June Events for Siouxland Families

Every month I share some of the best things to do in Sioux City and Siouxland, from storytimes and crafts to music festivals, streaming concerts, and holidays from silly to serious. This June, you might also be interested in my guide to pools & swim lessons in Siouxland, my post about Siouxland Splash Pads, or my post about summer day camps in Siouxland. I hope this event list inspires you to go make some happy memories with your family this month!

*now updated with June 2025 events and activities!*

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

Sun 6/1

International Dinosaur Day
49th Birthday Celebration at Book People with coffee, cupcakes, and giveways
1 to 3pm: Meet the Dinosaur Hunter: Brian Buckmeier at the Sioux City Public Museum. More information here.
2pm: Noah Towns with Salus live choral recital at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center. FREE with reception to follow.
4:05pm: Sioux City Explorers Baseball home game at Lewis & Clark Park. Tickets and more information here.
7:30pm: Sioux City Municipal Band Concert at Grandview Park. FREE.

Mon 6/2

49th Birthday Celebration at Book People with coffee, cupcakes, and giveways
10am: Crochet Club for kids at the South Sioux City Public Library. FREE. More information here.
2-4pm: Summer Reading Kickoff at the South Sioux City Public Library. FREE. More information here.

Tues 6/3

National Egg Day (celebrate with a favorite egg dish from a Siouxland restaurant or make your own at home!)
10am: Toddler Time for ages 2 & under at the South Sioux City Public Library. FREE. More information here.
11am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek branch of the Sioux City Public Library. FREE. More information here.

Weds 6/4

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. More information here.
1:30pm: Teen Time at the South Sioux City Public Library. FREE. More information here.
5:30 to 6:30pm: SOAR live bird of prey rescue presentation at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center. FREE with reception to follow.
6 to 8pm: Clay Gnome Workshop at Pickled Palette. Registration and more information here.

Thurs 6/5

Moville Days Festival in Moville, IA
605 Day! Celebrate by visiting a your favorite South Dakota destination in the (605) area code, like Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve
2pm: Legos at the Library at the Sioux City Public Library downtown. FREE. More information here.
4:30pm: Dungeons & Donna kids tabletop gaming at the South Sioux City Public Library. FREE. More information here.
5:30 to 9pm: Summer Vibes at Morningside alumni event at Morningside University with a bounce house, dueling pianos, food trucks, and more

Fri 6/6

Moville Days Festival in Moville, IA
Iowa Free Fishing Weekend at Iowa State Parks
National Donut Day (celebrate with a donut from one of Siouxland's best donut shops!)
10am: Family Movie Friday (Rated PG) at the Sioux City Public Library downtown. FREE. More information here.
11am: Storytime at the South Sioux City Public Library. FREE. More information here.
11am to 8pm: Food Truck Friday at Pearl Street Park in downtown Sioux City
1:30pm: Imagination Station drop-in art studio time for kids at the Sioux City Art Center, $7 per person. More information here.
5 to 8pm: Pony rides and other fun at Sister's Furniture on Transit Ave. More information here.
7 to 10pm: Downtown Live on the Sioux City Public Museum lawn on historic 4th Street. $5 per person
7 to 8:30pm: Evening Campfire at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center campfire circle with Woodbury County Conservation, FREE
7:30pm: Summer Shootout auto racing at Park Jefferson Speedway. More information here.

Sat 6/7

Moville Days Festival in Moville, IA including the grand opening of the Moville Historical Museum around noon (after the parade)
Iowa Free Fishing Weekend at Iowa State Parks
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day (celebrate with ice cream from Scoop's Udder Place or eat some Siouxland-made Blue Bunny ice cream at home!)
National Prairie Day (celebrate by visiting a local prairie park like Five Ridge, Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve, or Broken Kettle Grasslands)
8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmers Market in the Farmers Market lot west of the Tyson. This week is the official "Pop-Up Park" at the market, hosted by Sioux City Parks & Rec, so bring your kids for extra fun and games at this week's market!
9am to noon: River-cade Youth Fishing Derby at Bacon Creek, $5 per child includes rod, reel, tackle box, and lunch. Register at Bomgaars in Sioux City. More information here.
9 to 10am: Yoga in the Park at the Chris Larsen Park Yoga Lawn, hosted by Sioux City Parks & Rec. FREE.
10am: Guided Hike at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center with Woodbury County Conservation, FREE
10:30am to noon: Saturday Art Lessons: Self-Portraits at the Sioux City Art Center. $7 per project. Intended for artists 8+, or for younger artists with a parent or other adult ready to help with their project. More information here.
1pm: Wings of Fire Fan-Wing Fest at the Southern Hills Mall Barnes & Noble
2pm: Meet a Turtle at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, FREE
7pm: Summer Outdoor Concert Series: The American Bombshells at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center. More information here.
9pm: Movies in the Park: Moana 2 at the Grandview Park Bandshell, hosted by Sioux City Parks & Rec. FREE.

