Stay up to date with The Dakota Scout + Lyrical Limelight event listings from across the state. From festivals and concerts to theater performances, local sports and community gatherings, we bring you the latest updates on entertainment and activities for all interests. Whether you’re seeking family-friendly fun, cultural experiences or vibrant nightlife, you’ll find plenty of exciting events to explore.
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THIS WEEK
Friday, Oct. 23
Friday–Sunday, October 23–25 • 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls • Free
More than 700 dogs are expected for a weekend of breed judging, obedience and rally competition. Spectators can watch the events and learn about participating breeds.
Friday, October 23 • 10 a.m.–noon
Wileys, 330 N. Main Ave., Sioux Falls • $10
Wileys hosts a daytime Halloween gathering. Costumes are encouraged.
Friday, October 23 • 4–7 p.m.
Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Brookings • Admission applies
The museum offers an evening of sensory-friendly play with a Halloween theme, giving families space to explore at their own pace.
Friday, October 23 • 5–7 p.m.
Downtown Lake Preston • Cost not listed
Lake Preston’s downtown hosts its community harvest celebration.
Friday, October 23 • Social hour at 6 p.m.; entertainment at 7 p.m.
The Alliance, 1600 W. Russell St., Sioux Falls • $50 single; $80 for two
Sioux Falls American Legion Post 15 presents ventriloquist Kevin Horner and country singer Danica Michaels. The evening also includes a silent auction.
Friday, October 23 • 6–9 p.m.
R Wine Bar & Kitchen, Sioux Falls • Food and drinks available for purchase
The Hegg Brothers perform during R Wine Bar’s regular Friday live-music evening.
Friday, October 23 • 6–8 p.m.
Plum’s Cooking Company, Sioux Falls • Registration required
Chef Vince Danh leads a class featuring Vietnamese dishes, including duck salad, caramelized pork, pumpkin soup and a sweet rice-ball dessert.
Friday–Saturday, October 23–24 • Evening ticket sales from 6:30–10:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 24 • Family matinee from 1–3 p.m.
Wylie Park, Aberdeen • Evening admission: $15 advance or $20 at the gate; matinee: $5
The Haunted Forest returns for two nights of costumed characters and scares along wooded trails. Evening performances continue until the final admitted group finishes. Saturday’s self-paced family matinee offers a less-scary walk with trick-or-treating for younger visitors.
Friday–Saturday, October 23–24 • Shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. each night
Trio Jazz Club, Sioux Falls • Tickets required
Latitude Ensemble brings together Latin American styles including samba, cumbia, salsa, bossa nova and flamenco for two nights at Trio.
Friday, October 23 • 7–9 p.m.
Eide/Dalrymple Gallery, Augustana University, Sioux Falls • Free
The gallery hosts a reception for interdisciplinary printmaking by Augustana graduate Gracie Korstjens.
Friday–Saturday, October 23–24 • 7 p.m.
Sunday, October 25 • 2 p.m.
Matthews Opera House, Spearfish • Tickets required
Three elderly sisters, a nurse with a secret and a nephew hoping to sell the family home collide in this community-theater comedy.
Friday, October 23 • 7 p.m.
Goss Opera House, Watertown • Tickets required
The Swedish tribute production revisits ABBA’s catalog with songs including “Mamma Mia,” “Waterloo,” “Fernando” and “Dancing Queen.”
Friday, October 23 • 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, October 24 • Evening game; check ticket listing for start time
Sunday, October 25 • 4:05 p.m.
Ice Arena at The Monument, Rapid City • Tickets required
The Rush open their home schedule Friday with a USA 250 celebration. The three-game series concludes Sunday with a Family Fun Spooktacular.
Friday, October 23 • 7:05 p.m.
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls • Tickets required
The Stampede host Omaha for a Friday-night USHL matchup.
Friday, October 23 • 7:30 p.m.
Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls • Tickets required
Trampled by Turtles bring their string-driven blend of folk, bluegrass and rock to the Pavilion, with Wild Horses on the bill.
Friday, October 23 • 7:30 p.m.; additional weekend performances
Jewett Theater, Johnson Fine Arts Center, Northern State University, Aberdeen • Tickets required
The musical brings its fairy-tale story and Rodgers and Hammerstein score to the Northern State stage. Check the ticket listing for remaining weekend performance times.
Friday–Saturday, October 23–24 • 7:30 p.m. each night
Belbas Theater, Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls • Tickets required
The Good Night Theatre Collective presents its interpretation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical, built around T.S. Eliot’s poems and the gathering of the Jellicle cats.
Friday, October 23 • 9 p.m.
Bigs Bar Live, Sioux Falls • $20 advance
The Allman Brothers tribute band brings Southern rock, blues and extended guitar work to Bigs.
Saturday, Oct. 24
Saturday, October 24 • 9:30 a.m.
Medary Avenue through downtown Brookings • Free
South Dakota State’s homecoming parade brings floats, marching bands, alumni and student organizations through Brookings.
Saturday, October 24 • 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
South Dakota Art Museum, Brookings • Shopping purchases extra
The museum’s seasonal market offers an opportunity to browse gifts and begin holiday shopping during Hobo Day weekend.
Saturday, October 24 • 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Butterfly House & Aquarium, Sioux Falls • Admission applies
Families can explore the aquarium while enjoying Halloween crafts, treats and character appearances from Simply Ever After.
Saturday, October 24 • Daytime activities; check venue for hours
Kirby Science Discovery Center, Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls • Included with museum admission
Costumes, hands-on activities and Halloween experiments fill the science center for a family event designed without the scares.
Saturday, October 24 • Noon
Rushmore Hall, The Monument, Rapid City • Purchases extra
Browse skis, snowboards, boots and winter apparel at the annual equipment swap.
Saturday, October 24 • 2 p.m.
Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, Brookings • Tickets required
The Jackrabbits take on Murray State in the Hobo Day football game.
Saturday, October 24 • 2–5 p.m.
Bramble Park Zoo, Watertown • Admission applies; ages 2 and younger free
Businesses, organizations and families set up treat stations throughout the zoo. Costumes are encouraged.
Saturday, October 24 • 2–6 p.m.
Richmond Lake Campground, Aberdeen area • Check park-entry requirements
The campground hosts an afternoon of trunk-or-treating and carnival activities.
Saturday, October 24 • 2–4 p.m.
First Lutheran Church, 327 S. Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls • Free
Families are invited to visit decorated trunks and collect treats during this afternoon Halloween event.
Saturday, October 24 • 3–6:30 p.m.
Big Sioux Recreation Area, Brandon • Check park-entry requirements
Wear a costume for a walk along a decorated trail with Halloween treats and outdoor activities.
Saturday, October 24 • 4:30 p.m.
Sweetman Planetarium, Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls • $9.51
The Sanderson sisters return to the big screen in Disney’s Halloween comedy, following the Pavilion’s Spooky Science activities.
Saturday, October 24 • 5–8 p.m.
Jacobson Plaza and Lloyd Landing, Sioux Falls • Check event listing for details
Put on a costume and follow the city’s treat trail through the downtown park spaces.
Saturday, October 24 • 6–9 p.m.
R Wine Bar & Kitchen, Sioux Falls • Food and drinks available for purchase
R Wine Bar hosts its rotating Saturday solo-artist performance.
Saturday, October 24 • 6–10 p.m.
The District, Sioux Falls • Tickets required
The annual celebration honors South Dakota’s music community. This year’s inductees include Soulcrate, Randy McAllister, Quazy, Judd Hoos, Easy Street and 12½ Charlies.
Saturday, October 24 • Doors at 6:30 p.m.; music from 7–10 p.m.
