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August events with NEW Calendar feature!

Every month I bring you 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. And as I write these event posts, I'm always looking for new ways to make this information easier for you to read and understand so you can get right to the fun part of spending time making memories with your family! 

So, I'm trying out a new calendar feature, and I'd love to hear your feedback on it. After the calendar, you'll find the usual list of as many events as I can find info on, including the date, time, location, and helpful links to get more info. This month, some of the highlights include the Woodbury County Fair, lots of other Siouxland county fairs, back-to-school, and tons of summer fun! You might also be interested in my post about Siouxland Splash Pads and about Homeschooling in Siouxland.  

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Recommended Midwesty Reads for August 2025

Epic Athletes: Caitlin Clark (chapter book biography for kids.) Full review coming soon!


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Isn't it cool? Or is it not your cup of tea? I'd love to hear your thoughts, so please leave a comment, send me a message, or email me some time to let me know if I should continue with this feature or not. 


Things to do in Siouxland August 1st and 2nd, 2025

  • Fri 8/1
    • Woodbury County Fair in Moville, IA
    • Dakota/ Thurston Counties Fair in South Sioux City, NE
    • Antelope County Fair
    • Sioux Empire Fair in Sioux Falls, SD
    • Stanton County Fair in Stanton, NE
    • Ponca Frog Days Festival in Ponca, NE
    • Sioux River Folk Festival at Newton Hills State Park in Canton, SD
    • 11am: Storytime at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information available here.
    • 1:30 to 3:30pm: Imagination Station drop-in open art studio at the Sioux City Art Center. $7 per child, with discounts available for siblings and for art center members. More information available here.
    • 3:45pm: Kidz Club at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information available here.
    • 6 to 8pm: Friday Night Free Swim at Lewis Pool, hosted by Sioux City Parks and Rec. FREE
    • 6 to 9pm: Magic: the Gather FREE Learn-to-Play Session at Games King
    • 7-10pm: Downtown Live concert on the lawn of the Sioux City Public Museum, $5
  • Sat 8/2
    • National Disc Golf Day (play at one of Siouxland's many free disc golf courses to celebrate!)
    • Woodbury County Fair in Moville, IA
    • Dakota/ Thurston Counties Fair in South Sioux City, NE
    • Antelope County Fair
    • Sioux Empire Fair in Sioux Falls, SD
    • Stanton County Fair in Stanton, NE
    • Ponca Frog Days Festival in Ponca, NE
    • Sioux River Folk Festival at Newton Hills State Park in Canton, SD
    • 8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmers Market in the market lot west of the Tyson. For more info, check out my full guide to the Sioux City Farmer's Market.
    • 9am to 1pm: Siouxland Gem and Mineral Society 1st Annual Rock Swap at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
    • 9am: Yoga in the Park at the Chris Larsen Park yoga lawn, hosted by Sioux City Parks and Rec. FREE
    • 10am to 4pm: Discovery Saturday at the National Music Museum including free admission plus music-themed storytime, crafts, and other kids activities. More information available here. 
    • 10:30am to noon: Saturday Family Art Lessons: Dragon Egg Sculptures at the Sioux City Art Center. $7 per project. More information available here.
    • 7pm: Outdoor Summer Series: Collin O'Connor, Call Me Irresponsible live concert at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE

