Central States Fair

 Ballet

 Trick or treat through McCrory Gardens. 688-6707.  

Included with admission! Enjoy the season of spooks and scares at the Discovery Center. Make candy catapults, explore a trick of the eyes, and back [...]

Black Hills Community Theatre performance

Costume contest, parade, monster ball and prizes

Trolley rides, trick-or-treat tables, apple slingshot skeleton scavenger hunt, crafts and more. Hot cider will be available in the Warming Shelter. 627-5441

Trick-or-treating and entertainment, Scare in the Square

Merchant Trick-or-Treat

Food, drinks and bake sale, sponsored by the Sioux Falls American Legion Post 15. South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance, Sioux Falls. 336-3470.

Decorated trees on display to vote on, geocaching.

South Dakota Symphony Orchestra performance. Augustana University, Sioux Falls. 335-7933. Ext 5.

The Auxiliary supports the Ranch through fundraising efforts, special events, and treats for the boys. To learn more about membership, contact Jacinda or Sarah.

Two-part Beginner's Guide to Grant Writing workshop offered by SDSU Extension Community Vitality this fall.  October 7 and November 4 from 9:00am-4:30pm The cost is [...]

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION! Did you know rocks can GLOW? Meet the Discovery Pod's Rock Star volunteer Robin to get close up with rocks, fossils, and [...]

Pheasant hunting competition. Huron. 352-0000.

Join Deadwood Planning, Zoning, and Historic Preservation Officer Kevin Kuchenbecker and Deadwood Gaming Association Executive Director George Milos as they recap successful historic preservation projects [...]

Join us at the National Music Museum to enjoy a melodic performance by Mariachi Los Caballeros.  Established in 2013 in Omaha, Nebraska, Mariachi Los Caballeros' musical journey has extended [...]

 Included with admission; Don a spacesuit and take a moon walk through our newest exhibition, Lunar Life: Destination Mars! Super Star volunteers are waiting on [...]

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month at the National Music Museum's November Discovery Saturday! NMM educator Anna Van Kley will present short spotlight talks at 1:00, [...]

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month at the National Music Museum's November Discovery Saturday! NMM educator Anna Van Kley will present short spotlight talks at 1:00, [...]

Arts and crafts, lefse, baked goods, handiwork, books, antiques and traditional Scandinavian food. First Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls. 336-3734.

Sample 30 different whiskeys at locations around town.

 Donations support the Spearfish Veterans Monument.

Participating national parks.

Presentation on the Spearfish Museum – Speaker is Rosalie Aslesen and Johanna Meier Della Vecchia.

Join us at the National Music Museum for a special evening of music featuring cellist Juan Guillermo Mireles Morales and pianist Dr. Yu-Han Kuan, performing [...]

Unique handmade items for holiday shopping.

Presented by Southy Dakota’s Poet Laureate, Bruce Roseland and Dakota State University Professor Emeritus John Nelson Join South Dakota's Poet Laureate, Bruce Roseland and Dakota [...]

Start your Holiday Shopping at the Zonta Holiday & Vendor Show.  Over 100 Craft & Vendor Booths.

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION! Journey Beyond the Known of constellations, moons, deep space objects, or even aliens!

Purchase a Deadwood holiday horseshoe ornament from participating locations to win prizes.

Opens at 12:00 on Wednesday Nov 18th until 5:00. Then, open Thurs & Fri starting at 9am.

Winter & Vintage market.

Join us at the High Plains Western Heritage Center on Thursday, November 19 at 6 pm for “He Sapa: Poetry, History, and Storytelling”. Presented by [...]

Crafters from the area. TIME: Friday: 5 - 8 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Arts, crafts, food and drink. TIME: Friday 11AM-8PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM; Sunday 10AM-4PM

Crafts, entertainment and bake sale featuring lefse, krumkaka and rosettes.

"South Dakota Yesterday & Today” Author Talk and Book Signing with Paul Horsted Free Admission

Join Show Me Reptile Show at the Sioux Falls Convention Center on Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Meet breeders and vendors, explore [...]

Siblings Joyce, Jonathan and Judy in concert.

Journey to the North Pole, where Santa waits to get on board. Adults-only cars with spiked hot chocolate available on select days. Nov. 25, 27-28; [...]

 Storefront display contest.

Christmas trees decorated by local businesses and civic groups.

 Vendors, Black Friday, Christmas Auction.

Parade, snacks with Santa at the Hill City Center and market and cider at the Alpine Inn.

Vendors, baked goods and Santa.

Horse-drawn carriages and parade through downtown.  

Heartwarming stories around the piano.

Magical Christmas Ballet at the Barnett Arena.

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION! Did you know rocks can GLOW? Meet the Discovery Pod's Rock Star volunteer Robin to get close up with rocks, fossils, and [...]

 Ballet with puppets, costumes and acrobatics.

South Dakota Symphony Orchestra and chorus performance.

Parade, caroling, fireworks, family activities, Santa and tree lighting.

Kenny Putnam, Tom Schaefer and Owen DeJong perform with an all-star support band.

Celebrate the sounds of the season at the National Music Museum's annual NMM Live! holiday concert! This year's performance features the Solid Brass Quartet, bringing [...]

Experience the magic of the holiday season at the Historic Adams House during special Candlelight Christmas Tours. The beautifully decorated Queen Anne-style home will be [...]

Tree Lighting, Santa & free skating at Outlaw Square. 1/2 Price Bumper Car Rides (3-5 pm), Free Skating at the Rink (5-7 pm), & 1/2 [...]

Music, tree lighting, lighted parade, crafts and live entertainment. Starting with a tree lighting program, parade of lights and soup supper on Friday evening. Saturday [...]

Shop local this holiday season. Find one-of-a-kind gifts from local artists and makers. December 5th - 19th, 2026 Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 [...]

Join the Green Dolphin Jazz Quartet for a Jazzy Christmas at the High Plains Western Heritage Center & Museum. Free Admission.

“A Very Potter Christmas” with Orion & Stacey Potter, Special Guests Tanner & Bailey Johns Reserved Seats: $20General Admission: $15 Reserve your tickets online on [...]

Handmade wreaths and centerpieces by the Rapid City Garden Club.

Over 100 vendors.