Here’s What’s Happening in the Sioux Empire

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WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE SIOUX EMPIRE?

Now thru September 25: CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK Love’s Balloon + Round Up Campaign…Annual balloon icon campaign where customers purchase $1, $5, or $20 balloons or donate via round up. Both the Sioux Falls Love’s + the Kimball Love’s are participating.

Now thru November 30: CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK/DAIRY QUEEN Key Tag promotion…Buy a $2 key tag at Sioux Falls, Tea, Harrisburg, or Brandon DQ locations and receive a malt for just $1 each time you visit those DQs through Nov. 30, 2026. $1 from every key tag will be donated to Sanford Children’s Hospital through Children’s Miracle Network.

Now thru October 31st…HEARTLAND COUNTRY CORN MAZE...Navigate through a design of an eagle commemorating America's 250th birthday! Enjoy a walk through the wonderful natural environment provided by maturing corn. Our 11-acre life-size maze carved out of towering corn stalks is a fun and unique experience sure to please! The maze is open Friday: 5pm-8pm, Saturday: 12pm-8pm, and Sunday: 12pm-5pm. Native American Day Hours on October 12th is 12 pm-5pm (https://www.heartlandcountrycornmaze.com/)

Now thru October 31…FERNSON FALL JAUNT…$20 per rider. Hop on a Jaunt e-bike or bring your own bike and experience Sioux Falls in full fall color with the Fernson Fall Jaunt — a self-guided, interactive ride starting and ending at Fernson Downtown. Follow the interactive ride on your phone as you cruise along the Big Sioux River Greenway toward Cherry Rock. Along the way, enjoy fun photo opportunities, challenges, and fall-themed trivia before looping back to Fernson. A portion of ticket proceeds supports The Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving meal program for local families. Fernson Fall Jaunt is open to all ages. Jaunt e-bike riders must be age 14 or older. (https://www.electricjaunt.com/store/p/fernson-fall-jaunt)

Now thru October 31…GHOSTS & GEARS…$25 per rider. Hop on a Jaunt e-bike or bring your own bike and experience a stranger side of Sioux Falls with Ghosts & Gears — a self-guided, interactive ride through some of the city’s spookiest true stories. Follow an interactive map along the Big Sioux River Greenway as you uncover tales of mystery, murder, the macabre, and nearly forgotten Sioux Falls history. Stories and stops unfold throughout the ride, allowing you to complete the experience at your own pace. A portion of ticket proceeds supports The Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving meal program for local families. Ghosts & Gears is open to all ages. Jaunt e-bike riders must be age 14 or older. (https://www.electricjaunt.com/store/p/ghosts-gears-sioux-falls)

Now thru November 29th...SIOUX FALLS LEAF & BRANCH DROP SITES…Sioux Falls residents can dispose of leaves and branches. Free of charge.

• North Lyon Boulevard, near the Sioux Empire Fairgrounds. Access is available from West 12th Street or West Madison Street.
• Chambers Street, just west of the city’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 1015 E. Chambers St. Access is available from North Cliff Avenue.

Open from 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 pm on Sunday. (Closed Thanksgiving Day)

September 24 (Thursday)…LAKE LORRAINE FARMERS MARKET…4:00-7:00PM on the east side of the lake between Hobby Lobby and Dave & Buster’s. You’ll find vegetables and microgreens, baked goods and sweet treats, meat, eggs, sauces and salsas, flowers, plants, seedlings, food trucks, and more. (www.lakelorrainesiouxfalls.com)

September 24 (Thu): LOVE’S TRAVEL STOP CARNIVAL + GARAGE SALE…1pm to 7pm. All proceeds will be donated to Sanford Children’s through Children’s Miracle Network.

September 25 - November 1: CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK/ GREAT CLIPS BALLROOM CAMPAIGN…
The Great Clips annual POS campaign is an open-ended donation which allows the customer to donate any amount ($1, $2, $3, $5, $10, etc) and the customer will receive a $2-off coupon in return for their next visit. All Sioux Falls salons+ the Watertown salon are participating.

