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South Dakota events

See what's happening across South Dakota this weekend and upcoming, with dates, official pages, tickets, parking, and maps.

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Some events free; adult contests have door fees

Deadweird

Deadwood's Halloween weekend includes the Monster Ball, costume contests, dancing, prizes, and family-friendly events around town.

Deadwood · Historic Downtown Deadwood
FestivalFamily
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The Halloween Bar Crawl - Sioux Falls

A night out at Rough Cut Social Axe Throwing in Sioux Falls. The organizer has the latest door time and entry details.

Sioux Falls · Rough Cut Social Axe Throwing
NightlifeAdultsSeasonal
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Fort Dog Spa Trunk or Treat

Fort Dog Spa’s Halloween Trunk or Treat at the Duffy Community Center.

Fort Pierre · Duffy Community Center
Family
Free

KidWeird

Deadwood's free Halloween event for children ages 12 and under features trick-or-treating, music, games, a costume contest, and prizes.

Deadwood · Deadwood Gulch Convention Center
FamilyFree
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Spearfish Canyon 15K

The 15 Kilo, better known as just the Kilo, will be held this November. The very first running of this event took place in 1968 and was started by then first year BHSU head cross country and track coach Dave Little.

Spearfish · Spearfish Hydro Electric Plant
Culture
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Glacier Hills Ultra

Glacier Hills Ultra gives runners the chance to take the next step to a longer distance as it provides races distances of 20km, 30km, and 50km.

Canton · Newton Hills State Park
Culture
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Leap

**LEAP is returning to the Czech Republic this fall. They'll be bringing their debut album *Entropy* to ARCHY+.** Following one of the most memorable performances at this year's *Bludfest* in Hradec Králové and a sold-out.

Oglala Lakota County · ARCHA+
Culture
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Holiday Sioux Empire Arts & Crafts Show

Arts and culture at Sioux Empire Fair/W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.

Sioux Falls · Sioux Empire Fair/W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds
CultureSeasonal
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Darkshire Arena: Face 2 Face

*Standing face to face, feeding off each other's energy. No plan, no script - just pure connection and improvisation.* Prepare for chaos, tension, and a level of chemistry between DJs unlike anything you have ever experienced.

Kingsbury County · Holešovice Exhibition Grounds
CultureLive
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Holiday Market Place — Lemmon SD

Holiday Market Place — Lemmon SD takes place at Lemmon Community Center. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Lemmon · Lemmon Community Center
CultureFamilyFood
Free

Parker's Bistro | Patio Nights

Parker's Bistro Announces Summer Patio Nights Featuring Free Live Music SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Parker's Bistro is pleased to announce Thursday Patio Nights, a summer series of free live music [...].

Sioux Falls · Parker's Bistro
MusicFamilyFree
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Winter Market

Winter Market takes place at Main Street Square. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Rapid City · Main Street Square
CultureFamilyFood
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Christmas with Lorie Line 2026

Celebrate the holidays with Lorie Line as she returns with a festive Christmas concert featuring beloved holiday favorites, audience requests, heartfelt stories and virtuosic solo piano performances.

Sioux Falls · Belbas Theater
MusicLive
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Holiday for Fiddlers presented by Live On Stage Sioux Falls

The Holiday for Fiddlers will be joining Live On Stage Sioux Falls for LOSSF/Sioux Falls Concerts Association\'s very last concert with fiddlers Tom Scheafer and Owen Dejong; and new with the group this year will be Dr.

Sioux Falls · Mary W. Sommervold Hall
MusicLive
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Yankton Holiday Festival of Lights Fireworks

Annual Holiday Festival of Lights fireworks after the parade, official tree lighting and Riverside Park lighting. The City of Yankton specifies the first Thursday in December; in 2026 that is December 3.

Yankton · Meridian District & Meridian Plaza
FestivalFamilyOutdoor
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Disney on Ice presents Find Your Hero

Get ready to discover the hero inside us all when Disney On Ice returns to South Dakota with a magical adventure for the whole family!

Sioux Falls · Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
CultureFamilyKids
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A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL

Experience A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls, Dec. 18–20.

Sioux Falls · Mary W. Sommervold Hall
ArtsCouplesLive
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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for over 40 years!

Sioux Falls · Mary W. Sommervold Hall
CultureSeasonal