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
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

Nov 28, 2025 - Nov 29, 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 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 28, 2025 / Parade of Lights - Huron

Celebrate the holiday season with the annual Parade of Lights featuring decorated floats with lights galore. Starts at Market St and Dakota Ave.

Celebrate the holiday season with the annual Parade of Lights featuring decorated floats with lights galore. Starts at Market St and Dakota Ave.
Market St and Dakota Ave
Market St and Dakota Ave 57350 South Dakota Avenue, Huron, SD 57350

Nov 28, 2025 / Annual Parade of Lights - Sioux Falls

Dazzling lighted holiday floats and music will flood downtown The Parade of Lights is the official start to the downtown holiday season!    

Dazzling lighted holiday floats and music will flood downtown The Parade of Lights is the official start to the downtown holiday season!    
Downtown Sioux Falls
Downtown Sioux Falls 57104 Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Nov 28, 2025 / Annual Christmas Tree Lighting - Fort Pierre

Annual Christmas tree lighting. Enjoy wagon rides, caroling and a special appearance by Santa.

Annual Christmas tree lighting. Enjoy wagon rides, caroling and a special appearance by Santa.
Duffy Community Center
Duffy Community Center 57532 19 E Main Ave, Fort Pierre, South Dakota 57532
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