September 26 (Saturday)…BRANDON FARMERS MARKET…9:00AM-1:00PM at 925 N. Splitrock Blvd in Brandon. You might find apples, fresh produce, local meats, farm fresh eggs, honey, baked goods, wine, handmade gifts and more. (http://www.brandonsdfarmersmarket.com/)

September 26 (Saturday)…HARTFORD FARMERS MARKET…8:00AM-12:00PM at Jordan Park near the Hartford Rec Center. Free admission. You’ll find seasonal fruits and vegetables, flowers, bakery items, honey, organic eggs, bread goods, arts and crafts, and more. (www.hartfordsdfarmersmarket.com)

September 26 (Saturday)…FALLS PARK FARMERS MARKET…The Market runs Saturdays from 8am-1pm at the Falls Park picnic shelter. You’ll find fresh flowers, vegetables, meat, baked goods, and more. Have a cup of coffee and enjoy a slice of breakfast pizza. Stick around and have lunch and dessert. Live music every week. (https://www.fallsparkfarmersmarket.com/)

October 1 (Thursday)…LAKE LORRAINE FARMERS MARKET…4:00-6:30PM on the east side of the lake between Hobby Lobby and Dave & Buster’s. You’ll find vegetables and microgreens, baked goods and sweet treats, meat, eggs, sauces and salsas, flowers, plants, seedlings, food trucks, and more. (www.lakelorrainesiouxfalls.com)

October 3 (Saturday)…BRANDON FARMERS MARKET…9:00AM-1:00PM at 925 N. Splitrock Blvd in Brandon. You might find apples, fresh produce, local meats, farm fresh eggs, honey, baked goods, wine, handmade gifts, and more. (http://www.brandonsdfarmersmarket.com/)

October 3 (Saturday)…FALLS PARK FARMERS MARKET…The Market runs Saturdays from 8am- 1pm at the Falls Park picnic shelter. You’ll find fresh flowers, vegetables, meat, baked goods, and more. Have a cup of coffee and enjoy a slice of breakfast pizza. Stick around and have lunch and dessert. Live music every week. (https://www.fallsparkfarmersmarket.com/)

October 3 (Saturday)…HARTFORD FARMERS MARKET…8:00AM-12:00PM at Jordan Park near the Hartford Rec Center. Free admission. You’ll find seasonal fruits and vegetables, flowers, bakery items, honey, organic eggs, bread goods, arts and crafts, and more. (www.hartfordsdfarmersmarket.com)

October 3 (Saturday)...MIKE MAIMONE: GUESS WHAT? I LOVE YOU ALBUM & BOOK RELEASE TOUR…8:00 PM. Prism Community Center, 500 N Western Ave, Suite 300. Tickets: $10.
(https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guess-what-i-love-you-album-book-release-tour-sioux-falls-tickets-1999187954990)

October 8 (Thursday)…LAKE LORRAINE FARMERS MARKET…4:00-6:30PM on the east side of the lake between Hobby Lobby and Dave & Buster’s. You’ll find vegetables and microgreens, baked goods and sweet treats, meat, eggs, sauces and salsas, flowers, plants, seedlings, food trucks, and more. (www.lakelorrainesiouxfalls.com)

October 10 (Saturday)…BRANDON FARMERS MARKET…9:00AM-1:00PM at 925 N. Splitrock Blvd in Brandon. You might find apples, fresh produce, local meats, farm fresh eggs, honey, baked goods, wine, handmade gifts, and more. (http://www.brandonsdfarmersmarket.com/)

October 10 (Saturday)…FALLS PARK FARMERS MARKET…The Market runs Saturdays from 8am-1pm at the Falls Park picnic shelter. You’ll find fresh flowers, vegetables, meat, baked goods, and more. Have a cup of coffee and enjoy a slice of breakfast pizza. Stick around and have lunch and dessert. Live music every week. (https://www.fallsparkfarmersmarket.com/)

