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January Events for Siouxland Kids & 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 January, you might also be interested in my posts on indoor play in Sioux City, indoor play in Sioux Falls, and Snow Sports in Siouxland.  I hope this event list inspires you to go make some happy memories with your family this month! Now updated for January 2023!

in background, a stark forest is covered in bright white snow and icy branches. in foreground, the words "January events for Siouxland Families"


  • Sun 1/1
    • Happy New Year's Day!
  • Mon 1/2
  • Tues 1/3
  • Weds 1/4
    • 10:30am: Library Storytime at the Morningside Branch of the Sioux City Public Library
  • Thurs 1/5
  • Fri 1/6
  • Sat 1/7
    • 10:30am to noon: Saturday Art Lessons: Northern Lights Pastel Drawings at the Sioux City Art Center for ages 8+, or younger artists accompanied by an adult helper, $7 per artist

  • Sun 1/8
    • Neighborhood Family Fun Night at the Long Lines Rec Center with FREE food and fun hosted by the Sioux City Neighborhood Network, Sioux City Police Department, and more. 
  • Mon 1/9
  • Tues 1/10
    • 10am: Nature Tales at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center for preschoolers with an adult caregiver, registration required.
    • 11am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek Branch of the Sioux City Public Library
    • 4:30pm: Wild n Woodsy Art Club at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
  • Weds 1/11
    • 10:30am: Library Storytime at the Morningside Branch of the Sioux City Public Library
  • Thurs 1/12
    • 5;30pm: Lab Fun Thursday at LaunchPad Children's Museum
    • 8pm: Big Head Todd and the Monsters live at the Sioux City Orpheum
  • Fri 1/13
    • All Day: Kee Live music festival in Cherokee, IA, various venues
    • 10am: Library Storytime at the South Sioux City Public Library
    • 5:30pm: Family Movie Night; Minions Rise of Gru at the Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA
    • 6pm: Kid's Night Out at Pickled Palette, with painting, pizza, and fun! 
    • 7pm: Teen Karaoke Night on The Block (Sioux City Conservatory of Music), $10
  • Sat 1/14
    • 10am to 1pm: Ocean Headband Craft at the South Sioux City Public Library
    • 10:30am: Pot Holder Weaving at Art SUX Gallery in downtown Sioux City *Note: event registration FULL.)
    • 10:30am to noon: Saturday Art Lessons: Paper Collage Peace Poems at the Sioux City Art Center for ages 8+, or younger artists accompanied by an adult helper, $7 per artist
    • 1pm: STEM Snowflakes learning event at the Lewis & Clark Intepretive Center. Kids in K-6th grade are invited to learn more about "winter on the trail" and participate in some fun hands-on activities (*Note: event registration FULL)
    • 6pm: Sioux City Musketeers vs Fargo Force home hockey game at the Tyson Events Center

  • Sun 1/15
    • 2pm: Winter on the Prairie historical lecture with Russ Gifford at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE with reception to follow
    • 2pm: Handel's Messiah presented live by the Missouri River Choral Society at Blessed Sacrament Church, $10 for adults and $5 for students (rescheduled from a dangerously cold day during the holiday season)
  • Mon 1/16
    • MLK Jr. Day
    • 10am to 5:15pm: Game On gameday at the South Sioux City Public Library all day, with FREE gaming, and a drawing for fun prizes!
    • 5-7:30pm: Teen Time: CD Mosaics at the South Sioux City Public Library
    • 7:30pm: On Your Feet! The story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan live musical at the Sioux City Orpheum Theater
  • Tues 1/17
    • 10am: Toddler Time at the South Sioux City Public Library
    • 11am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek Branch of the Sioux City Public Library
    • 4:30pm: Let's Craft: Mini Stocking Caps at the South Sioux City Public Library
  • Weds 1/18
    • National Popcorn Day (Pop some Jolly Time popcorn or buy some Koated Kernels from the Jolly Time Koated Kernels store right here in Sioux City!)
    • 10:30am: Library Storytime at the Morningside Branch of the Sioux City Public Library
    • 4-6pm: Reading Buddies at the South Sioux City Public Library
  • Thurs 1/19
    • 10am: Toddler Winter Party at LaunchPad Children's Museum
    • noon: History at High Noon: Phillip C. Waltermire Photography at the Sioux City Public Museum, FREE
    • 4:30-7:30pm: Coloring Night at the South Sioux City Public Library
    • 5:30pm: Beginner Crochet at the Le Mars Art Center, $10
  • Fri 1/20
    • 10am: Library Storytime at the South Sioux City Public Library
    • 10am: Little Naturalists at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve for kids 2 to 4
    • 7:30pm: Cinderella presented by the Sioux City Community Theater
  • Sat 1/21
    • 10am to noon: CD Scratch Art at the South Sioux City Public Library
    • 10am to 1pm: Lowe's Kids' Workshop: Snowman Picture Frames at Lowe's, FREE but registration is required. (*note: at 1pm if there are extra kits due to no-shows, those may be given out to walk-ins)
    • 10:30am to noon: Saturday Art Lessons: Paper Collage Picasso-inspired self-portraits at the Sioux City Art Center for ages 8+, or younger artists accompanied by an adult helper, $7 per artist
    • 1pm: Welcome Winter Storytime at the Sergeant Bluff Public Library
    • 6pm: Sioux City Musketeers Hockey vs Lincoln Stars home hockey game at the Tyson Events Center
    • 7:30pm: Cinderella presented by the Sioux City Community Theater

