What’s Going on in Sioux Falls? Sioux Empire Community Events LIST
What's Going on in Sioux Falls?
Going on now...ROUND UP FOR THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE...The next time you're at McDonald's, round up your purchase to the nearest dollar to support the Ronald McDonald Houses in South Dakota. The Ronald McDonald House keeps families close through places, programs, and partnerships that directly improve children's well-being and support families during their most challenging times. (https://rmhcsodak.org/round-up-for-ronald-mcdonald-house/)
(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/)
April 30 (Wednesday)…BURGER BASH FOR CANCER…5-8PM at both Five Guys locations in Sioux Falls. 50% of sales will go to the Avera Race Against Cancer. (averarace.org)
May 1 (Thursday)…KIDS CAN MAKE A MAY DAY BASKET…4:30-6:30PM at the Midco Aquatic Center. For ages 2-12. Make your own May Day basket filled with goodies. Food decorating, paper crafts, and lots of fun. One basket per child. No registration required and admission is free. (www.siouxfalls.gov)
May 2 (Friday)…FREE FIRST FRIDAY…At the Washington Pavilion. Explore the Kirby Science Discovery Center and Visual Arts Center at no cost. Experience over 100 amazing exhibits and eight art galleries. (https://www.washingtonpavilion.org/event/free-first-friday-may-2/)
May 2 (Friday)… SPRING ART & WINE WALK…5-8PM in downtown Sioux Falls, primarily along Phillips Avenue between 9th and 10th Streets. Free to attend. Wine sampling punch cards will be available for purchase. Stroll through the heart of the city and explore various venues showcasing an array of artworks, live music and entertainment, and live art demonstrations. (https://dtsf.com/event/spring-art-wine-walk/)
May 2, 3 (Friday, Saturday)…BOOK OF MORMON…An outrageous musical comedy that follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. 7:30PM Friday and Saturday and a 2pm performance on Saturday at the Washington Pavilion. Tickets start at $35. (https://www.washingtonpavilion.org/event/the-book-of-mormon/)
May 3 (Saturday)...DANCE FEATURING MOGEN'S HEROES AND THE LAST CALL BAND...6-10:30PM at the El Riad Shrine, 510 S. Phillips Ave in Sioux Falls. The event benefits the American Legion Post 15. General admission tickets are $15 in advance or $25 at the door. Tables of 6 and 8 are also available. Tickets can be purchased at the American Legion Post 15 Office at 1700 West Russell in Sioux Falls. Call 605-336-3470 for more info.
May 4 (Sunday)...SIOUX FALLS AMERICAN LEGION POST ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST...8:30AM-12:00PM at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance at 1600 W. Russell Street in Sioux Falls. Serving cakes, sausages, eggs, coffee, and orange drink. Open to the public. $8 for 11 years and over. $2 for 10 and under. (For more info call 605-336-3470 or click their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/SiouxFallsAmericanLegionPost15)
May 4 (Sunday)...PICKLEBALL WITH A PURPOSE: SOCIAL & FUNDRAISER...2-4PM at the Remedy Pickleball Courts. Whether you are new to Pickleball, have played a few games, or are an advanced player, we invite you to join us for a fun afternoon at the new Remedy Pickleball Courts with proceeds supporting Journey of Hope's Hygiene Program. For more information and tickets https://journeyofhopesd.networkforgood.com/events/84684-rally-for-hope
May 6 (Tuesday)…TEEN GAME NIGHT…6-8PM at the Midco Aquatic Center. For ages 13-17. Grab a friend and bring them along or make some new friends and play a variety of board games. Admission is free. (www.siouxfalls.gov)
May 10 (Saturday)…AVERA RACE AGAINST CANCER…Official chip-timed 5K and 10K, plus a 1.5 mile family walk, and 3 mile walk. Sideline supporter options are also available, form a team, or run virtually. Check out the Avera Race Expo area and Survivor Pavilion. Race starts at 8am at Avera McKennan Fitness Center. (https://www.avera.org/avera-race/avera-race-against-cancer-sioux-falls/)
May 10 (Saturday)…CANCER BENEFIT FOR DONNA JORGENSEN, DAWN JORGENSEN, SANDY JORGENSEN WOODSON, and MARY ARNTZ...4-6PM at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance at 1600 W. Russell St. There will be a Nacho Food Bar, Bake Sale, Silent Auction, Games, Cash Bar, and more. If you'd like to donate or participate, call Crystal at 605-366-8782.
