Calendar of Events

UPCOMING EVENTS ACROSS SOUTH DAKOTA



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12:00 AM - Deadweird
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11:00 AM - Holiday Express
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7:00 PM - Nutcracker!
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2:00 PM - Rocky Wednesday
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8:00 AM - Wreath Sale
9:00 AM - Holiday Market
26 Oct
October 26, 2026 - October 27, 2026    
All Day
Central States Fair
27 Oct
October 27, 2026    
All Day
 Ballet
27 Oct
October 27, 2026    
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
 Trick or treat through McCrory Gardens. 688-6707.  
28 Oct
October 28, 2026    
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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 [...]
30 Oct
October 30, 2026 - November 15, 2026    
All Day
Black Hills Community Theatre performance
30 Oct
October 30, 2026 - October 31, 2026    
All Day
Costume contest, parade, monster ball and prizes
31 Oct
October 31, 2026    
12:00 am
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
31 Oct
October 31, 2026    
All Day
Trick-or-treating and entertainment, Scare in the Square
31 Oct
October 31, 2026    
All Day
Merchant Trick-or-Treat
01 Nov
November 1, 2026    
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Food, drinks and bake sale, sponsored by the Sioux Falls American Legion Post 15. South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance, Sioux Falls. 336-3470.
01 Nov
November 1, 2026 - January 1, 2027    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Decorated trees on display to vote on, geocaching.
01 Nov
November 1, 2026    
1:00 pm
South Dakota Symphony Orchestra performance. Augustana University, Sioux Falls. 335-7933. Ext 5.
02 Nov
November 2, 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.
04 Nov
November 4, 2026    
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
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 [...]
04 Nov
November 4, 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 [...]
05 Nov
November 5, 2026 - November 7, 2026    
All Day
Pheasant hunting competition. Huron. 352-0000.
Preservation Thursday: Reflections on Deadwood's Historic Preservation Efforts and the Impact of Legalized Gaming
November 5, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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 [...]
06 Nov
November 6, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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 [...]
06 Nov
November 6, 2026    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
 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 [...]
07 Nov
November 7, 2026    
12:00 am
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, [...]
07 Nov
November 7, 2026    
12:00 am
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, [...]
07 Nov
November 7, 2026    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Arts and crafts, lefse, baked goods, handiwork, books, antiques and traditional Scandinavian food. First Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls. 336-3734.
08 Nov
November 8, 2026    
All Day
Sample 30 different whiskeys at locations around town.
08 Nov
November 8, 2026    
2:00 pm
 Donations support the Spearfish Veterans Monument.
11 Nov
November 11, 2026    
All Day
Participating national parks.
11 Nov
November 11, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Presentation on the Spearfish Museum – Speaker is Rosalie Aslesen and Johanna Meier Della Vecchia.
12 Nov
November 12, 2026    
12:00 am
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 [...]
13 Nov
November 13, 2026 - November 14, 2026    
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
13 Nov
November 13, 2026 - December 24, 2026    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Unique handmade items for holiday shopping.
14 Nov
November 14, 2026    
12:00 am
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 [...]
14 Nov
November 14, 2026 - November 15, 2026    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Start your Holiday Shopping at the Zonta Holiday & Vendor Show.  Over 100 Craft & Vendor Booths.
14 Nov
November 14, 2026    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION! Journey Beyond the Known of constellations, moons, deep space objects, or even aliens!
15 Nov
November 15, 2026 - December 30, 2026    
All Day
Purchase a Deadwood holiday horseshoe ornament from participating locations to win prizes.
18 Nov
November 18, 2026 - November 22, 2026    
12:00 am
Opens at 12:00 on Wednesday Nov 18th until 5:00. Then, open Thurs & Fri starting at 9am.
19 Nov
November 19, 2026 - November 22, 2026    
12:00 am
Winter & Vintage market.
19 Nov
November 19, 2026    
12:00 am
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 [...]
19 Nov
November 19, 2026    
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
20 Nov
November 20, 2026    
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
21 Nov
November 21, 2026 - November 22, 2026    
All Day
Crafters from the area. TIME: Friday: 5 - 8 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
21 Nov
November 21, 2026 - November 23, 2026    
All Day
Arts, crafts, food and drink. TIME: Friday 11AM-8PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM; Sunday 10AM-4PM
21 Nov
November 21, 2026    
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Crafts, entertainment and bake sale featuring lefse, krumkaka and rosettes.
