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, Sept. 25
Parking lots open 6:15 a.m.; roundup begins about 9:30 a.m.; arts festival continues through Saturday
Custer State Park • Free; park entrance license required Thursday and Saturday but waived Friday
Horseback riders and park staff gather and move approximately 1,300 bison while more than 100 vendors fill the accompanying arts festival.
Friday–Sunday; schedule varies
Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls • $10–$150
The fan convention brings together comics, science fiction, fantasy, anime, tabletop gaming, video games, workshops, panels and celebrity guests.
6–8 p.m.
Career and Technical Education Academy, Sioux Falls • Registration required
Participants prepare traditional French baguettes while learning techniques for mixing, shaping and baking crusty bread.
7:30 p.m.; pre-show lounge opens two hours before the performance
Mary W. Sommervold Hall at the Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls • Ticketed
Matt Vee and The Killer Vees revisit Neil Diamond’s catalog with a family-led band built around the original recordings’ vocals and arrangements.
Saturday, Sept. 26
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday; noon–5 p.m. Sunday
Red Truck Alpaca Farm, Brandon • Cost not listed
The family-owned farm opens for a weekend of alpaca encounters, educational activities, concessions and shopping for alpaca-fiber products.
Saturday and Sunday; schedule varies
Menno Pioneer Power Show grounds, Menno • Kids free, $10 for age 19+
The 40th annual show features threshing, plowing, baling, blacksmithing, historic buildings, parades, tractor pulls and children’s activities.
Saturday and Sunday; ride times vary
Wall and Badlands National Park • Registration required
Cyclists can choose from six pavement and gravel routes ranging from 28 to 64 miles through the Badlands region.
9–11 a.m.
Corn Palace Plaza, Mitchell • Free admission
The season’s final market offers produce, eggs, meat, preserves, baked goods, handcrafted products and live music.
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday
Mazing Acres, west of Yankton • Ticketed
The weekend attraction includes more than 30 fall activities, pumpkins, food, photo opportunities and adult beverages.
Noon–4 p.m.
Downtown Rapid City • Free
Classic cars line downtown alongside food trucks, vendors and live music from the Lonely Rangers Band.
2 p.m.
Huron High School Auditorium, Huron • Free; free-will donations accepted
Huron alumni perform during an afternoon concert honoring the newest members of the district’s Fine Arts Hall of Fame.
Train departs 2:30 p.m.
1880 Train station, Hill City • Ticketed; ages 21 and older
A two-hour steam-train excursion combines Black Hills scenery with German food, seasonal beer and live polka music.
6:30–8 p.m. and 9–10:30 p.m.
Trio Jazz Club, Sioux Falls • Ticketed
Saxophonist Victor Cajiao leads an energetic sextet through two Saturday-night performances.
Sunday, Sept. 27
2–6 p.m.
Saloon No. 10, Deadwood • Cost not listed
The Flanstones perform an afternoon bar show at Saloon No. 10.
2–4 p.m.
High Plains Western Heritage Center, Spearfish • Ticketed
Western singer-songwriter Doug Figgs performs with the Ramblin’ Rangers during the center’s Sunday concert series.
6–11:30 p.m.
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls • Ticketed
Soulfly headlines a heavy-metal bill featuring Nailbomb and Incite.
Monday, Sept. 28
4:30–7:30 p.m.
Muenster University Center West Lawn, Vermillion • Free
USD begins its homecoming celebration with games, a Dome Dog eating contest and the announcement of the Dakota Days royalty candidates.
Tuesday, Sept. 29
Dinner Tuesday evening; reservations required
Brix Wine Bar, Sioux Falls • $120 plus tax and gratuity
The four-course dinner pairs selections from the JP Bourgeois family portfolio with wines from Slovenia, Touraine, Bordeaux and the Rhône Valley.
8 p.m.; doors open 7 p.m.
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls • Ticketed
Amigo the Devil brings his dark folk, murder ballads and black humor to Bigs with Liam St. John opening.
Wednesday, Sept. 30
6–8 p.m.
Instructional Planning Center, Sioux Falls • Registration required
Writers explore practical exercises for generating ideas, breaking creative stalls and developing a more consistent writing process.
Evening performance
Yankton Community Library, Yankton • Cost not listed
Stephanie Serck performs a midweek live-music program at the Yankton Community Library.
Thursday, Oct. 1
6–8 p.m.; Thursdays through Oct. 22
Instructional Planning Center, Sioux Falls • Registration fee
The four-session course introduces research techniques and resources for tracing family histories.
5–8 p.m.
ICON Event Hall, Sioux Falls • Ticketed fundraiser
Guests sample chili from local competitors while supporting The Banquet’s hunger-relief programs.
7–10 p.m.; doors open 6 p.m.
The Box Elder Events Center, Box Elder • Free registration; donations accepted
Christian rock band Tenth Avenue North performs before the STEER Inc. Hold the Rope Summit.
7–10 p.m.
