Upcoming Events
Oct 11, 2025 / Pumpkin Fest - Groton
Hayrides, train rides, face painting, inflatables, free-will donation lunch and pumpkin painting.
Thanks to our many sponsors and volunteers!!
Fee: $0
Oct 11, 2025 / Opening Day - Statewide
South Dakota's pheasant season begins for state residents.
Traditional season begins October 18th.
Oct 11, 2025 / Rodney Carrington - Deadwood
Comedy, music and mayhem.
Oct 11, 2025 / Bierborse Festival - Rapid City
Vibrant celebration of German beer and culture.
Oct 11, 2025 / VFW Chili Cook-off - Mitchell
Kids activities, silent auction, meat raffle and more!
Oct 12, 2025 / Old Crow Medicine Show - Rapid City
Circle the Wagons tour.
Oct 12, 2025 / Fall Festival - Brookings
Come celebrate fall with us at McCrory Gardens!
Oct 12, 2025 / Macbeth - Pierre
Pierre Players Club performs Macbeth.
A brave Scottish general named Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to ...
Oct 13, 2025 / Native American Day Celebration - Crazy Horse Memorial
Presentation, performers, storytellers, activities and free buffalo stew lunch.
Oct 15, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025 / The Sound of Music - Aberdeen
One of the world's most beloved musicals.
Oct 16, 2025 - Oct 18, 2025 / Wild West Songwriters Festival - Deadwood
Songwriters and artists share music and stories.
Oct 17, 2025 - Oct 18, 2025 / Zoo Boo - Sioux Falls
Kids wind their way through the decorated exhibits and walkways stopping at a variety of trick-or-treat tents with special appearances by your favorite characters from Simply Ever After.
Oct 17, 2025 / Parker McCollum - Rapid City
With special guests Kameron Marlowe and Laci Kaye Booth.
Oct 17, 2025 / Yankton Haunted History Tours
Hear the haunting stories of five historic buildings in Yankton, SD. Two nights of Haunted History Tours 6pm-8:30pm each night! A map (emailed to you after purchasing your ticket) will guide you between ...
Oct 18, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025 / Heartland Quilting Stars Quilt Show - Mitchell
Heartland Quilt Guild presents our 2025 Show - Heartland Quilting Stars. Enjoy beautiful quilts, presentations, vendors, quilt and basket raffles.
Fee: $7 per day or $12 for both days.
Oct 18, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025 / Riverview Christmas Tree Farm’s Pumpkin Festival - Canton
Riverview Christmas Tree Farm’s Pumpkin Festival is back and bigger than ever with favorites like pumpkin and apple cannons, plus the rock mining sleuth adventure. Enjoy pumpkin picking, local brews, ...
Oct 18, 2025 / Mitchell Hall & The Tennessee Trio - Mitchell
Tribute to Johnny Cash.
Oct 18, 2025 / Neu Oktoberfest 2025 - Menno
Talent contest for all ages at 6:30pm Light lunch after.
Oct 18, 2025 / Yankton Haunted History Tours
Hear the haunting stories of five historic buildings in Yankton, SD. Two nights of Haunted History Tours 6pm-8:30pm each night! A map (emailed to you after purchasing your ticket) will guide you between ...
Oct 24, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025 / Deadweird - Deadwood
Costume contest, parade, monster ball and prizes.
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