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!
Recommended Midwesty Reads for May 2025
- The CottageCore Baking Book by Kayla Lobermeier (cookbook). Check out my full review of The Cottagecore Baking Book to learn more about it.
- Dinosaur Seed by Lindsey Yankey (picture book.)
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Jump to a Week in May 2025
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.
- 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.
- 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
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.
- 7pm: Church Basement Ladies: A Second Helping presented by the New Stage Players in South Sioux City. Tickets and more information available 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
- 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.
- 7pm: Church Basement Ladies: A Second Helping presented by the New Stage Players in South Sioux City. 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 4:30pm: Dungeons & Donna kids tabletop gaming at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
- Fri 5/16
- Orange City Tulip Festival in Orange City, IA
- 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.
- 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
- 10am: Trivia at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
- 10:30am: Saturday Art Lesson: Geometric Pattern Art at the Sioux City Art Center, $7 per project. 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Thurs 5/22
- 7pm: MOMologues presented by the Sioux City Community Theatre. Tickets and more information available 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- Sat 5/31
- Trailfest at Cone Park
- Game On! game day at the South Sioux City Public Library. 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.
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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