Children & Family Programs
Upcoming Opportunities
Lunar New Year Celebration
Join us as we ring in the Lunar New Year with a celebration of culture, tradition, and community. Enjoy traditional lion dance, listen to a special story, and create a festive craft.
Kid’s Saturday: Holiday Make & Take
A FREE drop-in program geared to families with preschool-aged children. Adult(s) and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations together. No pre-registration necessary.
Kid’s Saturday: Football & Feasts
A FREE drop-in program geared to families with preschool-aged children. Adult(s) and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations together. No pre-registration necessary.
Día de los Muertos: Solo Recuerdos
Our Dia de los Muertos celebration will be held October 27, 2024 from 1:00-4:00 pm at the Sioux City Public Museum. This event is free to attend.
Fall Fest at the Museum
The Sioux City Public Museum will participate in Downtown Sioux City’s Fall Fest, on October 12 and 13, with activities for the whole family.
Fall Fest at the Welcome Center
The Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center will participate in Fall Fest on October 12 and 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kid’s Saturday: All About Animals
A FREE drop-in program geared to families with preschool-aged children. Adult(s) and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations together. No pre-registration necessary.
Kid’s Saturday: Here Comes Fall!
A drop-in program geared to families with preschool-aged children. Adult(s)and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations together. No pre-registration necessary. FREE.
Family Field Trip: Floyd Monument to First Bride’s Grave
Explore some of Sioux City’s favorite historical spots with a museum guide. Must provide your own transportation.
Family Field Trip: War Eagle Monument and Bruguier’s Cabin
Explore some of Sioux City’s favorite historical spots with a museum guide. Must provide your own transportation.
Kid’s Thursdays: Sea Creatures – Big and Small
A drop-in program geared to families with preschool-aged children. No pre-registration necessary. FREE.
Next family program
June 21 - Family Field Trip: War Eagle Monument and Bruguier’s Cabin
Kid’s Saturdays: Here Comes Spring!
A drop-in program geared to families with young children. Adults and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations and go on a Museum scavenger hunt together. Craft quantities are limited. No pre-registration necessary. FREE.
Solar Eclipse Watch Party
Borrow free safety glasses for a look at the partial solar eclipse on the Museum Plaza. Attendees may bring blankets, lawn chairs, and lunch to the event. FREE.
Books and Bingo
Families with elementary-aged children are invited to play a museum-inspired game of bingo, pick up a free book, and enjoy snacks while supplies last. A storytelling hour will be held at noon with special guest readers. Presented by the Sioux City Community School District, Sioux City Public Schools Foundation, and Sioux City Public Museum.
Kid’s Saturdays - Valentine Make and Take
A drop-in program geared to families with young children. Adults and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations together in a supervised classroom setting. Craft quantities are limited. No pre-registration necessary. FREE.
Kid’s Saturdays - Holiday Make and Take
Geared to families with young children. Adults and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations together in a supervised classroom setting. Craft quantities are limited. No pre-registration necessary. FREE.
Holiday Lighted Parade Special Hours
The Sioux City Public Museum will be open for the Holiday Lighted Parade.
Kid’s Saturdays - Autumn Activities
Geared to families with young children. Adults and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations together in a supervised classroom setting. Craft quantities are limited. No pre-registration necessary. FREE.
Day of the Dead Celebration/Celebración del Día de los Muertos
A family event featuring youth dancers, face painting, and activities for children. La Perla Tapatia, a dance group from Irving Elementary School, will perform.
Performances by Mariachi Reyes del Oeste from Denison, Iowa and the Morningside Spanish Club Reader’s Theater.
Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) Fashion Show/Performances
Featuring:
M's Formal Fashion Show
Ballet Folklorico Estrellas de Jalisco
New Stage Players Actuaciones del Proyecto Dramático del Teatro
Make Papel Picado
Create a papel picado skull out of tissue paper for the Museum’s upcoming Día de los Muertos altar exhibition (to be displayed October 24 to November 4). FREE.
Kid’s Saturdays - Celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Presented in conjunction with Fall Fest, this bilingual children’s program features the book, “Little Monster, What Pan Dulce Do You Want,” a Lotería game and crafts for children accompanied by their grownup(s). No pre-registration necessary. FREE.
Kid’s Saturdays - Sports Spectacular
Geared to families with young children. Adults and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations together in a supervised classroom setting. Craft quantities are limited. No pre-registration necessary. FREE.
“Sioux City Sports” Sunday Family Tours
Explore the new Sioux City Sports exhibit with Museum staff providing a family-friendly look at local sports history focused on prominent athletes, sports clubs, and more!
No pre-registration necessary. FREE.
Kid’s Thursdays: The Wheels Go Round
Geared to families with young children. Adults and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations together in a supervised classroom setting. No pre-registration necessary. FREE.
Let’s Play – Sports and Games in Sioux City
Explore the new exhibit with games and activities for families with children ages 6 and up. Discover the gear, uniforms and people featured in this new interactive permanent exhibit. FREE.
“Sioux City Sports” Sunday Family Tours
Explore the new Sioux City Sports exhibit with Museum staff providing a family-friendly look at local sports history focused on prominent athletes, sports clubs, and more!
No pre-registration necessary. FREE.
Kid’s Thursdays: Carnival Time
Geared to families with young children. Adults and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations together in a supervised classroom setting. No pre-registration necessary. FREE.
“Sioux City Sports” Sunday Family Tours
Explore the new Sioux City Sports exhibit with Museum staff providing a family-friendly look at local sports history focused on prominent athletes, sports clubs, and more!
No pre-registration necessary. FREE.
Let’s Play – Sports and Games in Sioux City
Explore the new exhibit with games and activities for families with children ages 6 and up. Discover the gear, uniforms and people featured in this new interactive permanent exhibit. FREE.
Kid’s Thursdays: Land of the Dinosaurs
Geared to families with young children. Adults and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations together in a supervised classroom setting. Craft quantities are limited. No pre-registration necessary. FREE.