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Dec 06, 2025 - Dec 07, 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 06, 2025 - Dec 07, 2025 / Cowboy Christmas Craft & Vendor Show - Fort Pierre

Craft and vendor show located at the Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center.

Craft and vendor show located at the Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center.
Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center
Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center 57532 210 Verendrye Drive Fort Pierre, South Dakota 57532

Dec 06, 2025 - Dec 07, 2025 / Tri-State Performers: Gingerbread Kids - Belle Fourche

Tri-State Performers coordinates with the Gingerbread Village Festival.

Tri-State Performers coordinates with the Gingerbread Village Festival.
Tri-State Museum and Visitors Center
Tri-State Museum and Visitors Center 57717 415 5th Ave, Belle Fourche, SD 57717

Dec 06, 2025 / Santa at the Zoo - Sioux Falls

Holiday activities, letters to Santa and visiting animals at the Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History.

Holiday activities, letters to Santa and visiting animals at the Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History.
Great Plains Zoo
Great Plains Zoo 57104 805 S Kiwanis, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Dec 06, 2025 / Hometown Christmas - Milbank

Lighted parade, tree lighting, free Christmas movie and much more.

Lighted parade, tree lighting, free Christmas movie and much more.
Various locations
Various locations 57252 Milbank, SD 57252
Kids shop with Santa's Elves.
Main Street
Main Street 57301 Mitchell, SD 57301

Dec 06, 2025 / Wreath Sale - Rapid City

Handmade wreaths, centerpieces, and other items offered by the Rapid City Garden Club.

Handmade wreaths, centerpieces, and other items offered by the Rapid City Garden Club.
Central States Fairground
Central States Fairground 57701 800 San Fransisco St, Rapid City, SD 57701

Dec 06, 2025 / Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Depot - Redfield

Kiddos can sit on the jolly couple's laps and share their Christmas wishes.

Kiddos can sit on the jolly couple's laps and share their Christmas wishes.
CNW Historic RR Depot
CNW Historic RR Depot 57469 715 West 3rd St, Redfield, South Dakota 57469

Dec 06, 2025 / "A Jazzy Christmas" - Spearfish

The Green Dolphin Band performance.

The Green Dolphin Band performance.
High Plains Western Heritage Center
High Plains Western Heritage Center 57783 825 Heritage Dr, Spearfish, SOUTH DAKOTA 57783

Dec 06, 2025 / Schade Vineyard Holiday Open House - Volga

Join us at Schade Vineyard and Winery in Volga, South Dakota for our annual customer appreciation and holiday open house! Complimentary wine tastings, food pairings, live music and 20% mix and match case ...

Join us at Schade Vineyard and Winery in Volga, South Dakota for our annual customer appreciation and holiday open house! Complimentary wine tastings, food pairings, live music and 20% mix and match case sale.    12-5 PM
Schade Vineyard & Winery
Schade Vineyard & Winery 21095 21095 463rd Ave. Volga, SD 57071
Over 100 vendors.
Spearfish Recreation & Aquatics Center
Spearfish Recreation & Aquatics Center 57783 122 Recreation Ln, Spearfish, SD 57783

Dec 06, 2025 / Annual Holiday Party - Groton

Tour of homes, live and silent auctions.

Tour of homes, live and silent auctions.
Olive Grove Golf Course
Olive Grove Golf Course 57445 700 East 5th Ave, Groton, SD 57445
Dancing.
Tri-State Museum and Visitors Center
Tri-State Museum and Visitors Center 57717 415 5th Ave, Belle Fourche, SD 57717

Dec 06, 2025 / Custer Christmas Parade - Custer

Join us in Downtown Custer for our Christmas parade!

Join us in Downtown Custer for our Christmas parade!
Downtown
Downtown 57730 Custer, SD 57730

Dec 06, 2025 / Holiday Open House - Deadwood

Join us for Deadwood History's annual Holiday Open House celebration at the Days of '76 Museum from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Open House includes children’s activities, great holiday gifts for ...

Join us for Deadwood History's annual Holiday Open House celebration at the Days of '76 Museum from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Open House includes children’s activities, great holiday gifts for family and friends, free museum access, and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free. For more information, please call 605-722-4800.   Fee: $Free
Days of '76 Museum
Days of '76 Museum 57732 18 Seventy Six Drive, Deadwood, SD 57732

Dec 06, 2025 / YMCA Santa's Village Gift & Craft Sale - Custer

Gift and craft sale in the High School Gym.

Gift and craft sale in the High School Gym.
High School Gym
High School Gym 57730 Custer, SD 57730

Dec 06, 2025 / Goodwill's 84th Annual Shoe Party - Rapid City

Kids can get a brand-new pair of shoes, hat and mittens - absolutely free!

Kids can get a brand-new pair of shoes, hat and mittens - absolutely free!

Goodwill of the Great Plains
Goodwill of the Great Plains 57701 611 Lindbergh Ave., Rapid City, SD 57701

Dec 06, 2025 / NMM Music Storytime - Vermillion

Jam with us at the National Music Museum!

Jam with us at the National Music Museum!

National Music Museum
National Music Museum 57069 414 E. Clark St., Vermillion, SD 57069

Dec 06, 2025 / The Thanksgiving Play-Auditions - Pierre

The Thanksgiving Play December 5-7*, 2025 (Fri, Sat, Sun*) December 11-13, 2025 (Thu, Fri, Sat) Grand Opera House, Pierre, SD Doors Open at 7 p.m., Performance at 7:30 p.m. *Sunday Matinee Doors Open at ...

The Thanksgiving Play December 5-7*, 2025 (Fri, Sat, Sun*) December 11-13, 2025 (Thu, Fri, Sat) Grand Opera House, Pierre, SD Doors Open at 7 p.m., Performance at 7:30 p.m. *Sunday Matinee Doors Open at 1:30 p.m., Performance at 2 p.m. A Q&A with the cast and crew will be held Monday, December 8, 2025, 7 p.m. at the Grand Opera House.

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

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
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