Things to do in Sioux City and Siouxland the 2nd Week of June 2025

Sun 6/8

Iowa Free Fishing Weekend at Iowa State Parks
2pm: Todd Pirck "Sunflower Slim" live in concert at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center. FREE with reception to follow.
5pm: Sioux City Sol home game at Faber Field
7:30pm: Sioux City Municipal Band Concert at Grandview Park. FREE.

Mon 6/9

10am: Crochet Club for kids at the South Sioux City Public Library. FREE. More information here.
1pm: Monday Matinee at Morningside at the Morningside Branch of the Sioux City Public Library. FREE. More information here.
2-4pm: Level Up Your Reading: Summer Reading Kickoff Karaoke Party and craft event at the Sioux City Public Library downtown. FREE. More information here.
5:45 to 7pm: Zumba in the Park at the Andersen Dance Pavilion, hosted by Sioux City Parks & Rec. FREE.

Tues 6/10

10am: Toddler Time at the South Sioux City Public Library. FREE. More information here.
11am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek branch of the Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
2pm: Read-to-me Dogs at the Sioux City Public Library downtown. FREE. More information here.
7:05pm: Sioux City Explorers Baseball home game at Lewis & Clark Park. Tickets and more information here.

Weds 6/11

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. More information here.
1:30pm: Teen Time at the South Sioux City Public Library. FREE. More information here.
2pm: Teen Crafternoon: Melted Crayon Art at the Sioux City Public Library downtown, for ages 12-18. FREE. More information here.
7:05pm: Sioux City Explorers Baseball home game at Lewis & Clark Park. Tickets and more information here.

Thurs 6/12

National Peanut Butter Cookie Day (celebrate with a peanut butter cookie from Sugar Shack or your favorite bakery or bake your own together as a family!)
10 to 11am: Kids Thursday: Sioux City at Work activity for kids. FREE, with complimentary refreshments.
2pm: Innovation Studio: Robo Wunderkind robotics workshop for ages 9-11 at the Sioux City Public Library downtown. FREE. More information here.
5-7pm: Opening Reception: Duane Slick: A Certain Cadence of Night at the Sioux City Art Center, FREE
7:05pm: Sioux City Explorers Baseball home game at Lewis & Clark Park. Tickets and more information here.

Fri 6/13

Leeds Days Festival in Sioux City's Leeds neighborhood including a parade on Floyd Blvd at 6:30pm
10am: Family Movie Friday (rated PG) at the Sioux City Public Library downtown. FREE. More information here.
11am: Storytime at the South Sioux City Public Library. FREE. More information here.
6 to 8pm: FREE Friday Night Swim at the Lewis Park Pool, hosted by Sioux City Parks & Rec. FREE.
7:05pm: Sioux City Explorers Baseball home game at Lewis & Clark Park. Tickets and more information here.

