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April Events for Siouxland Kids and Families

Every month I bring you the best things to do in Sioux City and Siouxland, from storytimes and crafts to live music and sports, and holidays from silly to serious. This April, you might also be interested in the list of Easter egg hunts and events in Sioux City and Siouxland and my guide to city parks in Sioux City. Want to plan further ahead? Check out my list of Siouxland events happening in May. I hope this event list inspires you to go make some happy memories with your family this month!

*2026 update currently in progress*
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Things to do in Sioux City and Siouxland the First Week of April

  • Weds 4/1
  • Thurs 4/2
  • Fri 4/3
    • 11am: Storytime for kids 3-7 at the South Sioux City Public Library
    • 12:30 to 3:30pm: Imagination Station at the Sioux City Art Center, $7 per child (discounts for members and for multiple children available), a parent or another adult caregiver MUST stay and supervise
  • Sat 4/4
    • Discovery Saturday: Of Thee I Sing at the National Music Museum in Vermillion, SD, with $20 admission for a family of 4
    • 10am to 1pm: Let's Fly a Kite at the Sergeant Floyd Riverboat Museum, FREE
    • 10am: Easter Egg Hunt at Embassy Rehab and Care Center in Sgt. Bluff, IA
    • 10am: Easter Egg Hunt at Merrill Kissinger Park in Merrill, IA, for kids 0 to 10 years old
    • 10am: Easter Egg Hunt at Accura Healthcare in Onawa, IA. Hosted by the Onawa Chamber of Commerce
    • 10:30am: Saturday Art Lessons: Alcohol Ink Resist Art at the Sioux City Art Center, $7 per project
    • 11am: Saturday Class: Life in a Keelboat at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, for kids in grades K-8, FREE
    • 11am: First Saturday Family Storytime: Bouncing Bunny Jamboree at the Sioux City Public Library downtown
    • 11am to 1pm: Easter Egg Hunt and Festival at Windmill Park in Orange City, IA

Things to do in Sioux City and Siouxland the Second Week of April

Things to do in Sioux City and Siouxland the Third Week of April

Things to do in Sioux City and Siouxland the Fourth Week of April

Things to do in Sioux City and Siouxland the Fifth Week of April

  • Sun 4/26
    • Friends of the Library Used Book Sale in the former Chuck E. Cheese at the Southern Hills Mall, free admission
  • Mon 4/27
    • Friends of the Library Used Book Sale in the former Chuck E. Cheese at the Southern Hills Mall, free admission
    • 1pm: Monday Matinee at Morningside movie showing at the Morningside branch of the Sioux City Public Library
    • 7:30pm: Meredith Wilson's The Music Man performed live at the Sioux City Orpheum Theatre
  • Tues 4/28
  • Weds 4/29
  • Thurs 4/30
    • Friends of the Library Used Book Sale in the former Chuck E. Cheese at the Southern Hills Mall, free admission

PS: Don't forget to make your May Baskets so you can hand them out on Friday, May 1st!

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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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