Children & Family Programs
Upcoming Opportunities
Kids' Saturday: Holiday Make & Take
Join us for a free, drop-in family fun morning on Saturday, December 13 from 10–11 a.m.!
Kids' Saturday: Toys & Quilts
Perfect for preschoolers and early elementary kids (but everyone’s welcome!), this playful hour is packed with hands-on activity stations, crafts to make and take, and a fun gallery activity.
Kids’ Saturday: Get Ready for Day of the Dead
Join us from 10-11 a.m. on October 11 for a free, drop-in program for families with preschool and early elementary aged children!
Kids’ Saturday: Calling All Kids
Join us from 10-11 a.m. on September 13 for a free, drop-in program for families with preschool and early elementary aged children!
Family Field Trip: Floyd Monument & First Bride's Grave
Join us on August 2 at 10 a.m. for a Family Field Trip! Field trips are not just for students! Explore Sioux City’s historic places on these guided tours for all to enjoy.
Kids’ Thursday: Claws, Teeth & Dino Tales
Join us from 10-11 a.m. on July 24 for a free, drop-in program for families with preschool and early elementary aged children!
Summer Family Class: Fossil Finders
Summer Family Classes are geared towards early elementary aged children and their caretakers, but all are welcome to participate! This class is free to attend, no registration required.
Family Field Trip: Combination Bridge Marker & South Bottoms Memorial
Join us on July 12 at 10 a.m. for a Family Field Trip! Field trips are not just for students! Explore Sioux City’s historic places on these guided tours for all to enjoy.
Kids’ Thursday: Animal Stars of Sioux City
Join us from 10-11 a.m. on July 10 for a free, drop-in program for families with preschool and early elementary aged children!
Kid's Thursday: Cowboy Round-Up
Join us for Kid’s Thursday! This event is free and no registration is required.
Summer Family Class: Creatures of the Cretaceous
Join us for our Summer Family Class: Creatures of the Cretaceous! Two sessions offered: Wednesday, June 18, 6:00-7:30 pm and Saturday, June 21, 10:00-11:30 am
National Dinosaur Day - Meet the Dino Hunter
Meet Dinosaur Hunter Brian Buckmeier, and hear stories from his fossil-finding adventures.
2025 Summer Programs
Check out all of the exciting opportunities for free, family-friendly fun this summer!
Spring Break at the Museum
Join the adventure at the Museum with our brand-new Junior Dinosaur Hunter Field Notebook!
Kid’s Saturday: See Sioux City
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: T-Rex & Friends
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: We ♥️ Dinosaurs!
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.
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.