Upcoming Events

Oct 11, 2025 - Jan 10, 2026 / Nordic Yule Market - Brookings

Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive ...

Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features: • Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (50 new vendors!) • Special events including live music, sip & shop, and family-friendly activities • A cozy reading corner • Meet & greets with your favorite characters • Free gift wrapping on select days

South Dakota Art Museum
South Dakota Art Museum 57007 1036 Medary Avenue, Brookings, SD 57007

Nov 15, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025 / Holiday Ho Ho Horseshoes - Deadwood

Purchase a unique Deadwood holiday horseshoe ornament from participating locations to win great prizes!

Purchase a unique Deadwood holiday horseshoe ornament from participating locations to win great prizes!
Various locations
Various locations 57732 Deadwood, SD 57732
Lights display.
Falls Park
Falls Park 131 E Falls Park Dr Sioux Falls, SD

Nov 26, 2025 - Dec 26, 2025 / Christmas at the Capitol - Pierre

Grand lighting ceremony of nearly 100 decorated trees. 

Grand lighting ceremony of nearly 100 decorated trees. 
South Dakota State Capitol
South Dakota State Capitol 57501 500 E Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501
Storefront display contest.
Various locations
Various locations Brookings, SD

Nov 28, 2025 - Jan 04, 2026 / Festival of Trees - Custer

Decorated trees on display. You can view all of the trees set up by community partners and organizations at the Custer State Park Visitor Center throughout the month of December.  

Decorated trees on display. You can view all of the trees set up by community partners and organizations at the Custer State Park Visitor Center throughout the month of December.  
Visitor Center Custer State Park
Visitor Center Custer State Park 13329 13329 U.S. 16A Custer, SD 57730

Nov 28, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 / Mead Museum Hall of Trees - Yankton

The 8th Annual Mead Museum Hall of Trees will feature 80 Christmas trees, uniquely decorated by area businesses and organizations.The public is invited to enjoy 80 beautifully, uniquely decorated Christmas ...

The 8th Annual Mead Museum Hall of Trees will feature 80 Christmas trees, uniquely decorated by area businesses and organizations.The public is invited to enjoy 80 beautifully, uniquely decorated Christmas trees on all three floors of the Mead Museum in Yankton South Dakota. Community businesses and organizations join together for this special tradition. Santa visits on Sundays in December. Experience ...
Mead Building
Mead Building 57078 82 Mickelson Dr, Yankton, SD 57078

Nov 29, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025 / Winter Wonderland - Watertown

Each year, starting the weekend after Thanksgiving through Christmas Day (WEEKENDS ONLY) from 6:00pm--9:00pm, Stokes-Thomas Lake City Park is OPEN for drive-through viewing of 60+ lighted displays. Location ...

Each year, starting the weekend after Thanksgiving through Christmas Day (WEEKENDS ONLY) from 6:00pm--9:00pm, Stokes-Thomas Lake City Park is OPEN for drive-through viewing of 60+ lighted displays. Location from Watertown: North on Hwy 20, then turn South on S. Lake Drive toward Lake Kampeska and the Entrance to city park and Winter Wonderland. Watertown Optimist club members will greet you. Near the ...
Stokes-Thomas Lake City Park
Stokes-Thomas Lake City Park 57201 90 South Lake Drive, Watertown, South Dakota 57201

Dec 01, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025 / Trees and Trains - Hill City

Seasonal displays, model trains, photos with Santa and entertainment.

Seasonal displays, model trains, photos with Santa and entertainment.
South Dakota State Railroad Museum
South Dakota State Railroad Museum 57745 222 Railroad Ave., Hill City, SD 57745

Dec 01, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 / Light Up Lead - Lead

Come visit Lead's Winter Wonderland! The community of Lead lights up for the city-wide holiday lighting contest and everyone is invited to travel the town and see the lights from December 1 ...

Come visit Lead's Winter Wonderland! The community of Lead lights up for the city-wide holiday lighting contest and everyone is invited to travel the town and see the lights from December 1 through the 31st!
City of Lead
City of Lead 57754 Lead, SD 57754

Dec 07, 2025 - Jan 06, 2026 / Garden Glow - Brookings

Stroll through an outdoor wonderland of lights, images and scenes of the holidays at the McCrory Gardens. Garden Glow will be closed for the following days: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's ...

