The Sioux City Public Museum and Sergeant Floyd River Museum will participate in Downtown Sioux City’s Fall Fest, on October 11 and 12, with activities for the whole family.

Kids’ Saturday: Get Ready for Day of the Dead will be held on October 11, from 10 to 11 a.m. This free, drop-in program includes a story time and a hands-on activity where children can learn about and help build a traditional ofrenda (Day of the Dead altar). Visitors will also have the opportunity to create papel picado, a symbolic, decorative banner for Day of the Dead, that will be used in the exhibit space. Activities are designed for preschool and early-elementary-aged children, but all are welcome to join the fun.

The scavenger hunt and papel picado activity will be available all day on October 11 and 12.

The Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center will also participate in Fall Fest on October 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a scavenger hunt inside the boat. When children complete the scavenger hunt, they can choose a small pumpkin or gourd as a prize while supplies last.