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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!

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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. 
  • Fri 5/2
    • 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.
    • 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. 
    • 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. 
    • 2pm: Wildflower Walk at Stone Park led by Briar Cliff Botany and Biology professor Brian Hazlett. Meet at Stone Park lodge parking lot

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
  • 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.
  • Tues 5/6
    • 11am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek branch of the Sioux City Public Library. FREE. More information 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.
    • 5:30pm: What's on Wednesday: Painted Pots kids craft workshop at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE. 
  • Thurs 5/8
  • Fri 5/9
  • 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
    • 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.

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.
    • 2pm: A Celebration of Mother's Day live musical performance by the Langleys at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, with reception to follow. FREE .
  • Mon 5/12
    • 1pm: Monday Movie Matinee at the Morningside branch of the Sioux City Public Library. FREE. More information here. 
  • Tues 5/13
    • 11am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek branch of the Sioux City Public Library, FREE. More information 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.
    • 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
  • Fri 5/16
  • Sat 5/17
    • Free Fishing and Park Entry Day at Nebraska State Parks
    • 8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmers Market in the Farmers Market lot west of the Tyson
    • 10:30am: Saturday Art Lesson: Geometric Pattern Art at the Sioux City Art Center, $7 per project. More information here.

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

  • Sun 5/18
    • 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. 
  • Mon 5/19
    • Monday Movie Matinee at the Morningside branch of the Sioux City Public Library, FREE. More information here. 
  • Tues 5/20
    • 11am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek branch of the Sioux City Public Library, FREE. 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. 
    • 5:30pm: What's on Wednesday: Native Games kids workshop at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE. 
  • Thurs 5/22
  • Fri 5/23
  • Sat 5/24
    • 8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmers Market in the Farmers Market lot west of the Tyson
    • 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

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. 
  • Mon 5/26
  • Tues 5/27
    • 10:30am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek branch of the Sioux City Public Library. FREE. 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. 
  • Thurs 5/29
  • Fri 5/30
  • Sat 5/31
    • Trailfest at Cone Park
    • 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.
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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