Upcoming Events

Jan 15, 2026 - Mar 01, 2026 / Aberdeen Burger Battle - Aberdeen

Local restaurants compete for title of best burger during the Aberdeen Burger Battle, which runs January 15 - March 1, 2026.

Local restaurants compete for title of best burger during the Aberdeen Burger Battle, which runs January 15 - March 1, 2026.

Various Locations
Various Locations 57401 2009 Eagle Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401

Feb 02, 2026 - Apr 25, 2026 / “Drowning in Dirt” traveling exhibit Feb 2-April 25 at Mead Museum - Yankton

Traveling Exhibit Opening at Mead Museum Feb 2 through April 25 Drowning in Dirt: Joseph Hutton and the Dustbowl A soil scientist’s quest to save the farmer by preserving the land

Traveling Exhibit Opening at Mead Museum Feb 2 through April 25 Drowning in Dirt: Joseph Hutton and the Dustbowl A soil scientist’s quest to save the farmer by preserving the land

Mead Museum
Mead Museum 57078 82 Mickelson Dr, Yankton, SD 57078

Feb 24, 2026 - Mar 01, 2026 / Annual SD State Dart Tournament - Rapid City

Dart throwers from across the state will converge in Rapid City to compete.  

Dart throwers from across the state will converge in Rapid City to compete.  
The Monument
The Monument 57701 444 N Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701

Feb 26, 2026 - Jun 26, 2026 / Annual Ladies Only Fishing Tournament - Chamberlain

Ladies Only Fishing Tournament raising money for cancer patients in Brule, Buffalo and Lyman Counties.

Ladies Only Fishing Tournament raising money for cancer patients in Brule, Buffalo and Lyman Counties.

American Creek Marina
American Creek Marina 57325 309 E Glen Ave, Chamberlain, SD 57325

Mar 01, 2026 / Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - Pierre

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Drama adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, from the novella Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson Co-Director: Joshua Penrod and Co-Director Jennifer Bieser Show ...

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Drama adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, from the novella Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson Co-Director: Joshua Penrod and Co-Director Jennifer Bieser Show Dates: Feb. 27-March 1 and March 5-7, 2026 Pay What You Can Performance: February 25, 2026

Pierre Players Community Theater
Pierre Players Community Theater 57501 109 S. Pierre Street, Pierre, SD 57501

Mar 02, 2026 / Ladies Auxiliary Meeting - Sioux Falls

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

The Auxiliary supports the Ranch through fundraising efforts, special events, and treats for the boys. To learn more about membership, contact Jacinda or Sarah.
McCrossan Visitors Center
McCrossan Visitors Center 47135 47135 260th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57107

Mar 04, 2026 / Rocky Wednesday - Pierre

Included with admission; See and touch local rocks and enjoy take-home goodies! Topic may vary.   Fee: $Included with admission

Included with admission; See and touch local rocks and enjoy take-home goodies! Topic may vary.   Fee: $Included with admission
South Dakota Discovery Center
South Dakota Discovery Center 57501 805 W Sioux Ave, Pierre, SD 57501

Mar 05, 2026 / Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - Pierre

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Drama adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, from the novella Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson Co-Director: Joshua Penrod and Co-Director Jennifer Bieser Show ...

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Drama adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, from the novella Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson Co-Director: Joshua Penrod and Co-Director Jennifer Bieser Show Dates: Feb. 27-March 1 and March 5-7, 2026 Pay What You Can Performance: February 25, 2026

Pierre Players Community Theater
Pierre Players Community Theater 57501 109 S. Pierre Street, Pierre, SD 57501

Mar 06, 2026 / NMM Live! | Luis Sanchez - Vermillion

Join us for a special noon-hour concert with Luis Sanchez, international pianist, Steinway Artist, and Director of Keyboard Studies at Texas A&M University–Commerce.

Join us for a special noon-hour concert with Luis Sanchez, international pianist, Steinway Artist, and Director of Keyboard Studies at Texas A&M University–Commerce.

National Music Museum
National Music Museum 57069 414 E. Clark St., Vermillion, South Dakota 57069

Mar 06, 2026 / Lunar Life: Guided Play - Pierre

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 standby, ready for launch. Join them to discover ...

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 standby, ready for launch. Join them to discover all that Lunar Life has to offer, ranging from activities you may have missed on the first visit to deeper explanations of the science behind them! We cannot always guarantee a volunteer can be ...
South Dakota Discovery Center
South Dakota Discovery Center 57501 805 W Sioux Ave, Pierre, SD 57501

Mar 06, 2026 / Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - Pierre

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Drama adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, from the novella Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson Co-Director: Joshua Penrod and Co-Director Jennifer Bieser Show ...

