Upcoming Events

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Oct 11, 2025 - Jan 10, 2026 / Nordic Yule Market - Brookings

Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive ...

Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features: • Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (50 new vendors!) • Special events including live music, sip & shop, and family-friendly activities • A cozy reading corner • Meet & greets with your favorite characters • Free gift wrapping on select days

South Dakota Art Museum
South Dakota Art Museum 57007 1036 Medary Avenue, Brookings, SD 57007
Soup and sandwich showdown.
Local restaurants
Local restaurants 57301 Mitchell, SD 57301

Nov 15, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025 / Holiday Ho Ho Horseshoes - Deadwood

Purchase a unique Deadwood holiday horseshoe ornament from participating locations to win great prizes!

Purchase a unique Deadwood holiday horseshoe ornament from participating locations to win great prizes!
Various locations
Various locations 57732 Deadwood, SD 57732
Lights display.
Falls Park
Falls Park 131 E Falls Park Dr Sioux Falls, SD

Nov 26, 2025 - Dec 26, 2025 / Christmas at the Capitol - Pierre

Grand lighting ceremony of nearly 100 decorated trees. 

Grand lighting ceremony of nearly 100 decorated trees. 
South Dakota State Capitol
South Dakota State Capitol 57501 500 E Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501
Storefront display contest.
Various locations
Various locations Brookings, SD

Nov 28, 2025 - Jan 04, 2026 / Festival of Trees - Custer

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.  

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
Visitor Center Custer State Park 13329 13329 U.S. 16A Custer, SD 57730
Online event. Auctions for all 12 days.
Dinosaurs of Hell Creek Museum
Dinosaurs of Hell Creek Museum 11324 11324 US-212, Belle Fourche, SD 57717

Nov 28, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 / Mead Museum Hall of Trees - Yankton

The 8th Annual Mead Museum Hall of Trees will feature 80 Christmas trees, uniquely decorated by area businesses and organizations.The public is invited to enjoy 80 beautifully, uniquely decorated Christmas ...

The 8th Annual Mead Museum Hall of Trees will feature 80 Christmas trees, uniquely decorated by area businesses and organizations.The public is invited to enjoy 80 beautifully, uniquely decorated Christmas trees on all three floors of the Mead Museum in Yankton South Dakota. Community businesses and organizations join together for this special tradition. Santa visits on Sundays in December. Experience ...
Mead Building
Mead Building 57078 82 Mickelson Dr, Yankton, SD 57078

Nov 29, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025 / Winter Wonderland - Watertown

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 ...

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
Stokes-Thomas Lake City Park 57201 90 South Lake Drive, Watertown, South Dakota 57201
Heartfelt Christmas memories.
Washington Pavilion
Washington Pavilion 57104 301 S. Main Ave, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104

Nov 30, 2025 / "America's Sweethearts Christmas" - Belle Fourche

Center of the Nation Concert Association.

Center of the Nation Concert Association.
Belle Fourche Rec Center
Belle Fourche Rec Center 57717 1111 National St, Belle Fourche, SD 57717

Dec 01, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025 / Trees and Trains - Hill City

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

Seasonal displays, model trains, photos with Santa and entertainment.
South Dakota State Railroad Museum
South Dakota State Railroad Museum 57745 222 Railroad Ave., Hill City, SD 57745

Dec 01, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 / Light Up Lead - Lead

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 ...

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
City of Lead 57754 Lead, SD 57754

Dec 02, 2025 / Parade of Lights - Mitchell

Lighted parade and lot of family fun!

Lighted parade and lot of family fun!
Main Street
Main Street 57301 Mitchell, SD 57301

Dec 02, 2025 / Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet - Sioux Falls

Ballet with puppets, costumes and acrobatics.

Ballet with puppets, costumes and acrobatics.
Washington Pavilion
Washington Pavilion 57104 301 S. Main Ave, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104

Dec 02, 2025 / Light Up Pierre - Pierre

Holiday display contest for homes and businesses.

Holiday display contest for homes and businesses.
57501 Pierre, SD 57501

Dec 03, 2025 / Rocky Wednesday - Pierre

Included with admission; See and touch local rocks and enjoy take-home goodies! Topic may vary.   Fee: $Included with admission

Included with admission; See and touch local rocks and enjoy take-home goodies! Topic may vary.   Fee: $Included with admission
South Dakota Discovery Center
South Dakota Discovery Center 57501 805 W Sioux Ave, Pierre, SD 57501

Dec 03, 2025 / An Evening with Rachel Barton Pine, Antonio Stradivari, and Jacob Stainer - Vermillion

Internationally acclaimed violinist Rachel Barton Pine will perform on two of the National Music Museum’s (NMM) treasured historic violins in concert as part of a week-long residency with the University ...

Internationally acclaimed violinist Rachel Barton Pine will perform on two of the National Music Museum’s (NMM) treasured historic violins in concert as part of a week-long residency with the University of South Dakota Music Department.

Aalfs Auditorium, USD
Aalfs Auditorium, USD 57069 414 E. Clark St., Vermillion, South Dakota 57069

Dec 03, 2025 / An Evening with Rachel Barton Pine, Antonio Stradivari, and Jacob Stainer - Vermillion

Internationally acclaimed violinist Rachel Barton Pine will perform on two of the National Music Museum’s (NMM) treasured historic violins in concert as part of a week-long residency with the University ...

Internationally acclaimed violinist Rachel Barton Pine will perform on two of the National Music Museum’s (NMM) treasured historic violins in concert as part of a week-long residency with the University of South Dakota Music Department.

Aalfs Auditorium, USD
Aalfs Auditorium, USD 57069 414 E. Clark St., Vermillion, South Dakota 57069
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