Upcoming Events

Model train exposition, swap meet and vendors.

W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds Expo Building

Southern Rock concert.

Washington Pavilion

A brilliant and whimsical family holiday spectacular.

The Monument Fine Arts Theatre

Canyon Lake Activity Center - Viking Hall

Preview Night, General Admission $5

Opening Night

Pierre Players Presents: You Can't Take It With You - Pierre

Sunday Matinee

Pierre Players Presents: You Can't Take It With You - Pierre

Pierre Players Presents: You Can't Take It With You - Pierre

Pierre Players Presents: You Can't Take It With You - Pierre

The Grand Opera House

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

South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

SD State Capitol Building

Grand lighting ceremony of nearly 100 decorated trees. 

South Dakota State Capitol

Community Thanksgiving dinner.

Groton Community Center

Come join us for our vendor fair in the Hill City Middle School Gym.

Middle School Gym

Journey to the North Pole, where Santa waits to get on board. Adults-only cars with spiked hot chocolate available on select days. 

1880 Train Holiday Express - Hill City

1880 Train Holiday Express - Hill City

1880 Train Holiday Express - Hill City

1880 Train Holiday Express - Hill City

Hill City Station

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

Celebrate the holiday season with the annual Parade of Lights featuring decorated floats with lights galore. Starts at Market and Dakota Ave.

Market and Dakota Ave

Dazzling lighted holiday floats and music will flood downtown The Parade of Lights is the official start to the downtown holiday season!    

Downtown Sioux Falls

Annual Christmas tree lighting. Enjoy wagon rides, caroling and a special appearance by Santa.

Duffy Community Center

Lighted Christmas parade.

Downtown Hill City

Parade of lights, tree lighting, carriage rides and fireworks.  

Downtown Belle Fourche

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

Entertainment, tree lighting and winter market.

Main Street Square