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.
Submit your events to The Dakota Scout and Lyrical Limelight by emailing [email protected].
THIS WEEKFriday, July 17
Friday, July 17–Saturday, July 18Downtown Sioux Falls | Free
Downtown Sioux Falls hosts Summer Crazy Days with deals and discounts at participating downtown retailers. Store hours vary by location, so readers should check participating businesses before heading out.
Friday, July 17–Sunday, July 19Brookings | Free
Balloons Over Brookings brings a weekend of hot air balloon flights and family-friendly activities to Brookings, weather permitting. The event is built around sunrise and evening balloon viewing, with exact timing dependent on conditions.
Friday, July 17–Sunday, July 19Spearfish City Park, Spearfish
Spearfish’s Festival in the Park returns for a weekend of art, vendors, music, food and community gathering in Spearfish City Park. The event runs Friday through Sunday.
Friday, July 17, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.Sioux Falls Food Co+op, Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls Food Co+op continues its weekly summer patio grill-out. Guests can purchase grill items inside, bring the receipt outside and grab lunch on the patio while supplies last.
Friday, July 17 • 10–11 a.m.Butterfly House & Aquarium, Sioux Falls
The Butterfly Conservatory opens its Friday morning with bubbles floating among the butterflies, turtles and quail. The experience takes place during the first hour of the facility’s regular operating day.
Friday, July 17–Sunday, July 19GreatLIFE Cares Foundation at Tomar Park and McKennan Park, Sioux Falls
The South Dakota Open brings competitive tennis players from across the region to Sioux Falls for a three-day tournament. The Level 4 Open is part of the Dakota Circuit and includes singles and doubles competition.
Friday, July 17, noon–1 p.m.Old Courthouse Museum, Sioux Falls | Free
The Rowena Ceili Band performs in the plaza behind the Old Courthouse Museum as part of the Friday summer concert series. The concert gives downtown readers a free lunchtime live music option.
Friday, July 17, noonDiamond Store Park, Mitchell | Free
Carmen Schooler performs as part of Mitchell’s Free Summer Concerts traveling series. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and settle in downtown for a midday concert.
Friday, July 17, 4–7 p.m.Pomegranate Market, Sioux Falls
The Friday Night Farmers Market brings local food and handmade goods to Pomegranate Market near the Cherapa complex. It is a short evening stop for readers looking to shop local before the weekend begins.
Friday, July 17, 5–8 p.m.Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center, Sioux Falls | Free
Washington Pavilion hosts a free artist reception for the Visual Arts Center’s newest exhibitions. Visitors can meet featured artists, explore the galleries and spend a quieter Friday evening with local and regional art.
Friday, July 17, 6–8 p.m.Plum’s Cooking Company, Sioux Falls | $100 plus tax
Plum’s Cooking Company hosts Fireworks and Fine Wine with instructor Rachel Elias. The class explores American wines, from Willamette Valley selections to California classics.
Friday, July 17, 6–9 p.m.Downtown Spearfish
Downtown Friday Nights continues in Spearfish with live music, food, beer, crafts and kids activities. The weekly summer series gives the northern Black Hills a reliable Friday evening gathering place.
Friday, July 17–Sunday, July 19The Birdcage, Sioux Falls
The Sioux Falls Canaries host the Lincoln Saltdogs for a three-game weekend series. Friday’s game starts at 7:05 p.m., with additional games scheduled Saturday and Sunday.
Friday, July 17, 7 p.m.Catfish Bay, Sioux Falls
Catfish Bay hosts a Friday night performance of the Greatest Show on H2O, its long-running family-friendly water ski show. Online general admission tickets are listed at $17 for adults, $16 for seniors and military and $15 for kids ages 4-12.
Friday, July 17, 7 p.m.Levitt Shell, Sioux Falls | Free
Oh He Dead plays a free outdoor concert at Levitt at the Falls. The Washington, D.C., group brings a mix of funk, pop and rock to the Levitt lawn.
Friday, July 17–18Brookings
Disney’s “Frozen the Broadway Musical” continues in Brookings with an evening performance. The stage adaptation follows Elsa, Anna and the world of Arendelle with songs, spectacle and family-friendly theater.
Friday, July 17, 6:30–10 p.m.Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell
Dakota Wesleyan University’s Summer Dinner Theatre presents “Love, Sex, and the I.R.S.” The evening pairs a four-course dinner with a live comedy production.
Friday, July 17–Sunday, July 19Stampede Park, Mitchell
The Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo continues in Mitchell with weekend rodeo performances at Stampede Park. The Friday performance begins at 8 p.m., with additional rodeo events scheduled through Sunday.
Saturday, July 18
Saturday, July 18 • 10 a.m.–4 p.m.Butterfly House & Aquarium, Sioux Falls | Regular admission applies
Kid’s Day includes a scavenger hunt, crafts and presentations from the facility’s biologists and aquarists. An axolotl talk begins at 1 p.m., followed by an Under the Dock feeding demonstration at 3 p.m.