Club David, Sioux Falls • Ticketed
Wisconsin metalcore band Versus Me performs at Club David during its fall tour.
Future Events
Check back each week for an updated list of future events.
Friday, Oct. 2 • 7 p.m.
Mary W. Sommervold Hall at the Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls • Ticketed
The Hegg Brothers assemble a regional cast of musicians for an evening of collaborative live music.
Saturday, Oct. 3 • 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Downtown Sioux Falls • Most programming free
Writers and readers gather for author presentations, readings, discussions, workshops and book-related activities.
Saturday, Oct. 3 • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
South Dakota Mines campus, Rapid City • Free
Families explore mining, minerals, materials, metallurgy and engineering through demonstrations and hands-on activities.
Monday, Oct. 5 • Dinner Monday evening
R Wine Bar & Kitchen, Sioux Falls • $120 plus tax and gratuity
A four-course dinner is paired with Thelema Mountain Vineyards selections including Mountain White, Shiraz, Cabernet and Mint Cabernet.
Monday, Oct. 5 • 4:15 p.m.
South Dakota Aerial and Arts, Sioux Falls • Registration required
Young participants receive an age-appropriate introduction to aerial movement, equipment and safety.
Friday, Oct. 9 • 7:30 p.m.; doors open 6:30 p.m.
ICON Event Hall, Sioux Falls • Ticketed
The Midwest Murder team presents a true-crime case live with the storytelling and regional perspective of its podcast.
Saturday, Oct. 10 • 9 a.m.–noon
Sioux Falls Convention Center Ballroom, Sioux Falls • Free
Families with children ages 8 and younger can enjoy a mobile zoo, character visits, entertainment, activities and library-card registration. Each child receives a free book.
Saturday, Oct. 10 • Registration 9 a.m.; building begins 10 a.m.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Sioux Falls • Free; advance registration requested
Children in kindergarten through fifth grade receive 100 blocks and 40 minutes to create a construction-related project, with winners selected in each grade.
Thursday, Oct. 15 • 8 p.m.
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls • Ticketed
Country singer Zach Top brings his traditional honky-tonk sound and Cold Beer & Country Music Tour to Sioux Falls.
Friday, Oct. 16 and Saturday, Oct. 17 • 6 and 8 p.m. each night
West River Comedy Club, Rapid City • Ticketed
The comedian and host of “Doug Loves Movies” performs four stand-up shows across two nights.
Friday, Oct. 23 • 7 p.m.; doors open 6 p.m.
South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance, Sioux Falls • Ticketed
The evening combines live comedy and music at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance.
Saturday, Oct. 24 • 6–10 p.m.; doors open 5 p.m.
The District, Sioux Falls • Ticketed
South Dakota musicians and industry figures are honored during the association’s annual induction ceremony and concert.
Saturday, Oct. 24 • 7 p.m.
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls • Ticketed
Zac Brown Band brings its Love & Fear Tour to Sioux Falls with Brothers Osborne opening.
Friday, Oct. 30 • 7 p.m.; doors open 6 p.m.
Lucky’s Club 224, Sioux Falls • Ticketed
Sara Manson leads a Halloween-themed evening of comedy and cabaret.
Friday, Oct. 30 • 9 p.m.; doors open 8 p.m.
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls • Ticketed
Minneapolis hip-hop artist Brother Ali performs with longtime collaborator DJ Abilities.
Thursday, Nov. 12 • 7 p.m.
Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls • Ticketed
The touring stage parody imagines television’s four famous Miami roommates in an original adults-only comedy.
Thursday, Dec. 3 • 7 p.m.
Mary W. Sommervold Hall at the Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls • Ticketed
Regional fiddlers and musicians perform seasonal favorites during a holiday concert.
Friday, Dec. 4–Sunday, Dec. 6 • Multiple performances
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls • Ticketed
Disney characters and stories are presented through ensemble skating, costumes, music and arena-scale production.
Sunday, Dec. 6 • 5 p.m.
Dell Rapids Museum, Dell Rapids • $20; adults only
The reception includes live music from Gary Mehlbrech, free hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and a large model-train display.
Tuesday, Dec. 8 • 7 p.m.
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls • Ticketed
Violinist Lindsey Stirling combines holiday music, choreography and theatrical staging during her Snow Waltz Tour.
Thursday, Dec. 10 • 7 p.m.
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls • Ticketed
Comedian Bert Kreischer brings his arena-scale Permission to Party tour to Sioux Falls.
Saturday, Dec. 12 • 7:30 p.m.
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls • Ticketed
The Jonas Brothers return to Sioux Falls with a tour revisiting their pop catalog.
Friday, Jan. 15, 2027 • 8 p.m.; doors open 7 p.m.
ICON Event Hall, Sioux Falls • Ticketed
Regional comedians compete for the annual Funniest Comic of the Year title.
Friday, Jan. 22, 2027 • 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 23 • 3 p.m.
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls • Ticketed
Monster trucks compete in racing, freestyle and specialty events during two arena performances.
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