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

South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

SD State Capitol Building

Grand lighting ceremony of nearly 100 decorated trees. 

South Dakota State Capitol

Community Thanksgiving dinner.

Groton Community Center

Come join us for our vendor fair in the Hill City Middle School Gym.

Middle School Gym

Journey to the North Pole, where Santa waits to get on board. Adults-only cars with spiked hot chocolate available on select days. 

1880 Train Holiday Express - Hill City

1880 Train Holiday Express - Hill City

1880 Train Holiday Express - Hill City

1880 Train Holiday Express - Hill City

Hill City Station

Delight in the holiday season by visiting the beautiful historic Mead Museum filled with unique, cheery Christmas trees! You'll enjoy seeing 70+ trees decorated by area organizations and individuals. Vote for your favorite! Open every day from noon-4.  Friday nights are special hours until 8pm.This event is for all ages! Kids receive a craft grab bag. Santa and Mrs. Claus will pay a special visit ...

noon to 4pm Fridays until 8pm

noon to 4pm Fridays until 8pm

Mead Museum

Celebrate the holiday season with the annual Parade of Lights featuring decorated floats with lights galore. Starts at Market and Dakota Ave.

Market and Dakota Ave

Dazzling lighted holiday floats and music will flood downtown The Parade of Lights is the official start to the downtown holiday season!    

Downtown Sioux Falls

Annual Christmas tree lighting. Enjoy wagon rides, caroling and a special appearance by Santa.

Duffy Community Center

Lighted Christmas parade.

Downtown Hill City

Parade of lights, tree lighting, carriage rides and fireworks.  

Downtown Belle Fourche

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

Entertainment, tree lighting and winter market.

Main Street Square

Theatrical musical.

Prince of Peace: The Christmas Story - Sioux Falls

Prince of Peace: The Christmas Story - Sioux Falls

Prince of Peace: The Christmas Story - Sioux Falls

Orpheum Theater Center

Celebrating small businesses.

Main Street

Celebrating small businesses.

Various locations

Celebrating small businesses.

Downtown Sioux Falls

Join us as we celebrate the 26th 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! The Festival of Lights Parade starts at 6:00 pm on Saturday, November 30th in downtown Rapid City. The Parade route ...

Downtown Rapid City

Days of '76 Museum, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with admission priced at $35 per person. Celebrate the holiday season with a festive evening at the Days of '76 Museum! Enjoy musical entertainment by The Lonely Rangers, take part in a live auction hosted by Terry Hupp, and indulge in delicious heavy hors d’oeuvres catered by Cheyenne Crossing. A cash bar will be available to keep the spirits bright. ...

Days of '76 Museum