Get ready to celebrate the season with Fall Fest 2026! The popular family-friendly festival brings plenty of fun for everyone on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2026. Held each year on the second weekend of October, Fall Fest offers a weekend designed for residents and visitors to enjoy the fall season, spend time with friends and family, and showcase Sioux City attractions.
Many fall-themed events are planned, including hayrack rides, haunted houses, tasty treats, games, pumpkin catapult, costume contests, and crafts. Several attractions are free or offer special fall programming. Plus, there are scavenger hunts, sporting events, and live music planned!
Organizations involved in Fall Fest 2026 include: Briar Cliff University, Cone Park/Sioux City Parks & Recreation, Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, Girls of ’68 – Sioux City, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City, ibp Ice Center, LAMB Theatre, Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and Betty Strong Encounter Center, Mid America Museum of Aviation & Transportation, Morningside University, Nightmare on 4th Street & The Fear Factory, Opportunities Unlimited, Scarecrow Farm, Sergeant Floyd Welcome Center & River Museum, Sioux City Art Center, Sioux City Community Theatre, Sioux City Farmers Market, Sioux City Musketeers, Sioux City Public Library, and Sioux City Public Museum.
For a complete list of participating organizations, event details, and contact information, go to ExploreSiouxland.com/Events and search for events held on October 10 and October 11.
