Siouxland Families

If you're looking for a unique gift for your loved ones this holiday season, here are some ideas I love which you can get from ShopIowa.com. I'm on this year's "Shop Iowa Squad" and I received most of these items for FREE as part of that program--thanks Shop Iowa!! But some of them I bought myself, and the ones I received as a gift, I would definitely buy. I've written before about how much I love Shop Iowa , which is an Etsy-style marketplace website for Iowa makers, brands and stores. And I think it's so fun that they sent their squad these great gifts so we can see for ourselves how awesome they are. So without further ado, here are some great Christmas presents that I would buy for my friends and family (or for myself), all available on ShopIowa.com: Magnetic Bookmarks from  Iowa Paper Farm These cute bookmarks are great for the readers in your life. How fun would it be to pair one or more of these bookmarks with a great book by an Iowa wr...

2025 is almost here! Are you looking for a fun way to spend New Year's Eve with your kids? I personally love playing board games, eating junk food, Netflix countdowns, and other New Year's fun at home, but going out can also be a really special way to celebrate the end of the year and the start of the new one too. So here are the local events I've found to celebrate the new year, and I'll update as soon as I see details and confirmation of additional things to do in Sioux City and beyond for New Year's Eve 2024! New Year's Eve 2024 falls on Tuesday 12/31/24 and New Year's Day 2025 is on Wednesday 1/1/25 and all events in this post are on those days unless otherwise noted. You might also enjoy my post about Five Things to Look Forward to in Sioux City in 2025 or my post about  Christmas events in Sioux City . New Year's Eve and New Year's Day Activities In Sioux City Sioux City Musketeers Hockey vs Fargo Force at the Tyson Events Center, 7:05pm ...

It's almost 2025, and as we say goodbye to 2024, here are some things families can look forward to in Sioux City in the coming year: Siouxland Splash Waterpark  This brand-new outdoor waterpark with water slides, a lazy river, a swim-up bar, a wave pool, and tons of fun for kids is planned to open in 2025, tentatively Memorial Day weekend. For more information, keep an eye on my Siouxland Splash Waterpark post . I'll add their website and social media to that post once they are created! Winnie's vintage resale and mocktail bar photo courtesy of Annie Krage photo courtesy of Annie Krage This new retailer and mocktail bar is opening on historic 4th Street in honor of the owner's late sister Whitney aka "Winnie." Inside, shoppers can peruse a wide variety of carefully curated vintage goods, and thirsty visitors can grab imaginative mocktails, all alcohol-free in honor of Winnie. Definitely a welcome addition to downtown Sioux City.  For more information, visit th...

 Get ready to laugh! Comedian Nate Bargatze is coming to the Tyson Events Center on June 20th, 2025 and here's what you need to know: Who is Nate Bargatze? Nate Bargatze is a Grammy-nominated comedian from Nashville, Tennessee known for his good-natured humor and broad appeal. He's hosted SNL and appeared on dozens of other shows. He has 3 Netflix specials plus one on Amazon Prime. Bargatze's first book, Big Dumb Eyes , is scheduled for release in May 2025. You can learn more about Bargatze on his official website . How to see Nate Bargatze in Sioux City On June 20th, 2025, Nate Bargatze will be in Sioux City for a live show! He will be performing at the Tyson Events Center, at 401 Gordon Drive in downtown Sioux City. There is ample free parking in the Tyson Center's lots (*occasionally during special events there is a small parking fee. I haven't actually experienced that happening, but if I hear that it's the case for this show, I will update this post with th...

Sioux City's stunning Peirce Mansion on 29th and Jackson is an iconic local landmark, easily recognizable by its distinct style. But do you know the story behind this quartzite behemoth, and how to visit it?  Here's my full guide to Sioux City's beautiful and historical Peirce Mansion:  Where is the Peirce Mansion? Photo used with permission from the Sioux City Public Museum and Historical Society The Peirce Mansion is located at 2901 Jackson Street in Sioux City, Iowa. There is a small driveway, so if you're there for a small, private event you *may* be able to use that, but for most purposes, assume you will need to park on the street. Street parking on both Jackson Street and 29th Street is FREE and not metered. John Peirce and the construction of the Peirce Mansion So who built the Peirce mansion? John Peirce was one of the most notable members of Gilde...

I love Scooter's Coffee and people seemed to enjoy the full review of the full Scooter's Coffee kids' menu that  we posted earlier this year . So, when I heard they were doing a cute "Candyland" inspired holiday menu for Christmas 2024, I thought it might be fun to try them out and share our thoughts on that too! In case you're new here, I'm a mom of four kids from toddler to teen, and my kids and I love reviewing food and drinks together. We especially love a good kids' menu, so the Scooter's Coffee Kids' Combos and other kid-friendly treats are totally in our wheelhouse. So, without further ado, here's my review of the Scooter's Coffee 2024 holiday menu: What's on the 2024 Candyland Holiday Menu at Scooter's Coffee? Starting in November 2024, Scooter's Coffee is offering a limited menu of holiday treats inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Candyland. These drinks and desserts will be available through the app or for ...