October 10 (Saturday)…HARTFORD FARMERS MARKET…8:00AM-12:00PM at Jordan Park near the Hartford Rec Center. Free admission. You’ll find seasonal fruits and vegetables, flowers, bakery items, honey, organic eggs, bread goods, arts and crafts, and more. (www.hartfordsdfarmersmarket.com)

October 15 (Thursday)…LAKE LORRAINE FARMERS MARKET…4:00-6:30PM on the east side of the lake between Hobby Lobby and Dave & Buster’s. You’ll find vegetables and microgreens, baked goods and sweet treats, meat, eggs, sauces and salsas, flowers, plants, seedlings, food trucks, and more. (www.lakelorrainesiouxfalls.com)

October 17 (Saturday)…BRANDON FARMERS MARKET…9:00AM-1:00PM at 925 N. Splitrock Blvd in Brandon. You might find apples, fresh produce, local meats, farm fresh eggs, honey, baked goods, wine, handmade gifts, and more. (http://www.brandonsdfarmersmarket.com/)

October 17 (Saturday)…HARTFORD FARMERS MARKET…8:00AM-12:00PM at Jordan Park near the Hartford Rec Center. Free admission. You’ll find seasonal fruits and vegetables, flowers, bakery items, honey, organic eggs, bread goods, arts and crafts, and more. (www.hartfordsdfarmersmarket.com)

October 17 (Saturday)…FALLS PARK FARMERS MARKET…The Market runs Saturdays from 8am-1pm at the Falls Park picnic shelter. You’ll find fresh flowers, vegetables, meat, baked goods, and more. Have a cup of coffee and enjoy a slice of breakfast pizza. Stick around and have lunch and dessert. Live music every week. (https://www.fallsparkfarmersmarket.com/)

October 22 (Thursday)…LAKE LORRAINE FARMERS MARKET…4:00-6:30PM on the east side of the lake between Hobby Lobby and Dave & Buster’s. You’ll find vegetables and microgreens, baked goods and sweet treats, meat, eggs, sauces and salsas, flowers, plants, seedlings, food trucks, and more. (www.lakelorrainesiouxfalls.com)

October 24 (Saturday)…BRANDON FARMERS MARKET…9:00AM-1:00PM at 925 N. Splitrock Blvd in Brandon. You might find apples, fresh produce, local meats, farm-fresh eggs, honey, baked goods, wine, handmade gifts, and more. (http://www.brandonsdfarmersmarket.com/)

October 24 (Saturday)…FALLS PARK FARMERS MARKET…The Market runs Saturdays from 8am-1pm at the Falls Park picnic shelter. You’ll find fresh flowers, vegetables, meat, baked goods, and more. Have a cup of coffee and enjoy a slice of breakfast pizza. Stick around and have lunch and dessert. Live music every week. (https://www.fallsparkfarmersmarket.com/)

October 24 (Saturday)…HARTFORD FARMERS MARKET…8:00AM-12:00PM at Jordan Park near the Hartford Rec Center. Free admission. You’ll find seasonal fruits and vegetables, flowers, bakery items, honey, organic eggs, bread goods, arts and crafts, and more. (www.hartfordsdfarmersmarket.com) 

October 29 (Thursday)…LAKE LORRAINE FARMERS MARKET...4:00-6:30PM on the east side of the lake between Hobby Lobby and Dave & Buster’s. You’ll find vegetables and microgreens, baked goods and sweet treats, meat, eggs, sauces and salsas, flowers, plants, seedlings, food trucks, and more. (www.lakelorrainesiouxfalls.com)

October 31 (Saturday)…BRANDON FARMERS MARKET…9:00AM-1:00PM at 925 N. Splitrock Blvd in Brandon. You might find apples, fresh produce, local meats, farm fresh eggs, honey, baked goods, wine, handmade gifts, and more. (http://www.brandonsdfarmersmarket.com/)

