What’s Going on in Sioux Falls? Sioux Empire Community Events LIST

What's Going on in Sioux Falls?

OUTDOOR CAMPUS…at 4500 S. Oxbow Avenue in Sertoma Park. Enjoy hands-on experiences in hunting, fishing, outdoor skills, and conservation science. Free educational classes for youth, adults, and families are held throughout the year. Visitors can explore indoor exhibits, an outdoor playscape, and over 2 miles of trails for walking and cross-country skiing. Hours are 8am-5pm Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm Saturday and closed on Sundays and state holidays. (https://gfp.sd.gov/toc-east/)

STOCKYARDS AG EXPERIENCE…Located at Falls Park. The Stockyards Ag Experience will communicate the story of agriculture in our economy and society and showcase its impact on our region. It celebrates the past, present and future of agriculture. The Farm to Table exhibit tells the story of how food goes from the farm to your table with dynamic interactive exhibits and informative display panels.   (https://www.stockyardsagexperience.org/)

(Wednesdays-Sundays)…SIOUX FALLS STATE THEATER…Experience the restored State Theater in downtown Sioux Falls with comfortable recliners with a table, fantastic picture quality, and reserved seating. See this week’s movies and show times on our website. (https://siouxfallsstatetheatre.org/)

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June 25 (Thursday)…ZOOFARI…5-9PM at the Great Plains Zoo. An adults-only, after-hours expedition through the zoo. There will be animal encounters, live music, a giraffe feeding, vet clinic tours, and more. General admission tickets are $100 and sponsorships are available. (www.greatzoo.org)

June 26 (Friday)…GREATEST SHOW ON H2O…7PM at Catfish Bay Water Ski Park, just off I-90 and N. Cliff Ave. One of the top summer attractions in Sioux Falls. See amazing water skiing tricks, stunts, and a funny, family-friendly stage show. Online advance general admission tickets are $17 for adults, $16 for seniors 65-plus, $15 for kids 4-12. (Reserved seating and gate/walk up admission prices are higher. www.catfishbay.com

June 26 (Friday)…LEVITT AT THE FALLS…an outdoor, family-friendly venue in Falls Park West featuring free live music all summer long. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, gather your people, and enjoy an evening of music in downtown Sioux Falls. Headlining June 26 are The Vindy’s from Youngstown, Ohio. Opening act is Janice Gilbert & Friends, plus the Levitt Songwriting Jam Camp Showcase. Music starts at 7pm. Happy hour starts at 6pm. Enjoy food from The Hangover Hut, Los Coco’s Mexican Food, 605 Island Guy, and Street Sweets. (https://www.levittsiouxfalls.org/)

June 26 (Friday)…FRIDAYS ON THE PLAZA…A summer series of live music and food trucks outside the Dakota News Now studio on the 12^th Street Plaza from 11:30am-1:30pm. Grab some lunch at one of the food trucks that will be setup. James Dean Acoustic will provide the music to this free event. (https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/05/07/fridays-plaza-returns-this-may/)

June 27 (Saturday)…8^th ANNUAL EMILY’S HOPE POKER RUN…a 100-mile scenic ride through eastern South Dakota. Open to motorcycles and any street-legal vehicle. 100% of the proceeds go toward the Emily’s Hope mission. There will be a silent auction. Registration is $25 and starts at 10:30am at J&L Harley Davidson. The Sioux Falls HOG Chapter will be making breakfast during registration. (www.emilyshope.charity)

June 27 (Saturday)…THAT SOUNDS DECENT FESTIVAL…Starts at 5pm at the Levitt at the Falls. The festival has become a summer tradition. This year, there’s more music, food trucks, skateboarding, and a variety of activities for all ages. Headliner is Night Moves, and Indie band from Minneapolis. Support acts include Etta and the Vendetta, Levitt Hip-Hop Jam Camp, DJ Wobbles, Mato Wayuhi, and Off Contact.   (https://www.facebook.com/thatsoundsdecent)

June 27 (Saturday)…FALLS PARK FARMERS MARKET…Saturdays from 8am-1pm at the Falls Park picnic shelter. You’ll find fresh flowers, vegetables, meat, baked goods, and more. Have a cup of coffee and enjoy a slice of breakfast pizza. Stick around and have lunch and dessert. Live music every week. (https://www.fallsparkfarmersmarket.com/)

June 27 (Saturday)…FALLS ART MARKET…8:30am-1:30pm. An outdoor art market featuring original artwork and artful activities. Located along N. Metli Place, east side of the Levitt Shell. Meet local artists and check out lines of fine, functional, and wearable artwork. The event is free. (https://dtsf.com/event/falls-art-market-june-2/)

June 27, 28 (Saturday, Sunday)…SIOUX FALLS CANARIES HOST THE KANE COUNTY COUGARS…5:35PM Saturday and 4:05pm on Sunday at the Birdcage. (www.sfcanaries.com)

June 28 (Sunday)…GOOD EARTH STATE PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES…4PM at Good Earth State Park at Blood Run (26924 480^th Ave. Sioux Falls). Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. The concerts are free, but a valid South Dakota State Park entrance license is required. If you get hungry, food trucks will be available. (https://www.facebook.com/GoodEarthStatePark)

June 30 (Tuesday)…WEIRD AL YANKOVIC: BIGGER AND WEIRDER TOUR…7:30PM at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. Weird Al brings his legendary full-production multimedia comedy rock show to the Denny. You’ll hear his iconic hits as well as ‘never-performed-live before’ fan favorites. Tickets are on sale now. (www.dennysanfordpremiercenter.com)