Saturday, July 18, 8 a.m.Blood Run National Historic Landmark, Granite, Iowa area
Friends of Blood Run hosts a 5K trail run and walk tied to the Blood Run National Historic Landmark area. The event was shared through Dakota Scout event submissions and is worth keeping in the future/current-week mix.
Saturday, July 18, 9 a.m.–noon300 block of 6th Ave., Brookings
The Brookings Farmers Market continues its Saturday morning season with local produce, food and vendors. The market is held near the Brookings Library and county courthouse.
Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m.–noonThe Source Coffee Roastery + Taproom, Sioux Falls | Free
club.presso brings a Saturday morning DJ set to The Source in downtown Sioux Falls. It is part coffee stop, part low-key morning music hangout.
Saturday, July 18, 10:30 a.m.Main Street, Mitchell
The Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo Parade rolls through Mitchell on Saturday morning. It gives families and rodeo fans a daytime community event before the weekend’s evening performances.
Saturday, July 18, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.Phillips Avenue Plaza, Sioux Falls | Free
AMPT! brings live music and performance to Phillips Avenue Plaza during the Saturday lunch window. The downtown series runs through the summer with rotating performers.
Saturday, July 18, 7 p.m.Levitt Shell, Sioux Falls | Free
Flat River Band performs at Levitt at the Falls with a family-harmony sound rooted in country, bluegrass and Americana. The sibling trio brings a polished outdoor concert to the Levitt lawn.
Saturday, July 18, doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.The District, Sioux Falls | All ages
Shakey Graves comes to The District for an all-ages Saturday night show. Doors open at 7 p.m., with music scheduled for 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 18, 7:30 p.m.Spearfish Public House, Spearfish
JAMPOKE performs Saturday night at Spearfish Public House. It adds a late evening live music option to a busy Festival in the Park weekend.
Sunday, July 19
Sunday, July 19, 10 a.m.–noonPlum’s Cooking Company, Sioux Falls | $50 plus tax
Barista Noah Adams leads The Art of Cold Brew at Plum’s Cooking Company. The class focuses on smooth, refreshing coffee techniques for cold brew fans and curious beginners.
Sunday, July 19, 4-6 p.m.Good Earth State Park at Blood Run, Sioux Falls area | Free with park entrance license
Alexis Lorene performs as part of the Good Earth Summer Concert Series. Visitors are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket, and a food truck is planned for the outdoor show.
Sunday, July 19, 4:30–7:30 p.m.Brookings
Good Roots Pizza Nights continues Sunday evening in Brookings. The recurring event gives readers a relaxed food-focused option to close out the weekend.
Sunday, July 19, 6 p.m.Crow Peak Brewing Co., Spearfish
Crow Peak Brewing Co. hosts Karaoke Sunday Funday. It is a casual Sunday night stop for readers who want to sing, listen or simply watch the brave souls take the mic.
Sunday, July 19, 7:30–9 p.m.Brookings
The Brookings Area Community Band performs Sunday evening. It adds a traditional community concert option to the Brookings weekend calendar.
Sunday, July 19, 8 p.m.Terrace Park, Sioux Falls | Free
The Sioux Falls Municipal Band presents Viva Italia!, a concert inspired by Italian culture and music. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for the Sunday night park performance.
Sunday, July 19–Saturday, July 25Days of ’76 Event Complex, Deadwood
Deadwood’s Days of ’76 Rodeo & Parades begins Sunday and runs through the following Saturday. The historic rodeo week brings rodeo performances, parades and Western tradition to Deadwood.
Monday, July 20
Monday, July 20, 6 p.m.Black Hills Power Sports Complex, Spearfish
The Spearfish Sasquatch host the Casper Spuds for Monday evening baseball. It is the first game in a four-night home stretch against Casper.
Monday, July 20Outlaw Square, Deadwood
Brulé performs at Outlaw Square in Deadwood. Public calendar details are limited, so readers should check the event page for final timing before making the drive.
Monday, July 20, 7 p.m.McKennan Park Bandshell, Sioux Falls | Free
Mondays at McKennan continues with The Fabulous Fitty Band. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for a free Monday evening concert in the park.
Tuesday, July 21
Tuesday, July 21, 4–5:30 p.m.Brookings
Brookings hosts an Intro to Fishing class for people learning the basics of the sport. The listing is geared toward anyone looking for a hands-on outdoor activity.
Tuesday, July 21-Thursday, July 23, 6:35 p.m.The Birdcage, Sioux Falls
The Sioux Falls Canaries host the Winnipeg Goldeyes for a three-game weekday series. Games are scheduled Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 6:35 p.m.
Tuesday, July 21, 6 p.m.Crow Peak Brewing Co., Spearfish
Crow Peak Brewing Co. hosts Bingo with Ben on Tuesday evening. It is a low-key midweek option in Spearfish.
Tuesday, July 21Trail Ridge, Sioux Falls | Free
The Sioux Falls Municipal Band continues its summer schedule with That’s Amore! at Trail Ridge. The concert leans into warm, romantic and familiar selections.
Wednesday, July 22
Wednesday, July 22, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.McCrory Gardens, Brookings
McCrory Gardens hosts Community Days on Wednesday. The event gives Brookings-area readers a full-day garden and community outing.
