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.
DOWNTOWN COUNTDOWN
December 31. Main Street Square, Rapid City. 5 p.m. Ring in the new year by celebrating the end of this one. Main Street Square will offer a dance party in the ice rink, games, and all things New Year’s Eve. More info: mainstreetsquarerc.com.
NEW YEAR'S EVE IN DEADWOOD
December 31. Historic Downtown, Deadwood. 5 p.m. We can’t think of a better way to celebrate the end of 2018 and the beginning of 2019 than to head to the streets of downtown Deadwood. Prizes, drink specials, and live music will flood this historic town, making it a celebration to remember, both before and after the ball drops. More info: deadwood.com.
BURGER BATTLE
January 2-31. Downtown, Sioux Falls. All day. The annual Burger Battle is back and better than ever. Join the community in finding the best burger of 2019, with choices from Bread & Circus Sandwich Kitchen, and Pave. Head downtown and cast your vote for you favorite burger, and enter for the chance to win a gift care for one of the participating restaurants. More info: dtsf.com.
EAST RIVER 8 BALL INVITATIONAL
January 3-6. Swiftel Center, Brookings. 8 a.m. Whether you are entering the singles or doubles category, come on out to play pool with the best of the local best. Don’t let the cold weather stop your chance of winning the title of division championship. More info: eastriver8ball.com.
SESAME STREET LIVE! MAKE YOUR MAGIC
January 3. Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. 10:30 a.m. + 6 p.m. Come along with Elmo as he finds out how to do magic with neighborhood visitor, Justin. Kids will laugh, learn, and make magic with their favorite Sesame Street characters. More info: sesamestreetlive.com.
ENTERTAINMENT
Mead Masquerade 2018
December 31st
Mead Cultural Education Center, Yankton
8 p.m.
New Year’s Eve Party
December 31st
The Hotel Alex Johnson, Rapid City
9 p.m.
Yoga on the Ice
January 1st
Main Street Square, Rapid City
10:30 a.m.
Lake City Pigeon Show
January 5th
Codington County Extension Complex, Watertown
11 a.m.
SPORTS
Sioux Falls Stampede vs Lincoln Stars
December 31st
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls
6:05 p.m.
Rapid City Rush vs Idaho Steelheads
December 31st
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City
7:05 p.m.
Sioux Falls Skyforce vs Austin Spurs
January 2nd
Sanford Pentagon, Sioux Falls
6:30 p.m.
Brookings Blizzard vs Austin Bruins
January 4th
Larson Ice Center, Brookings
7:05 p.m.
GET INVOLVED
1 Million Cups
January 2nd
Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Brookings
9 a.m.
