National Night Out: Dakota City Fire Hall
August 5 from 5:30-7:30pm
Dakota City Fire Hall at 208 S. 21st Street
Show support for your neighborhood. Come join us for free food and activities with the local community organizations.
Rock the Center
August 5 from 4-6pm
Corner of 10th & Pierce in the parking lot
Free community event to celebrate National Health Center Week. Free fresh produce. Coloring Contest for ages 12 & under. Family-friendly games and activities. Winner will receive a bike! Sports physicals, free oral health screenings and free HIV rapid testing. Free Food while supplies last. Muskies mascot, community partners and live radio remote.
Barnyard Buddies
August 7 at 9am
Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve
Barnyard Buddies is a family program to learn more about the Sonny's Acres animals and to help with daily chores to take care of them. Take a step back in time and learn about Sonny and why we named the far after him. Be prepared to get muddy and dirty. Please call the visitor center if you plan to attend.
31st Annual Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Powwow
August 7-10
Grand Entries will be held each day with Hand game, Horseshoe, Diabetes Fun Run, and more! Security and First Aid Provided. Restrooms, Running Water, and Limited Camping on Site. PTN POWWOW GROUNDS DIRECTIONS: One mile West of Niobrara on Highway 12. Turn left at the Ponca Sign, located across from the Niobrara State Park. Follow the pavement to the Powwow Grounds. For the most up-to-date information: Follow us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/PTNPowwow, Call: 402.857.3519
Email: [email protected].
Roddin on the River Cruise and Kick-off
August 8 from 6-9pm
Join us for a Friday night cruise to kick off Roddin on the River!
Cruise Grand Ave in Spencer, park on Grand and have a bite to eat at Weasy's!
We aren't having registration on Friday night but we decided to do a cruise to get together with anyone in town for the Saturday show.
Registration will be Saturday from 8-noon at east Leach Park. Hope you can join us!!
Adams Homestead Celebration
August 9 at 10am
On August 14, 1997, Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve officially opened as a state park. We mark this very special occasion by having an annual festival on or around this day. This year Saturday, August 9, 2025 has been selected as our festival date. Event will run from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. There are many exciting activities that are scheduled throughout the day. Some of the activities include threshing machine demo, corn shelling, candlemaking, tin punching, homestead tours, rope making, musicians, buffalo chip throwing contest, rope making, Dutch Oven Cooking Demo, homemade pie contest, and much, much more! Those interested in participating in the homemade pie judging contest need to bring their pies to Adams Homestead by 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 9. The pie judging will start at 1:30 p.m. Pies will be judged by their appearance, texture, and taste. Plan to spend the entire day at Adams. We will have food and refreshments that you may purchase while enjoying your day of FREE entertainment. There will be activities, presentations, music, and crafts for the ENTIRE family to enjoy and take part in. Get a sense of history, learn about your heritage and explore the outdoors! Bring your walking shoes, bikes, strollers and your love for the great outdoors and we will do the rest!
Feel Like Getting Out on Our Trails?
Join us for a guided moderate hike!
August 9th at 2pm
Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
Paint with Goats
August 9 from 10-12pm
Pickled Palette and Pixie's Pony tales, LLC
4014 Morningside Ave in Sioux City
Don't Miss the G.O.A.T. Event of the Season! Come paint pottery and cuddle baby goats -- it's as cute as it sounds! Hold them in your lap and they may even nap! Watch them play around the studio as you paint an inspired piece. No experience needed -- we're here to help! What to Expect:
A variety of pottery, including cute animal pieces
Cuddle time + photo ops with sweet baby goats
Pick your own paint colors and designs -- help available!
No experience needed -- just show up and create!
Pay for your items that day.
All attendees must be registered. Due to popular demand, admittance will be for registered and painting guests only. Please note: This is not a drop-off event. All minors must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Pooch Paddle
August 11 & 12 from 5-7pm
Riverside Pool on Riverside Blvd.
FREE Summer Pop-Up Parks
August 12 at 6pm
Come enjoy free Pop-Up Parks throughout the summer! These events are completely free and offer a wide variety of games and activities. Bring the family and enjoy being outside and active.
August 12: Back to School Night!
Riverside Park Shelter #5
6:00pm-7:30pm
Mario Kart Tournament
August 15 at 6pm
550 Expo Center Drive in Sioux City
Parents and Kids Tournament
Sign up your parent/child team to compete against other parent/child teams! One parent and one child (child must be under 18). Compete in this Round Robin tournament (guaranteed five games) on August 15, 2025 in the STF Expo Center conference room! Matches will be played on the Nintendo Switch. Snacks and one free drink per person will be included. Register by August 11, 2025 to secure your team's spot in the tournament. When registering, only the PARENT needs to sign up. Register by calling 712-279-6126, ext. 1 or go online to https://webtrac.sioux-city.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/SPLASH.html
2025 Live Meet!
August 16 with Post Time at 11am
4500 G Street in South Sioux City
Atokad will host its first Live Horse Racing at our new location in South Sioux City! Our track is under construction, but will be ready to host live horse racing and welcome fans with giveaways, activities, and wagering, plus delicious food and beverage options! Atokad races are FREE to attend and open to all ages. Must be 21 to wager.