Sat 6/14

Leeds Days Festival in Sioux City's Leeds neighborhood including a foam party at 1:30pm and a street dance from 7 to 11pm
Flag Day
Life Rolls On semi-truck competition at the Tyson Events Center. FREE/freewill donation admission for spectators. More information here.
Archaeology Day at the Mitchell Prehistoric Indigenous Archaeological Site in Mitchell, SD
8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmers Market in the Farmers Market lot west of the Tyson.
9 to 10am: Yoga in the Park at the Chris Larsen Park Yoga Lawn, hosted by Sioux City Parks & Rec. FREE.
10:30am to noon: Saturday Art Lessons: Flag Day Collages at the Sioux City Art Center. $7 per project. Intended for artists 8+, or for younger artists with a parent or other adult ready to help with their project. More information here.
12:45 and 1:45pm: Percy's Pals, Creating Dreamcatchers at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center. For kids in grades K-2 at 12:45pm and grades 3-5 at 1:45. FREE.
2pm: Summer Outdoor Concert Series: New Horizons Band at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center. More information here.
3pm to 10pm: River-Cade Roots & Bluegrass Riverfront Music Festival at Anderson Dance Pavilion. More information here.
5:05pm: Sioux City Explorers Baseball home games at Lewis & Clark Park. Doubleheader! Tickets and more information here.
6 to 8pm: Kids Night Out! at Pickled Palette. Registration and more information here.

Things to do in Sioux City & Siouxland the 3rd Week of June 2025

Sun 6/15

Father's Day
National Nature Photography Day (share a favorite picture of nature from Siouxland on social media!)
Leeds Days Festival in Sioux City's Leeds neighborhood including a car show all morning and a visit from the Great Plains Zoo at 10am
2pm: Custer's Last Stand historical lecture presented by Dr. Don Hickey at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center. FREE with reception to follow.
4:05pm: Sioux City Explorers Baseball home game at Lewis & Clark Park. Tickets and more information here.
7:30pm: Sioux City Municipal Band Concert at Grandview Park. FREE.

Mon 6/16

10am: Crochet Club for kids at the South Sioux City Public Library. FREE. More information here.
11am: Imagination Builders: Press Play at the Sioux City Public Library downtown for ages 6-8. FREE. More information here.
1pm: Monday Matinee at Morningside free movie showing at the Sioux City Public Library downtown. FREE. While the movies shown are typically classic movies that predate the modern ratings system, they're generally targeted at an adult audience. More information here.
5:45 to 7pm: Zumba in the Park at the Andersen Dance Pavilion, hosted by Sioux City Parks & Rec. FREE.

Tues 6/17

National Root Beer Day (have a Sioux City Sarsaparilla to celebrate!)
10am: Toddler Time for ages 2 & under at the South Sioux City Public Library. FREE. More information here.
11am: Library Storytime at the branch of the Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
2pm: Read-to-me Dogs at the Sioux City Public Library downtown. FREE. More information here.
6 to 7:30pm: Pop-Up Park at Lyons Park, hosted by Sioux City Parks & Rec, FREE.

Weds 6/18

Ice Cream Days Festival in Le Mars, IA
8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmers Market in the Farmers Market lot west of the Tyson.
10am: Summer Outdoor Concert Series: Many Moccasins Dance Troupe at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center. More information here.
10:30am: Library Storytime at the Morningside branch of the Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
1:30pm: Teen Time at the South Sioux City Public Library. FREE. More information here.
6-8pm: Dungeons and Dragons Night at the Sioux City Public Library downtown, hosted by Games King for ages 12+. FREE. More information here.
6 to 8pm: Clay Gnome Workshop at Pickled Palette. Registration and more information here.
6 to 7:30pm: Creatures of the Cretaceous Summer Family Class at the Sioux City Public Museum. FREE. More information here.

Thurs 6/19

Juneteenth
Ice Cream Days Festival in Le Mars, IA
2pm: Innovation Studio: Robo Wunderkind robotics workshop for ages 9-11 at the Sioux City Public Library downtown. FREE. More information here.
4:30pm: Dungeons & Donna tabletop gaming for kids at the South Sioux City Public Library. FREE. More information here.
7pm: Once Upon a Mattress presented by Lamb Theatre at Morningside's Klinger-Neal Theatre

