South Dakota events

The 79th annual Pálava Wine Harvest Festival will take place in Mikulov, as always, on the second weekend in September, this time from September 11 to 13.

Oglala Lakota County · Mikulov

FestivalFamilyFree

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Through SEP 12Happening nowFree

63rd Annual Sidewalk Arts Festival

The Sidewalk Arts Festival is a FREE outdoor event with more than 300 vendors featuring the region's best fine art, folk art, craft artisans, and a beer garden!

Sioux Falls · Downtown Sioux Falls

FestivalFamilyFree

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Sidewalk Arts Festival

Art fair held in Sioux Falls, SD, starting September 12, 2026.

Sioux Falls · Sioux Falls, SD

FestivalFamilyLive

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Through SEP 12Happening nowFree

Center for Disabilities Run, Walk & Roll

USD Center for Disabilities is excited for the return of its Run Walk & Roll event this September! Run Walk & Roll is an inclusive event open to people of all ages and abilities.

Sioux Falls · Elmwood Park

CultureFree

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Through SEP 12Happening now$10

Mount Rushmore Half Marathon

Save $10 w/code VRRAVES26 *** A race with presidential views! You're going to love this course with gorgeous views of Mt. Rushmore and the surrounding Black Hills!

Keystone · Borglum Story Museum

SportsAdults

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The Second Saturday Market/Car Show

The Second Saturday Market returns to downtown Sioux Falls behind the 8th & Railroad building on April 11th.

Sioux Falls · 401 E 8Th St

MarketFamilyOutdoor

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Sun, SEP 13Time TBAFree

Labor Day Picnic at Covell Lake Park

Free food (Hot Dogs, Falafel), lawn games and crafts for the kids!

Sioux Falls · Covell Lake

FamilyFree

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Sun, SEP 13Time TBASee website

Sundance to Spearfish Marathon

The best the Black Hills of Wyoming and South Dakota have to offer! Sundance to Spearfish Marathon is almost entirely downhill except for one hill from mile 2.00 to 2.56 miles with 169 ft gain.

Spearfish · Brady Park

SportsAdults

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Wed, SEP 16Time TBASee website

Black Hills Veteran March and Marathon

The Black Hills Veteran’s Honor March was conceived in 2002 as a way to honor the sacrifices of the nation’s servicemen and women.

Deadwood · Deadwood Rodeo Grounds

SportsAdults

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Thu, SEP 175:30 AMSee website

2nd Annual Tee Off for Tourism

Grab your clubs and your crew for the Tee Off for Tourism Golf Fundraiser, a 4-person scramble-style tournament that's perfect for all skill levels!

Pierre · Hillsview Golf Course

Culture

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Fri, SEP 185:00 PMSee website

301 Rodz & Ridez Car Show

The 301 Rodz & Ridez Car Show, formerly known as the Outkast Car Show, takes place over three days in Mitchell, South Dakota.

Mitchell · Cadwell Park

SportsAdultsOutdoor

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Fri, SEP 185:00 PMFree

Deadwood Jam

The 36th annual Deadwood Jam brings two days of free live music to Outlaw Square and historic Main Street in the Black Hills.

Deadwood · Outlaw Square

MusicFamilyFree

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Sat, SEP 197:00 AMSee website

Lilly Fest 2026

Lilly Fest 2026 takes place at Fischers Lilly Park. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Fort Pierre · Fischers Lilly Park

OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor

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Sat, SEP 198:00 AMFree

Cub Fall Fun Day

Inviting all boys and girls in elementary school, grades Kindergarten through 5th grade to the 2nd annual Cub Fall Fun Day!

Sioux Falls · Urban Adventure Center

CultureFree

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Sat, SEP 198:30 AM$200

Jack 15 Road Race

Be part of the history of Jack 15.For 63 years, runners have been making an annual trek from White, S.D., to Brookings, S.D., making it the oldest road race in the Midwest.

Brookings

Culture

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Sat, SEP 19Time TBASee website

The Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival

The Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival takes place at Main Street Square. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Rapid City · Main Street Square

FestivalFamilyLive

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Sat, SEP 193:00 PM UTCFree

Riverfest 2026

Riverfest 2026 is your invitation to celebrate along the Big Sioux River. Enjoy a free day of live music, food, local vendors, family-friendly activities, and community gathering in the heart [...].

Sioux Falls · Cherapa Place Plaza

MusicFamilyFree

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Sat, SEP 192:00 PMSee website

James Hicks Memorial Bull Riding

James Hicks Memorial Bull Riding takes place at Stanley County Fairgrounds. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Fort Pierre · Stanley County Fairgrounds

Culture

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Sun, SEP 20Time TBA$20

Sioux Falls Marathon & Half Marathon

The Sioux Falls Marathon, powered by the Sioux Falls Sports Authority, features races for all levels of runners. Distances include the full marathon, half marathon, & 5K.