May 10 (Saturday)…PLANT SALE…The Minnehaha Master Gardeners will be hosting their plant sale starting at 9am at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. Shop a wide variety of annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, pollinators, shurbs and vines. Bring your wagons, carts, boxes and bags to carry your purchases. Admission is free and open to the public. Funds raised will go toward horticulture education. (Search 2025 Plant Sale on Facebook)
May 10, 11 (Saturday, Sunday)…SIOUX EMPIRE SPRING PARADE OF HOMES...1-5PM each day. Several newly constructed homes will be on display. See the floor plans, the latest trends, and meet the builders. Admission is free except for the Feature Homes. There are two feature homes worth almost $2 million each. Tour those for $5 each with proceeds benefiting the Sioux Empire Home Builders Care Foundation. (also May 17 and 18 https://www.hbasiouxempire.com/)
May 13, 14, 15 (Tues, Wed, Thurs)…SIOUX FALLS CANARIES…The home opener at the Birdcage! The Canaries host the Lincoln Saltdogs. 6:35pm Tuesday and Wednesday and 11:05am on Thursday. (https://sfcanaries.com/tickets/game-schedule/)
May 16, 17, 18 (Fri, Sat, Sun)... SIOUX FALLS CANARIES… The Canaries host the Chicago Dogs at the Birdcage. 7:05pm Friday, 5:35pm Saturday and 4:05pm on Sunday. (https://sfcanaries.com/tickets/game-schedule/)
May 16, 17 (Fri, Sat)...ANGLERS FOR VETERANS FISHING TOURNAMENT...Takes place at Lake Thompson. $5000 first prize. A fundraiser for Community Action for Veterans. More details at www.sdvets.org
May 17 (Saturday)…NATIONAL KIDS TO THE PARK DAY FISH-A-THON…9AM-11AM at Family Park. All ages welcome. Free admission. Prizes will be awarded to youth participants under 16 for largest fish, smallest fish, and the most fish caught. Poles and bait will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Anyone 16 and older must have a valid South Dakota fishing license. (www.siouxfalls.gov)
May 17, 18 (Saturday, Sunday)…SIOUX EMPIRE SPRING PARADE OF HOMES...1-5PM each day. Several newly constructed homes will be on display. See the floor plans, the latest trends, and meet the builders. Admission is free except for the Feature Homes. There are two feature homes worth almost $2 million each. Tour those for $5 each with proceeds benefiting the Sioux Empire Home Builders Care Foundation. (https://www.hbasiouxempire.com/)
May 27 (Tuesday)...AMERICAN LEGION BINGO...
May 28, 29, 30, 31, June 1 (Thurs-Sunday)…SIX: THE MUSICAL…From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix 500 years of historical heartbreak into a celebration of 21st century girl power. Performances Wednesday through Sunday at 7:30pm and 2pm performances on Saturday and Sunday at the Washington Pavilion. Tickets start at $35. (https://www.washingtonpavilion.org/event/six/)
May 30, 31 (Friday, Saturday)…CANTON CITYWIDE RUMMAGE SALES…Listings can be picked up at Casey’s or Pump N Pak the days of the event. Times vary per sale.
