Gear up for the ultimate Tailgate Party at the Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls. Show off your team spirit by rocking your favorite NFL or football team gear, and enjoy an evening filled with drinks, games, and delicious gameday bites. Sip on a Bloody Mary or Spiked Lemonade while you indulge in classic tailgate favorites like brats, chili & cornbread, and mushroom sliders. Hours for this 21+ event are 6-9 p.m. Ticket information can be found on our website.
Escape to the islands without ever leaving Sioux Falls! Join us at the Great Plains Zoo for this 21+ event featuring tropical drinks, Hawaiian-inspired bites, and island vibes all evening long. Come dressed in your favorite Hawaiian shirt, grass skirt, or Bermuda shorts, and enjoy a night of fun just for the grown-ups. Whether you're sipping a Piña Colada, trying out a Hula lesson, or dancing along to live music by Too Drunk to Fish it's the perfect summer evening escape. Event hours are 6-9 p.m. and tickets are available online.
The road to the Olympic Games Milan-Cortina 2026 runs through Sioux Falls. From November 11-16, the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Curling will take center stage at the Denny Sanford Premier Center, where the nation's top curling teams will fight for a chance to represent Team USA on the world’s biggest stage. Single session and full event tickets are available online via Ticketmaster.
It's time to bust out the neon colors, jean jackets, and big hair because we're throwing it back with live music, classic games, and cocktails for the ultimate retro night out during the Ultimate 80s Night at the Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls. Grab a Sangria or a classic Rum & Coke, and pair it with delicious bites like BBQ meatballs, potato skins, and spinach dip bread bowls. Whether you're reliving the era or experiencing it for the first time, this event is packed with throwback fun. Hours for this 21+ event are 6-9 p.m. Ticket information can be found on our website.
Free concerts on Main Street Deadwood are awesome, but that's not all! You can also check out the National Dock Dogs Competition and learn the tricks of gold panning and sluicing from Black Hills pros right on Main Street. There's also a weekend-long classic car auction, and free concerts by top bands. Have fun celebrating the life and times of Wild Bill Hickok in Deadwood.
Wild Deadwood Reads is an annual event held at The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort in Historic Deadwood. Our multi-author, multi-genre Book Fair is just one of the exciting events happening, along with a basket raffle to support a local nonprofit organization, numerous giveaways and prizes, and much more. In attendance will be more than 100 authors from all over the country, including bestselling and award-winning authors of every genre—romance, historical, Christian, children’s, mystery, thrillers, Western, non-fiction and more. You will be able to find something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Admittance is free, so bring the whole family and find your new favorite books and authors.
Bring the entire family to Wylie Park in Aberdeen on the 4th of July for a fun-filled day. Take part in the many activities at the park throughout the day including mini-golf, go-karts, bumper boats, paddleboats, canoes, a Storybook Land Theatre performance (7 p.m.), Aberdeen Municipal Band concert (8:30 p.m.) and the fireworks display at dusk. Admission is free. (Fees will be incurred to ride the Storybook Land attractions.)
Celebrate Independence Day with the City of Yankton. Join us for multiple events that span the entire day. Enjoy a variety of family-friendly and free activities taking place in Riverside Park. The evening will consist of two concert events, food vendors, Ben's Brewing, and the region's largest fireworks show, displayed on off the upper deck of the Meridian Bridge starting at dusk (approximately 10 p.m.). For al full schedule of events, please visit our Facebook page.
Head to historic downtown Yankton for the annual Rock-n-Rumble Motorcycle Rally. Highlights of this fun event include the motorcycle parade, food vendors, and live music. Events and activities run all day Saturday. 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the event.
Join us at Bramble Park Zoo in Watertown and have a howling good time at the annual trick-or-treating event sponsored by Power 106.3 KPHR. Trick-or-Treat in a fun and safe environment while visiting the animals at the Zoo. Get your tickets early and get into the zoo one hour early. Costumes and re-usable treat bags are encouraged. ZOO BOO takes place 2-5 p.m., with pre-sale ticket holders able to enter at 1 p.m. See our website for more details and admission information.
