Upcoming Events

Feb 02, 2026 - Apr 25, 2026 / “Drowning in Dirt” traveling exhibit Feb 2-April 25 at Mead Museum - Yankton

Traveling Exhibit Opening at Mead Museum Feb 2 through April 25 Drowning in Dirt: Joseph Hutton and the Dustbowl A soil scientist’s quest to save the farmer by preserving the land

Traveling Exhibit Opening at Mead Museum Feb 2 through April 25 Drowning in Dirt: Joseph Hutton and the Dustbowl A soil scientist’s quest to save the farmer by preserving the land

Mead Museum
Mead Museum 57078 82 Mickelson Dr, Yankton, SD 57078

Feb 26, 2026 - Jun 26, 2026 / Annual Ladies Only Fishing Tournament - Chamberlain

Ladies Only Fishing Tournament raising money for cancer patients in Brule, Buffalo and Lyman Counties.

Ladies Only Fishing Tournament raising money for cancer patients in Brule, Buffalo and Lyman Counties.

American Creek Marina
American Creek Marina 57325 309 E Glen Ave, Chamberlain, SD 57325

Apr 14, 2026 / Community Mural Night - Brookings

Be part of something bigger! Join us for a community mural paint night where you’ll create your own original tile that will become part of a larger mural installed in downtown Brookings this summer. ...

Be part of something bigger! Join us for a community mural paint night where you’ll create your own original tile that will become part of a larger mural installed in downtown Brookings this summer. While there is a shared vision for the final mural, each tile is your own space to explore, create, and express your style. This community-wide project will bring together nearly 950 painted tiles ...
South Dakota Art Museum
South Dakota Art Museum 57007 1036 Medary Avenue, Brookings, SD 57007, Brookings, South Dakota 57007

Join us at the historic downtown Orpheum Theater!

Orpheum Theater Center
Orpheum Theater Center 57104 315 N Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Apr 17, 2026 / NMM Live! | Tjärnblom - Vermillion

Tjärnblom, Swedish for "woodland lake flower", is a Scandinavian-style string band featuring a beautiful blend of nyckelharpa, octave mandolin, harmonium and cello. They travel a musical journey along ...

Tjärnblom, Swedish for "woodland lake flower", is a Scandinavian-style string band featuring a beautiful blend of nyckelharpa, octave mandolin, harmonium and cello. They travel a musical journey along “Snoose Boulevard,” playing a repertoire of old and new Swedish, Finnish, and Minnesota tunes for dancing and for listening. They’ve performed across the state of Minnesota and have appeared on Minnesota Public Radio’s A Prairie Home Companion show. The name Tjärnblom is in honor of the Swedish grandfather of one of the band members.

National Music Museum
National Music Museum 57069 414 E. Clark St., Vermillion, South Dakota 57069

Apr 17, 2026 / Lunar Life: Guided Play - Pierre

Included with admission; Don a spacesuit and take a moon walk through our newest exhibition, Lunar Life: Destination Mars! Super Star volunteers are waiting on standby, ready for launch. Join them to discover ...

Included with admission; Don a spacesuit and take a moon walk through our newest exhibition, Lunar Life: Destination Mars! Super Star volunteers are waiting on standby, ready for launch. Join them to discover all that Lunar Life has to offer, ranging from activities you may have missed on the first visit to deeper explanations of the science behind them! We cannot always guarantee a volunteer can be ...
South Dakota Discovery Center
South Dakota Discovery Center 57501 805 W Sioux Ave, Pierre, SD 57501

LEGO Contest & STEAM Fair

Lead Deadwood High School
Lead Deadwood High School 57754 320 S. Main, Lead, South Dakota 57754

Apr 18, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026 / Keeping Warm in South Dakota XIII - Brookings

Brookings Area Quilt Guild Show XII Guild Challenges, vendors, seminars, boutique, quilt raffle and featured quilter Rose Horner

Brookings Area Quilt Guild Show XII Guild Challenges, vendors, seminars, boutique, quilt raffle and featured quilter Rose Horner

Dakota Bank Center
Dakota Bank Center 57006 824 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57006, Brookings, SD Siuth Dakota

Apr 18, 2026 / Keeping Warm in South Dakota XIII - Brookings

This quilt show will feature over 300 quilts, demonstrations, a raffle quilt, a boutique, venders, and a quilt challenge display.

This quilt show will feature over 300 quilts, demonstrations, a raffle quilt, a boutique, venders, and a quilt challenge display.