Stroll through an outdoor wonderland of lights, images and scenes of the holidays at the McCrory Gardens. Garden Glow will be closed for the following days: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. 
Education and Visitor Center at McCrory Gardens
Education and Visitor Center at McCrory Gardens 57006 631 22nd Ave. Brookings SD 57006

Dec 15, 2025 / Santa Visits Garden Glow - Brookings

Come see Santa at Garden Glow! Admission - FREE

Dec 15, 2025 / “A Christmas Carol” Presented by Flower and Flame - Canton

Celebrate the season at The PAC on Monday, December 15 at 7:00 PM with Flower and Flame’s live orchestral performance of A Christmas Carol. Enjoy this free, donation-based show, then stay after for ...

Celebrate the season at The PAC on Monday, December 15 at 7:00 PM with Flower and Flame’s live orchestral performance of A Christmas Carol. Enjoy this free, donation-based show, then stay after for refreshments, photos by the tree, and a chance to support the performers.

Canton Performing Arts Center
Canton Performing Arts Center 57013 800 N. Main St, Canton, SD 57013
Seven musicians perform reimagined holiday favorites.
Area Community Theatre
Area Community Theatre 57301 700 N Main St, Mitchell, SD 57301

Dec 16, 2025 / Inspecting Carol - Spearfish

Community theater performance. Dec. 12-13 at 7pm Dec 14 at 2pm Dec. 16 at 7pm Dec. 19-20 at 7pm Dec. 21 at 2pm

Community theater performance. Dec. 12-13 at 7pm Dec 14 at 2pm Dec. 16 at 7pm Dec. 19-20 at 7pm Dec. 21 at 2pm
Matthews Opera House
Matthews Opera House 57783 612 N Main St, Spearfish, SD 57783

Dec 17, 2025 - Dec 20, 2025 / Lakota Nation Invitational - Rapid City

Join us at one of largest basketball tournaments in the nation-featuring a wide range of sporting, cultural, and educational events for everyone.

Join us at one of largest basketball tournaments in the nation-featuring a wide range of sporting, cultural, and educational events for everyone.
Facility wide at The Monument
Facility wide at The Monument 57701 444 N Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701

Dec 18, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025 / Irving Berlin's White Christmas - Sioux Falls

Iconic, classical musical for the whole family.

Iconic, classical musical for the whole family.
Washington Pavilion
Washington Pavilion 57104 301 S. Main Ave, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104

Dec 18, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025 / Christmas at the Cathedral - Sioux Falls

Join us for the 29th Annual Christmas at the Cathedral, a beloved Sioux Falls tradition. Experience the season's magic through this year's performance, which tells the story of Simeon and Anna with captivating ...

Join us for the 29th Annual Christmas at the Cathedral, a beloved Sioux Falls tradition. Experience the season's magic through this year's performance, which tells the story of Simeon and Anna with captivating music and a breathtaking atmosphere. Proceeds benefit the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House and the Cathedral of St. Joseph.

Cathedral of St. Joseph
Cathedral of St. Joseph 57104 521 N Duluth Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Dec 18, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025 / Christmas at the Cathedral - Sioux Falls

29th Annual Christmas at the Cathedral Experience the Christmas story brought to life through inspiring performances and an incredible choir and orchestra.

29th Annual Christmas at the Cathedral Experience the Christmas story brought to life through inspiring performances and an incredible choir and orchestra.

Cathedral of St. Joseph
Cathedral of St. Joseph 57104 521 N Duluth Ave, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104

Dec 18, 2025 / Meet Santa at the Nordic Yule Market - Brookings

Meet Santa at the Nordic Yule Market at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop on Thursday, December 18th from 5 - 7. Santa is stopping by the Nordic Yule Market! Bring your wish lists and holiday spirit for ...

Meet Santa at the Nordic Yule Market at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop on Thursday, December 18th from 5 - 7. Santa is stopping by the Nordic Yule Market! Bring your wish lists and holiday spirit for a family fun evening. Kids (of all ages!) can meet Santa and share their Holiday wishes while exploring unique gifts from Nordic and local artisans. After your visit, have your gifts complimentary wrapped ...
south dakota art museum
south dakota art museum 57007 Medary Avenue & Harvey Dunn Street, Brookings, South Dakota 57007
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