Taking a drive to check out holiday decorations is one of the simplest activities that can build the fondest memories. Turn on the “Christmas music all the time” radio station (or create your own custom soundtrack), pack a container with cookies and other favorite holiday treats, and load up the family for a festive adventure around your community.
Sioux Falls
2101 W 41st Street (MAP)
Info: Indoor light and music show with donations benefiting Make-A-Wish South Dakota.
131 E Falls Park Drive (MAP)
Info: Drive or walk through Falls Park to view miles of festive lights.
2805 N Lyme Grass Avenue (MAP)
Info: Shows nightly 6-10 p.m.; tune to 93.3 FM for music.
Neighborhoods throughout Sioux Falls (LINK TO MAPS)
Info: Decorated streets include Candy Cane Lane, Holly Bear Lane, Train Lane (I & II), Penguin Lane, Polar Bear Lane, Elf Lane and Christmas Card Lane.
Brandon
120 W Fir Street (MAP)
Info: Shows Sunday 5:30-9:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday 6-9:30 p.m., and Friday-Saturday 5:30-10:30; tune into 93.1 FM for music.
Madison
924 NE 5th Street / (605) 270-7718 (MAP)
Info: Nightly shows 6-10 p.m.
Rapid City
512 Main Street (MAP)
Info: Decorations and lights surround central ice skating rink.
Christmas Nights of Light at Storybook Island
1301 Sheridan Lake Road / (605) 342-6357 (MAP)
Info: Friday-Sundays through December 31, storybook characters are transformed with holiday lights. $2 admission.
Brookings
Neighborhoods to check out:
- 17th Avenue South (Across from St. Thomas More Church)
- Indian Hills Neighborhood
- Timberline Edition (Telluride Lane, Copper Mountain Road, and Summit Pass)
- Residential Historic District (Main to Medary Avenues)
- Hunter’s Ridge Development
Pierre
500 E Capitol Avenue (MAP)
Info: View dozens of uniquely decorated Christmas trees throughout three floors of the Capitol rotunda daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