Things to do in Siouxland August 3rd through 9th, 2025

  • Sun 8/3
    • Woodbury County Fair in Moville, IA
    • Dakota/ Thurston Counties Fair in South Sioux City, NE
    • Antelope County Fair
    • Sioux Empire Fair in Sioux Falls, SD
    • Stanton County Fair in Stanton, NE
    • Sioux River Folk Festival at Newton Hills State Park in Canton, SD
    • 2pm: Teresa Kay Orr live in concert at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE
  • Mon 8/4
    • Sioux Empire Fair in Sioux Falls, SD
    • National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (bake a batch or buy some from a local bakery like Crumb. or Sugar Shack to celebrate!)
    • 1pm: Monday Matinee at Morningside FREE movie at the Morningside branch of the Sioux City Public Library. More information available here.
    • 5:45 to 7pm: Zumba in the Park hosted by Sioux City parks and Rec at the Anderson Dance Pavilion, FREE
  • Tues 8/5
  • Weds 8/6
    • Knox County Fair in Bloomfield, NE
    • Nobles County Fair in Worthington, MN
    • Sioux Empire Fair in Sioux Falls, SD
    • Survivor Camp at Hillview Recreation Area in Hinton for ages 11-14, hosted by Plymouth County Conservation. 
    • 8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmers Market in the market lot west of the Tyson. For more info, check out my full guide to the Sioux City Farmer's Market.
    • 10:30am: Library Storytime at the Morningside branch of the Sioux City Public Library. More information available here.
    • 4 to 7pm: Summer Sendoff root beer floats and fun at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, FREE. More information available here. 
    • 7:05pm: Sioux City Explorers home game at Lewis & Clark Park/ Mercy Field. Get more information or buy tickets on the Sioux City Explorers website.
  • Thurs 8/7
    • Clay County Fair in Vermillion, SD
    • Cuming County Fair in West Point, NE
    • Knox County Fair in Bloomfield, NE
    • Nobles County Fair in Worthington, MN
    • Sioux Empire Fair in Sioux Falls, SD
    • Survivor Camp at Hillview Recreation Area in Hinton for ages 11-14, hosted by Plymouth County Conservation.
    • 9am: Barnyard Buddies at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve. FREE, but please call the visitors center to register ahead of time. More information available here.
    • 5:30pm: Thursdays on the Platz live music hosted by the National Music Museum at the Clay County Fairgrounds 
    • 7:05pm: Sioux City Explorers home game at Lewis & Clark Park/ Mercy Field. Get more information or buy tickets on the Sioux City Explorers website.
  • Fri 8/8
    • Clay County Fair in Vermillion, SD
    • Cuming County Fair in West Point, NE
    • Knox County Fair in Bloomfield, NE
    • Nobles County Fair in Worthington, MN
    • Sioux Empire Fair in Sioux Falls, SD
    • 11am: Storytime at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information available here.
    • 2pm: Duniya: Experience the Rhythm of Malian Music at the downtown branch of the Sioux City Public Library. More information available here.
    • 3:45pm: Kidz Club at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information available here.
    • 5:30pm: Magic the Gathering: Learn-to-Play Part II at Games King (attend part 1 on 8/1 first!) FREE
    • 6 to 8pm: Friday Night Free Swim at Lief Pool, hosted by Sioux City Parks and Rec. FREE
    • 6 to 8pm: Paint with Baby Goats at Pickled Palette
    • 7pm: Outdoor Summer Series: Duniya Drum and Dance live performance at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE
    • 7pm: Evening Campfire at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, FREE and no registration required. More information available here.
    • 7 to 9pm: Music in the Pasture at Koffie Knechtion. More information available here.
    • 7:05pm: Sioux City Explorers home game at Lewis & Clark Park/ Mercy Field. Local Heroes Night with free tickets for first responders. Get more information or buy tickets on the Sioux City Explorers website.
  • Sat 8/9
    • Clay County Fair in Vermillion, SD
    • Cuming County Fair in West Point, NE
    • Knox County Fair in Bloomfield, NE
    • Nobles County Fair in Worthington, MN
    • Sioux Empire Fair in Sioux Falls, SD
    • 8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmers Market in the market lot west of the Tyson. For more info, check out my full guide to the Sioux City Farmer's Market.
    • 9am: Yoga in the Park at the Chris Larsen Park yoga lawn, hosted by Sioux City Parks and Rec. FREE
    • 10am to 3pm: Adams Homestead Celebration at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve. FREE festival with homestead tours and historic skill demonstrations plus hands-on activities and crafts, live music, and other fun for all ages. More information available here.
    • 10am to noon: Paint with Goats at Pickled Palette
    • 10am to 1pm: Scheels Back to School Bash! at the Southern Hills Mall with games, giveaways, balloons, a petting zoo, and an option to donate school supplies and receive ice cream from Scoops Udder Place. More information available here. 
    • 10:30am to noon: Saturday Family Art Lessons: Clay "Painting" Summer Scenes at the Sioux City Art Center. $7 per project. More information available here.
    • 2pm: End of Summer Party at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information available here.
    • 6:05pm: Sioux City Explorers home game at Lewis & Clark Park/ Mercy Field. Get more information or buy tickets on the Sioux City Explorers website.
    • 9pm: Movie in the Park: Dog Man hosted by Sioux City Parks & Rec at the Grandview Park Bandshell, FREE