Sioux Falls · Howard Wood Field

SportsAdults

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Thu, SEP 24Time TBASee official park page

Buffalo Roundup Arts Festival

Custer State Park hosts three days of fine-art and craft vendors, South Dakota-made goods, food, and Western and Native American entertainment.

Custer State Park · State Game Lodge grounds

FestivalFamily

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Fri, SEP 25Time TBAFree

SiouxperCon 2026

SiouxperCon is the ultimate family adventure weekend in Sioux Falls. An event where kids, parents, and even grandparents can dive into a world of creativity, play, and pure joy together.

Sioux Falls · Sioux Falls Convention Center

FamilyFree

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Fri, SEP 25Time TBAFree

Sturgis Gathering Market

The Sturgis Gathering Market is a weekly outdoor farmers and artisan market celebrating locally grown, raised, and handcrafted goods from the Black Hills region.

Sturgis · Massa Berry Building / BrewBerry Bistro

OutdoorsFamilyFree

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Fri, SEP 25Time TBASee website

Buffalo Roundup

Buffalo Roundup takes place at Custer State Park. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Buffalo · Custer State Park

OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor

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Fri, SEP 25Time TBASee website

Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup

See one of South Dakota's most loved traditions at Custer State Park as cowboys and cowgirls bring the park's buffalo herd across the open.

Custer State Park

OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor

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Fri, SEP 25Time TBASee website

Muppet Treasure Island Film Screening and Q&A

Arts and culture at Sioux Falls State Theatre. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.

Sioux Falls · Sioux Falls State Theatre

ArtsIndoor

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Fri, SEP 25Time TBASee website

Cinch Playoffs - The Governor's Cup Rodeo at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

A sports event at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls. The organizer has the latest start time and registration details.

Sioux Falls · Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

SportsAdults

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Sat, SEP 269:00 AMSee website

Irene-Wakonda XC Eagles Laces & Lunches Color Run/Walk

The Irene-Wakonda XC team is doing a fundraiser to help out kids/families in our own school district that need help with shoes and lunches. Half of the proceeds go to the XC team for camps, uniforms, etc.

Irene

SportsFamilyKids

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Sat, SEP 26Time TBASee website

Whitest Kids U' Know's MARS Film Screening and Q&A with Timmy Williams

Arts and culture at Sioux Falls Convention Center. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.

Sioux Falls · Sioux Falls Convention Center

ArtsFamilyIndoor

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Sat, SEP 26Time TBASee website

SD Trail Running Championships

The SD Trail Running Championship is the last race for the Black Hills Running Club Trail Series. Choose between the 10K or the 18K course, both showcasing rolling hills, pine forests, and classic Black Hills singletrack.

Sturgis · Alkali Creek Centennial Trailhead

SportsAdultsOutdoor

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Sun, SEP 279:00 PMSee website

James Hype (UK)

James Hype will perform on September 27, 2026, at the Roxy club in Prague.

Oglala Lakota County · Roxy

Culture

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Wed, SEP 306:30 PMSee website

Red Bull Symphonic with Ben Cristovao

*Red Bull Symphonic* brings together contemporary music and a symphony orchestra in a unique collaboration.

Kingsbury County · Prague Congress Centre

MusicCouplesLive

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Thu, OCT 1Time TBASee website

Mainly Marathons Center of the Nation Series Day 4 (SD)

Mainly Marathons Center of the Nation Series - Day 4 (SD) will be run in the Rocky Point Recreation Area. Course Surface: Smooth asphalt road with little shade. Tentative Course Laps: 14 for Marathon.

Belle Fourche · Rocky Point Recreation Area

SportsAdults

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Fri, OCT 211:00 AMMany activities free; some activities ticketed

Deadwood Oktoberfest

Deadwood celebrates Oktoberfest with a scavenger hunt, German car show, wiener dog races, brat cookoff, and beer barrel games downtown.

Deadwood · Historic Downtown Deadwood

FestivalFamily

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Sat, OCT 38:00 AMSee website

Brookings Marathon

Brookings Marathon Pioneer Park, 6th Street West, Brookings, SD - Brookings MarathonHalf Marathon & Relay October 3,… - October 3, 2026.

Brookings · Pioneer Park, 6th Street West, Brookings, SD

SportsFamilyOutdoor

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Sat, OCT 3Time TBASee website

Run Crazy Horse

The Run Crazy Horse Marathon events begin in the shadow of the world's largest mountain carving, Crazy Horse Memorial, and finishes in the heart of the Black Hills... Hill City, South Dakota.

Hill City · Crazy Horse Memorial

SportsAdults

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Sat, OCT 3Time TBASee website

Brookings Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay

Brookings, South Dakota, hosts the 25th oldest marathon in the US, 3rd oldest among those run every year since inception.

