Adults/Families’ Event

At 2:00pm on Sunday, October 5, 2025, Jeff Barnes will share details on the “Forts of the Missouri River Valley.” Admission is free but donations are encouraged.

On Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 2:00pm, the Betty Strong Encounter Center will host talented singer Amy Ellsworth. Admission is free, but goodwill donations encouraged.

On October 19, 2025, at 2:00pm the Betty Strong Encounter center welcomes talented guitar player/singer Mark Buckingham. Admission is free, but goodwill donations are encouraged.

On Sunday, October 26, 2025, Radio Rangers will play “Songs From Our Youth…Or more songs we hope you’ll enjoy.” Admission is free, but goodwill donations are encouraged.

On November 2, 2025, at 2:00pm, come enjoy a musical concert by Bill Peterson and Friends (Ron Johnson, Barbara Sabella and Beth Preheim). Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.

On Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 2:00pm, the Betty Strong Encounter Center welcomes the 6th Annual Siouxland Inspirational and Historical Film Festival.  Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.

On Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 2:00 pm, the Betty Strong Encounter Center welcomes Dr. Bruce Forbes, Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies, Morningside University. Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.

On Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at 2:00pm, the Floyd Valley Brass quintet will entertain the audience in the Betty Strong Encounter Center.  Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.

On Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 2:00pm the talented musical duo Highway 18 will entertain the audience while playing Old Country Favorites. No admission charged, but freewill donations encouraged.

On Saturday, December 6, the Betty Strong Encounter Center will host “Merry TUBACHRISTMAS,” a concert featuring Siouxland area tuba and euphonium players, at 12:00 pm. Admission is free, but freewill donations are encouraged.

On Sunday, December 7, 2025, holiday music will ring out when New Horizons Band of Sioux City presents its concert under the direction of Benjamin Mauritz at 2:00 pm at the Betty Strong Encounter Center. For this concert, the band will play a variety of music including carols, classical, pop, jazz, and novelty pieces

Come visit Santa at the Center on Saturday, December 13, 2025, with family-friendly holiday festivities! The event is free, but freewill donations encouraged.