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

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, 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.

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 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

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, 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 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 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.