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Drama adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, from the novella Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson Co-Director: Joshua Penrod and Co-Director Jennifer Bieser Show Dates: Feb. 27-March 1 and March 5-7, 2026 Pay What You Can Performance: February 25, 2026

Pierre Players Community Theater
Pierre Players Community Theater 57501 109 S. Pierre Street, Pierre, SD 57501

Mar 07, 2026 / Vermillion Children’s Choir Concert - Vermillion

Celebrate Discovery Saturday at the National Music Museum with a free concert by the Vermillion Children’s Choir on March 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the NMM’s Janet L. Wanzek Performance Hall and features ...

Celebrate Discovery Saturday at the National Music Museum with a free concert by the Vermillion Children’s Choir on March 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the NMM’s Janet L. Wanzek Performance Hall and features young singers from the Vermillion area under the direction of David Holdhusen and Gretchen Burbach.   Fee: $Free Admission!
National Music Museum
National Music Museum 57069 414 E. Clark St., Vermillion, South Dakota 57069

Mar 07, 2026 / Night at the Races - Chamberlain

Come to Chamberlain Community Center on Saturday, March 7th for a Night at the Races! Happy Hour will begin at 7 with the races starting at 7:30. These virtual horse races will be a fundraiser for the ...

Come to Chamberlain Community Center on Saturday, March 7th for a Night at the Races! Happy Hour will begin at 7 with the races starting at 7:30. These virtual horse races will be a fundraiser for the Oacoma, Chamberlain, Pukwana Community Foundation (OCP). You have the opportunity to purchase a horse in the race. This gives you naming rites for the horse and the jockey! Admission at the door will ...
Chamberlain Community Center
Chamberlain Community Center 57325 112 S Main St., Chamberlain, SD 57325

Mar 07, 2026 / Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - Pierre

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Drama adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, from the novella Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson Co-Director: Joshua Penrod and Co-Director Jennifer Bieser Show ...

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Drama adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, from the novella Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson Co-Director: Joshua Penrod and Co-Director Jennifer Bieser Show Dates: Feb. 27-March 1 and March 5-7, 2026 Pay What You Can Performance: February 25, 2026

Pierre Players Community Theater
Pierre Players Community Theater 57501 109 S. Pierre Street, Pierre, SD 57501

Mar 13, 2026 / NMM Live! | Tatag! Gamelan - Vermillion

Experience the shimmering sound of Indonesian gamelan as the NMM's Tatag Gamelan Ensemble presents its final concert of the season as a special NMM Live! performance. Featuring the Kyai Rengga Manis Everist ...

Experience the shimmering sound of Indonesian gamelan as the NMM's Tatag Gamelan Ensemble presents its final concert of the season as a special NMM Live! performance. Featuring the Kyai Rengga Manis Everist Gamelan—one of the finest outside Indonesia—this midday concert celebrates community music-making and centuries-old musical traditions.This event will be livestreamed at https://www.nmmusd.org/nmm-live-video   Fee: ...
National Music Museum
National Music Museum 57069 414 E. Clark St., Vermillion, South Dakota 57069

Mar 14, 2026 / Starry Saturday - Pierre

Included with admission; On the 2nd Saturday of every month, enjoy a variety of presentations from Greek or Lakota constellations, the moon, deep space objects, and more! Topic and presenter vary.   Fee: ...

Included with admission; On the 2nd Saturday of every month, enjoy a variety of presentations from Greek or Lakota constellations, the moon, deep space objects, and more! Topic and presenter vary.   Fee: $Included with admission
South Dakota Discovery Center
South Dakota Discovery Center 57501 805 W Sioux Ave, Pierre, SD 57501

Mar 14, 2026 / Hunt the Leprechaun at Mead Museum - Yankton

The annual Hunt the Leprechaun at the Mead Museum is a family friendly way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

The annual Hunt the Leprechaun at the Mead Museum is a family friendly way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Mead Museum
Mead Museum 57078 82 Mickelson Dr, Yankton, SD 57078

Learn about the interesting life of Sarah "Aunt Sally" Campbell.

Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center
Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center 57732 150 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732

Mar 20, 2026 / Of Thee I Sing: Origin, Heritage and Patriotism - Vermillion

Experience America’s story through the musical instruments that helped shape our nation.

Experience America’s story through the musical instruments that helped shape our nation.

National Music Museum
National Music Museum 57069 414 E. Clark St., Vermillion, South Dakota 57069

Mar 20, 2026 / Lunar Life: Guided Play - Pierre

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 standby, ready for launch. Join them to discover ...

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 standby, ready for launch. Join them to discover all that Lunar Life has to offer, ranging from activities you may have missed on the first visit to deeper explanations of the science behind them! We cannot always guarantee a volunteer can be ...
South Dakota Discovery Center
South Dakota Discovery Center 57501 805 W Sioux Ave, Pierre, SD 57501
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