Danish Alps and Kramper Lake 10th Anniversary Celebration
August 16 from 11-3pm
Nebraska State Park permit required
Free activities: Kayaking, basic fishing, kayak fishing, boat tours, bow fishing and outdoor cooking demonstration
11am - Ceremony
12 Noon - Lunch. Burgers, brats, sides, drinks. $12 for adults and $8 kids. 12-3pm Free Activities and 1pm Fish shocking demonstration.
Danish Alps State recreation Area at 1260 200th Street in Hubbard, NE
Sgt. Floyd Memorial Encampment 2025
August 16 & 17
Hosted on the grounds of the Sergeant Floyd River Museum and Welcome Center along the riverfront, the Sergeant Floyd Memorial Encampment will feature authentic tents, camp equipment, uniforms, and period firearms. Historical re-enactors from the local Sergeant Floyd Honor Guard will bring the expedition to life, interacting with visitors and demonstrating the daily life of the Corps of Discovery.
Sergeant Floyd Memorial Encampment hours:
* Saturday, August 16: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Children's activities: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.)
* Sunday, August 17: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
A highlight of the weekend is the Sergeant Floyd Burial Re-enactment Ceremony, taking place Saturday, August 16 at 6 p.m. at the Floyd Monument. Dressed in full-period uniform, re-enactors will solemnly recreate the burial of Sgt. Charles Floyd -- the expedition's only casualty. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for this moving tribute. All events are free and open to the public, sponsored by the Sioux City Public Museum and the Sergeant Floyd River Museum and Welcome Center. The Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center is located at 1000 Larsen Park Road via I-29, exit 149 in Sioux City. For more information, contact the Sergeant Floyd River Museum and Welcome Center at (712)279-0198 or visit SiouxCityMuseum.org.
All Abilities Series
August 20
Join us for our All Abilities Day Series, where everyone gets to experience the joy of recreation in a welcoming and inclusive environment! Designed for individuals of all abilities, their families, and caregivers, these special events offer adaptive activities, supportive staff, and a fun-filled atmosphere where everyone can participate at their own pace. Come be part of the fun -- because recreation is for everyone!
Riverside Pool (Swimming)
August 20, 2025
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sioux City Explorers Baseball Club, 3400 Line Drive
All of these events are FREE to attend. Anyone 5 years and up are welcome, but limited spots are available for each event, so please RSVP by emailing [email protected] to reserve your spot. Please specify which event(s) you would like to attend. A special thank you to our partners for these events: Siouxland District Health, Miracle League of Sioux City, Sioux City Parks & Recreation, Siouxland Adaptive Sports, Camp High Hopes, Special Olympics Iowa, Sioux City Knights, Sioux City Explorers, and Wheelchair Dynamics.
Speaker Stacy Besch coming to Akron
August 21st at 7pm
Parish Hall at N. 3rd Street in Akron
Speaking on human trafficking in Iowa.
Public is welcome ages 10 and up.
Extreme Bull Riding
August 21 at 7:30pm
Dakota-Thurston Country Fair at 1547 Stable Drive in South Sioux City.
One rider, one bull. Eight seconds. Eight seconds is all it takes to take the prize. Eight seconds. That doesn't seem like a long time until you are sitting on the back of one large, angry bull. The good news is YOU get to be on the other side of the fence. Watching all of the dust swirling, bull snot flinging, bull riding action. Come on down to the Dakota Thurston County Fairgrounds at Atokad Park on Saturday August 3rd and watch as cowboys take on some of the nation's best bulls provided by Double S Extreme Bull Riding. Only one night of Extreme Bull Riding Action - eight seconds at a time! ADMISSION: $15/adults Kids 12&under $10 Under 5 Free (CASH GATE ONLY)
Hede' Wachi 221st Annual PowWow
August 21-24
Macy, Nebraska
Josh Blue - comedy
August 22
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Sioux City
FREE Summer Pop-Up Parks
August 23 from 9-11am
Come enjoy free Pop-Up Parks throughout the summer! These events are completely free and offer a wide variety of games and activities. Bring the family and enjoy being outside and active.
