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Mark your calendars & get in the holiday spirit at Homestead Holidays! 🏑✨

Take a magical light-walk through Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve in North Sioux City β€” the perfect festive outing for families, friends, and anyone who loves the glow of holiday lights. 

πŸ“… Dates: December 5–21 (Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays)
πŸ•” Time: 5–9 PM
πŸ“ Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve

Bundle up and bring your family and friends for a cozy evening stroll through festive Christmas lights β€” perfect for kids and adults alike. And it’s FREE! 

✨ Spread the word and join in the holiday magic! πŸŽ„

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πŸŽ„ Get ready for some holiday magic!

The Sioux City Railroad Museum is celebrating the season with 12 Nights of Christmas, happening December 3–14 from 6:00–8:30 PM each night!
πŸ‘‰ Event details: exploresiouxland.com/event/12-nights-of-christmas/

Experience a festive wonderland with twinkling lights across historic trains, nightly tree lightings, carolers, warm treats, vendors, crafts, and plenty of holiday cheer for all ages.

πŸš‚ And mark your calendars β€” this Saturday, don’t miss Santa’s Whistle Stop Tour at the museum from Noon to 4pm (Santa arrives at 12:30pm and departs at 3:30pm)!
πŸ‘‰ More info: exploresiouxland.com/event/santas-whistle-stop-tour/ 

Admission is free, with a free-will donation appreciated.

πŸ“ Sioux City Railroad Museum β€” 3400 Sioux River Rd, Sioux City, IA

✨ A perfect way to celebrate the season with family and friends!

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πŸŽ… Santa Claus Is Coming to Town β€” Catch Him All Across Siouxland! πŸŽ„

Santa’s sleigh is making lots of stops this season, and you won’t want to miss a single one! Here’s where you can find him spreading cheer all month long:

πŸŽ… Southern Hills Mall β€” Daily through Christmas Eve
Photos, wish-sharing, and plenty of Christmas magic!

πŸŽ… North Sioux City Holiday Parade of Lights β€” Thu, Dec 4
See Santa right after the parade ends at 6:15 PM as the streets glow with holiday cheer.

πŸŽ… Santa’s Whistle Stop Tour – Sioux City Railroad Museum β€” Sat, Dec 6, 12:30–3:30 PM
Hop aboard for train-themed fun and festive surprises.

πŸŽ… Peirce Mansion Holiday Open House β€” Sun, Dec 7, 1–4 PM
Explore beautifully decorated rooms and visit with Santa. Enjoy live music and refreshments!

πŸŽ… Cookie & Cocoa Day β€” North Sioux City Library β€” Thu, Dec 11, 10 AM–6 PM
Santa visit times TBA. Stop in for treats and holiday fun.

πŸŽ… Breakfast with Santa β€” Cone Park β€” Sat & Sun, Dec 13–14
Sessions at 8 AM & 9:15 AM. Enjoy breakfast, cookie decorating, crafts, and tubing (weather permitting).

πŸŽ… Milk & Cookies with Santa β€” The Warrior Hotel β€” Sat, Dec 20, 1–3 PM
Share your Christmas wishes in a festive downtown setting!

✨ See even more Santa sightings at https://exploresiouxland.com/events/?keyword=Santa

#ExploreSUX #SantaInSiouxland #HolidayMagic #SiouxCityChristmas  #GetExploring 

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πŸ‚ Happy Thanksgiving from Explore Siouxland!
We’re grateful today β€” and every day β€” for the people, places, and experiences that make Siouxland such a special community. Thank you for supporting local stories, events, and adventures all year long.

Our team is taking Thursday and Friday off to enjoy the holiday with family and friends. We’ll be back on Monday, excited to help you explore Siouxland!

#ExploreSUX #GetExploring #HappyThanksgiving #Gratitide
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