Upcoming Events

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Christmas pageant.
Historic Homestake Opera House
Historic Homestake Opera House 57754 313 W Main St, Lead, SD 57754

Dec 13, 2025 / Parade of Lights 2025 - Wessington

Come early, a free will donation chili feed will begin at 3:30pm and go until 5pm, along with a visit from Santa at the Wessington gym. Children will be able to talk to Santa and parents may take photos. ...

Come early, a free will donation chili feed will begin at 3:30pm and go until 5pm, along with a visit from Santa at the Wessington gym. Children will be able to talk to Santa and parents may take photos. Children will also be able to enjoy Busy Bee kids activities put on by Buzz’n that will go from 4-5:30pm. Join us in this magical holiday celebration in Wessington. Parade will being at 6:00pm.
Main Street
Main Street 57381 Main Street, WESSINGTON, South Dakota 57381

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

Dec 15, 2025 / Santa Visits Garden Glow - Brookings

Come see Santa at Garden Glow! Admission - FREE

Dec 15, 2025 / “A Christmas Carol” Presented by Flower and Flame - Canton

Celebrate the season at The PAC on Monday, December 15 at 7:00 PM with Flower and Flame’s live orchestral performance of A Christmas Carol. Enjoy this free, donation-based show, then stay after for ...

Celebrate the season at The PAC on Monday, December 15 at 7:00 PM with Flower and Flame’s live orchestral performance of A Christmas Carol. Enjoy this free, donation-based show, then stay after for refreshments, photos by the tree, and a chance to support the performers.

Canton Performing Arts Center
Canton Performing Arts Center 57013 800 N. Main St, Canton, SD 57013
Seven musicians perform reimagined holiday favorites.
Area Community Theatre
Area Community Theatre 57301 700 N Main St, Mitchell, SD 57301

Dec 16, 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

Dec 17, 2025 - Dec 20, 2025 / Lakota Nation Invitational - Rapid City

Join us at one of largest basketball tournaments in the nation-featuring a wide range of sporting, cultural, and educational events for everyone.

Join us at one of largest basketball tournaments in the nation-featuring a wide range of sporting, cultural, and educational events for everyone.
Facility wide at The Monument
Facility wide at The Monument 57701 444 N Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701

Dec 18, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025 / Irving Berlin's White Christmas - Sioux Falls

Iconic, classical musical for the whole family.

Iconic, classical musical for the whole family.
Washington Pavilion
Washington Pavilion 57104 301 S. Main Ave, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104

Dec 18, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025 / Christmas at the Cathedral - Sioux Falls

Join us for the 29th Annual Christmas at the Cathedral, a beloved Sioux Falls tradition. Experience the season's magic through this year's performance, which tells the story of Simeon and Anna with captivating ...

Join us for the 29th Annual Christmas at the Cathedral, a beloved Sioux Falls tradition. Experience the season's magic through this year's performance, which tells the story of Simeon and Anna with captivating music and a breathtaking atmosphere. Proceeds benefit the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House and the Cathedral of St. Joseph.

Cathedral of St. Joseph
Cathedral of St. Joseph 57104 521 N Duluth Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Last minute Holiday shopping.
Main Street
Main Street 57301 Mitchell, SD 57301

Dec 19, 2025 - Dec 20, 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

Dec 20, 2025 - Dec 21, 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
Country music concert.
Goss Opera House
Goss Opera House 57201 100 E Kemp Ave Suite A, Watertown, SD 57201
Last-minute Christmas shopping.
various locations
various locations 57747 Hot Springs, SD 57747

Dec 21, 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

Dec 21, 2025 / Santa Visits Garden Glow - Brookings

Come see Santa at Garden Glow! Admission - FREE

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