Upcoming Events

Fight off the winter blues with an approximately one-mile guided hike through Oakwood Lakes State Park. Park license required.

Oakwood Lakes State Park

Start 2026 off right with a First Day Hike.  This one-mile guided hike will showcase the winter nature of the park as well as the park's history. Park license required. 

Good Earth State Park

4-Person Scramble Indoor Golf.  

4-Person Scramble - Sioux Falls

4-Person Scramble - Sioux Falls

Golf Addiction

Free wine while you shop.

Sip N Shop - Rapid City

Sip N Shop - Rapid City

Dandelion Bouquet

National Music Museum

The Dakota Farm Show will once again kick of the new year showcasing hundreds of exhibitors representing over 1,000 agricultural products and services, all inside the temperature-controlled USD DakotaDome.  Join thousands of agricultural producers from South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota to review the latest farm technology focused on improving yields, reducing costs, and managing risk. dakotafarmshow.com

USD DakotaDome

Bring your pups for $1 for Garden Glow!

McCrory Gardens

Join Ashley of Sage & Cedar Herbal Tea Co. for a grounding experience supported by plant medicines. In the calming environment of the Salt Cave, we will journey with a medicinal herb or artisanal tea leaf learning about its history of use and wellness benefits. We will take time to slow down, ground, and open ourselves to receive the medicine of this specially brewed tea.   The ...

Tea Meditation - Spearfish

Tea Meditation - Spearfish

Black Hills Salt Cave & Spa

Haven Dance Academy performance.

Washington Pavilion

Local singers, poets and storytellers.

Live on Stage - Hill City

Live on Stage - Hill City

Live on Stage - Hill City

Live on Stage - Hill City

High Country Guest Ranch

LazerTubing is a cosmic experience of lights, music and fun! https://www.greatbearpark.com/  

Lazer Tubing - Sioux Falls

Lazer Tubing - Sioux Falls

Lazer Tubing - Sioux Falls

Lazer Tubing - Sioux Falls

Great Bear Ski Valley

Activities, food, drinks and shopping.

Mile High Market - Lead

Mile High Market - Lead

Downtown Lead, SD

Speakers, seminars and ag vendors. https://www.dennysanfordpremiercenter.com/  

Denny Sanford Premier Center Convention Center

Two-person competition, ice expo and vendors.  https://mobridge.org/ice-fishing-tournament chamber@mobridge.org  

Scherr-Howe Events Center

Restaurants across Rapid City are offering exclusive deals, unique menus, and culinary creations crafted just for this event.

Various locations

The South Dakota State Historical society Board of Trustees and Staff, along with the South Dakota Historical Society Foundation Board of Trustees and Staff request your presence at their annual Legislative Reception. Join us as we kick off a year of celebration honoring America's 250th birthday. Light refreshments will be served. January 15, 2026, 4-6pm

Cultural Heritage Center

Enjoy a meal and a screening of Miracle. 

Goss Opera House

Thursday Talk Series for January is how to find and enjoy nature, even in your own back yard. The presentation is by Jennifer M a South Dakota Volunteer Naturalist. 

Good Earth State Park

Re-energize through sounds from a variety of instruments, including crystal singing bowls and gongs.

Sound Shower Journey - Spearfish

Sound Shower Journey - Spearfish

Sound Shower Journey - Spearfish

Sound Shower Journey - Spearfish

Black Hills Salt Cave & Spa

The hottest weekend of the winter is back! The 2026 Deadwood Red Dirt Festival brings two nights of pure Texas country and red dirt heat to Deadwood Mountain Grand. Friday, Jan. 16 – Headliner Chancey Williams brings his neo-traditional cowboy country sound to the stage, with support from rising star Walker Montgomery and opener Cody Cozz. Saturday, Jan. 17 – ...

Deadwood Mountain Grand