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December Events for Siouxland Families

Every month I try to bring you the best things to do in Sioux City and Siouxland with your family, from storytimes and crafts to live music and professional sports, 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!

Recommended Reads for December:

  • A Simple Christmas on the Farm by Phyllis Alsdurf (picture book)
  • True North Cabin Cookbook, Volume 2 by Stephanie Hansen (cookbook) 
  • Baking Your Way Through the Holidays by Father Dominic Garramone (cookbook)

*2025 UPDATE IN PROGRESS!*

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  • Sun 12/14
    • Breakfast with Santa! at Cone Park, hosted by Sioux City Parks and Recreation, multiple sessions throughout the morning, tickets required
    • 2pm: The Shamrocks live in concert playing traditional Irish music at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE
    • 2pm: Holiday Movie Trivia at Jefferson Beer Supply in Jefferson, SD
    • 3pm: Home for the Holidays presented by the Sioux City Symphony live in concert a the Sioux City Orpheum Theatre
    • 6 to 8:30pm: 12 Nights of Christmas at the Sioux City Railroad Museum *last night!!*
  • Mon 12/15
  • Tues 12/16
    • 11am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek branch of the Sioux City Public Library
    • 3:30 to 7pm: Candy Cane Hunt at the Sergeant Bluff Rec Community Center
    • 7:30pm: Hadestown the Musical live at the Sioux City Orpheum Theatre (not recommended for children under 8, and of course parents should use their own judgement)
  • Weds 12/17
  • Thurs 12/18
  • Fri 12/19
    • 6pm: Elf Christmas Movie Night at the Sergeant Bluff Rec Community Center
    • 7:30pm: A Magical Cirque Christmas live at the Sioux City Orpheum Theatre
  • Sat 12/20

Things to do in Sioux City and Siouxland the fourth week of December


Things to do in Sioux City and Siouxland the fifth week of December


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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