22 Nov
November 22, 2026    
12:00 am
"South Dakota Yesterday & Today” Author Talk and Book Signing with Paul Horsted Free Admission
22 Nov
November 22, 2026    
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
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 [...]
22 Nov
November 22, 2026    
3:00 pm
Siblings Joyce, Jonathan and Judy in concert.
25 Nov
November 25, 2026 - December 24, 2026    
11:00 am - 4:15 pm
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; [...]
26 Nov
November 26, 2026 - December 24, 2026    
All Day
 Storefront display contest.
26 Nov
November 26, 2026    
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
26 Nov
November 26, 2026    
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
27 Nov
November 27, 2026 - December 31, 2026    
All Day
Christmas trees decorated by local businesses and civic groups.
27 Nov
November 27, 2026 - November 28, 2026    
All Day
27 Nov
November 27, 2026 - November 29, 2026    
All Day
 Vendors, Black Friday, Christmas Auction.
28 Nov
November 28, 2026    
All Day
Parade, snacks with Santa at the Hill City Center and market and cider at the Alpine Inn.
28 Nov
November 28, 2026    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Vendors, baked goods and Santa.
28 Nov
November 28, 2026    
6:00 pm
Horse-drawn carriages and parade through downtown.  
29 Nov
November 29, 2026    
3:00 pm
Heartwarming stories around the piano.
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.
Events on October 26, 2026
26 Oct
26 Oct 26
Rapid City
Events on October 27, 2026
27 Oct
27 Oct 26
Rapid City
27 Oct
27 Oct 26
Brookings
Events on October 28, 2026
28 Oct
28 Oct 26
Pierre
Events on October 30, 2026
30 Oct
30 Oct 26
Rapid City
30 Oct
30 Oct 26
Deadwood
Events on October 31, 2026
31 Oct
31 Oct
31 Oct 26
Rapid City
31 Oct
31 Oct 26
Huron
Events on November 1, 2026
01 Nov
01 Nov
1 Nov 26
Custer
01 Nov
1 Nov 26
Sioux Falls
Events on November 2, 2026
02 Nov
Events on November 4, 2026
04 Nov
4 Nov 26
Pierre
04 Nov
4 Nov 26
Sioux Falls
Events on November 6, 2026
06 Nov
06 Nov
6 Nov 26
Pierre
Events on November 8, 2026
08 Nov
8 Nov 26
Deadwood
08 Nov
8 Nov 26
Spearfish
Events on November 11, 2026
11 Nov
11 Nov 26
Statewide
11 Nov
11 Nov 26
Spearfish
Events on November 12, 2026
Events on November 13, 2026
13 Nov
13 Nov 26
Sioux Falls
13 Nov
13 Nov 26
Yankton
13 Nov
Events on November 14, 2026
14 Nov
14 Nov
14 Nov
14 Nov 26
Pierre
Events on November 15, 2026
15 Nov
15 Nov 26
Deadwood
Events on November 18, 2026
18 Nov
18 Nov 26
Spearfish
Events on November 19, 2026
19 Nov
19 Nov 26
Rapid City
19 Nov
19 Nov
19 Nov 26
Pierre
Events on November 20, 2026
20 Nov
20 Nov 26
Pierre
Events on November 21, 2026
21 Nov
21 Nov
21 Nov 26
Sioux Falls
21 Nov
21 Nov 26
Rapid City
Events on November 22, 2026
Events on November 25, 2026
25 Nov
25 Nov 26
Hill City
Events on November 26, 2026
26 Nov
26 Nov 26
26 Nov
26 Nov 26
Groton
26 Nov
26 Nov 26
Groton
Events on November 27, 2026
27 Nov
27 Nov 26
Yankton
27 Nov
27 Nov 26
Hill City
27 Nov
27 Nov 26
Belle Fourche
Events on November 28, 2026
28 Nov
28 Nov 26
Hill City
28 Nov
28 Nov 26
Gregory
28 Nov
28 Nov 26
Rapid City
Events on November 29, 2026
29 Nov
29 Nov 26
Sioux Falls
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
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