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🍂🎃 Fall Fest 2025 is coming Oct. 11–12! 🎃🍂
Celebrate the season with hayrack rides, haunted houses, cemetery tours, pumpkin catapults, scavenger hunts, tasty treats, crafts, live music, sporting events & more. Many activities are FREE or feature special Fall Fest programming!
✨ Participating organizations include:
Art SUX Gallery · Briar Cliff University at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve · Cone Park / Sioux City Parks & Recreation · Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center · Girls of ’68 – Sioux City / Bruguier`s Cabin · Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City · ibp Ice Center · LaunchPAD Children’s Museum · Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center & Betty Strong Encounter Center · Mid America Museum of Aviation & Transportation · Nightmare on 4th Street & The Fear Factory · Scarecrow Farm · Sergeant Floyd Welcome Center & River Museum · Sioux City Art Center · Sioux City Farmers Market · Sioux City Musketeers · Sioux City Public Library · Sioux City Public Museum
🍁 With something for everyone, Fall Fest is Siouxland’s favorite autumn tradition.
👉 For details, visit ExploreSiouxland.com/Events — search Fall Fest or 10/11/25–10/12/25.
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🚢 Step aboard the Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center!
Celebrate National Arts & Humanities Month in Siouxland by exploring this cultural landmark that tells the story of the Lewis & Clark Expedition, the life of Sergeant Charles Floyd, and the powerful history of the Missouri River. 🌊
From preserved artifacts to hands-on exhibits, this museum connects us to our past and highlights the people, places, and journeys that shaped Siouxland. 🗺️
✨ While you’re there, don’t forget to ring the bell 🔔 on the top deck — a favorite tradition for visitors of all ages!
🕰️ Free admission | Open daily 10 AM – 4 PM (closed major holidays)
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✨Hispanic Heritage Month✨ is the perfect time to highlight the fact that Siouxland has so many wonderful Mexican restaurants to choose from. One favorite is La Fiesta Charra on Floyd Blvd (pictured here) — known for its warm atmosphere, authentic flavors, and jumbo margaritas 🌮🌯🍹
Other local favorites include Taqueria La Juanita, Tako `N Madre, Navarrete’s, and Tacos El Guero.
📣 Tell us your go-to Mexican eat in Siouxland — what’s the dish you can’t resist?
Need some inspiration? Check out our PLACES TO EAT page and click the MEXICAN button 👉https://exploresiouxland.com/places-to-eat/
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You survived back-to-school & deserve a night to LAUGH! 😂🍎
We’re giving away TWO FREE tickets to the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour at the Sioux City Orpheum Theatre on Thursday, October 9!
Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Follow @explore_siouxland
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag your comedy companion (or a teacher who needs this night out) in the comments
4️⃣ BONUS entry ➡️ Share this post to your Story & tag us!
📅 Entries must be received by noon Wednesday, 10/1.
🎟️ Winner announced by noon Friday, 10/3.
Good luck — and get ready for a night of teacher-approved laughs!
Disclaimer: Explore Siouxland will never ask for credit card details or personal information. Do NOT click on any links or give personal info to anyone in the comments claiming to be us! This is the only Explore Siouxland account. We will not require any additional steps to enter. No purchase necessary. This giveaway is not associated with Meta in any way. One winner will be randomly selected from combined Facebook and Instagram entries and notified by noon Friday, 10/3.
More info: https://exploresiouxland.com/event/bored-teachers-the-struggle-is-real/
🎟️ Tickets available at Orpheumlive.com
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🛡️⚔️ Hear ye, hear ye — mark your calendars! ⚔️🛡️
Get ready to be transported back to a time of chivalry, wonder, and wild fun — Riverssance 2025 is coming to Riverside Park, Sioux City, October 4 & 5! 🎭🏰
✨ What’s in store:
• The New Riders of the Golden Age Jousting Troupe will thrill you with daring fights and heroic displays.
• A full weekend of Renaissance entertainment, costumes, music, food, & more.
• King’s Smoker: Bawdy Adults Only Party (for those looking for a wilder side of the era).
• Arts, crafts, live performances, and immersive experiences to delight the whole family.
📆 Gates open at 10 am both days.
🎟️ Advance tickets (through Oct 1 at Hy-Vee): $13
👥 Adults (13+): $15
👶 Kids (6–12): $5
🌟 Under 6: Free
🔥 Limited King’s Smoker tickets (Adults 21+) available at Fallen Friar’s Pub for $25
Don your finest garb, gather your squad, and come revel in a weekend of fantasy & adventure!
👉 Don’t wait — grab your tickets and let the renaissance begin.
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