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March events for Siouxland Kids & Families

This March 2026 guide to family-friendly things to do in Sioux City and Siouxland is sponsored by Rhea Lana's of Siouxland. Rhea Lana's hosts two children's consignment events in Siouxland each year, and they're known for their upscale resale selection of clothes, shoes, toys, gear, and more. The next Rhea Lana's of Siouxland sale is March 14th through 17th, 2026 with pre-sale shopping events beginning on March 12th. 
For more details on shopping and/or selling with Rhea Lana's of Siouxland, check out my full guide to Rhea Lana's of Siouxland, or head to the Rhea Lana's of Siouxland website. 

This March, in addition to the storytimes, crafts, concerts, plays, and the other events listed below, you might also be interested in my posts on St. Patrick's Day fun in Siouxland, indoor play in Sioux City, indoor play in Sioux Falls, and Snow Sports in Siouxland.  

Recommended Reads for March

  • Epic Athletes Caitlin Clark by Dan Wetzel (nonfiction chapter book for kids)
  • Seasons on the Farm by Chelsea Tornetto (picture book)
  • Sweet Farm by Molly Yeh (cookbook)

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  • Sun 3/1
    • 2pm: Legacies of Resistance and Resilience in Occupied France historical lecture with Dr. Scott Culpepper at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE. Dr. Culpepper will also have his historical fiction novels set during this time period available for sale but purchase of books is NOT required to attend this event.
  • Mon 3/2
  • Tues 3/3
    • Macro Through Loess photography exhibit opening at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, will be open during the center's usual business hours, through April 5th, 2026. FREE.
    • 11am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek branch of the Sioux City Public Library, FREE
  • Weds 3/4
  • Thurs 3/5
  • Fri 3/6
    • Siouxland Home Show at the Siouxland Expo Center
    • 7pm: Murder on the Orient Express presented by the Sioux City Community Theatre. While this performance is not age restricted and parents know their children's maturity levels best, most online sources recommend this production for ages 10 or 12+
  • Sat 3/7
    • Siouxland Home Show at the Siouxland Expo Center
    • 10:30am: Saturday Art Lessons: Geometric Popsicle Stick Hanging at the Sioux City Art Center, $7
    • 11am: Time to Dance! Learning event at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center for kids in K-4th grade, FREE
    • 11am: First Saturday Family Storytime: Dr. Seuss! at the Sioux City Public Library downtown, FREE
    • 12:30pm: The Arrow Points the Way: Using a Compass Learning event at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center for kids in 5th through 8th grade. FREE
    • 1pm: Native Gardens in the Home Landscape presentation by Loess Hills Wild Ones at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, FREE
    • 7pm: Murder on the Orient Express presented by the Sioux City Community Theatre. While this performance is not age restricted and parents know their children's maturity levels best, most online sources recommend this production for ages 10 or 12+
    • 7:10pm: Sioux City Bandits Arena Football home game at the Tyson Events Center,

  • Sun 3/8
    • Daylight Savings
    • Siouxland Home Show at the Siouxland Expo Center
    • 2pm: Plow in the Oak song cycle by the Radio Rangers, live musical performance at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE
    • 2pm: Murder on the Orient Express presented by the Sioux City Community Theatre. While this performance is not age restricted and parents know their children's maturity levels best, most online sources recommend this production for ages 10 or 12+
  • Mon 3/9
  • Tues 3/10
    • 10am: Nature Tales at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, for preschoolers with a parent or other adult, FREE but registration required. Call or email the nature center to sign up. 
    • 11am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek branch of the Sioux City Public Library, FREE
  • Weds 3/11
  • Thurs 3/12 
    • 7pm: Murder on the Orient Express presented by the Sioux City Community Theatre. While this performance is not age restricted and parents know their children's maturity levels best, most online sources recommend this production for ages 10 or 12+
  • Fri 3/13
  • Sat 3/14
    • Pi Day! Celebrate by baking a pie or buying a slice of pie from Milwaukee Wiener House or another favorite Siouxland restaurant
    • Rhea Lana's of Siouxland Spring 2026 Sale at the Sioux City Convention Center
    • Swanky Chic Junk Boutique at the South Sioux City Mariott Center
    • 9:30am: Baby Storytime at the Sioux City Public Library downtown, FREE
    • 10am: Kids Saturday: Button Hunt at the Sioux City Public Museum for preschoolers and early elementary age, FREE
    • 10am to noon: Paw-tery and Paint at Pickled Palette, with live, adoptable kittens! For all ages, but minors MUST be accompanied by an adult. 
    • 10:30am: Saturday Art Lessons: Oil Pastel Mountain Landscape at the Sioux City Art Center, $7
    • 11am: Making a Seed Starter Kit. Learning event at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center for kids in K-4th grade, FREE
    • 12:30pm: Making a Seed Starter Kit. Learning event at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center for kids in 5th through 8th grade. FREE
    • 6:05pm: Sioux City Musketeers hockey home game at the Tyson Events Center
    • 7pm: Murder on the Orient Express presented by the Sioux City Community Theatre. While this performance is not age restricted and parents know their children's maturity levels best, most online sources recommend this production for ages 10 or 12+

