May Events for Kids & Families in Siouxland

It's May! Time for Mother's Day, May baskets, those flowers the April showers are supposed to bring, the end of the school year and tons of other local fun!

Below, find my list of the best things to do in Sioux City and Siouxland in May 2025, from storytimes and crafts to music festivals, streaming concerts, and holidays from silly to serious.

You might also be interested in my post on May Baskets, on celebrating May the Fourth, and places in Siouxland that honor veterans. I hope this event list inspires you to go make some happy memories with your family this month!

in background, colorful tulips. in foreground, "May events for Siouxland families"

Things to do in Sioux City and Siouxland the First Week of May 2025

Thurs 5/1

Happy May Day! Deliver May baskets to celebrate.
4-8pm: Book Lovers' Book Sale hosted by the Friends of the Sioux City Public Library at the former Chuck E Cheese at the Southern Hills Mall. Free admission.
4:30pm: Dungeons & Donna kids tabletop gaming at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
5-7pm: Opening Reception for Craig Albrights's Chasing Light at the Sioux City Art Center, free and open to all ages

Fri 5/2

11am: Storytime at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
1:30 to 3:30pm: Imagination Station at the Sioux City Art Center
3:45pm: Tween Time at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
4-8pm: Book Lovers' Book Sale hosted by the Friends of the Sioux City Public Library at the former Chuck E Cheese at the Southern Hills Mall. Free admission.

Sat 5/3

Free Comic Book Day! Celebrate with free comics at Acme Comics and Starfighter Comics!
8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmers Market in the Farmers Market lot west of the Tyson, opening day!
8am to noon: SUX Fly & Drive: Pancake Breakfast and Car Show at the Mid America Museum of Aviation & Transportation. More information here.
9am: Birdy Buffet Kids Workshop at Home Depot, FREE but registration required to make sure there's a kit for everyone signed up.
10am to 4pm: Grand Re-Opening Family Day at the Sioux City Railroad Museum. More information here.
10am: FREE DAY at the Book Lovers' Book Sale hosted by the Friends of the Sioux City Public Library at the former Chuck E Cheese at the Southern Hills Mall. All remaining books are completely free, while supplies last.
10:30am: Discovery Saturday at the National Music Museum in Vermillion, SD including music storytime at 10:30 and hands-on ukelele discovery sessions at 11:30am and 1:30pm. More information here.
11am: Great Plains Zoomobile at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE and open to all ages
11am: 1st Saturday Family Storytime at the Sioux City Public Library downtown. FREE. More information here.
11am: Star Wars Movie showing at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
1pm: Star Wars Day Party at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
2pm: Wildflower Walk at Stone Park led by Briar Cliff Botany and Biology professor Brian Hazlett. Meet at Stone Park lodge parking lot
3:30 to 8pm: Grand Opening of the newly reopened Yummi Blox food truck event space. More information here.

Things to do in Sioux City and Siouxland the Second Week of May 2025

Sun 5/4

1:05pm: Sioux City Explorers Exhibition Game at Lewis & Clark Park, FREE! More information here.
2pm: Church History in One Easy Lesson historical lecture by Dr. Bruce Forbes at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE, with reception to follow
7:30pm: Carmen presented by the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra at the Sioux City Orpheum Theatre. Tickets and more information available here.

Mon 5/5

Cinco de Mayo! Celebrate with food from your favorite Siouxland Mexican food restaurant
1pm: Monday Movie Matinee at the Morningside branch of the Sioux City Public Library. FREE. More information here.
4:30pm: Let's Craft at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.

Tues 5/6

10am: Toddler Time at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
11am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek branch of the Sioux City Public Library. FREE. More information here.
5:30pm: Teen Time at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
7:30pm: Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations live at the Sioux City Orpheum Theater. Tickets and more information available here.

Weds 5/7

8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmers Market in the Farmers Market lot west of the Tyson
10:30am: Library Storytime at the Morningside branch of the Sioux City Public Library. FREE. More information here.
4:30pm: Tween and Teen Anime Club at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
5:30pm: What's on Wednesday: Painted Pots kids craft workshop at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE.

Thurs 5/8
Fri 5/9

11am: Storytime at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
3:45pm: Tween Time at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
5-7pm: Mother's Day Card Craft at Lewis & Clark Recreation Area in Yankton. More information here.
7pm: Church Basement Ladies: A Second Helping presented by the New Stage Players in South Sioux City. Tickets and more information available here.
7pm: Theatre People or the Angel Next Door presented by LAMB Regional Arts. Tickets and more information available here.
7pm: Music in the Pasture with the Huckleberrys at Koffie Knechtion in South Sioux City, NE. More information here.