August 23:
Sioux City Farmer's Market
9:00am-11:00am
Clint Back - Back on Top Tour
August 23 at 7pm
Orpheum Theatre
Gringo the MC Fan Appreciation Event
August 23 at 7pm
The District Event Center in Norfolk, NE
Power Skating
August 23-Sept. 27
Join Parks & Recreation for our Power Skating course at the IBP Ice Center! This program is a 6 - week class held on Saturday mornings. It is geared towards intermediate to advanced skaters. This class focuses on improving your edging technique, enhancing your conditioning, and refining your breathing. The classes will incorporate music to create a dynamic and engaging training environment. Register By: August 18, 2025
Dates: Saturdays, August 23 - September 27, 2025
Time: 9:00am - 10:00am
Fee: $80.00 per person
Ages: 5 years old to Adult
Location: IBP Ice Center, 3808 Stadium Dr.
Register by calling the Parks & Rec Office at 712-279-6126, ext. 1 or go online to https://webtrac.sioux-city.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/SPLASH.html
Bubblewalk 2025!
August 23 from 10-4pm
Chris Larsen Park Shelter
FREE Family-Friendly event with bubbles, prizes and fun!
Free Back to School Haircuts
August 24 form 3-6pm
1001 Tri View Ave in Sioux City
Free pizza for the kids
All Abilities Series
September 3
Join us for our All Abilities Day Series, where everyone gets to experience the joy of recreation in a welcoming and inclusive environment! Designed for individuals of all abilities, their families, and caregivers, these special events offer adaptive activities, supportive staff, and a fun-filled atmosphere where everyone can participate at their own pace. Come be part of the fun -- because recreation is for everyone!
Camp High Hopes
September 3, 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm
All of these events are FREE to attend. Anyone 5 years and up are welcome, but limited spots are available for each event, so please RSVP by emailing [email protected] to reserve your spot. Please specify which event(s) you would like to attend. A special thank you to our partners for these events: Siouxland District Health, Miracle League of Sioux City, Sioux City Parks & Recreation, Siouxland Adaptive Sports, Camp High Hopes, Special Olympics Iowa, Sioux City Knights, Sioux City Explorers, and Wheelchair Dynamics.
Onawa Harvest Festival
September 4-7
Gaukel Park
Onawa, Iowa
Downtown Live - presented by Regina Roth
September 5 from 7-10pm
Featuring Chuck Mead & The Stalwarts
Downtown Sioux City.
$5 each performance
Music, art, food trucks, pop-up events and special deals at local businesses.
Sioux City Fall Home Show
September 5-7
Tyson Event Center
Miles Inn 100th Year Anniversary Block Party!
September 6 starting at 5pm
Sioux City's own Above The Covers and Ben Erdmann will take the stage to celebrate the 100th Year Anniversary of Miles Inn! Ben Erdmann at 5:00 Above The Covers at 7:00 The street will be closed for the day with an outdoor beer garden. RTI Threads will be on-site printing Miles Inn 100th year anniversary T-shirts, along with other 100th year anniversary memorabilia. Come celebrate 100 years of Miles (& 5 years of Above The Covers)!
SSC Chamberettes Luncheon, Bake Sale & Raffle
September 9 from 11-1:30pm
American Legion Hall in South Sioux City
$10 per person (Under 5 eat free) tavern, chips, beans & sundae. Purchase tickets in advance from a Chamberette member or at the door. Carry-outs are available. A portion of the proceeds will go to Siouxland Freedom Park.
Ben Folds with the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra
September 10
Orpheum Theatre
ArtSplash Art Festival 2025
September 13 & 14
We are thrilled to be hosting the annual ArtSplash Art Festival in late summer this year: September 13-14, 2025, with extended hours on Saturday into the evening to offer a more relaxed, adult-oriented atmosphere, still welcome to all ages. Saturday, September 13, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, September 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival will again be held downtown on the Art Center campus, making use of all of the Art Center facilities - the Atrium and galleries of the Art Center and the studios of the Gilchrist Learning Center. We have exciting things planned and cannot wait for you to join us! Stay tuned to our website as we update with information on the 2025 festival! ArtSplash is a project of the Sioux City Art Center. Proceeds fund education and exhibition programs and help the Sioux City Art Center remain free to the public.
Nate Bargatze - Big Dumb Eyes World Tour
September 18 - Rescheduled Date
Tyson Events Center
Alley Art Festival
September 20 from 11am-11pm
Downtown Sioux City
The Alley Art Festival is reinventing the alleys of Downtown Sioux City on Saturday, September 20 with BRAND NEW MURALS, ART VENDORS, LIVE MUSIC, KIDS ACTIVITIES, & MORE!
