With so many events taking place in South Dakota, we understand how it can be overwhelming to remember them all. We’ve decided to highlight our favorite things happening week by week, focusing on unique, fun, and creative events across the state.
MCNALLY'S CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY FUN DAY
December 24. McNally’s Irish Pub, Sioux Falls. 11 a.m. Stop down to your favorite Irish pub for a Christmas Eve celebration full of family and fun. Activities will include a coloring contest, live music, and of course, great food and even better company. More info: mcnallysip.com.
NIGHTMARE AFTER CHRISTMAS
December 26. Icon Lounge + Events, Sioux Falls. 6 p.m. The holidays are over and it’s time to let loose, so our suggestion? Stop by Icon for a night of Midwest All Pro Wrestling. Prizes will be won for the Ugliest Sweater from both fans and wrestlers. Join Big Bubba Lund, Jesse Schauer, and many more for this event you won’t want to miss. More info: facebook.com.Â
CHRISTMAS NIGHTS OF LIGHT
December 26-31. Storybook Island, Rapid City. 5:30 p.m. Relive the magic of your favorite childhood stories with hot cocoa, Christmas lights, and Eileen’s Colossal Cookies. Rides the trains or stroll the park and reminisce on the memories of holidays past. More info: storybookisland.org.
JEFF DUNHAM
December 28. Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Millions know his name and his stand-up has been turning heads of years. Don’t miss your chance to bring 2018 to a close with Jeff and his closest buddies, who are sure to leave you doubled over laughing. More info: dennysanfordpremiercenter.com.
PRE NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
December 29. J&L Harley-Davidson, Sioux Falls. 9 a.m. J&L Harley sure knows how to throw a party, and this is no exception. Free food, free happy hour and all things Harley? Sign us up! More info: jl-harley.com.
ENTERTAINMENT
Local Beer Night at Wobbly Bobby
December 24th
Wobbly Bobby, Rapid City
3 p.m.
Wine & Bubbly 101 For the New Year
December 27th
Plum’s Cooking Company, Sioux Falls
6 p.m.
A Doll’s House Part 2
December 28th – December 21st
Firehouse Brewing Theatre, Rapid City
Times vary.
SPORTS
Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Waterloo Black Hawks
December 27th
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls
7:05 p.m.
Brookings Blizzard vs. Aberdeen Wings
December 28th
Larson Ice Center, Brookings
7:05 p.m.
Rapid City Rush vs Idaho Steelheads
December 28th – December 29th
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City
7:05 p.m.
GET INVOLVED
1 Million Cups
December 26th
Black Hills State University, Rapid City
9 a.m.
1 Million Cups
December 26th
Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Brookings
9 a.m.