Brookings · Pioneer Park

SportsAdults

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Sun, OCT 4Time TBASee website

Palace City Kiwanis Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

We Run For The Kids! The Palace City Kiwanis Half Marathon starts and finishes in front of The World's Only Corn Palace.

Mitchell · World's Only Corn Palace

SportsFamilyKids

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Fri, OCT 9Time TBASee website

Creative Hands Autumn Bazaar

Fine Arts Building, Central States Fairgrounds, Rapid City, SD.

Rapid City · Fine Arts Building, Central States Fairgrounds

Culture

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Fri, OCT 96:00 PMSee website

KOJO

KOJO takes place at Fléda. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Kingsbury County · Fléda

Culture

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Sat, OCT 106:00 PMSee website

The Second Saturday Market/Car Show

The Second Saturday Market returns to downtown Sioux Falls behind the 8th & Railroad building on April 11th.

Sioux Falls · 401 E 8Th St

MarketFamilyOutdoor

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Tue, OCT 136:00 AM$30

TCSD Annual Membership Meeting

Join us for the TCSD Annual Membership Meeting! This is your opportunity to network with members, receive a recap of TCSD's accomplishments over the past year, learn about upcoming legislative efforts, enjoy lunch, and hear.

Pierre · Pierre Ramkota

Culture

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Thu, OCT 15Time TBASee website

Zach Top with Marty Stuart And His Fabulous Superlatives

Arts and culture at Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.

Sioux Falls · Denny Sanford Premier Center

Culture

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Thu, OCT 15Time TBASee website

Zach Top, Marty Stuart And His Fabulous Superlatives in Sioux Falls

Arts and culture at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.

Sioux Falls · Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

Culture

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Thu, OCT 15Time TBAFree writers' rounds; some showcases ticketed

Wild West Songwriters Festival

Songwriters behind major country hits perform free writers' rounds and share the stories behind their music at intimate venues across Deadwood.

Deadwood · Historic Downtown Deadwood venues

MusicCouples

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Fri, OCT 16Time TBASee website

Scarecrows: Red, White and Boo and Historical Too!

Scarecrows: Red, White and Boo and Historical Too! takes place at Kilgore-Lewis House & The Greenville Council of Garden Clubs. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

White · Kilgore-Lewis House & The Greenville Council of Garden Clubs

CultureFamilyOutdoor

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Sat, OCT 176:00 AMFree

Health Connect Festival

Come to the 2026 Health Connect Festival being held on October 17 at the Sioux Falls Arena (1201 N. West Ave). The event is FREE!

Sioux Falls · 1201 N W Ave Sioux Falls SD 57104 United States

FestivalFamilyFree

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Sat, OCT 175:30 PMSee website

Marek (Křest alba) + Astris Lapsus + Oldis

The concert, combined with the album launch, will take place on 17 October at Café V Lese.

Kingsbury County · Café V lese

MusicLive

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Sat, OCT 246:00 AMFree

Trunk or Treat with the Miller Team

Join us for the 7th Annual Miller Team Trunk or Treat! This FREE event is open to everyone! Come enjoy a safe trunk or treating experience with over 20 trunks from local businesses giving out candy and goodies.

Sioux Falls · Hegg Realtors

FamilyFree

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Fri, OCT 307:00 PMSome 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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Sat, OCT 31Time TBASee website

BOO Falls Halloween Parade and 20th Annual Sioux Falls Zombie Walk

A local festival at Remedy Brewing Company in Sioux Falls. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.

Sioux Falls · Remedy Brewing Company

FestivalFamilySeasonal

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Sat, OCT 31Time TBASee website

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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Sat, OCT 315:00 PMFree

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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Fri, NOV 6Time TBAFree

FREE Sioux Falls Home Expo, November 2026

Arts and culture at Sioux Falls Arena. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.

Sioux Falls · Sioux Falls Arena

CultureFamilyFree

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Sat, NOV 7Time TBASee website

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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Sat, NOV 72:00 PMSee website

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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Wed, NOV 117:00 PMSee website

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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Fri, NOV 13Time TBASee website

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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Fri, NOV 138:00 PMSee website

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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Sat, NOV 212:00 PMSee website

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

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Thu, NOV 266:00 PMFree

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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Sat, NOV 28Time TBASee website

Beresford Lions Christmas Craft Fair 42nd

Beresford Lions Christmas Craft Fair 42nd takes place at Beresford. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Beresford

MarketFamilyOutdoor

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Sat, NOV 28Time TBASee website

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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Sun, NOV 2912:00 AMSee website

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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Thu, DEC 312:00 AMSee website

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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Thu, DEC 3Time TBASee website

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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Fri, DEC 4Time TBASee website