Dakota Bank Center
Dakota Bank Center 57006 824 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57006, Brookings, SD Siuth Dakota

Apr 23, 2026 / History Talk: "Sitting Bull's War" - Spearfish

Historian Paul Hedren will speak on his latest book.

Historian Paul Hedren will speak on his latest book.

Black Hills State University, Joy Center
Black Hills State University, Joy Center 57799 1351 St. Joe Street, Spearfish, SD 57799

Apr 23, 2026 / Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring: Intro and Onboarding - Pierre

The South Dakota Discovery Center coordinates a volunteer water quality monitoring project in partnership with the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (SD DANR). Volunteer water ...

The South Dakota Discovery Center coordinates a volunteer water quality monitoring project in partnership with the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (SD DANR). Volunteer water quality monitors collect water quality samples from a local water body and send those samples to the state lab. The data is used by the SD DANR in its reporting and assessments.If you are interested ...
South Dakota Discovery Center
South Dakota Discovery Center 57501 805 W Sioux Ave, Pierre, SD 57501

Apr 25, 2026 / McCrossan Annual Plant Sale - Sioux Falls

Over 25+ local vendors will have plants and plant related items for sale.

Over 25+ local vendors will have plants and plant related items for sale.

McCrossan Boys Ranch Visitor Center
McCrossan Boys Ranch Visitor Center 47135 47135 260TH ST, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57107-6428

Apr 25, 2026 / Patsy's Day - Deadwood

Tour the Adams House for free on April 25 when you donate to the Twin City Animal Shelter.

Tour the Adams House for free on April 25 when you donate to the Twin City Animal Shelter.

Historic Adams House
Historic Adams House 57732 22 Van Buren St., Deadwood, SD 57732

Apr 25, 2026 / Paranormal Cirque Inferno - Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, get ready to welcome Paranormal Cirque to The Empire Mall—one of our go-to spots for a night out with friends and family. This local favorite venue sets the stage for a thrilling Saturday, ...

Sioux Falls, get ready to welcome Paranormal Cirque to The Empire Mall—one of our go-to spots for a night out with friends and family. This local favorite venue sets the stage for a thrilling Saturday, April 25, 2026.

The Empire Mall
The Empire Mall 57106 5000 W Empire Pl, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57106

Apr 26, 2026 / Paranormal Cirque Inferno - Sioux Falls

Paranormal Cirque Inferno - Sioux Falls Sioux Falls lands on Sunday, April 26, 2026, bringing its signature brand of eerie spectacle to town.

Paranormal Cirque Inferno - Sioux Falls Sioux Falls lands on Sunday, April 26, 2026, bringing its signature brand of eerie spectacle to town.

The Empire Mall
The Empire Mall 57106 5000 W Empire Pl, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57106

May 01, 2026 / Sylvia - Pierre

Pierre Players Presents: Sylvia A comedy by A.R. Gurney

Pierre Players Presents: Sylvia A comedy by A.R. Gurney

Pierre Players Community Theater
Pierre Players Community Theater 57501 109 S. Pierre Street, Pierre, SD 57501

May 02, 2026 / Community Art Day - Brookings

Join us for another Community Art Day! Gather your friends and family for art making with Brookings Council and a special guest artist at the South Dakota Art Museum. Each event features a different creative ...

Join us for another Community Art Day! Gather your friends and family for art making with Brookings Council and a special guest artist at the South Dakota Art Museum. Each event features a different creative project led by an area artist, with simple, approachable activities that anyone can enjoy; no prior art experience needed. Come get creative this month as we’ll explore portraiture, creating ...
South Dakota Art Museum
South Dakota Art Museum 57007 1036 Medary Avenue, Brookings, SD 57007, Brookings, South Dakota 57007

May 02, 2026 / Sylvia - Pierre

Pierre Players Presents: Sylvia A comedy by A.R. Gurney

Pierre Players Presents: Sylvia A comedy by A.R. Gurney

Pierre Players Community Theater
Pierre Players Community Theater 57501 109 S. Pierre Street, Pierre, SD 57501

May 03, 2026 / Sylvia - Pierre

Pierre Players Presents: Sylvia A comedy by A.R. Gurney

Pierre Players Presents: Sylvia A comedy by A.R. Gurney

Pierre Players Community Theater
Pierre Players Community Theater 57501 109 S. Pierre Street, Pierre, SD 57501

Come audition for "Cinderella"

Sturgis Grace Lutheran Church
Sturgis Grace Lutheran Church 57785 1061 Sherman St., Sturgis, SD 57785
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