Evening Campfire
June 9th at 7pm
Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
With S’mores and LIVE Music

Music in the Pasture!!
June 9th at 7pm
MUSIC IN THE PASTURE IS BACK!!!!
This Friday will feature Amber Britton!
Your favorite bartender and grillmaster will have open and ready at 630. Remember we are CASH ONLY! Bring out the lawn chairs or the blankets and let’s have a great time! We do not allow outside food and drinks for those funds pay for the band and that is what keeps this event FREE!

Behind the Boom
See an in-depth look at the history of the yearly fireworks show in Norfolk, NE
June 10 at the Norfolk 7 Theatre
8:45am, 9am. 9:15am, 9:30am 9:45am and 10am

Colorpalooza 2023
June 10th at 10am
1280 Riverview Drive in SSC
A family-friendly COLORFUL 5K Fun Run/Walk. Features a variety of FREE kid-friendly attractions. All Funding that is received goes directly back into funding the Colorpalooza on an Annual Basis! We intend to see EVERYONE there and grow each year to make this a GREAT COMMUNITY EVENT!

Saddle Up for Summer
June 10 at 6pm
STARS WILL BE HOSTING A KICK OFF TO SUMMER!!
COME ENJOY A FAMILY FUN FILLED NIGHT AT THE BARN!
DOORS OPEN 6PM – 8PM!
TICKETS – $5 PER PERSON (12 & UNDER FREE)
THE EVENING WILL INCLUDE:
– CHIX CHICKEN & WAFFLES FOOD TRUCK
– ABU BEKR SHRINE CLOWNS WITH BALLOONS
– KIDS GAMES
– HAY RACK RIDES
– PONY RIDES & PETTING ZOO WITH PIXIE’S PONY TALES

Art Affair
June 10
10a-2pm
Art SUX Gallery at 4th and Nebraska

Pull for Pups and Run 4 Rescues
June 10th at 10am
We are so excited to partner with Shawn Frankl’s Big Iron Gym for the 2nd year in a row! You won’t want to miss this year’s event, it’s going to be bigger and better!!
Pull For Pups and Run 4 Rescues will be held at Big Iron Gym located at 505 Chambers St, Sioux City, IA.
The start time is 10:00am.
There will be a dead lift competition and a 1 mile walk or run. This is an all ages event, so bring the whole family!
There will be pets on site available for adoption, food truck, alcohol for purchase, and other local vendors!
With the event being in June this year, we get to enjoy the outdoors this year!
All proceeds go the Noah’s Hope!
Pre-registration is required.
Contact Caitlin Frankl at 308-520-7935
Or check out the link in the Instagram Bio @ shawnfranklsbigiorngym

Sioux City Send Fest
Top Rope Climbing Competition
June 10th
Long Lines Climbing in Sioux City
The Top Rope Competition will feature numerous routes of varying difficulty challenging both skilled and beginner climbers. The competition arrives June 10th.
Learn more and register: climblonglines.com/race/sioux-city-send-fest/

Municipal Band Concert to Feature Siouxland Youth Chorus
June 11 at 7:30pm
Grandview Park Bandshell in Sioux City

4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
June 12 at 12pm
Dakota Dunes Country Club
Volunteers with Siouxland Freedom Park will host an 18-hole golf tournament on Monday, June 12th, starting at noon at the Dakota Dunes Country Club in Dakota Dunes, SD. Team registration is $600. There is also a hole sponsorship opportunity for $250. Visit:https://siouxlandfreedompark.org/golf-tournament/ to register. Contact Roger Heck at rogerheck22@gmail.com or Pam Miller at miller4321@hotmail.com for sponsorship details. Pizza and Appetizers will be provided for the post-round. A lunch will be available to purchase for the pre-round. All proceeds will go to projects at Siouxland Freedom Park

Outdoor Yoga Class
June 14
5:30-6:30pm
Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
If you enjoy yoga and nature, give this class a try! We will go for a short hike (about 1 mile roundtrip) to Mount Lucia and practice yoga with an incredible view! The yoga class will be a gentle flow, focusing on stretching and relaxation. Suitable for any level of yoga experience, even beginners. Yoga mats not provided. Please pre-register by calling 712-258-0838 or emailing ksandage@woodburyparks.org. This is a free class.

Pond Study
June 17 at 10am
Ages 7-12
Southwood Conservation Area
There’s more than meets the eye! Kids will take a closer look at the world around them to discover the critters that our eyes often miss. We will look for macro-invertebrates in the pond. Bring a water bottle & wear shoes that can get wet & muddy. Limited to 15 participants, ages 7-12. Meet at the parking lot by the pond. Please pre-register by calling 712-258-0838 or email camps@woodburyparks.org

Space Cities
June 20-22 from 9am-3pm
Ages 7-12
Free: $100/Member and $115/Non-member
Sioux City Public Museum
Students will learn about living and working in space, design and build space stations and conduct experiments in Microgravity, rocketry and weightlessness. Co-teachers are NASA trained Connie Richardson Smith and Mary Richardson Tester and award-winning teacher Ben Tester. Bring a sack lunch.

