Calendar of Events

UPCOMING EVENTS ACROSS SOUTH DAKOTA



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7:00 PM - Nutcracker!
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8:00 AM - Wreath Sale
9:00 AM - Holiday Market
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6:00 PM - Star Party
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1:00 PM - First Day Hike
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01 Dec
December 1, 2026    
7:00 pm
Magical Christmas Ballet at the Barnett Arena.
02 Dec
December 2, 2026    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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 [...]
02 Dec
December 2, 2026    
7:00 pm
 Ballet with puppets, costumes and acrobatics.
03 Dec
December 3, 2026    
12:00 am
South Dakota Symphony Orchestra and chorus performance.
03 Dec
December 3, 2026    
4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Parade, caroling, fireworks, family activities, Santa and tree lighting.
03 Dec
December 3, 2026    
7:00 pm
Kenny Putnam, Tom Schaefer and Owen DeJong perform with an all-star support band.
04 Dec
December 4, 2026    
12:00 am
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 [...]
Candlelight Christmas Tours of the Historic Adams House
December 4, 2026 - December 5, 2026    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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 [...]
04 Dec
December 4, 2026    
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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 [...]
05 Dec
December 5, 2026 - December 6, 2026    
All Day
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 [...]
05 Dec
December 5, 2026 - December 20, 2026    
12:00 am
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 [...]
05 Dec
December 5, 2026    
12:00 am
Join the Green Dolphin Jazz Quartet for a Jazzy Christmas at the High Plains Western Heritage Center & Museum. Free Admission.
06 Dec
December 6, 2026    
12:00 am
“A Very Potter Christmas” with Orion & Stacey Potter, Special Guests Tanner & Bailey Johns Reserved Seats: $20General Admission: $15 Reserve your tickets online on [...]
06 Dec
December 6, 2026    
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Handmade wreaths and centerpieces by the Rapid City Garden Club.
06 Dec
December 6, 2026    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Over 100 vendors.
07 Dec
December 7, 2026    
12:00 pm
The Auxiliary supports the Ranch through fundraising efforts, special events, and treats for the boys. To learn more about membership, contact Jacinda or Sarah.
09 Dec
December 9, 2026    
12:00 pm
Melodies by the Spearfish Piano Duet Club.
10 Dec
December 10, 2026 - December 13, 2026    
7:30 pm
Musical presented by The Good Night Theater Collective Washington Pavilion.
10 Dec
December 10, 2026 - December 13, 2026    
7:30 pm
Concert. Thursday, December 10 | 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 11 | 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 12 | 1:00 p.m.* Saturday, December 12 | 7:30 p.m. [...]
Candlelight Christmas Tours of the Historic Adams House
December 11, 2026 - December 12, 2026    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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 [...]
12 Dec
December 12, 2026    
All Day
Shop more than 200 local vendors.
12 Dec
December 12, 2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Select a platter of candy and cookies and pay by the pound.
12 Dec
December 12, 2026    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Discounts and goodies for wearing a Santa hat at local, participating businesses.
13 Dec
December 13, 2026    
12:00 am
Join us for this annual High Plains Live! tradition and celebrate the Christmas season with Paul Larson & Friends. Reserved Seats: $20General Admission: $15 Get [...]
13 Dec
December 13, 2026    
2:00 pm
High Plains Live! with Paul Larson & Friends.
13 Dec
December 13, 2026    
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Lighted parade, chili feed, Santa, hot chocolate and cookies.
16 Dec
December 16, 2026 - December 19, 2026    
All Day
Basketball, pow wow, knowledge bowl, hand games and business plan competition.
Candlelight Christmas Tours of the Historic Adams House
December 18, 2026 - December 19, 2026    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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 [...]
18 Dec
December 18, 2026 - December 20, 2026    
7:00 pm
 A Broadway Tour.
19 Dec
December 19, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Star Parties  Join the Discovery Center at Farm Island Recreation area for a star party.  Sky watchers of all levels are welcome. Bring your own [...]
A Thrill of Hope - An Advent Cantata
December 20, 2026    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The combined choir of the Pastorate of the Holy Cross (Risen Savior in Brandon and St. Rose of Lima in Garretson) is excited to present [...]
20 Dec
December 20, 2026    
4:30 pm
Nativity pageant.
20 Dec
December 20, 2026    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Bethlehem is coming to Brule County! Join us on Sunday, December 20, at 5:00 PM at the Ag Building in Pukwana for the 5th Annual [...]
24 Dec
December 24, 2026 - December 28, 2026    
All Day
Skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobile rides for those with impaired vision or physical disabilities.
24 Dec
December 24, 2026    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Happy Holidays!
25 Dec
December 25, 2026    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  Happy Holidays!
31 Dec
December 31, 2026    
12:00 am
Celebration and ball drop.
31 Dec
December 31, 2026    
7:30 pm
Black Hills Symphony Orchestra performance.
01 Jan
January 1, 2027 - January 31, 2027    
All Day
Local restaurants compete for the title of Best Burger.
Events on December 1, 2026
01 Dec
1 Dec 26
Rapid City
Events on December 2, 2026
02 Dec
2 Dec 26
Pierre
02 Dec
Events on December 3, 2026
03 Dec
3 Dec 26
Sioux Falls
03 Dec
3 Dec 26
Yankton
03 Dec
3 Dec 26
Sioux Falls
Events on December 4, 2026
Events on December 5, 2026
05 Dec
5 Dec 26
Hot Springs
05 Dec
5 Dec 26
Spearfish
05 Dec
5 Dec 26
Spearfish
Events on December 6, 2026
06 Dec
6 Dec 26
Spearfish
06 Dec
6 Dec 26
06 Dec
6 Dec 26
Spearfish
Events on December 7, 2026
07 Dec
Events on December 9, 2026
09 Dec
9 Dec 26
Spearfish
Events on December 10, 2026
10 Dec
10 Dec 26
Sioux Falls
10 Dec
10 Dec 26
Sioux Falls
Events on December 11, 2026
Events on December 12, 2026
12 Dec
12 Dec 26
Rapid City
12 Dec
12 Dec 26
Volga
12 Dec
12 Dec 26
Hot Springs
Events on December 13, 2026
13 Dec
13 Dec 26
Spearfish
13 Dec
13 Dec 26
Wessington
Events on December 16, 2026
16 Dec
16 Dec 26
Rapid City
Events on December 18, 2026
18 Dec
18 Dec 26
Sioux Falls
Events on December 19, 2026
19 Dec
19 Dec 26
Pierre
Events on December 20, 2026
20 Dec
20 Dec 26
Pukwana
20 Dec
20 Dec 26
Pukwana
Events on December 24, 2026
24 Dec
24 Dec 26
Lead
24 Dec
Events on December 25, 2026
25 Dec
Events on December 29, 2026
29 Dec
29 Dec 26
Sioux Falls
Events on December 31, 2026
31 Dec
31 Dec 26
Deadwood
31 Dec
Events on January 1, 2027
01 Jan
1 Jan 27
Sioux Falls
01 Jan
1 Jan 27
Grenville
01 Jan
1 Jan 27
Mobridge
31 Jan