Things to do in Siouxland August 10th through 16th, 2025

  • Sun 8/10
    • Cuming County Fair in West Point, NE
    • Knox County Fair in Bloomfield, NE
    • Nobles County Fair in Worthington, MN
    • National S'mores Day (make s'mores to celebrate!)
    • 2pm: Folkish Folk live concert at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE
    • 2 to 4pm: Bruguier's Cabin Open House hosted by the Girls of '68 club. More information available here.
    • 4:05pm: Sioux City Explorers home game at Lewis & Clark Park/ Mercy Field. Get more information or buy tickets on the Sioux City Explorers website.
  • Mon 8/11
    • 1pm: Monday Matinee at Morningside FREE movie showing at the Morningside branch of the Sioux City Public Library. More information available here.
    • 5 to 7pm: Pooch Paddle at the Riverside Park pool for small breeds, $5 per dog. Hosted by Sioux City Parks and Rec
    • 5:45 to 7pm: Zumba in the Park hosted by Sioux City parks and Rec at the Anderson Dance Pavilion, FREE
    • 6pm: Ladies Archery Night at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve. More information available here.
  • Tues 8/12
    • 10am: Toddler Time at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information available here.
    • 11am: Library Storytime at the Perry Creek branch of the Sioux City Public Library. More information available here.
    • 5 to 7pm: Pooch Paddle at the Riverside Park pool for large breeds, $5 per dog. Hosted by Sioux City Parks and Rec
    • 6 to 7:30pm: Pop-up Park at Riverside Park, hosted by Sioux City Parks and Rec. FREE
  • Weds 8/13
  • Thurs 8/14
    • 3:30pm: Dungeons and Donna: Kids Campaign at the South Sioux City Public Library, for ages 6-11. More information available here.
    • 4:30pm: Dungeons & Donna: Teen Campaign at the South Sioux City Public Library, for ages 11-18. More information available here.
    • 5:30pm: Thursdays on the Platz live music hosted by the National Music Museum at the downtown Vermillion "Platz" plaza
    • 6 to 8pm: Clay Fairy House Workshop at Pickled Palette
  • Fri 8/15
    • Yankton Riverboat Days Festival
    • 11am: Storytime at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information available here.
    • 3:45pm: Kidz Club at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information available here.
    • 6-9pm: Mario Kart Tournament at the Sioux City Expo Center for parent + child duos (kids should be at least 5). $10 per parent + child pair. Hosted by Sioux City Parks and Recreation. Register by August 11th!
    • 6 to 8pm: Kids Night Out: School Spirit at Pickled Palette
    • 7:05pm: Sioux City Explorers home game at Lewis & Clark Park/ Mercy Field. Get more information or buy tickets on the Sioux City Explorers website.
  • Sat 8/16

