Upcoming Events
Dec 02, 2025 / Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet - Sioux Falls
Ballet with puppets, costumes and acrobatics.
Dec 02, 2025 / Light Up Pierre - Pierre
Holiday display contest for homes and businesses.
Dec 03, 2025 / Rocky Wednesday - Pierre
Included with admission; See and touch local rocks and enjoy take-home goodies! Topic may vary.
Fee: $Included with admission
Dec 03, 2025 / An Evening with Rachel Barton Pine, Antonio Stradivari, and Jacob Stainer - Vermillion
Internationally acclaimed violinist Rachel Barton Pine will perform on two of the National Music Museum’s (NMM) treasured historic violins in concert as part of a week-long residency with the University ...
Dec 03, 2025 / An Evening with Rachel Barton Pine, Antonio Stradivari, and Jacob Stainer - Vermillion
Internationally acclaimed violinist Rachel Barton Pine will perform on two of the National Music Museum’s (NMM) treasured historic violins in concert as part of a week-long residency with the University ...
Dec 04, 2025 - Dec 07, 2025 / Hatchery Holidays - Spearfish
Come enjoy the festive D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery grounds! Take a tour of the historic Booth House, enjoy holiday treats, listen to music by local musicians. Enjoy delicious s'mores and cocoa on Saturday ...
Dec 04, 2025 / Festival of Lights - Yankton
Yankton celebrates the merriest time of year in the Meridian District with their annual parade of lights, caroling, fireworks, family activities, visit with Santa and tree lighting.
Dec 04, 2025 / Christmas on the Prairie - Miller
Miller's premier holiday event includes a Christmas tree display in the Hand County courthouse, wagon rides, and the Miller area merchants staying open longer to offer specials and activities to ...
Dec 04, 2025 / Holiday for Fiddlers - Sioux Falls
Kenny Putnam, Tom Schaefer and Owen DeJong perform with an all-star support band.
Dec 05, 2025 - Dec 07, 2025 / A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas - Mitchell
A story of healing that celebrates the importance of family bonds during the holiday.
Dec 05, 2025 - Dec 07, 2025 / The Thanksgiving Play - Pierre
Pierre Players perform.
Dec 05, 2025 - Dec 06, 2025 / Rapid City Rifle Club Gun Show - Rapid City
Fundraiser and vendors.
Dec 05, 2025 - Dec 06, 2025 / Handel's Messiah - Sioux Falls
Featuring the inspiring Hallelujah Chorus, Handel's Messiah returns to usher in the holiday season. Join your South Dakota Symphony Orchestra and Chorus at First Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls for this ...
Dec 05, 2025 - Dec 06, 2025 / Oahe Winter Festival - Pierre
Holiday events, vendors and a visit from Mr. & Mrs. Claus.
Dec 05, 2025 - Dec 06, 2025 / Christmas in the Hills 2025 - Hot Springs
Festivities begin with a city tree lighting ceremony and parade on Friday, a crafters marketplace at the Mueller Center on Saturday, followed by Manger Melodies featuring live entertainment. Contact Rebecca ...
Dec 05, 2025 - Dec 07, 2025 / Humbug - Brandon
An upbeat and moving adaptation of Dickens' holiday classic, Humbug is one for the ages. With a contemporary flair, it is a tale the whole family will enjoy!
Dec 05, 2025 / Parade of Lights - Pierre
Light parade.
Dec 05, 2025 / Festival of Lights - Brookings
Free trolley rides, letter writing to Santa, warm drink stations, festive carolers, and more; culminating with brightly decorated parade floats and the sight of Santa Claus spreading cheer to the ...
Dec 05, 2025 / Christmas at the Depot - Redfield
Nosh on cookies and cider and view the Depot in its Christmas finery.
Dec 05, 2025 / Holidazzle Big Band Experience - Rapid City
Black Hills Symphony Orchestra performs.
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