On Saturday, December 5, the Betty Strong Encounter Center will host “Merry TUBACHRISTMAS,” a concert featuring Siouxland area tuba and euphonium players, at 1:00 pm. Admission is free, but freewill donations are encouraged.
On Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 2:00pm the talented musical duo Highway 18 will entertain the audience. No admission charged, but freewill donations encouraged.
Moms’ Time-Out and MiMi’s Music Place series: Join us on Wednesday, December 9 from 10:00am-11:30am at the Betty Strong Encounter Center to learn to make your own bath salts. Then you can keep them for yourself or give them as a gift.
On Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 11:00am-1:00pm, we invite you to come to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center/Betty Strong Encounter Center to celebrate the holidays by decorating sugar cookies.
On Sunday, December 13, 2026, 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. Admission is free, but freewill donations are encouraged.
Moms’ Time-Out and MiMi’s Music Place series: On Wednesday, December 16, come have some fun making and decorating holiday cookies. Recipes for the dough and frosting will be presented. The class is from 10:00am-11:30am at the Betty Strong Encounter Center.
The public is invited to a wreath laying ceremony by the Sgt Floyd Honor Guard at the Sgt. Floyd Monument, 2601 S Lewis Blvd, Sioux City at 11am Saturday, December 19. The event will be held at the monument; attendees are encouraged to dress warmly.
ome to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center on Saturday, December 19, 2026, for family-friendly holiday festivities! The event is free, but freewill donations are encouraged.
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 20, 2026, at 2:00 pm. Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.