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.
WINE ON THE RAILS
June 26. 1880 Train, Hill City. 6:45 p.m. Check out the newest ride departing from the Hill City Station: Wine on the Rails! This event brings together local wine, live entertainment, and a scenic ride through the Black Hills. Whether you are in need of a relaxing train ride, or refreshing moscato, this evening in the hills will be perfect for you and your family. More info: 1880train.com.
JEWEL CAVE 200 MILE CELEBRATION
June 28-30. Jewel Cave National Monument, Custer. All day. Join Black Hills Parks & Forests Association, Paha Sapa Grotto, and the South Dakota community in celebrating Jewel Cave, cave exploration, and discoveries on the local level. Guest speakers and activities like a Cave Maze and a Cave Simulator will have you searching for you digging supplies. More info: blackhillsparks.org.
DUB FAM FEST
June 29. Terrace Park, Sioux Falls. 4 p.m. Head to Terrace Park this Saturday to jam with El Dub, original members of Lunar Funk Theory, and Strawberry (Jessie Mae). This family friendly event will also introduce El Dub’s newest CD called “Family“. More info: facebook.com.
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL .5K CURE CANCER DONUT DASH
June 29. Cherry Rock Park, Sioux Falls. 9 a.m. Join Northwestern Mutual and Fernson Brewing Company to raise money to cure cancer. Not a runner? Crawl, dance, and walk your way across the finish line to free beer, donuts, and a community helping each other out. More info: facebook.com.
2019 ARCHEOLOGY AWARENESS DAYS
June 29-30. Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village, Mitchell. All day. Feeling a little like Fred Flintstone? Make your way to Mitchell for the 20th Annual Archeology Days, which celebrates the world as it was 1,000 years ago. Classes, guest speakers, and games will fill these two days, bringing you back to the times of dino bones and cave men. More info: mitchellindianvillage.org.
ENTERTAINMENT
Siouxland Libraries’ Children’s Book Walk
June 26th
Downtown River Greenway Amphitheater, Sioux Falls
9 a.m.
Farm Fun Day
June 29th
Bramble Park Zoo, Watertown
11 a.m.
Moonlight Movies
June 29th
Fawick Park, Sioux Falls
Dusk.
Summer Sunday Pizza Night
June 30th
Good Roots Farm & Garden, Brookings
5 p.m.
SPORTS
Sioux Falls Canaries vs Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks
June 24th – June 27th
Sioux Falls Stadium, Sioux Falls
7:05 p.m.
Spearfish Sasquatch vs Casper Horseheads
June 28th – June 30th
Black Hills Energy Stadium, Spearfish
Times vary.
Sioux Falls Trail Challenge
June 29th
Cherapa Place, Sioux Falls
7:30 a.m.
Sioux Nation Challenge Indian Relay Race
June 29th – June 30th
Stanley County Fairgrounds, Fort Pierre
2 p.m.
GET INVOLVED
1 Million Cups
June 26th
Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Brookings
9 a.m.
McCrossan Golf Classic
June 26th
Central Valley Golf Course, Hartford
11 a.m.
MUSIC
October Road
June 27th
Main Street, Rapid City
6 p.m.
Jami Lynn
June 27th
Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience
June 27th
Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Bennie Does Bowie
June 28th
Icon Lounge + Events, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Louis York & The Shindellas
June 29th
Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
June 30th
Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood
8 p.m.
Gaelynn Lea
June 30th
Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls
5 p.m.
Aaron Lee Tasjan + Burlap Wolf King & Rich Show
June 30th
Icon Lounge + Events, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