Ramkota Exhibit Hall, Sioux Falls • $25 advance; $30 at the door
The dance and benefit concert celebrates the former Storm’n Norman’s venue with rock ’n’ roll favorites while raising money for Midwest Honor Flight.
Saturday, October 24 • 7 p.m.; doors at 5:30 p.m.
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls • Tickets required
Zac Brown Band brings the Love & Fear Tour to Sioux Falls with special guest Brothers Osborne.
Saturday, October 24 • 7:30 p.m.
Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls • Tickets required
The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra welcomes trumpeter and conductor Byron Stripling for a program celebrating American musical traditions, from spirituals and gospel to ragtime and blues.
Saturday, October 24 • 7:30 p.m.
Fine Arts Theatre, The Monument, Rapid City • Tickets required
The Black Jacket Symphony performs Bon Jovi’s Slippery When Wet, revisiting the album that includes “Livin’ on a Prayer” and “You Give Love a Bad Name.”
Saturday, October 24 • 7:30 p.m.; doors at 6:30 p.m.
Goss Opera House, Watertown • $25 advance; $30 at the door
The married comedians share the stage for an evening of clean stand-up rooted in their Midwestern lives and observations.
Saturday, October 24 • 8 p.m.
The Den, Sioux Falls • See Facebook event for admission details
Wisconsin roots band Dig Deep performs at The Den.
Saturday, October 24 • 10:30 p.m.
The Den, Sioux Falls • Free • Ages 21+
Lizzy Hofer keeps the music going after the Zac Brown Band concert with a late-night performance at The Den.
Sunday, Oct. 25
Sunday, October 25 • 1–3 p.m.
Participating downtown businesses, Sioux Falls • Free
Downtown businesses open their doors to costumed children for an afternoon of trick-or-treating. Use the organizer’s map to find participating stops.
Sunday, October 25 • 2–3 p.m.
High Plains Western Heritage Center, Spearfish • $15 general admission; $20 reserved seating
Lakota educator and musician JJ Kent presents history, cultural traditions, a tipi demonstration and music.
Sunday, October 25 • 4 p.m.
Sherman Center, Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell • Cost not listed
The Wesleyan Band, Wesleyan Jazz Band and Lyric Wood Orchestra perform a Halloween-themed afternoon concert.
Sunday, October 25 • 5:05 p.m.
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls • Tickets required
The Stampede finish the weekend at home against the Fargo Force.
Monday, Oct. 26
Monday, October 26 • 6–9 p.m.
Matthews Opera House, Spearfish • Free
This Bat Week documentary follows women scientists working to protect bats. Local conservation partners will connect the film’s story to habitat research and white-nose syndrome in the Black Hills.
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Tuesday, October 27 • 4–6:30 p.m.
McCrory Gardens, Brookings • Free
Families can follow a trick-or-treat route through the gardens during this outdoor Halloween celebration.
Tuesday, October 27 • 5–7 p.m.
Nordby Trades Center, Mitchell Technical College, Mitchell • Cost not listed
Mitchell Tech welcomes families for an evening of costumes, candy and trick-or-treating. Bring a treat bag.
Tuesday, October 27 • 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Rawlins Municipal Library, Pierre • Free
The library hosts carnival games, prizes and a family costume gathering.
Tuesday, October 27 • 7–9 p.m.
Mitchell Indigenous Archaeological Site and Museum, Mitchell • Cost not listed
Gather around a lakeside campfire for classic mystery stories and old-time radio tales during the final Mitchell After Dark event of October.
Tuesday, October 27 • 7 p.m.
Fine Arts Theatre, The Monument, Rapid City • Tickets required
World Ballet Company presents the classic ballet with live orchestral accompaniment.
Tuesday–Wednesday, October 27–28 • 7:30 p.m. each night
Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls • Tickets required
The Broadway musical follows Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons through their rise, personal conflicts and enduring hits, including “Sherry,” “Walk Like a Man” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.”