June 1 (Sunday)...SIOUX FALLS AMERICAN LEGION POST ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST...8:30AM-12:00PM at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance at 1600 W. Russell Street in Sioux Falls. Serving cakes, sausages, eggs, coffee, and orange drink. Open to the public. $8 for 11 years and over. $2 for 10 and under. (For more info call 605-336-3470 or click their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/SiouxFallsAmericanLegionPost15)
June 6 (Friday)…FREE FIRST FRIDAY…At the Washington Pavilion. Explore the Kirby Science Discovery Center and Visual Arts Center at no cost. Experience over 100 amazing exhibits and eight art galleries. (https://www.washingtonpavilion.org/event/free-first-friday-june-6/)
June 7 (Saturday)…HEALTH CONNECT’S HUMAN RACE...A community fundraising event for 10 nonprofit organizations in the Sioux Falls Area. The race features a 5K run and 1 mile fun walk at Sertoma Park. Registration is $35. (https://runsignup.com/Race/SD/SiouxFalls/HealthConnectHumanRace)
June 7, 8 (Saturday, Sunday)…HOT WHEELS MONSTER TRUCKS LIVE GLOW-N-FIRE…12:30PM and 7:30PM Saturday and 2:30PM Sunday at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. Bringing fans’ favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life including Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, HW 5-Alarm, Bone Shaker, Bigfoot, and more. The event will be celebrating Bigfoot’s birthday to commemorate the Original Monster Truck’s historical impact on the motorsports world. Tickets start at $25. (https://www.dennysanfordpremiercenter.com/events-tickets/)
June 12 (Thursday)…WASHINGTON PAVILION GALA…An elegant fundraising event highlighting the mission of the Washington Pavilion of Arts & Science. The event starts at 5:30pm and the evening includes a social hour, gourmet dinner, program, and live and silent auctions. Tickets are $150 each. (https://www.washingtonpavilion.org/event/washington-pavilion-gala/)
June 12, 13, 14, 15 (Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun)…THE PREMIERE PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS: DOLLY PARTON’S 9 TO 5 …At the Orpheum Theater in downtown Sioux Falls. The Premiere Playhouse closes out season 22 with Dolly Parton’s hit musical 9 to 5. The ultimate tale of female empowerment, friendship, and triumph in the workplace that will have you dancing in the aisles. Tickets are $35. Showtimes are 7pm Thursday through Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. (https://thepremiereplayhouse.com/productions/9-to-5/ Also June 19-22)
June 14 (Saturday)…FESTIVAL OF CULTURES…10:30AM at Levitt at the Falls in downtown Sioux Falls. Featuring live entertainment all day, children’s activities, vendors, food trucks, Global Village and more. Free admission. (https://www.facebook.com/events/2115492148915890)
June 14 (Saturday)…SIOUX FALLS PRIDE FESTIVAL…Parade in downtown Sioux Falls from 10am-11am. Festival at Yankton Trail Park from Noon-5pm. (https://www.siouxfallspride.org/)
June 15 (Sunday)…605 UNITY JAM…A multi-cultural celebration to increase awareness, understanding, acceptance and appreciation for all cultures. Events take place at Wagner Lake in Wagner, SD. There will be food trucks, a youth pow wow, youth day activities, bean bag tournament, unity buffalo art, arts & crafts festival, blind folded canoe races, kids fishing derby, live music and dancing. Admission is free. (Call Dana at 605-491-0804 for more info on the event or Brenda for vendor info at 605-491-1030.)
June 19, 20, 21, 22 (Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun)…THE PREMIERE PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS: DOLLY PARTON’S 9 TO 5 …At the Orpheum Theater in downtown Sioux Falls. The Premiere Playhouse closes out season 22 with Dolly Parton’s hit musical 9 to 5. The ultimate tale of female empowerment, friendship, and triumph in the workplace that will have you dancing in the aisles. Tickets are $35. Showtimes are 7pm Thursday through Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. (https://thepremiereplayhouse.com/productions/9-to-5/)
June 20, 21, 22 (Fri, Sat, Sun)…THE ADDAMS FAMILY…A musical comedy at the Washington Pavilion featuring everyone’s favorite creepy, kooky characters. 7:30pm on Friday and Saturday night and 2pm performances on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets start at $35. (https://www.washingtonpavilion.org/event/the-addams-family/)
June 26 (Thursday)…ZOOFARI…5-9PM at the Great Plains Zoo. An adults-only, after-hours expedition. Enjoy themed food and dessert stations throughout the Zoo grounds. Feed the giraffes, Learn for the animal care and education experts. Meet the farm and ambassador animals. Interact with butterflies and marine life. Proceeds will support efforts to bring all elements of land, sea, and sky to once campus. (https://www.greatzoo.org/)
