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.
6TH ANNUAL KRAMPUS PUB CRAWL
December 6. Downtown, Rapid City. 8 p.m. Not sure you’re the “nice list” type? Make your way to downtown Rapid City to find your havoc-wreaking comrades. The pub crawl includes places like Wobbly Bobby British Pub and The Brass Rail Lounge, and ends at Firehouse Brewing Company. Participants will receive a T-shirt, while having the chance to win various prizes, listening to music from Walt Keys and Unfinished Business, and enjoying the holiday season. More info: firehousebrewing.com.
HOLIDAZZLE LIGHT PARADE
December 7. Downtown, Spearfish. 6 p.m. The Downtown Business Association is bringing the holiday spirit to Main St. Spearfish. Get warmed up by taking place in the Christmas Stroll, where you can find holiday sales and discounts at businesses along the parade route. More info: visitspearfish.com.
THROUGH THE WOODS DINNER
December 7. The Homestead at Prairie Berry Winery, Hill City. 5 p.m. Bundle up and head to The Homestead for a traditional four-course Christmas dinner. From Pumpkin Bisque to homemade desserts, this old-fashioned meal will warm your holiday hearts. More info: prairieberry.com.
ABERDEEN LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE
December 7-8. Aberdeen Civic Arena, Aberdeen. This unique telling of the Christmas story has been a holiday staple for 31 years and counting. With a free-will donation being the admission, there is no reason not to enjoy this winter spectacular. Times vary. More info: facebook.com.
HOLIDAY EXPRESS
December 7-8. 1880 Train, Hill City. Times vary. Grab your tickets and board the 1880 Train to visit Santa at the North Pole. The one-hour trip will include hot cocoa, a sugar cookie, a holiday story, and of course, Mr. Claus. Upgrade to Holiday Express First Class which allows you to ride in the Hilyo caboose. More info: 1880train.com.
ENTERTAINMENT
A Readers’ Theater Christmas Carol
December 3rd
Matthews Opera House, Spearfish
7 p.m.
Zonta Festival of Trees
December 4th – December 7th
Tretheway Pavillion Spearfish
All day.
Winter Frostival: Parade of Lights
December 6th – December 7th
Locations vary, Sturgis
6 p.m.
It’s A Wonderful Life
December 7th
Icon Event Hall + Lounge, Sioux Falls
7:30 p.m.
SPORTS
Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball vs Dakota State University
December 2nd
Donald E. Young Center, Spearfish
6 p.m.
Rapid City Rush vs Wichita Thunder
December 4th
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City
7:05 p.m.
University of South Dakota Men’s Basketball vs Mount Marty
December 6th
Sanford Coyote Sports Center, Vermillion
7 p.m.
Aberdeen Wings vs Minnesota Wilderness
December 6th – December 7th
Odde Ice Center, Aberdeen
7:15 p.m.
GET INVOLVED
Blue Jean Ball 2
December 3rd
The Journey Museum & Learning Center, Rapid City
5 p.m.
Paw Prints in the Snow
December 5th
Crow Peak Brewing Co., Spearfish
4 p.m.
7th Annual Music & Mistletoe Fundraiser
December 6th
McCrory Gardens, Brookings
7 p.m.
Y-Arts For the Holidays
December 6th – December 7th
YMCA Courtyard, Rapid City
Times vary.
MUSIC
Tonic Sol-Fa Concert
December 2nd
Performing Arts Center of Rapid City, Rapid City
7:30 p.m.
Lindsey Stirling
December 2nd
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.
Magical Medora Christmas Show
December 2nd
Spearfish High School Auditorium, Spearfish
7:30 p.m.
Ward Davis
December 4th
Hay Camp Brewing Company, Rapid City
6:30 p.m.
REO Speedwagon
December 4th
Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Disney’s Frozen Jr.
December 4th – December 8th
Black Hills Community Theatre, Rapid City
Times vary.
Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience
December 5th
Washington Pavilion of Aerts and Science, Sioux Falls
7:30 p.m.
South Dakota Symphony: Messiah
December 5th – December 6th
First Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Lot Lizard Album Release Show
December 6th
Icon Event Hall + Lounge, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.
Tonic Sol-Fa
December 6th – December 7th
Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls
7:30 p.m.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical
December 7th
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City
2 p.m. + 7 p.m.
Happy Holidays with the Black Hills Symphony Orchestra
December 7th
Performing Arts Center of Rapid City, Rapid City
7:30 p.m.
A New Christmas Tradition Concert with A Cowboy Twist
December 7th
T.F. Riggs Theater, Pierre
4 p.m.