Junior Pilot Summer Camp
8-12th Grade
June 22 at 9am
Junior Pilot Summer Camp is a STEM camp at the air museum and part of the 727 STEM Learning Center sponsored by FedEx Express
The camp is for students entering or just completing 8th through 12th grade and will include hands on pilot training and airfield orientation.
Two Day Camp
Thursday and Friday
Session 1 June 22 and 23 – 8th – 12th graders
Junior Pilot Camp is a two-day program. The second day will be reserved for flying in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk. More details and registration can be found on our website.
Students will learn the basics of flight, tour airport facilities, plan a cross country flight.
Any questions, please contact Scott Taylor 712-635-1902. Leave a message if no answer.
Camp Fee for the two-day camp is:
$160.00 for members
$180.00 for non-members
Extra $8 for a sack lunch (or bring your own

Stars and their Stories: A Stargazing Night
June 23 at 9:30pm
Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve
Learn about the summer night sky and present constellations at this relaxing stargazing event. Explore the different myths and legends associated with the visible stars.We will have several telescopes set up to view parts of space up close. The entire family including all ages is welcome! Bring blankets, bug spray and flashlights!
We hope to see you there!

Sioux City Art Center Alcohol Ink Workshop
June 24
Make BEAUTIFUL scarves (a perfect summertime accessory). With so many colors of ink to choose from, you will be sure to create a unique and vibrant scarf! Grab a friend and join us 12:30-3:00 pm on June 24, register on Eventbrite or call the Gilchrist Learning Center.

Archery in the Park
June 24th
Synder Bend Park
From 10-12pm
Ages 10 and up
Free Class!  For more information call 712-258-0838

Concerts at the Art Center
June 24 at 11am
Duet, Flute and Bassoon
Sioux City Art Center

Youth Fishing
June 29
Browns Lake – Bigelow Park
Children ages 7-12 will learn about lakes and rivers in Iowa, what types of animals live there, casting, pond study and go fishing. Activities will start at 10am and continue until pick up at 12:00. Bring a water bottle & be prepared to be outdoors. Meet by the enclosed shelter. Please Pre-register by calling 712-258-0838 or email camps@woodburyparks.org. Limit of 12 youth. Free.

Cooking with Randy
July 7th at 11am
Adams Homestead and nature Preserve
Come out and enjoy some Dutch oven cooking with our volunteer, Randy. At this event, you’ll see how Dutch oven cooking is done. A dish will be prepared and shared! Contact 605-232-0873 to pre-register for the event

2023 Golf Tournament
July 8 at 8am
Old Dane Golf Club
4 person scramble
$50/person
Register by June 25th!

Dorothy Pecaut Animal Show
July 18th at 3pm
South Sioux City Library
Live animals at the Library! Come hand out with live animals and learn about them with our friends form the Dorothy Pecaut Center.

Camp Bobo
For boys and girls 5-6-7 years old
July 18-20
Adams Homestead and nature Preserve
We are offering a great camp again this year! Camp Bobo will be held July 18-20. This camp is for 5 to 7 year olds who enjoy the outdoors and want to learn more about nature. Limit to 25 kids. Please call the visitor center at 605-232-0873 to reserve your spot. Be like Bobo!!!

Outdoor Adventures
July 27th at 8:30am
Woodbury County Extension and Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center have teamed up to offer activities that include knot tying, nature walk, setting up camp, archery, crafts and more.
Deadline for registration is June 15, 2023
Grades 4 – 8
Cost $25.00
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
The fees for service will be used to offset direct expenses and to support the 4 – H Woodbury County Extension Program.

Outdoor Skills
Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve
Join us June 23rd at 6:30 p.m. and July 28 at 1 p.m. for an opportunity to learn important outdoor skills! Attendees will get the opportunity to learn about skills such as water purification, animal safety, tent construction and enjoy some tasty treats made from nature! We hope to see you there! Call 605-232-0873 to pre-register

Fairy Houses
South Sioux City Public Library
July 31st at 2:30pm
Come make a fairy house out of common household items. Registration Required.

Barnyard Buddies
August 1 at 9am
Come join the Adams Homestead staff in helping take care of the barnyard animals here at the park. Our barnyard animals include two donkeys, two sheep, ducks, chickens and geese. We’ll be feeding, watering, scooping and caring for the animals so be sure to wear proper attire for the chores! Please call 605-232-0873 in order to register prior to the event. We hope to see you there!

Free Community Breakfast
August 4 at 7:30pm
Pancakes, sausage, coffee and orange juice….served hot and fresh compliments of Farmer’s Pride. Join us for our FREE Community Breakfast at the Fairgrounds in South Sioux City. Open to the public! Free Fairgrounds entry and parking every day.

Kid’s Triathlon
August 5th at 9am
Sioux City Parks and Recreation is excited for the third annual Kid’s Triathlon on Saturday, August 5, 2023! There will be two ages groups: 6-10 & 11-15. Parents, come out and cheer on your kid as they participate in this “mini” triathlon! Fee is $35, includes a t-shirt. Register by July 23 to receive a t-shirt. Please register! For questions, call 712-279-6126.

Latham Park – Art in the Park
September 16
10-4pm

Alley Art Festival
September 23
11am-11pm
Downtown Sioux City