Discover 7 Festive Ways To Celebrate Thanksgiving In Sioux Falls

Here are 7 things to do in Sioux Falls for Thanksgiving:

1. Exploring Great Bear Recreation Area. Yes, Great Bear is widely known for it's skiing, tubing, and snowboarding, and it doesn't look like we're about to get a snow dump next week, but did you know there are very nice nature trails to hike around the area? It's a great place to hike and with the hills, it's a fine place to burn off those Thanksgiving dinner calories from 8:00 AM to dusk.

2. Falls Park Winter Wonderland is a must-see in Sioux Falls. Over 25 miles of twinkling lights transform the park into a magical holiday escape. Make sure to go to the top of the visitor center tower to get the full 360 view of Falls Park!

3. Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Washington Pavilion is on November 29, 2024. Join us for refreshments and the lighting of a giant 45-foot Christmas tree. There will be live music and Sioux Falls Mayor Paul Ten Haken will welcome you to the lighting ceremony. Fun starts at 5:45 PM on the corner of 11th and Main.

4. Take a holiday brewery tour. Sioux Falls has some great breweries with spectacular winter ale offerings. Grab a few friends and head to Homestead, Woodgrain, Remedy, Severance, Covert Artisan Ales and Cellars, Obscure, Altered Species, Fernson, Monk's Ale House, and more!

5. Movies at the State Theatre in downtown Sioux Falls. This beautifully restored theater often shows both classic and contemporary films. Check their schedule for a Thanksgiving Day movie showing. PS... the comedy classic Planes, Trains, and Automobiles is showing on Thanksgiving night at 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

6. Attend a church. Many churches in Sioux Falls host special Thanksgiving services to give thanks for the blessings of the year. Attending a service can be a meaningful way to celebrate the holiday with family and friends.

7. Volunteer. Many local organizations, such as food banks and shelters, welcome volunteers to help serve meals or donate time during the Thanksgiving season. Time to show our gratitude for the good things in life by helping out a non-profit to assist those in need. It's so enriching!

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