Upcoming Events

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
Disney characters perform.
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center 57104 1201 N W Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Arts, crafts, food and drink.  
Sioux Falls Convention Center
Sioux Falls Convention Center 57104 1101 N. West Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Nov 21, 2025 - Nov 23, 2025 / Antigone - Rapid City

The brave Antigone dares death to bury her brother's corpse against the decree of the King, her uncle Creon, and stand up to oppression. A Black Hills Community Theatre performance.

The brave Antigone dares death to bury her brother's corpse against the decree of the King, her uncle Creon, and stand up to oppression. A Black Hills Community Theatre performance.
Black Hills Community Theatre, Studio Theater
Black Hills Community Theatre, Studio Theater 57701 601 Columbus St, Rapid City, SD 57701

Nov 22, 2025 - Nov 23, 2025 / Winterfest - Aberdeen

Folk and fine art, entertainment and food.

Folk and fine art, entertainment and food.
Civic Arena
Civic Arena 203 S Washington St Aberdeen, SD

Nov 22, 2025 - Nov 23, 2025 / Trains at Christmas - Sioux Falls

Model train exposition, swap meet and vendors.

Model train exposition, swap meet and vendors.
W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds Expo Building
W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds Expo Building 57107 100 N Lyon Blvd, Sioux Falls, SD 57107

Nov 22, 2025 - Nov 23, 2025 / Keystone Victorian Christmas

Festive holiday event in the heart of Keystone SD!

Festive holiday event in the heart of Keystone SD!

Keystone Community Center
Keystone Community Center 57751 1101 Madill St, Keystone, South Dakota 57751

Nov 23, 2025 / "Thrill Me" at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center - Brookings

This musical thriller recounts the chilling true story of the legendary duo that committed one of the most infamous and heinous crimes of the 20th Century. “Thrill Me” reveals the series of ...

This musical thriller recounts the chilling true story of the legendary duo that committed one of the most infamous and heinous crimes of the 20th Century. “Thrill Me” reveals the series of events in 1924 Chicago that led Leopold and Loeb forever to be remembered as “the thrill killers.”
Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center
Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center 57007 1601 University Boulevard Brookings, SD 57007
Festive trees.
57717 Belle Fourche, SD 57717

Nov 25, 2025 / Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland - Sioux Falls

A thrilling blend of world-class circus artistry and your favorite holiday music.

A thrilling blend of world-class circus artistry and your favorite holiday music.
Washington Pavilion
Washington Pavilion 57104 301 S. Main Ave, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104

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

Nov 26, 2025 - Nov 29, 2025 / Thanksgiving Weekend - Deadwood

Dinner reservations recommended ahead of time.

Dinner reservations recommended ahead of time.
57732 Deadwood, SD 57732

Nov 26, 2025 / 1880 Train Holiday Express - Hill City

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

Journey to the North Pole, where Santa waits to get on board. Adults-only cars with spiked hot chocolate available on select days. 
Hill City Station
Hill City Station 57745 222 Railroad Ave. Hill City, SD 57745

Nov 26, 2025 / Lighting Ceremony - Pierre

Annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

Annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
SD State Capitol Building
SD State Capitol Building 500 East Capitol Pierre, SD
Storefront display contest.
Various locations
Various locations Brookings, SD

Nov 27, 2025 / Community Thanksgiving - Groton

Community Thanksgiving dinner.

Community Thanksgiving dinner.
Groton Community Center
Groton Community Center 57445 109 N 3rd St, Groton, SD 57445

Nov 27, 2025 / Run for The Banquet - Sioux Falls

Start Your Thanksgiving with a Run for a Good Cause!Looking for a meaningful way to kick off Thanksgiving? Join us for The Banquet’s Family Fun Run on Thursday, November 27, at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds ...

Start Your Thanksgiving with a Run for a Good Cause!Looking for a meaningful way to kick off Thanksgiving? Join us for The Banquet’s Family Fun Run on Thursday, November 27, at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds Armory Building in Sioux Falls.Before the holiday hustle begins, lace up your shoes and bring the whole family for a 1-mile, 5K, or 10K run/walk — no registration, no timing, no pressure. ...
W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds
W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds 57107 100 N Lyon Blvd, Sioux Falls, SD 57107
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