2nd Annual Photo Scavenger Hunt
September 23 at 2:45pm
2-4 player teams
$250/team
All proceeds go to charities
Play for local charity of your choice
Downtown Sioux City
Photo Scavenger Hunt where you will search for locations based on photos that are given in a list. You must find and recreate that photo as a team. All proceeds will go to the top 2 event winner’s local charity of choice.  Starting at Hard Rock Casino parking lot at 2:45pm and finishes at Bodega 401 @ 5:00 pm on September 23^rd .  Please mail checks to 806 E 9th St, South Sioux City NE 68776 and made out to Paul Davis Restoration.

Oktober Fest 2022
September 23-24
Norfolk, NE
www.norfolkoktoberfest.com

Nature Calls 2022
September 24 at Sioux City Convention Center
6-10pm
Enjoy beer and wine tasting, nature market vendors, food, silent and live auction, raffles and more.
Tickets can be purchased at https://woodburyparks.org/dorothy-pecaut…/nature-calls/

Alley Art Festival
September 24
Mural Art, Food, Artist Booths and Live Music
Learn more about the festival at vangardearts.com/alleyart

Fall 2022 Re-Event
September 24 at 9am
Long Lines Family Rec Center
This recycling event collects materials that can be recycled, reused, and refurbished. By not putting your recyclable waste into the trash, natural resources and energy are conserved, valuable and potentially harmful materials are recovered, and landfill space is saved.
DROP OFF FOR FREE:
Batteries – Batteries Plus
Styrofoam – LiteForm Technologies
DROP OFF FOR A SMALL FEE (cash or check only):
Televisions – $10
Televisions 45″ or larger – $15
Computer Monitors – $5
Tablets – $5
Ink Jet/Laser Printers – $5
Desktop Copiers – $25
Full-size Copiers – $50
Microwaves – $5
Computers/VCR’s – $2
Small Misc. – $1
Fluorescent Light Bulbs – $0.50
Drop off will be in the parking lot of the Long Lines Family Rec Center, 401 Gordon Drive.
The money collected will assist in covering the cost of dismantling, recycling and proper disposal as necessary. Please contact the Environmental Services Department at 279-6222 if you have any questions. We cannot accept household hazardous materials (HHMs) at the ReEvent. HHMs can be taken to the Citizens Convenience Center located at 5800 28th Street on Tuesday or Thursday from 9am to 2pm. Please call ahead for information at 402-414-4179.

Craft and Vendor Show
September 25 from 11am-4pm
Carroll, Nebraska
In the park and inside the Auditorium
Come check out all the great crafters and vendors at the Cars N Carroll Show and Shiine

Flea market
Sunday, September 25th
10am-4pm
Knights of Columbus Hall
Norfolk, Nebraska

Oktoberfest at the Farm
October 1st at 6pmBe prepared to eat traditional German food and enjoy decorating a lavender cookie with the family. We will have Folk/Polka music. Bring your own beer or wine! (No hard alcohol)*Reservation Required. Call 712-642 9016 or email us lhlavenderfarm@gmail.com

2022 Orchard Ribfest
October 1st starting at 8am
Orchard, NE
2nd annual Orchard Ribfest is October 1, 2022! So get your smokers out and put your skills to the test this year! If you want to enter make sure to get your entry form in so you can reserve your spot this year! Also this year we have even added a craft/vendor fair this year at the old high school with over 20 vendors! The Nebraska vs. Indiana game will be on as well as entertainment by Union Township at 9pm! So join us in Orchard for a great day of bbq, football and music!

Broken Toe Trail Run/Walk
October 1st at Stone State Park in the Pammel Valley Shelter
Kid’s 1/2 Mile Run – 9:30am
2 Mile Walk – 10am
4 Mile Run – 10am
Go to getmeregistered.com and search Broken Toe

5th Annual Siouxland Big Give
October 4th
siouxlandbiggive.org
Donate online

Fall Fest Outdoor Yoga
October 8 at 8:30am
Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center

Friends Fall Festival and Halloween at Hillview
October 8th at 2pm
Hillview Recreation Area
Join the Friends of Plymouth County as we celebrate the end of the summer with a Fall Festival at Hillview park. Find fresh produce and homemade items in the farmer’s market and enjoy some confection perfection at the bake sale. Don’t forget to get your kiddos to the kiddie carnival followed by, of course, a stroll through the campgrounds for some classic trick-or-treating fun thanks to our visiting campers. Later be sure to swing by the Center for Outdoor Learning for our spooktacular haunted house! Reservation for Halloween campsites will begin at 8 a.m September 6th by phone ONLY. Campers registered during this weekend will receive free camping in exchange for a decorated site and participation in handing out treats for visiting trick or treaters. For more information or to get involved give us a call at 712-947-4270

Iowa State University Insect Zoo
October 8 from 10a-2p
Celebrate Fall Fest and meet some amazing insects! The Insect Zoo from Iowa State University will have several live insects and arthropods on display for you to meet and even touch. Stop out and meet some amazing arthropods!
Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center

Fall Vendor and Craft Show
October 8th from 10am-2pm
Dakota City Fire Department
Free Admission – Door Prizes – Concessions Sold – 50+ tables

Cone-Acopia Fall Fest
October 9 from 11-3pm
Cone Park in Sioux City
Free Admission
Pumpkin Roll and Catapult
Coffee & Beer tastings
Live music
Fall Tubing
Games, Food & Crafts

Little Naturalist – Spiders
October 14 from 10am-11am
Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve
The Little Naturalist Program is for 2 to 4 year olds. This month’s theme is Spiders! Toddlers will learn about nature through games, activities, songs, and stories. Please contact us if you and your toddler plan to attend.

Fall Festival
October 14 from 6-8pm
Food – Parade – Games and Much More!
Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA in South Sioux City

Spay-ghetti & No Balls Dinner
October 15 at 5pm
Sioux City Convention Center
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids
Buy your tickets at Bark Avenue @ 1007 Morningside Avenue, Your favorite volunteer or call 712-253-8394 to prepay for tickets. Tickets will also be available at the door.
We will have a live and silent auction this year!
All you can eat spaghetti and dessert, Cash bar, Kids games and Adoptable pets!
Proceeds go to our Spay and Neuter fund.

Prairie Seed Harvest with Friends of Stone Park
October 18 from 5-7pm
Meet at Stone Park main office

Nebraska Nature Nerd Trivia Night
The Ugly, Unloved and Unseen Animals
October 19 from 7-9pm
Johnnie Byrd Brewing Company in Wayne, NE

Heartland Trunk or Treat
October 20
Heartland Counseling Parking Lot in SSC
5pm
Fun, Food, Friends and FREE! Come dressed and visit all the trunks for candy!

Haunted Hike at Bacon Creek Park
October 21
Dare to walk through the haunted woods at Bacon Creek. The short 1/2 mile hike may leave you breathless in more ways than just hiking (prepare for screams and jumps). Register by: October 18, 2022
Dates: October 21 and 22, 2022
Ages: All
Fee: $10 per person (under 2 is free)
Location: Bacon Creek Park, 5015 Correctionville Rd.
Due to popular demand and to keep the lines short, we are requiring tickets to be pre-purchased.
Select one of the following session times:
7:00pm-7:30pm
7:30pm-8:00pm
8:00pm-8:30pm
8:30pm-9:00pm
9:00pm-9:30pm
Buy your tickets NOW by calling our Parks & Rec office at 712-279-6126

Siouxland Cyclists 6th Annual Halloween Ride
October 29 from 3-9pm
Starting at Albrecht’s Cycle Shop
Riding the bike trails and costumes are encouraged, as well as, helmets