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. 6 p.m. Start your New Year’s celebration in the middle of downtown Rapid City. The Main Street Square ice skating rink will be lit up and ready for a dance party on ice. More info: mainstreetsquarerc.com.
QUEEN CITY NEW YEAR'S EVE BALL
December 31. The Barn at Aspen Acres, Spearfish. 6 p.m. Craving a black tie event to ring in the new year? Head to the Queen City Ball which will have appetizers from Farmhouse Bistro, a photo booth, music, and of course a champagne toast at midnight. More info: visitspearfish.com.
THE FIELDS OF OUR DREAMS NEW YEAR'S EVE BALL
December 31. Holiday Inn and Spearfish Convention Center, Spearfish. 7 p.m. Don’t miss the inaugural New Year’s Eve ball put on by the Spearfish Youth Sports and Activities Association. Live and silent auctions, a midnight ball drop, and a bloody Mary bar are just a few of the perks the night will offer. More info: visitspearfish.com.
THE THROWBACK NYE PARTY
December 31. Icon Lounge + Events, Sioux Falls. 9 p.m. Get your tickets and get ready for a throwback to the 90’s before 2020 begins. Dancing, drinking, and general glee with fill the dance floor – not to mention the various surprises in store. More info: iconsiouxfalls.com.
EAST RIVER 8 BALL INVITATIONAL
January 3 – January 5. Swiftel Center, Brookings. Times vary. The 12th Annual East River 8-Ball Invitational is coming back to Brookings with both a Singles and Team tournament. Grab your chalk, your sticks, and your best mates to shoot away at the competition. More info: eastriver8ball.com.
SPORTS
Sioux Falls Stampede vs Des Moines Buccaneers
December 31st
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls
6:05 p.m.
Sioux Falls Stampede vs National Team Development Program U17S
January 3rd – January 4th
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls
7:05 p.m.
Aberdeen Wings vs Minnesota Wilderness
January 3rd – January 4th
Odde Ice Center, Aberdeen
7:15 p.m.
GET INVOLVED
1 Million Cups
January 1st
Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Brookings
9 a.m.
MUSIC
“Chocolat” and Other Things
December 31st
Performing Arts Center of Rapid City, Rapid City
8 p.m.