October 31 (Saturday)…HARTFORD FARMERS MARKET…8:00AM-12:00PM at Jordan Park near the Hartford Rec Center. Free admission. You’ll find seasonal fruits and vegetables, flowers, bakery items, honey, organic eggs, bread goods, arts and crafts, and more. (www.hartfordsdfarmersmarket.com)

October 31 (Saturday)…FALLS PARK FARMERS MARKET…The Market runs Saturdays from 8am-1pm at the Falls Park picnic shelter. You’ll find fresh flowers, vegetables, meat, baked goods, and more. Have a cup of coffee and enjoy a slice of breakfast pizza. Stick around and have lunch and dessert. Live music every week. (https://www.fallsparkfarmersmarket.com/)

November 1 - November 30: CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK/CIRCLE K STORES POS CAMPAIGN…The annual Circle K campaign is a point of sale campaign at select Circle K locations around the country, by Business Unit. The Balloon Icon campaign will allow for customers to donate $1, $5, or "open donation" they'd like.

November 1 - November 30: CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK/VALVOLINE BALLOON CAMPAIGN…During the campaign, customers can purchase a CMN balloon by donating $1 or more and, in return, receive a coupon for 10% off their total invoice.

November 1 - December 31: CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK/ACE HARDWARE HOLIDAY ROUND-UP…Ace stores across the country will once again invite customers to Round Up their purchases to support their local Children’s Miracle Network hospital.

December 1 (Tue): SANFORD CHILDREN’S CASTLE TREE LIGHTING…6:00PM…The tree lighting ceremony will be held on the Sanford Children’s Hospital front lawn. Hot cocoa and sweet treats will be served.

December 4, 5, 6 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)...DISNEY ON ICE: FIND YOUR HERO…Denny Sanford Premier Center. Featuring characters from Encanto, Moana, and Frozen. Hosted by Mickey and Friends, the production brings favorite Disney stories to life through skating and music. There are also appearances from Ariel (The Little Mermaid), Belle (Beauty & The Beast), Rapunzel, and Stitch (Lilo & Stitch). 12/4: 7:00 PM; 12/5: 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM; 12/6: 1:00 PM, 5:00 PM (https://www.dennysanfordpremiercenter.com/)

December 12 (Saturday)...Jonas Brothers at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. The Jonas Brothers are taking fans back to the beginning with “The Burning Up Tour: All Over Again.” This will mark the first visit to South Dakota for the band. Showtime is at 7:30 PM (https://www.dennysanfordpremiercenter.com/)

FAMILY FUN THINGS TO DO IN SIOUX FALLS

OUTDOOR CAMPUS…at 4500 S. Oxbow Avenue in Sertoma Park. Enjoy hands-on experiences in hunting, fishing, outdoor skills, and conservation science. Free educational classes for youth, adults, and families are held throughout the year. Visitors can explore indoor exhibits, an outdoor playscape, and over 2 miles of trails for walking and cross-country skiing. Hours are 8 am- 5 pm Monday-Friday, 10 am-4 pm Saturday, and closed on Sundays and state holidays. (https://gfp.sd.gov/toc-east/)

(Wednesdays-Sundays)…SIOUX FALLS STATE THEATER…Experience the restored State Theater in downtown Sioux Falls with comfortable recliners with a table, fantastic picture quality, and reserved seating. See this week’s movies and showtimes on our website. (https://siouxfallsstatetheatre.org/)

STOCKYARDS AG EXPERIENCE…Located at Falls Park. The Stockyards Ag Experience will communicate the story of agriculture in our economy and society and showcase its impact on our region. It celebrates the past, present, and future of agriculture. The Farm to Table exhibit tells the story of how food goes from the farm to your table with dynamic interactive exhibits and informative display panels.   (https://www.stockyardsagexperience.org/)