Things to do in Siouxland August 17th through 23rd, 2025

  • Sun 8/17
    • Yankton Riverboat Days Festival
    • 10am to 3pm: Sergeant Floyd Memorial Encampment at the Sgt. Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center
    • 2pm: James Monroe: America's 5th President historical lecture by Dr Don Hickey at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE
    • 4:05pm: Sioux City Explorers home game at Lewis & Clark Park/ Mercy Field. Get more information or buy tickets on the Sioux City Explorers website.
  • Mon 8/18
    • 1pm: Monday Matinee at Morningside FREE movie showing at the Morningside branch of the Sioux City Public Library. More information available here.
    • 5:45 to 7pm: Zumba in the Park hosted by Sioux City parks and Rec at the Anderson Dance Pavilion, FREE
  • Tues 8/19
  • Weds 8/20
  • Thurs 8/21
    • 3:30pm: Dungeons & Donna: Kids Campaign at the South Sioux City Public Library, for ages 8-11. More information available here.
    • 4:30pm: Dungeons & Donna: Teen Campaign at the South Sioux City Public Library, for ages 11-18. More information available here.
    • 4:30 to 7pm: Creative Conversations: Open House and Open Forum at the Le Mars Art Center. More information/RSVP for FREE here
    • 5:30pm: Thursdays on the Platz live music hosted by the National Music Museum at the downtown Vermillion "Platz" plaza
    • 7:05pm: Sioux City Explorers home game at Lewis & Clark Park/ Mercy Field. Get more information or buy tickets on the Sioux City Explorers website.
  • Fri 8/22
    • National Tooth Fairy Day (to celebrate, call Hindman Family Dentistry or another favorite Siouxland dentist to schedule any cleanings/checkups your family needs!)
    • Sioux City Geek Convention at the Sioux City Convention Center. FREE for kids; badges for adults are $10 per day for Fri/Sun, $20 for Sat, or $30 for the full weekend.
    • 11am: Storytime at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information available here.
    • 3:45pm: Kidz Club at the South Sioux City Public Library. More information available here.
    • 6 to 8pm: Paw-tery & Paint at Pickled Palette with kittens!
    • 7pm: Gabby Barrett live in concert at the Sioux City Orpheum Theatre. Tickets and more information available here.
  • Sat 8/23
    • Sioux City Geek Convention at the Sioux City Convention Center. FREE for kids; badges for adults are $10 per day for Fri/Sun, $20 for Sat, or $30 for the full weekend.
    • 8am to 1pm: Sioux City Farmers Market in the market lot west of the Tyson. For more info, check out my full guide to the Sioux City Farmer's Market.
    • 9am: Yoga in the Park at the Chris Larsen Park yoga lawn, hosted by Sioux City Parks and Rec. FREE
    • 9 to 11am: Pop-up Park at the Sioux City Farmer's Market hosted by Sioux City Parks and Rec. FREE
    • 10am to noon: Paw-tery & Paint at Pickled Palette with kittens!
    • 10am: Garden Walk at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center. FREE, no registration required. More information available here. 
    • 10am to 1pm: Bubblewalk hosted by the Ronald McDonald House of Siouxland at Chris Larsen Park including tons of FREE bubble fun for kids including a bubble dance party and bubble art. More information here.
    • 10:30am to noon: Saturday Family Art Lessons: Dale Chihuly Inspired Wind Chimes at the Sioux City Art Center. $7 per project. More information available here.
    • 7pm: Clint Black: Back on Top Tour live concert at the Sioux City Orpheum Theatre. Tickets and more info available here.

Things to do in Siouxland August 24th through 31st, 2025

  • Sun 8/24
    • Sioux City Geek Convention at the Sioux City Convention Center. FREE for kids; badges for adults are $10 per day for Fri/Sun, $20 for Sat, or $30 for the full weekend.
    • 2pm: Mexico en el Corazon performance at the Sioux City Orpheum, FREE
    • 4:05pm: Sioux City Explorers home game at Lewis & Clark Park/ Mercy Field. Get more information or buy tickets on the Sioux City Explorers website.
  • Mon 8/25
    • First Day of School for most students attending Sioux City Public Schools and Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools
    • 1pm: Monday Matinee at Morningside FREE movie showing at the Morningside branch of the Sioux City Public Library. More information available here.
    • 5:45 to 7pm: Zumba in the Park hosted by Sioux City parks and Rec at the Anderson Dance Pavilion, FREE
  • Tues 8/26
  • Weds 8/27
  • Thurs 8/28
  • Fri 8/29
  • Sat 8/30
  • Sun 8/31
    • National Eat Outside Day (to celebrate, have a picnic at a favorite Siouxland park!)
    • 2pm: Huckleberry Finn: An Orson Welles Radio Adaptation featuring the Great Plains Radio Theatre Project at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, FREE.


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 & 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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  1. AnonymousAugust 5, 2025 at 1:44 PM

    It may be a good idea to have the calendar on your main page, it was almost impossible to find it without getting onto FB first, and while at work, I would like to avoid logging into my personal FB.

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    1. Siouxland FamiliesAugust 6, 2025 at 1:54 PM

      Oh, how strange. It's a google calendar, so Facebook should not be involved in any way. If you feel comfortable sending me an email or message on social media with a screenshot, I'd love to see what is showing up for you so I can help problem solve. Thanks so much for the feedback!

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