Fri 6/20

Official First Day of Summer/ Summer Solstice
RiseFest Christian music festival with Chris Tomlin, Matthew West, Crowder, and more, in Sheldon, Iowa
Ice Cream Days Festival in Le Mars, IA
Sioux City Summerfest carnival rides in the parking lot of the Tyson Events Center
11am: Storytime at the South Sioux City Public Library. FREE. More information here.
11am to 1pm: Food Truck Friday at Pearl Street Park
6 to 8pm: Kreate with Baby Kangaroos at Pickled Palette. Includes a photo opp with a real baby kangaroo! Registration and more information here.
6 to 8pm: FREE Friday Night Swim at the Lief Erickson Park Pool, hosted by Sioux City Parks & Rec. FREE.
6:30pm: Teen After-Hours Mystery: High Tech Hi-Jinks at the Sioux City Public Library downtown. FREE. More information here.
7pm: Fiddler on the Roof presented live by the Sioux City Community Theatre. Tickets and more information available here.
7pm: Once Upon a Mattress presented by Lamb Theatre at Morningside's Klinger-Neal Theatre
7pm: Once Upon a Mattress presented by Lamb Theatre at Morningside's Klinger-Neal Theatre

Sat 6/21

Ice Cream Days Festival in Le Mars, IA
RiseFest Christian music festival with Chris Tomlin, Matthew West, Crowder, and more, in Sheldon, Iowa
Sioux City Summerfest carnival rides in the parking lot of the Tyson Events Center
Art Affair art festival hosted by Art SUX Gallery with food, drinks, art vendors, kids' activities and more. Rescheduled for 6/26
June Jam music festival on Historic 4th Street in downtown Sioux City with live music and a fun 90's theme.
8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmers Market in the Farmers Market lot west of the Tyson.
9 to 10am: Yoga in the Park at the Chris Larsen Park Yoga Lawn, hosted by Sioux City Parks & Rec. FREE.
10am to noon: Kreate with Baby Kangaroos at Pickled Palette. Includes a photo opp with a real baby kangaroo! Registration and more information here.
10 to 11:30am: Creatures of the Cretaceous Summer Family Class at the Sioux City Public Museum. FREE. More information here.
10:30am to noon: Saturday Art Lessons: Midsummer CD Suncatchers at the Sioux City Art Center. $7 per project. Intended for artists 8+, or for younger artists with a parent or other adult ready to help with their project. More information here.
1:30 and 7pm: Once Upon a Mattress presented by Lamb Theatre at Morningside's Klinger-Neal Theatre
7pm: Fiddler on the Roof presented live by the Sioux City Community Theatre. Tickets and more information available here.
9pm: Movies in the Park: Mufasa 2 at the Grandview Park Bandshell, hosted by Sioux City Parks & Rec. FREE.

Things to do in Sioux City & Siouxland the 4th Week of June 2025

Sun 6/22

National Onion Rings Day
Sioux City Summerfest carnival rides in the parking lot of the Tyson Events Center
1:30pm: Once Upon a Mattress presented by Lamb Theatre at Morningside's Klinger-Neal Theatre
2pm: Bill Peterson with Kristian Bugge and Ruthie Dornfeld live fiddle and Danish folk music concert at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center. FREE with reception to follow.
2pm: Fiddler on the Roof presented live by the Sioux City Community Theatre. Tickets and more information available here.
7:30pm: Sioux City Municipal Band Concert at Grandview Park. FREE.

Mon 6/23

Sioux City Summerfest carnival rides in the parking lot of the Tyson Events Center
11am: Imagination Builders: Daring Dragons at the Sioux City Public Library downtown for ages 6-8. FREE. More information here.
1pm: Monday Matinee at Morningside free movie showing at the Sioux City Public Library downtown. FREE. While the movies shown are typically classic movies that predate the modern ratings system, they're generally targeted at an adult audience. More information here.
1:30 and 3pm: The Tortoise and the Hare: Rematch live theater production presented by Climb Theatre of Inver Grove Heights, MN, at the Sioux City Public Library downtown. FREE but registration requested as space is limited. More information and registration here.
5:45 to 7pm: Zumba in the Park at the Andersen Dance Pavilion, hosted by Sioux City Parks & Rec. FREE.

Tues 6/24

Sioux City Summerfest carnival rides in the parking lot of the Tyson Events Center
10am: Toddler Time for ages 2 & under at the South Sioux City Public Library. FREE. More information here.
11am: Library Storytime at the branch of the Sioux City Public Library. More information here.
2pm: Read-to-me Dogs at the Sioux City Public Library downtown. FREE. More information here.
7:05pm: Sioux City Explorers Baseball home game at Lewis & Clark Park. Tickets and more information here.

