Upcoming Events

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

Rose and Eugene Presents

Black Hills Community Theatre performance.

Alabama Story - Rapid City

Alabama Story - Rapid City

Alabama Story - Rapid City

Performing Arts Center Studio Theater

South Dakota Symphony Youth Orchestra performs.

Harrisburg Performing Arts Center

Historic Adams House

Stop by the museum for some crafting and take it home with you. The cost is $1 per craft. visit agmuseum.com for more information

Make & Take Monday - Brookings

Make & Take Monday - Brookings

South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum

A full night of comedy is a great way to wrap up our Live & Local Series. 

Washington Pavilion

Rediscover our previous exhibit: Hidden No More! Also discover light, colors, and reflections with our VR Headsets.

South Dakota Discovery Center

We will use chain, slip stitch, single crochet, and single crochet 2 stitches together to crochet a small sheep. The first class is making the body. The second class covers the rest of the body parts and assembling everything together. Supplies are not included, see the registration for the list of supplies needed for this class. Registrations is $20 for all classes.   For more information ...

Crochet Sheep Classes - Brookings

Crochet Sheep Classes - Brookings

South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum

Black Hills Community Theatre performance.

Alabama Story - Rapid City

Alabama Story - Rapid City

Alabama Story - Rapid City

Performing Arts Center Studio Theater

Enjoy craft beer paired with samples of unique bacon dishes.

Deadwood

This weekend, enjoy free entrance into all South Dakota state parks and recreation areas. In addition, a number of parks will be hosting special events. Camping fees still apply. This weekend is also Free Fishing Weekend. No fishing licenses are required. Regulations and limits still apply.

Statewide

The Custer Area Chamber of Commerce is again sponsoring the Annual Sound of Silence Tesla Rally, where $5 million in cars make a road trip to Custer, South Dakota. The event is the only one of its kind in the United States. Tesla owners are invited to come explore the beautiful drives the southern Black Hills has to offer. The cars will be on display for viewing and questions on Friday evening. The ...

Mt Rushmore Brewing Company

The University of Exeter, England joins us again for our annual Summer Archaeology Field School. Join us as our own Dr. Adrien Hannus, U. of Exeter’s Dr. Alan Outram, and students from around the world continue the excavation of this ancient Indigenous North American village.

Thomsen Center Archeodome

Join the community of Vivian as they celebrate Norwegian Independence Day! Enjoy a parade, ethnic foods and community musical!

Main Street

SD Walleyes Unlimited is hosting the Angostura Spring Walleye Classic! Teams of 2 or more fishers will compete on the Angostura Reservoir May 18-19th, 2024. Up to 60 boats may compete.

Angostura State Recreation Area

National Kids to Parks Day is a nation-wide day of outdoor play organized by National Park Trust (NPT) in cooperation with a host of national collaborators. The South Dakota State Parks join in encouraging children across the country to explore their neighborhood parks and discover the history, nature and adventure right around the corner or just across town. As part of the Open House Weekend, ...

Statewide

Join us for our annual Booth Day! Booth Day officially kicks off the summer season at the D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery & Archives! The Pond Gift Shop, the Von Bayer Museum, the Railcar, and the Booth House will be open through the end of September. Bring the kids for all types of fun activities for all ages.

D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery & Archives

Celebrate the Discovery Center by visiting for International Museum Day!

South Dakota Discovery Center

There will be expert led presentations and guided tours as well as free admission in this collaborative event with SDSU Extension!

McCrory Gardens