July 6 (Sunday)...SIOUX FALLS AMERICAN LEGION POST ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST...8:30AM-12:00PM at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance at 1600 W. Russell Street in Sioux Falls. Serving cakes, sausages, eggs, coffee, and orange drink. Open to the public. $8 for 11 years and over. $2 for 10 and under. (For more info call 605-336-3470 or click their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/SiouxFallsAmericanLegionPost15)
July 11, 12 (Friday, Saturday)…LALLYCOOLER MUSIC FESTIVAL…At Great Bear Recreation Park. Headlining Friday night is country star, Sam Hunt. Also taking the stage Friday night, Redferrin, Tyler Braden and Confederate Railroad. On Saturday, headliner is Pitbull. TLC, Uncle Cracker, Frank Ray, and Kory and the Fireflies also take the stage. It’s not just a music festival; it’s a celebration of our region. There will be a massive semi-trailer mobile bar and festival bar tents ready to serve drinks, food trucks, merchandise booths, photo ops, recycling art, and more. Weekend passes start at $139 for general admission, $179 for pit passes, and $499 for the Ultra VIP pass. (https://lallycooler.com/)
July 16 (Wednesday)…SCOOPS & SNAKES…10AM-2PM at the Butterfly House and Aquarium. Enjoy a complimentary scoop of ice cream with toppings. Participate in a fun snake-themed craft. Attend informative talks led by expert biologists. (https://www.greatzoo.org/zoo-events/)
July 18 (Friday)…TIKI NIGHT AT THE GREAT PLAINS ZOO…6-9PM. The event features tropical drinks, Hawaiian-inspired bites, and island vibes. Come dressed in your favorite grass skirt or Bermuda shorts. Try out a hula lesson or dance to live music from Too Drunk to Fish. The Splash Pad will be open. Ticket prices available soon. (https://www.greatzoo.org/zoo-events/)
July 22 (Tuesday)…BURTON CUMMINGS: A FEW GOOD MOMENTS TOUR…Burton Cummings of the Guess Who performs at the Washington Pavilion at 7:30pm. The voice of “These Eyes,” “American Woman,” and “Stand Tall.” Tickets start at $30. (https://www.washingtonpavilion.org/event/burton-cummings/)
August 3 (Sunday)...SIOUX FALLS AMERICAN LEGION POST ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST...8:30AM-12:00PM at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance at 1600 W. Russell Street in Sioux Falls. Serving cakes, sausages, eggs, coffee, and orange drink. Open to the public. $8 for 11 years and over. $2 for 10 and under. (For more info call 605-336-3470 or click their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/SiouxFallsAmericanLegionPost15)
September 7 (Sunday)...SIOUX FALLS AMERICAN LEGION POST ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST...8:30AM-12:00PM at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance at 1600 W. Russell Street in Sioux Falls. Serving cakes, sausages, eggs, coffee, and orange drink. Open to the public. $8 for 11 years and over. $2 for 10 and under. (For more info call 605-336-3470 or click their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/SiouxFallsAmericanLegionPost15)
October 5 (Sunday)…SIOUX FALLS AMERICAN LEGION POST ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST...8:30AM-12:00PM at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance at 1600 W. Russell Street in Sioux Falls. Serving cakes, sausages, eggs, coffee, and orange drink. Open to the public. $8 for 11 years and over. $2 for 10 and under. (For more info call 605-336-3470 or click their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/SiouxFallsAmericanLegionPost15)
November 3 (Sunday)...SIOUX FALLS AMERICAN LEGION POST ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST...8:30AM-12:00PM at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance at 1600 W. Russell Street in Sioux Falls. Serving cakes, sausages, eggs, coffee, and orange drink. Open to the public. $8 for 11 years and over. $2 for 10 and under. (For more info call 605-336-3470 or click their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/SiouxFallsAmericanLegionPost15)
December 1 (Sunday)...SIOUX FALLS AMERICAN LEGION POST ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST...8:30AM-12:00PM at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance at 1600 W. Russell Street in Sioux Falls. Serving cakes, sausages, eggs, coffee, and orange drink. Open to the public. $8 for 11 years and over. $2 for 10 and under. (For more info call 605-336-3470 or click their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/SiouxFallsAmericanLegionPost15)
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