Weds 6/25

Sioux City Summerfest carnival rides in the parking lot of the Tyson Events Center
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. More information here.
1:30pm: Teen Time at the South Sioux City Public Library. FREE. More information here.
6 to 8pm: Paint & Sip at Oscar Carl Vineyard, hosted by Pickled Palette. Registration and more information here.
7:05pm: Sioux City Explorers Baseball home game at Lewis & Clark Park. Tickets and more information here.

Thurs 6/26

National Bomb Pop Day (eat a Bomb Pop to celebrate!)
South Dakota Shakespeare Festival at Prentis Park in Vermillion, SD presenting Romeo and Juliet as their 2025 production
Sioux City Summerfest carnival rides in the parking lot of the Tyson Events Center
2pm: Innovation Studio: Robo Wunderkind robotics workshop for ages 9-11 at the Sioux City Public Library downtown. FREE. More information here.
7pm: Fiddler on the Roof presented live by the Sioux City Community Theatre. Tickets and more information available here.
7pm: Once Upon a Mattress presented by Lamb Theatre at Morningside's Klinger-Neal Theatre
7:05pm: Sioux City Explorers Baseball home game at Lewis & Clark Park. Tickets and more information here.

Fri 6/27

South Dakota Shakespeare Festival at Prentis Park in Vermillion, SD presenting Romeo and Juliet as their 2025 production
Sioux City Summerfest carnival rides in the parking lot of the Tyson Events Center
10am: Family Movie Friday (rated PG) at the Sioux City Public Library downtown. FREE. More information here.
11am: Storytime at the South Sioux City Public Library. FREE. More information here.
11am to 1pm: Food Truck Friday at Pearl Street Park
7 to 9pm: FREE Friday Night Swim at the Riverside Park Pool, hosted by Sioux City Parks & Rec. FREE.
7pm: Fiddler on the Roof presented live by the Sioux City Community Theatre. Tickets and more information available here.
7pm: Once Upon a Mattress presented by Lamb Theatre at Morningside's Klinger-Neal Theatre

Sat 6/28

South Dakota Shakespeare Festival at Prentis Park in Vermillion, SD presenting Romeo and Juliet as their 2025 production
Sioux City Urban Scramble Adventure Race in downtown Sioux City (think the Amazing Race!)
Sioux City Summerfest carnival rides in the parking lot of the Tyson Events Center
8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmers Market in the Farmers Market lot west of the Tyson.
9 to 10am: Yoga in the Park at the Chris Larsen Park Yoga Lawn, hosted by Sioux City Parks & Rec. FREE.
10:30am to noon: Saturday Art Lessons Craft Stick Wall Hangings: at the Sioux City Art Center. $7 per project. Intended for artists 8+, or for younger artists with a parent or other adult ready to help with their project. More information here.
11am: Family Yoga at the Sioux City Public Library downtown. FREE. More information here.
7pm: Fiddler on the Roof presented live by the Sioux City Community Theatre. Tickets and more information available here.
7pm: Once Upon a Mattress presented by Lamb Theatre at Morningside's Klinger-Neal Theatre

Things to do in Sioux City & Siouxland the 5th Week of June 2025

Sun 6/29

Sioux City Summerfest carnival rides in the parking lot of the Tyson Events Center
2pm: Fiddler on the Roof presented live by the Sioux City Community Theatre. Tickets and more information available here.
7:30pm: Sioux City Municipal Band Concert at Grandview Park. FREE.

Monday 6/30

Sioux City Summerfest carnival rides in the parking lot of the Tyson Events Center
11am: Imagination Builders: Puzzles and Codes at the Sioux City Public Library downtown for ages 6-8. FREE. More information here.
1pm: Monday Matinee at Morningside free movie showing at the Sioux City Public Library downtown. FREE. While the movies shown are typically classic movies that predate the modern ratings system, they're generally targeted at an adult audience. More information here.
5:45 to 7pm: Zumba in the Park at the Andersen Dance Pavilion, hosted by Sioux City Parks & Rec. FREE.

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I do not run any of these events and encourage you to call or visit the websites and/or social media accounts 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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Melissa WeeklyJuly 3, 2023 at 2:24 PM
The Sioux city Library has many activities offered. I see it has more than my local library.

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