Upcoming Events

Each year, starting the weekend after Thanksgiving through Christmas Day (WEEKENDS ONLY) from 6:00pm--9:00pm, Stokes-Thomas Lake City Park is OPEN for drive-through viewing of 60+ lighted displays. Location from Watertown: North on Hwy 20, then turn South on S. Lake Drive toward Lake Kampeska and the Entrance to city park and Winter Wonderland. Watertown Optimist club members will greet you. Near the ...

Stokes-Thomas Lake City Park

Heartfelt Christmas memories.

Washington Pavilion

Entertainment, tree lighting and winter market.

Main Street Square

Basketball. 

The Monument Summit Arena

Join us as we celebrate the 27th Annual Festival of Lights Parade – the Season’s Brightest Event! This dazzling nighttime parade makes its ways through downtown Rapid City featuring horse-drawn carriages, amazing displays on flatbed trucks, plus Santa’s grand entrance! For more information, call 340-0914.   Fee: $0

Downtown Rapid City

Center of the Nation Concert Association.

Belle Fourche Rec Center

Seasonal displays, model trains, photos with Santa and entertainment.

Trees and Trains - Hill City

Trees and Trains - Hill City

South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Come visit Lead's Winter Wonderland! The community of Lead lights up for the city-wide holiday lighting contest and everyone is invited to travel the town and see the lights from December 1 through the 31st!

City of Lead

Lighted parade and lot of family fun!

Main Street

Ballet with puppets, costumes and acrobatics.

Washington Pavilion

Holiday display contest for homes and businesses.

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.

Meridian District - Downtown Yankton

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 accommodate holiday shoppers. Kids can talk to Santa and Mrs. Claus about their Christmas wishes while getting their picture taken; as well as enjoy story time with Frosty the Snowman. Fun for the ...

Various locations

Kenny Putnam, Tom Schaefer and Owen DeJong perform with an all-star support band.

Washington Pavilion

A story of healing that celebrates the importance of family bonds during the holiday.

A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas - Mitchell

A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas - Mitchell

Area Community Theatre

Pierre Players perform.

The Thanksgiving Play - Pierre

The Thanksgiving Play - Pierre

Grand Opera House

Fundraiser and vendors.

The Monument

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 divine masterpiece!  

First Lutheran Church

Holiday events, vendors and a visit from Mr. & Mrs. Claus.

Various locations

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 Smith for more information or questions about this event.