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Dec 12, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025 / It's a Wonderful Life - Belle Fourche

Musical theater by Belle Fourche Area Community Theatre.

Musical theater by Belle Fourche Area Community Theatre.
Rec Center
Rec Center 57717 1111 National St, Belle Fourche, SD 57717
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

Dec 12, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025 / A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas - Mitchell

A story of healing that celebrates the importance of family bonds during the holiday.

A story of healing that celebrates the importance of family bonds during the holiday.
Area Community Theatre
Area Community Theatre 57301 700 N Main St, Mitchell, SD 57301

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 13, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025 / Christmas with the Symphony: 'Tis the Season - Sioux Falls

Timeless classics plus a sing-a-long. Performance by South Dakota Symphony Orchestra.

Timeless classics plus a sing-a-long. Performance by South Dakota Symphony Orchestra.
Washington Pavilion
Washington Pavilion 301 S. main Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD

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

Dec 07, 2025 - Jan 06, 2026 / Garden Glow - Brookings

Stroll through an outdoor wonderland of lights, images and scenes of the holidays at the McCrory Gardens. Garden Glow will be closed for the following days: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's ...

Stroll through an outdoor wonderland of lights, images and scenes of the holidays at the McCrory Gardens. Garden Glow will be closed for the following days: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. 
Education and Visitor Center at McCrory Gardens
Education and Visitor Center at McCrory Gardens 57006 631 22nd Ave. Brookings SD 57006

Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 14, 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

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

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

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
Storefront display contest.
Various locations
Various locations Brookings, SD

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

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

Dec 14, 2025 / The Nutcracker Suite - Lead

The Dave Martinson Big Band performs the jazzy Duke Ellington arrangement of this holiday classic at 2pm.

The Dave Martinson Big Band performs the jazzy Duke Ellington arrangement of this holiday classic at 2pm.
Historic Homestake Opera House
Historic Homestake Opera House 57754 313 W. Main Street, PO Box 412, Lead, SD 57754

Dec 14, 2025 / "Christmas on the High Plains" - Spearfish

High Plains Live! with Paul Larson & Friends.

High Plains Live! with Paul Larson & Friends.
High Plains Western Heritage Center
High Plains Western Heritage Center 57783 825 Heritage Dr, Spearfish, SOUTH DAKOTA 57783
Come together to sing!
Chicago & North Western Historic Railroad Depot
Chicago & North Western Historic Railroad Depot 57469 715 W. 3rd St, Redfield, South Dakota 57469

Dec 14, 2025 / Inspecting Carol - Spearfish

Community theater performance. Dec. 12-13 at 7pm Dec 14 at 2pm Dec. 16 at 7pm Dec. 19-20 at 7pm Dec. 21 at 2pm

Community theater performance. Dec. 12-13 at 7pm Dec 14 at 2pm Dec. 16 at 7pm Dec. 19-20 at 7pm Dec. 21 at 2pm
Matthews Opera House
Matthews Opera House 57783 612 N Main St, Spearfish, SD 57783

Sturgis Community Unites in Song

Sturgis Community Center Theater
Sturgis Community Center Theater 57785 1401 Lazelle Street, Sturgis, SD 57785

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