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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 with January 2026 events and details!

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


Recommended Reads for January 

  • Mice Skating by Annie Silvestro (picture book)
  • Frozen Fun by Kevin Lovegreen (early chapter book)
  • Thurs 1/1
    • Happy New Year's Day! Go for a First Day Hike to celebrate
  • Fri 1/2
    • National Science Fiction Day, read a favorite scifi book or watch a favorite scifi show to celebrate!
    • 10am: Family Movie at the Sioux City Public Library downtown, FREE
  • Sat 1/3
    • Discovery Saturday at the National Music Museum in Vermillion, SD with gamelan sessions at 10:30am and 12:30pm
    • 10:30am: Saturday Art Lessons: Clay Snowman at the Sioux City Art Center, $7 per project. For ages 8+, or for younger artists with a parent or other adult helper
    • 11am: First Saturday Family Storytime: Pajama-Rama at the Sioux City Public Library downtown, FREE

  • Sun 1/11
    • 1pm: Declaration Book Club at the Sioux City Public Museum
    • 1:30pm: Track Guy Movie at the ReMax City Centre, free will donation for admission. Post-movie social at Wheelhouse
    • 2pm: Dude in the Dakotas: Teddy Roosevelt, Rancher historical lecture with Dr. Russ Gifford at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE
    • 6:15pm: Musketeers Floor Hockey for kids 4 and up at LongLines Rec Center, FREE but registration is required
  • Mon 1/12
  • Tues 1/13
    • 10am: Nature Tales at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center for preschoolers and a parent or other adult caregiver. FREE, but registration required and limited to the first 20 registrants. Call the nature center at (712)258-0838 or email them at TKruid@WoodburyParks.org to sign up!
    • 10:30am: Little Lego at the North Sioux City Public Library
    • 11am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek branch of the Sioux City Public Library, FREE
    • 5:30pm: Teen Time at the South Sioux City Public Library, FREE
  • Weds 1/14
  • Thurs 1/15
  • Fri 1/16
  • Sat 1/17
    • 9:30am: Baby Storytime at the Sioux City Public Library downtown, FREE
    • 10:30am: Saturday Art Lessons: Pop Up Paper Sculpture at the Sioux City Art Center, $7 per project. For ages 8+, or for younger artists with a parent or other adult helper
    • 11am: Stories & Cuentos bilingual storytime at the Sioux City Public Library downtown, FREE
    • 6pm: Kids Night Out: Hot Cocoa Mugs at Pickled Palette. $30 per person includes pottery project and dinner!
    • 8pm: Kenny K and the Dead Cowboys live in concert at the Sioux City Hard Rock, for ages 21+ only, 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, 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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