Wednesday, Oct. 28
Wednesday, October 28 • 1–5 p.m.
South Dakota Discovery Center, Pierre • Check admission rates
Launch candy catapults, experiment with colored light, explore sour flavors and play with oobleck during an afternoon of Halloween science.
Wednesday, October 28 • Live music at 6:30 p.m.; comedy at 7 p.m.; more music at 9 p.m.
Trio Jazz Club, Sioux Falls • Tickets required
Dan Bublitz headlines Trio’s comedy night, with the Trio Trio led by Reuben Rodriguez providing music before and after the stand-up set.
Wednesday, October 28 • 7–10 p.m.
Lucky’s Club 224, Sioux Falls • Free
Local comedians compete in the monthly contest hosted by Adam Goodge. The evening also features a set from the previous month’s winner.
Wednesday, October 28 • 7 p.m.
Meier Hall, Black Hills State University, Spearfish • Free
Black Hills State’s Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo perform as part of the university’s fall concert series.
Wednesday, October 28 • 7 p.m.
Big Lost Meadery & Brewery, Sioux Falls • No cover
Bring a team for four rounds of trivia, nightly prizes and points toward the venue’s ongoing standings.
Thursday, Oct. 29
Thursday, October 29 • 5–7 p.m.
Yankton Community Library, Yankton • See organizer for admission details
The library hosts its Halloween-season community bash.
Thursday, October 29 • 5–7 p.m.
DWU/Avera Fieldhouse, Mitchell • Cost not listed
Families can visit community booths inside the fieldhouse for an evening of costumes and treats.
Thursday, October 29 • 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls • $25; members $12.50 • Ages 21+
Explore the science center and art galleries during an adults-only evening. Planetarium presentations at 6 and 7 p.m. examine eerie nebulae, exploding stars and other celestial sights.
Thursday, October 29 • 6–9 p.m.
R Wine Bar & Kitchen, Sioux Falls • Food and drinks available for purchase
R Wine Bar hosts its regularly scheduled Thursday jazz performance.
Future Events
Check back each week for an updated list of future events.
Friday, October 30 • 6–9 p.m.
Lucky’s Club 224, Sioux Falls
Friday, October 30 • 8 p.m.
Bigs Bar Live, Sioux Falls
Saturday, October 31 • Noon–2 p.m.
Main Street Square and participating downtown businesses, Rapid City
Saturday, October 31 • 7 p.m.
Bigs Bar Live, Sioux Falls
Saturday, October 31 • 7 p.m.
Summit Arena, The Monument, Rapid City
Monday, November 2 • 7 p.m.
Bigs Bar Live, Sioux Falls
November 3–7 • Session times vary
Summit Arena, The Monument, Rapid City
Saturday, November 7 • Shows at 4 and 7 p.m.
The Dakota Gathering, Tea
Saturday, November 7 • 6–9 p.m.
Lucky’s Club 224, Sioux Falls
Saturday, November 7 • 7 p.m.
Fine Arts Theatre, The Monument, Rapid City
Saturday, November 7 • 7 p.m.
Bigs Bar Live, Sioux Falls
Monday, November 9 • 7 p.m.
Bigs Bar Live, Sioux Falls
Friday, November 13 • 7 p.m.
Bigs Bar Live, Sioux Falls
Saturday, November 14 • Shows at 4 and 7 p.m.
The Dakota Gathering, Tea
Saturday, November 14 • 7 p.m.
Icon Event Hall, Sioux Falls
Saturday, November 21 • 6–9 p.m.
Lucky’s Club 224, Sioux Falls
December 4–6 • Multiple performances
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls
Tuesday, December 8 • 7 p.m.
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls
Saturday, December 12 • 7:30 p.m.
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls
Friday, January 8, 2027 • 7 p.m.
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls
Friday, January 15, 2027 • 7–10 p.m.
Icon Event Hall, Sioux Falls
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