What To Expect At The Easter Bunny Experience In Sioux Falls

Unforgettable Photo Opportunities with the Easter Bunny

The Empire Mall's Easter Bunny Experience is open, and there are several special activities going on while the big guy is in town through Saturday, April 4.

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The Bunny Photo Experience is open Monday - Friday from 2 to 7 PM, Saturdays from 11 AM to 7 PM, and Sundays from Noon to 6 PM. (Beginning on Monday, March 23, Monday - Friday hours change to 11 AM to 7 PM). They strongly advise getting reservations, but walk-up guests are also welcome.

Pet Photos- Sunday, March 22, is a special day for pet owners, as you can bring your furry friend in to have a photo taken with the fuzzy Easter Bunny. Photos will be taken center court from 6:30 to 8 PM. Reservations are again recommended.
Easter Extravaganza - Join in the fun on Saturday, March 16, from 11 AM to 1 PM. The first 150 kids receive a gift bag, and there will be crafts and games, plus cookies and beverages, while supplies last.
Caring Bunny - This is a very special event for special needs children and their families. Special care is taken to ensure a sensory-friendly environment. Reservations are required on Sunday, March 22, 10:00 am – 11:30 am.

Easter is such a special time of year, and a visit with the Easter Bunny is a fun way to add to the festivities going on for the holiday. So whether you just want a photo of your pet with the Easter Bunny, or you want a memorable photo of your kids with the big Easter visitor, check out the Empire Mall's Easter Bunny Photo Experience!

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Dives Worth a Drive in South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota

Almost every small South Dakota town has a watering hole. It’s where the locals go to kick back a few brews and engage in conversation.

Some of these establishments are located in buildings almost as old as the town itself. There might be a fresh coat of paint on the walls or new vinyl on the booth seats, but the ambiance is still reminiscent of a good ol’ dive.

If you think a "dive" is all about the sketchy clientele, the smell of the Devil’s lettuce, and stale Grain Belt, you’d be wrong. Not every dive has a bad reputation.

What makes a dive, a dive?

A dive has character. Neon beer signs and local memorabilia adorn the walls.

You might find a pool table, dart board, and a few video lottery machines.

The bartender knows the regulars by name and they know what you drink.

Some dives don't even serve food except for bags of chips and pickled eggs that sit in a jar of brine on the bar.

Dives aren't fancy. You might see 70's-style wood panels on the walls and wobbly tables leveled with a folded napkin.

Finally, the bathrooms. The bathrooms in dives are in a class by themselves and could be a whole topic on its own.

There are several small-town dives in our area with friendly faces, cheap booze with a burn, and even really good food! We use the term "dive" in the most affectionate way.

Here are some of the best and why you should go there.

Gallery Credit: Karla Brown