This open-air art experience invites YOU to get involved:
MURALISTS Think big! Or small! There's room for them all! We're looking for artists of all experience levels, backgrounds, styles, etc to add their original mural to the Alley Art alleys! Your work can join Sioux City's largest outdoor gallery that is home to 140+ murals from local and regional artists! Murals have a chance to receive Best of Show, 2nd, 3rd, Honorable Mention, People's Choice, and Vangarde Board Award awarding more than $3,000 in prizes! Take a chance and submit your original idea by July 27 for consideration! Free to apply.
https://forms.gle/PAxXw2tLrp4AazAaA
ART VENDORS
Set up shop and show off your original one-of-a-kind, wacky creations on Saturday, September 20! The Alley Art Festival has drawn 2,000+ visitors to explore the alleys and browse the handmade art from local and regional creatives like you. Submit your application and $50 art vendor fee by August 24!
https://forms.gle/3vtq9FzmxsfHesY98
MUSIC We're curating a groovy line up for the 4th Street Stage! Stay tuned!! KIDS & FAMILY ACTIVITIES The fun doesn't stop there - September 20 will be full of lively creative activities for the young and young at heart. Kids can head to the kids zone & get creative with a variety of free activities! Everyone is invited to join in on the mural-ing fun at the Wall for All- where everyone can paint their own mural. Bring the whole family down for a day of fun - Admission is only $5 at the gate AND children 12 & under get in FREE! For more information about the Alley Art Festival, please visit www.vangardearts.com or call (712) 251.6432.
2nd Annual Roper Romp
September 20 at 11am
Buffalo Alice on Historic 4th Street
Come and knock on our door, we've been waiting for you. It's happening. The 2nd annual Roper Romp will be starting at Buffalo Alice in Sioux City on Saturday September 20th at 11:00 AM. Dress up as Mrs. Roper or any character from Three's Company. We will gather for drinks and conversation and then move on to other bars in the downtown area. There's no real schedule, just romp at your own pace. So get those caftans and leisure suits out and have some fun! (Dressing up is not required but highly encouraged!)
Latham Park's 23rd Annual Art in the Park
September 20th from 10-4pm
Latham Park in Sioux City
Join us for art awards, music, food & fun!
See various artists showcasing and selling their artwork.
Halestorm and Lindsey Stirling
October 1
Tyson Events Center
All Abilities Series
October 4
Join us for our All Abilities Day Series, where everyone gets to experience the joy of recreation in a welcoming and inclusive environment! Designed for individuals of all abilities, their families, and caregivers, these special events offer adaptive activities, supportive staff, and a fun-filled atmosphere where everyone can participate at their own pace. Come be part of the fun -- because recreation is for everyone!
ibp Ice Center (Skating)
October 4, 2025
10:00am - 12:00pm
ibp Ice Center, 3808 Stadium Dr.
All of these events are FREE to attend. Anyone 5 years and up are welcome, but limited spots are available for each event, so please RSVP by emailing [email protected] to reserve your spot. Please specify which event(s) you would like to attend. A special thank you to our partners for these events: Siouxland District Health, Miracle League of Sioux City, Sioux City Parks & Recreation, Siouxland Adaptive Sports, Camp High Hopes, Special Olympics Iowa, Sioux City Knights, Sioux City Explorers, and Wheelchair Dynamics.
Pitchfork Cookout at STARS
October 4 at 6pm
We're excited to invite you to our Pitchfork Cookout this fall -- Saturday, October 4, 2025! It's one of our favorite nights of the year, and we'd love for you to be a part of it. Imagine a crisp fall evening at the barn, complete with a steak dinner, live music with The Sons of 20, drinks, and s'mores by the fire. It's a laid-back, fun-filled night where we bring together sponsors, donors, friends, and family -- right where the magic of STARS happens. We won't take up much of your night talking shop, but we will share a little glimpse into the impact of our programs and introduce you to our incredible herd. The rest of the night is all about enjoying good company, great food, and a beautiful setting. *This is an adult only event. We'd love for you to consider sponsoring the event. We keep this night simple -- no auctions or extras - sponsorships are what make it all possible. Sponsors receive event tickets and get recognized throughout the year in our indoor arena, on our social media and website.
Bored Teachers - The Struggle is Reall!! Comedy Tour
October 9 at 7:30pm
Orpheum Theatre
Art Affair
October 18 at 11am
Art Affair has been rescheduled!!!
Same awesome free family fun and coolness but in a different day! Plan to come celebrate art and help support Art SUX For Kids nonprofit October 18th; 11-3pm. Local art vendors, music, face painting and of course the kid zone with free kid activities! Think pumpkins. Lots of pumpkins
Saturday October 18th
11-3pm
right outside Art SUX Gallery
515 4th Street
This year Art Affair has been generously sponsored by: The Gilchrist Foundation, empirical, Security National Bank, Premier Bankcard, CF, Gelita
MercyMe
October 19 at 7pm
Tyson Events Center
Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias
October 24
Tyson Events Center
World Ballet Company's The Great Gatsby Ballet
October 28 at 7pm
Orpheum Theatre
Hairball XXV - Silver Anniversary Tour
November 15
Tyson Events Center
Itty Bitty Boji Band
December 6 at 7pm
Everly, Iowa