June 30, July 1, 2 (Tues, Wed, Thurs)…SIOUX FALLS CANARIES HOST THE SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS…6:35PM each night at the Birdcage. (www.sfcanaries.com)

July 3 (Friday)…GREATEST SHOW ON H2O…7PM at Catfish Bay Water Ski Park, just off I-90 and N. Cliff Ave. One of the top summer attractions in Sioux Falls. See amazing water-skiing tricks, stunts, and a funny, family-friendly stage show. This special performance will include fireworks after the show. (www.catfishbay.com)

July 3 (Friday)…DOWNTOWN SIOUX FALLS OPEN STREETS…A chance to explore downtown Sioux Falls on foot with no cars in the way. July 3^rd, Phillips Avenue from 6^th to 7^th Street will be blocked off. The event will include a special celebration for American’s 250^th birthday. There will be America-themed activities, local vendors, kid-friendly experiences, food trucks, and more. (https://dtsf.com/os-july-2026/)

July 4 (Saturday)…GREATEST SHOW ON H2O…2PM at Catfish Bay Water Ski Park, just off I-90 and N. Cliff Ave. One of the top summer attractions in Sioux Falls. See amazing water-skiing tricks, stunts, and a funny, family-friendly stage show. A special performance in honor of America’s 250^th birthday. (www.catfishbay.com)

July 4 (Saturday)…SIOUX FALLS INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE…10am in downtown Sioux Falls. The parade route is on Phillips Avenue from 13^th Street to 6^th Street. There will also be face painting, food trucks, live music, dance group demonstrations, taiko drum demonstrations, and more. (https://sfindependenceparade.com/parade-info)

July 6 (Monday)…MONDAYS AT McKENNAN…7PM at the McKennan Park Bandshell, 400 E. 26^th St. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and get a good spot. The concerts are free. July 6^th is music from Neo Johnsons singing classic rock. (www.siouxfalls.gov)

July 8 (Wednesday)…12^th ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW…6-8pm at the Quoin Bank parking lot just north of  69^th and Western. Hot cars, live music, and good food. A family event featuring the Great Plains Street Rodders. The event will benefit Hands and Voices, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families with deaf or hard of hearing children.

July 9, 10, 11 (Thurs, Fri, Sat)…THUNDER IN THE VALLEY…The Premier Outlaw National Truck and Tractor Pull in Rock Valley, Iowa. 32 classes pulling. Thursday at 7pm, Friday at 6:30pm, and Saturday at 6pm. General admission with cash or credit card at the gate. (https://www.rockvalleypull.com/web/)

July 10, 11 (Friday, Saturday)…LALLYCOOLER MUSIC FESTIVAL…At the Sioux Falls Canaries Birdcage on N. West Ave. Friday night’s headliner is Darius Rucker. Supporting acts include Weston Frank, Graham Barham, and Braxton Keith. Saturday’s headliner is Jason DeRulo. Also on the ticket; Bow Wow, Gavin DeGraw, Josh Ross, and the Goodroad Band. Great live music, food trucks, beverage vendors, merchandise booths and more. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Owen’s Outfitters, a non-profit medical equipment library based in Sioux Falls that provides free, donated, durable and disposable medical equipment to those in need. VIP and general admission tickets are on sale now. (www.lallycooler.com)

July 24 (Friday)…GOODWILL JOB FAIR…1-3pm at 3401 S. Duluth Ave. The event connects job seekers with various employees. (www.goodwillgreatplains.org)

July 25, 26 (Saturday, Sunday)…CANTON CAR SHOW FOR GENERATIONS and CRUISE NIGHT… On Saturday night at 6pm it’s Cruise Night. Cruise along 5^th Street and show off your vehicle. On Sunday, see a wide array of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and motorcycles at the Canton Car Show. Gates open at 10am Sunday and the show goes from 11am-3pm. There will be a kids’ zone, food truck, and more. Registration and admission are free. Free-will donations will be accepted. (https://www.facebook.com/cantonsdcruise)

July 30 (Thursday)… SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT TOUCHMARK AT ALL SAINTS… Enjoy live music from The 1270’s from 5:30-7pm. The band brings the beloved sounds of the 1950s and 1960s to life. Bring along school supplies to be donated to Projet SOS. (Located at 111 W. 17^th St. in Sioux Falls.  https://siouxfalls.touchmark.com/summer-concert-series-2026)

August 7 (Friday)…CHERAPA STREET DANCE…7:30PM at Cherapa Place Plaza in downtown Sioux Falls. Live music from the Undercover Band,

August 15, 16 (Saturday, Sunday)…CANTON CIVIL WAR DAYS…Step back into the 1860’s. Walk the camps of Yankee and Rebel soldiers, see live battle re-enactments, understand homesteading hardships in Dakota Territory. There will be vendors, side shows, music, dancing, and more.

August 18 (Tuesday)…CHIP IN FOR VETS GOLF TOURNAMENT…At Elmwood Golf Course. All proceeds go to assist veterans and families through the Veterans Community Project and the American Legion Auxiliary. (call Kasey 605-270-9289 to register)

August 22 (Saturday)…STEP BIG WALK…a fundraiser for the South Dakota Parkinson Foundation. All of the proceeds go toward programs and support services that are offered in South Dakota. (https://www.southdakotaparkinson.org/)

August 27 (Thursday)… SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT TOUCHMARK AT ALL SAINTS… Enjoy live music from the Hegg Brothers from 5:30-7pm. Monetary donations for the Teddy Bear Den will be accepted at the concert. (Located at 111 W. 17^th St. in Sioux Falls.  https://siouxfalls.touchmark.com/summer-concert-series-2026)

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