Sat 5/10

National Mini Golf Day! Head to Miracle Field, North Forty, or your favorite mini golf course to celebrate.
8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmers Market in the Farmers Market lot west of the Tyson
9am to noon: Plant-a-Pot at Fleet Farm, FREE
9:30 to 11am: Fishing at Chief White Crane Recreation Area in Yankton. More information here.
10am to 3pm: FREE Family Art Day at the Sioux City Public Museum, with art activities, bubbles, face painting, and lots of other fun for all ages. More information here.
1pm: Seed Craft at Lewis & Clark Recreation Area in Yankton. More information here.
7pm: Church Basement Ladies: A Second Helping presented by the New Stage Players in South Sioux City. Tickets and more information available here.
7pm: Theatre People or the Angel Next Door presented by LAMB Regional Arts. Tickets and more information available here.
7:10pm: Sioux City Bandits Arena Football home game vs the Omaha Beef, at the Tyson Events Center. Tickets and more information available here.

Things to do in Sioux City and Siouxland the Third Week of May 2025

Sun 5/11

Mother's Day!
11am to 1pm: Mother's Day Buffet at Ponca State Park in Ponca, NE. More information here.
1:30pm: Theatre People or the Angel Next Door presented by LAMB Regional Arts. Tickets and more information available here.
2pm: A Celebration of Mother's Day live musical performance by the Langleys at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, with reception to follow. FREE.
2pm: Church Basement Ladies: A Second Helping presented by the New Stage Players in South Sioux City. Tickets and more information available here.

Mon 5/12

1pm: Monday Movie Matinee at the Morningside branch of the Sioux City Public Library. FREE. More information here.
4:30pm: Let's Craft at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.

Tues 5/13

10am: Toddler Time at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
11am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek branch of the Sioux City Public Library, FREE. More information here.
5:30pm: Teen Time at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
7pm: Theatre People or the Angel Next Door presented by LAMB Regional Arts. Tickets and more information available here.

Weds 5/14

Orange City Tulip Festival in Orange City, IA
8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmers Market in the Farmers Market lot west of the Tyson
10:30am: Library Storytime at the Morningside branch of the Sioux City Public Library, FREE. More information here.
4:30pm: Tween and Teen Anime Club at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
5:30pm: What's on Wednesday: Lady K DIY at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE. This will be an adult-level arts and craft project

Thurs 5/15

Orange City Tulip Festival in Orange City, IA
6:30pm: Morningside Days Parade along Morningside Avenue. Morningside Days carnival will be open in the Morningside branch library following the parade, through Sunday 5/18. More information here.
4:30pm: Dungeons & Donna kids tabletop gaming at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
7:30pm: Theatre People or the Angel Next Door presented by LAMB Regional Arts. Tickets and more information available here.

Fri 5/16

Orange City Tulip Festival in Orange City, IA
Morningside Day Carnival at the Morningside branch of the Sioux City Public Library
Open House Weekend at South Dakota State Parks with free park entrance and free fishing!
National Endangered Species Day! Head to a nature center, zoo, or aquarium in or near Siouxland to celebrate these cool animals.
11am: Storytime at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
3:45pm: Tween Time at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
7pm: MOMologues presented by the Sioux City Community Theatre. Tickets and more information available here.
7pm: Church Basement Ladies: A Second Helping presented by the New Stage Players in South Sioux City. Tickets and more information available here.
7pm: Theatre People or the Angel Next Door presented by LAMB Regional Arts. Tickets and more information available here.
7pm: Lewis & Clark Bingo at Lewis & Clark Recreation Area in Yankton. More information here.
7:05pm: Sioux City Explorers Baseball home game vs. KC at Sioux City's Lewis & Clark Park. Home opener! More information here.
8pm: Nature Movie at Lewis & Clark Recreation Area in Yankton. More information here.

Sat 5/17

Free Fishing and Park Entry Day at Nebraska State Parks
Morningside Day Carnival at the Morningside branch of the Sioux City Public Library
Open House Weekend at South Dakota State Parks free park entrance and free fishing. More information here.
8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmers Market in the Farmers Market lot west of the Tyson
9 to 11am: Fishing at Chief White Crane in Yankton. More information here.
10am: Trivia at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
10am: Spinning Trinket Box workshop at Lowe's. FREE, but registration required to make sure there's a kit for everyone signed up.
10:30am: Saturday Art Lesson: Geometric Pattern Art at the Sioux City Art Center, $7 per project. More information here.
1:30 and 7pm: Theatre People or the Angel Next Door presented by LAMB Regional Arts. Tickets and more information available here.
1:30 to 3pm: Watercycle Game at Chief White Crane in Yankton. More information here.
6:05pm: Sioux City Explorers Baseball home game vs. KC at Sioux City's Lewis & Clark Park. Magnet schedule giveaway! More information here.
6:30pm: Wall Pocket craft at Lewis & Clark Recreation Area in Yankton. More information here.
7pm: MOMologues presented by the Sioux City Community Theatre. Tickets and more information available here.
7pm: Church Basement Ladies: A Second Helping presented by the New Stage Players in South Sioux City. Tickets and more information available here.

