live production by the Sioux City Community Theater
• 2 to 4pm: Makebreak: Holiday or Hannukah Banner at Michael's Crafts, FREE
• 3pm: Sioux City Symphony Youth Orchestra Winter Concert live at the Sioux City Orpheum theater with a reception to follow in the Orpheum Lobby. FREE
• 4pm: Sensory Sensitive Christmas Movie Showing at the RE/MAX City Centre on historic 4th Street, hosted by Unlimited Ministry at Sunnybrook Community Church, tickets required but all families with an individual with special needs are welcome, reach out to SarahM@SunnybrookChurch.org for full details
• Mon 12/11
• 4:30pm: Let's Craft at the South Sioux City Public Library for kids
• Tues 12/12
• National Gingerbread House Day-build one to celebrate!
• 10am: Nature Tales at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center for preschoolers and a parent or other adult caregiver
• 10am: Toddler Time at the South Sioux City Public Library
• 10:30am: Beginner Lego at the North Sioux City Community Library
• 11am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek Branch of the Sioux City Public Library
• 11:15am and 6pm: Preschool Storytime at the Le Mars Public Library for ages 3-5
• 5:30pm: Teen Time at the South Sioux City Public Library
• 7pm: Christmas Wonder live musical performance by the Browns at their Century Theater in Le Mars, IA
• 7:30pm: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas live performance at the Sioux City Orpheum Theatre
• Weds 12/13
• National Cocoa Day-Drink some to celebrate!
• 10:30am: Library Storytime at the Morningside Branch of the Sioux City Public Library
• 1:30pm: Christmas Wonder live musical performance by the Browns at their Century Theater in Le Mars, IA
• 1:45pm: Imagine and Create Early Out Event at the Le Mars Public Library for grades K to 5
• 4:30pm: Tween Time at the South Sioux City Public Library
• 6-8pm: Ugly Sweater Dance Party at Camp High Hopes for people with disabilities and their family or caregivers, FREE
• 6pm: Bilingual Family Storytime at the Le Mars Public Library
• Thurs 12/14
• 10am: Toddler Holiday Adventures at LaunchPAD Children's Museum
• 10am: Cookies, Cocoa, and Santa at the North Sioux City Community Library
• 4pm: Snow Dough Party at the South Sioux City Public Library
• 6:30pm: DIY Suet Coffee Cup Bird Feeder craft event at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, registration required and bring your own coffee mugs!
• 7pm: Christmas Wonder live musical performance by the Browns at their Century Theater in Le Mars, IA
• Fri 12/15
• 9:15 and 10:15am: Toddle Time at the le Mars Public Library for ages 0 to 2 with a parent or other adult caregiver
• 10am: Storytime at the South Sioux City Public Library
• 1:30pm: Christmas Wonder live musical performance by the Browns at their Century Theater in Le Mars, IA
• 6 to 8pm: Kids Night Out: Pottery and Pizza at Pickled Palette
• 7pm: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever performed live by Reach Theatre at Briar Cliff University's Theater building
• 7pm: Christmas Wonder live musical performance by the Browns at their Century Theater in Le Mars, IA
• Sat 12/16
• 8am: Breakfast with Santa at Cone Park, hosted by Sioux City Parks & Rec
• 9:15 and 10:15am: Toddle Time at the le Mars Public Library for ages 0 to 2 with a parent or other adult caregiver
• 9:30 to 11am: Santa at the Library at the Le Mars Public Library, FREE
• 10:30am: Holiday Tree Painting at Art SUX for kids 7+. FREE but limited to 20 kids, so sign up ASAP on the ArtSUX gallery website!
• 10:30am: Saturday Art Lesson at the Sioux City Art Center, $7 per person, for ages 7+ (or for younger children with a parent or other adult ready to be a hands-on helper)
• 11am: Library Storytime en Español at the downtown branch of the Sioux City Public Library
• noon: Wreaths Across America presentation at the Floyd Monument
• 1pm: Santa at the Center kids holiday event at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center for kids in grades K-3
• 1pm: Family Friendly Holiday Movie at the South Sioux City Public Library, FREE
• 1 to 3pm: Santa at Flippin Vintage (FREE/ no purchase required to visit with Santa and do a craft for kids, but definitely do look around because you might find a perfect gift for someone on your list!)
• 1:30pm: Christmas Wonder live musical performance by the Browns at their Century Theater in Le Mars, IA
• 2:30pm: Santa at the Center kids holiday event at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center for kids in grades 4-6
• 7pm: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever performed live by Reach Theatre at Briar Cliff University's Theater building
• 7pm: Christmas Wonder live musical performance by the Browns at their Century Theater in Le Mars, IA