Wednesday, July 22, 3:30 p.m.Grace Balloch Library, Spearfish
Grace Balloch Library hosts Tween Crafts Night on Wednesday afternoon. It is a creative option for younger readers and families in Spearfish.
Wednesday, July 22, 6 p.m.Spearfish City Park, Spearfish | Free
The Canyon Acoustic Series continues with free Wednesday evening music in Spearfish City Park. The series includes local food vendors, arts and crafts, beer and wine.
Wednesday, July 22, 7 p.m.Catfish Bay, Sioux Falls
Catfish Bay adds a special Wednesday night performance of the Greatest Show on H2O. The water ski show blends tricks, stunts and family-friendly comedy.
Thursday, July 23
Thursday, July 23, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.First Bank & Trust, Brookings
Food Truck Frenzy brings a midday food truck stop to Brookings. It is a simple lunch-hour event for readers looking for a different Thursday bite.
Thursday, July 23, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.Cherapa Place, Sioux Falls | Free
AMPT! returns Thursday with live music and performance at Cherapa Place. The downtown summer series keeps the lunch hour moving with rotating performers.
Thursday, July 23, 4–7 p.m.Lake Lorraine, Sioux Falls
The Lake Lorraine Farmers Market continues Thursday evening with produce, baked goods, meats, eggs, flowers, plants, food trucks and other local vendors.
Thursday, July 23, 4 p.m.Elkhorn Ridge RV Resort, Spearfish
Elkhorn Ridge RV Resort hosts a 20th Anniversary Pool Party on Thursday afternoon. Details are limited in the public calendar, so readers should check the event source before going.
Thursday, July 23, 6-=–8 p.m.Parker’s Bistro, Sioux Falls | Free
Parker’s Bistro continues its summer Patio Nights series with free live music on Thursday evening. It is a downtown dinner-and-music option for readers looking for something easy after work.
Thursday, July 23, 6–8 p.m.Main Street Square, Rapid City | Free
Live on the Lawn brings High Rise to Main Street Square for a free Thursday evening concert. The weekly series includes food trucks, lawn games, fountains and a beverage garden.
Thursday, July 23, 6–9 p.m.Downtown Rapid City
Rapid City’s Summer Nights continues with The RathCo on the main stage. The weekly downtown block party includes live music on two stages, food and a full evening of summer street energy.
Thursday, July 23, 6–9 p.m.Parkston Amphitheater, Parkston | Free
Parkston Amphitheater Thursday continues with Chad Madsen at 6 p.m. and Tara Faber Band at 7 p.m. Food trucks and drinks are planned.
Thursday, July 23, 6–9 p.m.Palace City Brewing Co., Mitchell
Chris Miller performs Thursday evening at Palace City Brewing Co. in Mitchell. It is a brewery music option for readers in the Mitchell area.
Thursday, July 23, 6 p.m.Spearfish Park Pavilion, Spearfish
Cody Landstrom brings a magic show to Spearfish Park Pavilion. The event gives families a Thursday evening entertainment option in the northern Black Hills.
Thursday, July 23, 7 p.m.Levitt Shell, Sioux Falls | Free
Adam Bohanan performs at Levitt at the Falls, with Juke the Tiger listed as the opening act in local event listings. The free outdoor concert continues Levitt’s Thursday night summer series.
Thursday, July 23, 7:30 p.m.McKennan Park Bandshell, Sioux Falls | Free
The Sioux Falls Municipal Band presents Shake, Rattle, and Roll at the McKennan Park Bandshell. The program is described as a high-energy concert with rhythm, momentum and familiar favorites.
Future Events
Check back each week for an updated list of future events.
South Dakota Class B 14U American Legion Baseball State Championship
Friday, July 24–Sunday, July 26Prentis Park Baseball Field, Vermillion
South Dakota Class A Senior American Legion Baseball State Championship
Tuesday, July 28–Saturday, Aug. 1Black Hills Surgical Hospital Ballpark, Rapid City
South Dakota Class A Junior American Legion Baseball State Championship
Thursday, July 30-Sunday, Aug. 2Harmodon Park, Sioux Falls
South Dakota Class B Senior American Legion Baseball State Championship
Friday, July 31–Tuesday, Aug. 4Flynn Field, Madison
South Dakota Class B Junior American Legion Baseball State Championship
Friday, Aug. 7–Sunday, Aug. 9American Legion Field, Redfield
USS South Dakota Day of Honor
Saturday, Aug. 8 • 10 a.m.–noonBattleship South Dakota Memorial, Sioux Falls
Children’s Theater Workshop: Space Pirates!
Friday, Aug. 14 • 7 p.m. & Saturday, Aug. 15 • 10 a.m.Grand Opera House, Pierre
Jo Dee Messina: Bridges Tour
Sunday, Sept. 27 • 7 p.m.Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls
South Dakota Festival of Books
Saturday, Oct. 3Sioux Falls
Zach Top: Cold Beer & Country Music Tour
Thursday, Oct. 15Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls
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