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.
THE JAYCEES FEARGROUNDS
October 17-20. W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Celebrate the Jaycee’s rebrand by grabbing your friends and getting scared silly. Held at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, this 6,000-square-foot haunted house is home to Grave Digger, Chuckles the Clown, and many more friends waiting to “greet” you. More info: jayceesfeargrounds.com.
TOAST TO LIFE
October 18. Old Courthouse Museum, Sioux Falls. 5:30 p.m. Join the Sioux Falls chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association in an effort to raise money for families affected by various life-threatening illnesses. There will be live music, hors d’oeuvres, and much more, not to mention a great reason to dress to your best. More info: siouxfallsevents.com.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
October 18-19. Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Get ready for a night full of mania, humor, and a disastrously good time. THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG has been said to be the best of the best, the “illegitimate Broadway baby of Monty Python and Sherlock Holmes.” More info: washingtonpavilion.org.
CHOCOHOLIC FROLIC
October 19. Falls Overlook Cafe, Sioux Falls. 7:30 a.m. Looking for more motivation to run long distances? What about chocolate at the finish line? Lace up for either a 5k or 10k that includes intermittent chocolate, a t-shirt, and did we mention chocolate? More info: chocoholicfrolicrun.com.
SOUTH DAKOTA INTERNATIONAL PAGEANTS
October 20. Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls. 6 p.m. Women from all over the state will take the stage to represent South Dakota in categories like Evening Gown, Personal Interview, and Fitness Wear. Head to the Orpheum to support your local pageant queens! More info: siouxfallsorpheum.com.
ENTERTAINMENT
14th Annual Expo for Her
October 18th
Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls
2 p.m.
The Penelopiad
October 18th – October 19th
Black Hills Community Theatre, Rapid City
7:30 p.m.
Bridal Market
October 19th
The Barn at Aspen Acres, Spearfish
9 a.m.
Paws & Pumpkins Fall Festival
October 19th
Paws Pet Resort, Sioux Falls
1 p.m.
GET INVOLVED
1 Million Cups
October 16th
Children’s Museum of South Dakota
9 a.m.
10th Annual Women’s Business Conference
October 18th
The Lodge at Deadwood, Deadwood
9 a.m.
Everybody’s Elvis
October 19th
Active Generations Center, Sioux Falls
4 p.m.
Walk for Freedom
October 19th
Main Street Square, Rapid City
9 a.m.
MUSIC
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
October 16th – October 17th
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City
7:30 p.m.
Queen Machine
October 17th
Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood
8 p.m.
Here Come the Mummies
October 18th
Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood
8 p.m.
Good Mornings 1st North American Tour
October 18th
Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
Michael Franti & Spearhead
October 19th
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City
7:30 p.m.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
October 20th
Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls
7 p.m.
The Lacs & Black Stone Cherry
October 20th
The District, Sioux Falls
8 p.m.
