Adults/Families’ Event

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.

On Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 2:00pm, The Shamrocks will be playing at the Betty Strong Encounter Center.  The Shamrocks play traditional Irish music with a drop of modern songs mixed in.

One of the Center’s favorite duos, Mike and Jack Langley will present “Classic Langley Originals and Holiday Favorites” at the Betty Strong Encounter Center on December 21, 2025 at 2:00 pm. Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.

On Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 2:00pm, Russ Gifford will present “The Dude in the Dakotas: Teddy Roosevelt, Rancher.”

On Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 2:00pm, learn about the Loess Hills Audubon Society and Bird Friendly Iowa in a short presentation by Marla Kerr, President of the Loess Hills Audubon Society.