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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

Music, tree lighting, lighted parade, crafts, wagon rides and Santa.

Multiple locations

Lights display.

Falls Park

Grand lighting ceremony of nearly 100 decorated trees. 

South Dakota State Capitol

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

South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Classic Disney characters perform.

Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

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

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

Theatrical musical.

Prince of Peace: The Christmas Story - Sioux Falls

Prince of Peace: The Christmas Story - Sioux Falls

Prince of Peace: The Christmas Story - Sioux Falls

Orpheum Theater Center

Featuring the inspiring Hallelujah Chorus, Handel's Messiah returns to usher in the holiday season. Join your South Dakota Symphony Orchestra and Chorus at First Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls for this divine masterpiece!  

First Lutheran Church

Bah Humbug?! Our stirring rendition of "A Christmas Carol" has a slight scheduling issue. So our dedicated band of actors and technicians must put together their own production in the eleventh hour, doing their best while chaos is all around them.

A Christmas Chaos - Mitchell

A Christmas Chaos - Mitchell

Area Community Theatre

For over 600 years, stringed keyboard instruments have served as repositories for human imagination, science, technology, craft, artistry, and music. They are admired for their stature – and oftentimes stunning beauty – alongside their ability to play both melody and harmony. Keyboard innovation has continuously expanded throughout the world, throughout time. Opening in March 2024, the ...

Exhibit opening with gallery talk and demonstrations beginning at 6pm

open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm

National Music Museum

Our Little STEAMers Preschool is based on the Montessori principles that children learn best when they are given the freedom to move, to choose their own work, and follow their interests, operating within boundaries that include respect for themselves, others, and their environment. In Little STEAMers Preschool students learn through guided exploration and build skills with independent hands-on learning. ...

South Dakota Discovery Center

Our Little STEAMers Preschool is based on the Montessori principles that children learn best when they are given the freedom to move, to choose their own work, and follow their interests, operating within boundaries that include respect for themselves, others, and their environment. In Little STEAMers Preschool students learn through guided exploration and build skills with independent hands-on learning. ...

South Dakota Discovery Center

Together, we strive to create a society of CURIOUS, SCIENTIFICALLY LITERATE, and ENGAGED problem solvers. You can be a critical part in fulfilling our vision by finding your volunteer focus below. Come in during volunteer hours to learn how you can help!

South Dakota Discovery Center

Together, we strive to create a society of CURIOUS, SCIENTIFICALLY LITERATE, and ENGAGED problem solvers. You can be a critical part in fulfilling our vision by finding your volunteer focus below. Come in during volunteer hours to learn how you can help!

South Dakota Discovery Center

Delight in the holiday season by visiting the beautiful historic Mead Museum filled with unique, cheery Christmas trees! You'll enjoy seeing 70+ trees decorated by area organizations and individuals. Vote for your favorite! Open every day from noon-4.  Friday nights are special hours until 8pm.This event is for all ages! Kids receive a craft grab bag. Santa and Mrs. Claus will pay a special visit ...

noon to 4pm Fridays until 8pm

noon to 4pm Fridays until 8pm

Mead Museum

Step into the holiday magic at the Adams House, beautifully decorated for the Christmas season. Join us for an open house-style tour on November 29-December 1, December 6-8, 13-15, and 20-22 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All attendees will receive a free gift, and kids can enjoy a coin-collecting scavenger hunt along the way. Don’t forget to visit the Adams House Gift Shop for unique holiday gifts. ...

Historic Adams House

The Corson Playhouse

Light parade.

Downtown Pierre