  • Sun 1/22
    • 2pm: Cinderella presented by the Sioux City Community Theater
  • Mon 1/23
    • 4:30pm: Hatching Penguin Puppet Project at the South Sioux City Public Library
  • Tues 1/24
    • 10am: Toddler Time at the South Sioux City Public Library
    • 11am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek Branch of the Sioux City Public Library
    • 5pm: Teen Time: Plush Hedgehog Craft at the South Sioux City Public Library
  • Weds 1/25
    • 10:30am: Library Storytime at the Morningside Branch of the Sioux City Public Library
    • 4-6pm: Reading Buddies at the South Sioux City Public Library
  • Thurs 1/26
    • 4-7pm: Dungeons and Donna at the South Sioux City Public Library
    • 5:30pm: Winter Family Night at LaunchPad with snowy crafts
    • 7:30pm: Cinderella presented by the Sioux City Community Theater
  • Fri 1/27
    • 10am: Storytime at the South Sioux City Public Library
    • 3-4:50pm: Game On gaming time at the South Sioux City Public Library
    • 6pm: Casual Friday Night Magic at Acme Comics, for anyone who would like to play Magic the Gathering, FREE (Magic the Gathering cards available for purchase, but purchase not required)
    • 7pm: Friday Night Teen Karaoke Night on the BLOCK (Siouxland Conservatory of Music), $10
    • 7:30pm: Cinderella presented by the Sioux City Community Theater
  • Sat 1/28
    • 10am: Winter Tree Identification Hike at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center (*note: the event listing from Woodbury County Conservation recommends this event for adults. it could be a fun date or could be fun to take teens or college age kids who can hike at an adult pace!)
    • 10am: Gathering Seeds Creative Hang at Hardline Coffee/Art SUX for artists and makers of all ages.
    • 10:30am to noon: Saturday Art Lessons: Yarn Art Animals at the Sioux City Art Center for ages 8+, or younger artists accompanied by an adult helper, $7 per artist
    • 10:30am: Once Upon an Artist at the Le Mars Art Center, for ages 2-5, storytime, art time, and a snack for preschoolers, $5 per artist
    • 1-4pm: Ribbon Bound Booklet Craft at the South Sioux City Public Library
    • 1pm: How to Use a Compass free kids class at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, for ids in grades 4-6, registration required
    • 2pm: Space Pirates presented by LAMB Regional Arts Theatre
    • 7:30pm: Cinderella presented by the Sioux City Community Theater

  • Sun 1/29
    • 2pm: Cinderella presented by the Sioux City Community Theater
    • 2pm: Space Pirates presented by LAMB Regional Arts Theatre
    • 2-4pm: Sunday Makebreak: Watercolor Valentine Cards at Michael's Crafts, FREE
    • 2pm: Songs from the Heart live concert with Jill Miller at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE with reception to follow
    • 2pm: Blessed Sacrament Art & Architecture Tour at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church on 30st & Jackson, FREE
  • Mon 1/30
    • 4:30-7:30pm: Teen Time: Book Binding 2 at the South Sioux City Public Library
  • Tues 1/31
    • 10am: Toddler Time at the South Sioux City Public Library
    • 11am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek Branch of the Sioux City Public Library


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, 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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