Groundhog Day Poker Run

Cross-country ski poker run, snowshoe poker run, kids’ kicksled race, hot drinks and food.
31 Jan

SDSO Winter Chamber Music Concert

January 31, 2027    
1:00 pm
 South Dakota Symphony Orchestra performs.
31 Jan

Carnival of Silver Skates: "The Greatest Hits on Ice."

January 31, 2027    
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Skaters ages 4 through grade 12 perform.
05 Feb

Feed Your Mind: Yankton, A River and Train Destination

February 5, 2027    
12:00 pm
Craig Ernster speaks of a time where trains and steamships stopped in Yankton going up and down the river and going west.
05 Feb

RACD Dinner Theater

February 5, 2027    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
If you enjoy an evening filled with great food and plenty of laughter, mark your calendars!   The members of the Reliance Area Community Development [...]
06 Feb

The Black Market

February 6, 2027 - February 7, 2027    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Formerly Benson’s Flea Market, features between 90 and 140 exhibitors. Saturday 9am - 5pm | Sunday 10am - 3pm
06 Feb

RACD Dinner Theater

February 6, 2027    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
If you enjoy an evening filled with great food and plenty of laughter, mark your calendars!   The members of the Reliance Area Community Development [...]
06 Feb

Tchaikovsky’s ‘Pathetique’ Symphony

February 6, 2027    
7:30 pm
SDSO premieres a work by University of South Dakota composition professor Paul Lombardi.
06 Feb

Late Night Lazer

February 6, 2027    
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Adults only. Local wine or beer tasting pre-party 8-9pm Tubing 9-11pm.
07 Feb
10 Feb

Winter Farm Show

February 10, 2027 - February 13, 2027    
All Day
Livestock shows and sales, home and family programs, presentations, exhibits and youth Lego contest.
11 Feb

The Okee Dokee Brothers

February 11, 2027    
6:00 pm
Americana folk songs for the family.
11 Feb

Dinner and a Movie

February 11, 2027    
7:30 pm
Enjoy a meal and screening of Moulin Rouge.
13 Feb

Frost Fest

February 13, 2027 - February 16, 2027    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Snow Ball, garden glow, ice sculptures, meal and Doggy Date Night.
14 Feb

Super Bowl Game Day

February 14, 2027    
6:30 pm
Play golf and watch the big game.
15 Feb

Cracker Barrel

February 15, 2027    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join neighbors and SD legislators in lively exchange on current legislative issues. Moderator will field audience questions.  
15 Feb

Cracker Barrel

February 15, 2027    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join neighbors and SD legislators in lively exchange on current legislative issues. Moderator will field audience questions.  
17 Feb

Girls’ Weekend

February 17, 2027 - February 21, 2027    
7:00 pm
Community theatre performance
19 Feb

Shucked: The Musical

February 19, 2027 - February 21, 2027    
2:00 pm - 7:30 pm
TIME: February 19, 2027 7:30 p.m. February 20, 2027 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.February 21, 2027 2 p.m.
20 Feb

Late Night Lazer

February 20, 2027    
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Adults only. Local wine or beer tasting pre-party 8-9pm Tubing 9-11pm.
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