• Sun 12/17
• National Maple Syrup Day. eat some pancakes, waffles, or French toast topped with real maple syrup to celebrate! Or if there's snow, make your own maple candy!
• 8am: Breakfast with Santa at Cone Park, hosted by Sioux City Parks & Rec
• 2pm: Langley Holiday Favorites musical performance by Mike and Jack Langley at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE
• 2pm: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever performed live by Reach Theatre at Briar Cliff University's Theater building
• 2 to 4pm: Makebreak: Mini Canvas Gift Card Holder at Michael's Crafts, FREE
• 3pm: Holiday Brass, Percussion, and the Mighty Howlitzer live concert by the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra at the Sioux City Orpheum Theater
• Mon 12/18
• 4pm: Lego Builders at the North Sioux City Community Library
• 4:30pm: Let's Craft at the South Sioux City Public Library
• 7pm: Christmas Wonder live musical performance by the Browns at their Century Theater in Le Mars, IA
• Tues 12/19
• 10am: Toddler Time at the South Sioux City Public Library 
• 11am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek Branch of the Sioux City Public Library
• 5:30pm: Teen Time at the South Sioux City Public Library
• 7pm: Christmas Wonder live musical performance by the Browns at their Century Theater in Le Mars, IA
• Weds 12/20
• 9:30am to 4pm: Winter Sensory Bin at the South Sioux City Public Library 
• 10:30am: Library Storytime at the Morningside Branch of the Sioux City Public Library
• 10:30am: Preschool Storytime at the North Sioux City Community Library
• 1:30pm: Christmas Wonder live musical performance by the Browns at their Century Theater in Le Mars, IA
• 4:30pm: Tween Time at the South Sioux City Public Library
• Thurs 12/21
• Winter Solstice
• 10:30am: Preschool Storytime at the North Sioux City Community Library
• 4pm: Dungeons and Donna kids gaming event at the South Sioux City Public Library
• 7pm: Christmas Wonder live musical performance by the Browns at their Century Theater in Le Mars, IA
• Fri 12/22
• 10am: Stortyime at the South Sioux City Public Library
• 1:30pm: Christmas Wonder live musical performance by the Browns at their Century Theater in Le Mars, IA
• 7pm: Christmas Wonder live musical performance by the Browns at their Century Theater in Le Mars, IA
• Sat 12/23
• 1:30pm: Christmas Wonder live musical performance by the Browns at their Century Theater in Le Mars, IA
• 7pm: Home Free for the Holidays live in concert at the Tyson Events Center
• 7pm: Christmas Wonder live musical performance by the Browns at their Century Theater in Le Mars, IA

• Sun 12/24
• Christmas Eve
• Mon 12/25
• Tues 12/26
• 10am: Toddler Time at the South Sioux City Public Library
• 11am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek Branch of the Sioux City Public Library
• 5:30pm: Teen Time at the South Sioux City Public Library
• Weds 12/27
• all day: It's Snow Time! Day Out Camp at LaunchPAD Children's Museum for kids in grades K to 5
• 10:30am: Library Storytime at the Morningside Branch of the Sioux City Public Library
• 4:30pm: Tween Time at the South Sioux City Public Library
• Thurs 12/28
• 10:30am: Kid and Parent Yoga at the South Sioux City Public Library
• 2pm: Perler Bead Party at the South Sioux City Public Library for ages 6+
• Fri 12/29
• Game ON! game day all day at the South Sioux City Public Library
• 10am: Storytme at the South Sioux City Public Library
• 7:05pm: Sioux City Musketeers Hockey home game at the Tyson Events Center
• Sat 12/30
• National Bacon Day; eat some to celebrate!
• 10:30am: Saturday Art Lesson at the Sioux City Art Center, $7 per person, for ages 7+ (or for younger children with a parent or other adult ready to be a hands-on helper)
• 1pm: Crafting in the Studio: Winter Ceramic Decor at the Sioux City Art Center for ages 10+, $10
• Sun 12/31
• New Years Eve
• 2pm: New Years Eve Show by the Browns at their Century Theater in Le Mars, IA
• 7:05pm: Sioux City Musketeers Hockey home game at the Tyson Events Center
• 9pm: New Years Eve Show by the Browns at their Century Theater in Le Mars, IA

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.

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