Things to do in Sioux City and Siouxland the Fourth Week of May 2025

Sun 5/18

Open House Weekend at South Dakota State Parks including free park entrance and free fishing.
1:30pm: Theatre People or the Angel Next Door presented by LAMB Regional Arts. Tickets and more information available here.
2pm: Up the Nebraska Cattle Trail and Songs of the West live musical performance at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, with reception to follow. FREE.
2pm: MOMologues presented by the Sioux City Community Theatre. Tickets and more information available here.
2pm: Church Basement Ladies: A Second Helping presented by the New Stage Players in South Sioux City. Tickets and more information available here.
4:05pm: Sioux City Explorers Baseball home game vs. KC at Sioux City's Lewis & Clark Park. Military Day and Ice Cream Sunday! More information here.

Mon 5/19

Monday Movie Matinee at the Morningside branch of the Sioux City Public Library, FREE. More information here.
4:30pm: Let's Craft at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.

Tues 5/20

10am: Toddler Time at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
11am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek branch of the Sioux City Public Library, FREE. More information here.
5:30pm: Teen Time at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
7:05pm: Sioux City Explorers Baseball home game at Sioux City's Lewis & Clark Park. Trivia Tuesday! More information here.

Weds 5/21

8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmers Market in the Farmers Market lot west of the Tyson
10:30am: Library Storytime at the Morningside branch of the Sioux City Public Library, FREE. More information here.
4:30pm: Tween and Teen Anime Club at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
5:30pm: What's on Wednesday: Native Games kids workshop at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE.
7:05pm: Sioux City Explorers Baseball home game at Sioux City's Lewis & Clark Park. Bark in the Park! More information here.

Thurs 5/22

10am: Toddler Adventures at LaunchPad Children's Museum, included with membership or paid daily admission.
7pm: MOMologues presented by the Sioux City Community Theatre. Tickets and more information available here.
7:05pm: Sioux City Explorers Baseball home game at Sioux City's Lewis & Clark Park. More information here.

Fri 5/23

11am: Storytime at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
3:45pm: Tween Time at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
7pm: MOMologues presented by the Sioux City Community Theatre. Tickets and more information available here.
7:05pm: Sioux City Explorers Baseball home game at Sioux City's Lewis & Clark Park. Free Shirt Friday! More information here.

Sat 5/24

8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmers Market in the Farmers Market lot west of the Tyson
10am: Slime at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
10:30am: Saturday Art Lesson: 3-D Poppy Painting at the Sioux City Art Center, $7 per project. More information here.
noon to 5pm: Tower Park Mini Music Fest at Tower Park in Jefferson, SD. Hosted by Jefferson Beer Supply
4 to 8pm: Siouxland Asian Fest at Yummi Blox. More information here.
6:05pm: Sioux City Explorers Baseball home game at Sioux City's Lewis & Clark Park. Free Camo Hat souvenir day! More information here.
7pm: MOMologues presented by the Sioux City Community Theatre. Tickets and more information available here.

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

Sun 5/25

2pm: Heroism on the Plains: Story Songs of Courage and Determination live musical performance at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, with reception to follow. FREE.
2pm: MOMologues presented by the Sioux City Community Theatre. Tickets and more information available here.
4:05pm: Sioux City Explorers Baseball home game at Sioux City's Lewis & Clark Park. Kids run the bases! More information here.

Mon 5/26

Memorial Day. Consider visiting one of these places in Siouxland that honor veterans.

Tues 5/27

10am: Toddler Time at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
10:30am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek branch of the Sioux City Public Library. FREE. More information here.
5:30pm: Teen Time at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.

Weds 5/28

8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmers Market in the Farmers Market lot west of the Tyson
10:30am: Library Storytime at the Morningside branch of the Sioux City Public Library. FREE. More information here.
4:30pm: Tween and Teen Anime Club at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.

Thurs 5/29

4:30pm: Dungeons & Donna kids tabletop gaming at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.

Fri 5/30

49th Birthday Celebration at Book People with coffee, cupcakes, and giveways
11am: Storytime at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
3:45pm: Tween Time at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
6:30pm: Wild Kratts Live 2.0- Activate Creature Power at the Sioux City Orpheum. Tickets and more information available here.
7:05pm: Sioux City Explorers Baseball home game at Sioux City's Lewis & Clark Park. Free Shirt Friday! More information here.

Sat 5/31

Trailfest at Cone Park
49th Birthday Celebration at Book People with coffee, cupcakes, and giveways
Game On! game day at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
9am: Goat Yoga at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve. More information here.
10:30am: Saturday Art Lesson: Weaving Art at the Sioux City Art Center, $7 per project. More information here.
12:45 and 1:45 pm: Family Game Day at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE. Kindergarteners through 2nd graders at 12:45 and 3rd through 5th graders at 1:45. More information here.
6:05pm: Sioux City Explorers Baseball home game at Sioux City's Lewis & Clark Park. Ag Night + free souvenir cowboy hat giveaway! More information here.

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.

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