  • Sun 3/15
    • Rhea Lana's of Siouxland Spring 2026 Sale at the Sioux City Convention Center
    • 2pm: Bill Peterson and Friends live musical performance at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive center, FREE
    • 2pm: Murder on the Orient Express presented by the Sioux City Community Theatre. While this performance is not age restricted and parents know their children's maturity levels best, most online sources recommend this production for ages 10 or 12+
  • Mon 3/16
    • Rhea Lana's of Siouxland Spring 2026 Sale at the Sioux City Convention Center
  • Tues 3/17
    • St. Patrick's Day
    • Rhea Lana's of Siouxland Spring 2026 Sale at the Sioux City Convention Center
    • 11am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek branch of the Sioux City Public Library, FREE
    • 6pm: Sioux City St. Patrick's Day Parade on historic 4th Street
  • Weds 3/18
    • 10:30am: Library Storytime at the Morningside branch of the Sioux City Public Library, FREE
    • 6pm: Paint and Sip at Buddy's Tavern, hosted by Pickled Palette
  • Thurs 3/19
  • Fri 3/20
    • First Day of Spring!
    • NAIA Women's Basketball National Championship Tournament at the Tyson Events Center
    • 10am to 6pm: NAIA Fan Zone at the ReMax City Centre, with basketball on the big screen, popcorn, Scoop's ice cream, and City Centre Coffee. Discounted tickets available for NAIA athletes & ticket holders
    • 5pm: Spring Equinox Hike at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
    • 6 to 8pm: Paint with Bunnies at Pickled Palette
    • 6pm: Homegrown: 100 Years of the Corn Room at the Sioux City Art Center. This formal event for adults celebrates the reintroduction of the freshly restored Corn Room by Grant Wood. $125 per person.
    • 7pm: Almost, Maine presented by LAMB Theatre. While this production is not age restricted and parents know their kids' maturity levels best, most online sources recommend it for teens and adults only. 
  • Sat 3/21
    • NAIA Women's Basketball National Championship Tournament at the Tyson Events Center
    • 9:30am: Baby Storytime at the Sioux City Public Library downtown, FREE
    • 10am to 6pm: NAIA Fan Zone at the ReMax City Centre, with basketball on the big screen, popcorn, Scoop's ice cream, and City Centre Coffee. Discounted tickets available for NAIA athletes & ticket holders
    • 10am to noon: Paint with Bunnies at Pickled Palette
    • 10:30am: Saturday Art Lessons: Tiger Painting & Collage at the Sioux City Art Center, $7
    • 11am: Art Grows Here Family Picnic at the Sioux City Art Center, $5 per person (babies and toddlers under the age of 2 are FREE but you must call the art center to let them know they're coming!)
    • 11am: Cuentos & Stories Bilingual Storytime at the Sioux City Public Library downtown, FREE
    • 7pm: Almost, Maine presented by LAMB Theatre. While this production is not age restricted and parents know their kids' maturity levels best, most online sources recommend it for teens and adults only. 
    • 7:30pm: Bugs Bunny at the Symphony starring the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra live in concert at the Sioux City Orpheum 

  • Sun 3/22
    • 1:30pm: Almost, Maine presented by LAMB Theatre. While this production is not age restricted and parents know their kids' maturity levels best, most online sources recommend it for teens and adults only. 
    • 2pm: Is this Your Card? magic show with Magic Man Corey Fravel at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE
  • Mon 3/23
  • Tues 3/24
  • Weds 3/25
    • 10:30am: Library Storytime at the Morningside branch of the Sioux City Public Library, FREE
    • 7pm: Almost, Maine presented by LAMB Theatre. While this production is not age restricted and parents know their kids' maturity levels best, most online sources recommend it for teens and adults only. 
  • Thurs 3/26
    • National Spinach Day-eat something yummy with spinach in it to celebrate!
    • 7pm: Almost, Maine presented by LAMB Theatre. While this production is not age restricted and parents know their kids' maturity levels best, most online sources recommend it for teens and adults only. 
  • Fri 3/27
    • 6 to 8pm: Paint with Baby Goats at Pickled Palette
    • 7pm: World Ballet Company Presents Cinderella live at the Sioux City Orpheum Theatre
    • 7pm: Almost, Maine presented by LAMB Theatre. While this production is not age restricted and parents know their kids' maturity levels best, most online sources recommend it for teens and adults only. 
    • 7:05pm: Sioux City Musketeers hockey home game at the Tyson Events Center
  • Sat 3/28

  • Sun 3/29
    • 1:30pm: Almost, Maine presented by LAMB Theatre. While this production is not age restricted and parents know their kids' maturity levels best, most online sources recommend it for teens and adults only. 
    • 3:05pm: Sioux City Musketeers hockey home game at the Tyson Events Center 
  • Mon 3/30
    • 5 to 7pm: Easter Egg Hunt at El Fredo's Pizza
    • 7:30pm: Clue live stage production at the Sioux City Orpheum theatre. While this performance is not age restricted and parents know their own kids' maturity levels best, most online resources recommend this show only for audience members ages 12 and older. 
  • Tues 3/31
    • National Crayon Day-color something with crayons to celebrate!
    • 11am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek branch of the Sioux City Public Library, FREE
    • 4 to 6pm: Health and Mental Illness Expo at the Sioux City Convention Center, hosted by the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce

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