Siouxland Families

Who doesn't love finding a little basket or bag of treats left by a friend or loved one on their doorstep? And what kid doesn't love the thrill of the ding-dong-ditch?? On May 1st, families across Siouxland and the Midwest get to enjoy both those scenarios as part of one special little holiday. I love May Day and have been participating since I was a kid, and it might be even more fun as a mom who gets to be the getaway driver! Based on historical research and my many years of receiving and delivering May baskets including here in Sioux City, here's my full guide to what parents should know about celebrating May Day with their kids: What is May Day? May Day is a celebration of spring on May 1st. The holiday has roots in several different ancient celebrations; most historians specifically cite the Roman and Celtic spring celebrations around the same time as the most directly related. From these ancient spring celebrations through medieval Europe to the modern Midwest, early ...

I have a new policy on sharing AI-generated content that has been created by others! I will be implementing this policy across all my social media platforms and channels this April. I rarely share flyers on the blog anyway, so it won't affect much here, but I wanted to let you all know because I know many of you who read SiouxlandFamilies.com also follow me on one or more social media platforms as well (which I really appreciate!)  Basically, while I've already been firm in NOT using AI to generate any of my own content , I have been sharing AI-created imagery when that is what is provided by local organizations as the means of sharing about their events. But beginning April 2026, I will not be sharing any AI-generated images. I will still share the events, but if the only images offered by the events hosts are AI-generated, I will share something else instead. I may try a variety of options including: create a text-only post create a new graphic using human-generated clip art...

If you love sharing with your kids about Lakota culture or have wanted to do so but weren't sure how to start, you're going to be so excited about The Animals Speak: The Lakota Way . It's so kid-friendly with colorful illustrations and I'm happy to share about it. Thank you to Abrams Books for sending me a press copy of  The Animals Speak: The Lakota Way to read and review. Who wrote and illustrated  The Animals Speak: The Lakota Way? The Animals Speak: The Lakota Way was written and illustrated by S.D. Nelson. He is renowned artist with his original works displayed everywhere from the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian to the South Dakota State Historical Society. He is a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and currently lives in Arizona.  You can learn more about Nelson and his work on his official author website . The Animals Speak: The Lakota Way is published by Abrams Books . Inside  The Animals Speak: The Lakota W...

Easter is just around the corner! Easter 2026 will be on Sunday, April 5th, 2026 and Palm Sunday will be on Sunday, March 29th, 2026. Consider this your headquarters for Siouxland Easter fun for kids. If you know of an egg hunt or other Eastery things to do this Lenten and Easter season in or around Sioux City, please   send me an e-mail   so I can get them added to the list! **Now updated for Easter 2026!!** Easter Egg Hunts in Sioux City and other Siouxland Communities in 2026 Saturday, March 21st 10am:  Egg Hunt @Wayne Public Library in Wayne, NE Wednesday, March 25th 6-8pm: Egg-Stravaganza inclusive egg hunt event at Camp High Hopes for individuals with special needs Saturday, March 28th  10am: KG95 Egg Hunt at Grandview Park in Sioux City with more than 15,000 eggs. This is a HUGE hunt and it goes super fast, so get there early! 10am:  Easter Egg Hunt   at Lundberg Field, hosted by the Dakota City Community Foundation 10am:  Geo-Egg Hunt ...

Have you ever seen the meme about it being customary for Midwesterners to explain, upon being complimented on an article of clothing, that they acquired it at a significant discount? Well, it's funny because it's true! Here in Siouxland, we know the value of hand-me-downs and how buying used items can save money and reduce waste. And Rhea Lana's plays into that perfectly! Read on to find out how. This post is sponsored by Rhea Lana's of Siouxland ***now updated with Spring/Summer 2026 event details!*** What is Rhea Lana's? Rhea Lana is a children's consignment chain known for their high standards and guided by the saying "Moms helping Moms". Community members can resell their used items through the local Sioux City Rhea Lana sales events, run by a really kind local mom named Katy, and then Rhea Lana's pays the person who brought in the items (about 65 % if you label, price, and drop-off your items yourself, or 35% if...

This March 2026 guide to family-friendly things to do in Sioux City and Siouxland is sponsored by Rhea Lana's of Siouxland. Rhea Lana's hosts two children's consignment events in Siouxland each year, and they're known for their upscale resale selection of clothes, shoes, toys, gear, and more. The next Rhea Lana's of Siouxland sale is March 14th through 17th, 2026 with pre-sale shopping events beginning on March 12th.  For more details on shopping and/or selling with Rhea Lana's of Siouxland, check out my full guide to Rhea Lana's of Siouxland , or head to the Rhea Lana's of Siouxland website .  This March, in addition to the storytimes, crafts, concerts, plays, and the other events listed below, you might also be interested in my posts on St. Patrick's Day fun in Siouxland ,  indoor play in Sioux City ,  indoor play in Sioux Falls , and  Snow Sports in Siouxland .   Recommended Reads for March Epic Athletes Caitlin C...