Adults/Families’ Event

On Sunday June 14, 2026, at 2:00pm Byron Kuehl, one of Sioux City’s most sought after solo acoustic acts, will perform at the Betty Strong Encounter Center.

On June 21, 2026, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center Auditorium, the New Horizons Band of Sioux City under the direction of Benjamin Mauritz will present an amazing concert.

On Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 2:00pm, in the Betty Strong Auditorium, historian/educator/lecturer Chad Timm will share the captivating history of “Working with the Enemy: German, Italian and Japanese Prisoners of War in Iowa during the Second World War.” 

On July 5, 2026, in the Betty Strong Encounter Center auditorium, retired history professor and award winning author Don Hickey will deliver an illustrated lecture on Buffalo Bill and His Wild West Show.  Admission is free, but freewill donations are encouraged.

On Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center, the “Then & Now” duo comprised of singer-guitarist Barbara Sabella and fiddler-violinist Beth Preheim will bring new life to oldies. Admission is free, but freewill donations are encouraged.

A gifted singer, songwriter, guitarist, recording artist, and entertainer are just a few words that describe the talents of Teresa Kay Orr. Join us at the Betty Strong Encounter Center at 2:00 pm Sunday, July 19, 2026, to enjoy her musical performance.

Attention fans of swing music!  On Saturday, July 25, 2026, on our outdoor stage, come swing along with Michael Lyon, one of the Midwest's most sought-after swing vocalists for the timeless standards of the modern age. 

On Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center auditorium, Corey “Magic Man” Fravel will astound our audience with his amazing feats. Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.

In musical theater, a performance or item (song) receiving prolonged applause from the audience is called a “Showstopper.” On Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 7:00pm on the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center’s outdoor stage, we present an evening of showstopper songs that are sure to entertain.  

A rollicking romp will be had at the Betty Strong Encounter Center at 2:00pm on Sunday, August 2, 2026, as the band High Horse with Kat Wallace performs.

On Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 9:00am-4:00pm, the Siouxland Gem and Mineral Society is holding its 2nd Annual Rock Swap at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. This is a FREE event for vendors and the public.

On Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 2:00pm on the Betty Strong Encounter Center auditorium stage, members of the Sioux City Magic Club will display their amazing magical talents.