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July 9 (Thursday)…HOT DOG NITE IN LUVERNE, MN…Serving over 15,000 free all beef hot dogs from Rock-Nobles Cattlemen, and beverages until gone. Serving starts at 5:30pm at several downtown businesses parking lots. There’s plenty of other fun things planned too. The annual Wiener Dog Beauty Pageant at 7:00PM followed by the Wiener Dog Races. There will be a beer garden, live music, bean bag tournament, Farmers Market from 4:00-7:00PM, free inflatables for the kids, and so much more. (www.luvernechamber.com or call 507-283-4061)

July 9 (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)

July 9, 10, 11 (Thurs, Fri, Sat)…THUNDER IN THE VALLEY…The Premier Outlaw National Truck and Tractor Pull in Rock Valley, Iowa. 32 classes pulling. Thursday at 7pm, Friday at 6:30pm, and Saturday at 6pm. General admission with cash or credit card at the gate. (https://www.rockvalleypull.com/web/)

July 9, 10, 11 (Thurs, Fri, Sat)…LEVITT AT THE FALLS…Enjoy 50 free concerts this summer at the Levitt Shell at Falls Park West. There will be a wide variety of musical acts for everyone. Come early and check out the food and beverage vendors. Happy hour starts at 6:00 PM and music starts at 7:00 PM. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show. (www.levittsiouxfalls.org)

  • Thursday, July 9 - Brandon Jones-from the Black Hills. He’s one of the Midwest’s premier country entertainers. Opening act is the Layton Lee Band.
  • Friday, July 10 - The Elders. One of America’s leading Celtic rock bands. Opening act is Buffalo Galaxy
  • Saturday, July 11 - A 10:30AM performance from the Jelly of the Month Club. They’re a family-friendly, funky, swingin’ rock band delivering high-energy live shows.
  • Saturday, July 11-7:00 PM - GRAMMY winner Matthrew Whitaker. He’s contributed music to acclaimed films, commercials, and performances.

July 10 (Friday)…FRIDAYS ON THE PLAZA…A summer series of live music and food trucks outside the Dakota News Now studio on the 12th Street Plaza from 11:30am-1:30pm. Grab some lunch at one of the food trucks that will be setup. Kobe Jordan will provide the music this week. Free event. (https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/05/07/fridays-plaza-returns-this-may/)

July 10 (Friday)…SUMMER CARNIVAL AT THE STOCKYARDS AG EXPERIENCE…3:00-6:00PM at 301 E. Falls Park Drive. FREE admission. Enjoy a family-friendly event with old-school carnival games, prizes, and fun agricultural-themed activities. (https://www.stockyardsagexperience.org/event/summer-carnival/)

July 10 (Friday)…GREATEST SHOW ON H2O…7PM at Catfish Bay Water Ski Park, just off I-90 and N. Cliff Ave. One of the top summer attractions in Sioux Falls. See amazing water-skiing tricks, stunts, and a funny, family-friendly stage show. Online advance general admission tickets are $17 for adults, $16 for seniors 65-plus, $15 for kids 4-12. (Reserved seating and gate/walk up admission prices are higher. www.catfishbay.com

July 10, 11 (Friday, Saturday)…LALLYCOOLER MUSIC FESTIVAL…At the Sioux Falls Canaries Birdcage on N. West Ave. Friday night’s headliner is Darius Rucker. Supporting acts include Weston Frank, Graham Barham, and Braxton Keith. Saturday’s headliner is Jason DeRulo. Also on the ticket; Bow Wow, Gavin DeGraw, Josh Ross, and the Goodroad Band. Great live music, food trucks, beverage vendors, merchandise booths and more. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Owen’s Outfitters, a non-profit medical equipment library based in Sioux Falls that provides free, donated, durable and disposable medical equipment to those in need. VIP and general admission tickets are on sale now. (www.lallycooler.com)

July 10, 11 (Friday, Saturday)…FILL THE PANTRY AT THE BISHOP DUDLEY HOSPITALITY HOUSE and CENTER FOR FAMILIES…2:00-6:00PM Friday and 10:00AM-2:00PM Saturday. The House is in need of several items, including hygiene products, office supplies, cleaning supplies, kitchen products. Donations can be dropped off at the Bishop Dudley Center for Families, 409 N. Western Ave. (605-809-8424 or volunteer@bdhh.org)

July 11 (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/)

July 11 (Saturday)…BRANDON FARMERS MARKET…9:00AM-1:00PM at 925 N. Splitrock Blvd in Brandon. Over 40 vendors this weekend. You might find apples, fresh produce, local meats, farm fresh eggs, honey, baked goods, wine, handmade gifts and more. (http://www.brandonsdfarmersmarket.com/)

July 11 (Saturday)…BRANDON HOMETOWN DAYS…11:00AM-2:00PM at Brandon Valley High School. A fun, free family-friendly event. Activities include inflatables, face painting, Touch a Truck, music and dance party, reptiles, food trucks, game trailer, kidpreneur vendor show, bike giveaway, and more. (https://bvoptimists.org/brandon-hometown-days)

July 11, 12 (Saturday, Sunday)…BROOKINGS SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL…South Dakota’s Premier Juried Art Festival at Pioneer Park in Brookings. 10:00AM-7:00PM Saturday and 10:00AM-5:00PM Sunday. Over 175 artists from across the nation will have original skilled and handcrafted works of art. 36 gourmet and ethnic food booths, natural skin products, antique booths, children’s area, and more. Admission is free. (https://bsaf.com/)

July 12 (Sunday)…GOOD EARTH STATE PARK OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES…4-6PM.  Good Earth State Park is located a few miles southeast of Sioux Falls. An open-air concert featuring Too Drunk to Fish. Enjoy live entertainment and grab some dinner at the food trucks. Concerts are free to attend with a South Dakota park entrance license. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. (https://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/May.pdf Located at 26924 480th Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 605-213-1036)

July 13 (Monday)…MONDAYS AT MCKENNAN…Bring your lawn chair or blanket and get a good spot for some live music at McKennan Park in the Band Shell, 400 E. 26th Street. Concerts start at 7:00 PM and are free to attend. This week’s entertainment is Tayko Jones performing jazz.  (https://www.siouxfalls.gov/activities-recreation/events-venues/community-events-performances/performances/mondays-mckennan)

July 15 (Wednesday)…SCOOPS & SNAKES…10:00PM-2:00PM at the Butterfly House & Aquarium, 4320 S. Oxbow Ave. There will be snake-themed crafts, snake encounters, learn about the snakes that live at the Zoo and Aquarium, and enjoy ice cream! Grab a ticket at admissions to redeem for a free scoop of ice cream with your choice of favorite topping. (https://www.greatzoo.org/zoo-events/)

July 16 (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)

July 16, 17, 18 (Thurs, Fri, Sat)…LEVITT AT THE FALLS…Enjoy 50 free concerts this summer at the Levitt Shell at Falls Park West. There will be a wide variety of musical acts for everyone. Come early and check out the food and beverage vendors. Happy hour starts at 6:00 PM and music starts at 7:00 PM. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show. (www.levittsiouxfalls.org)

  • Thursday, July 16 – Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars. A gem of the New Orleans music scene, blending the sounds of the early Creole jazz bands with New Orleans R&B, second line music, calypso, and original music. Opening act is Eden Judyth.
  • Friday, July 17 – Oh He Dead headlines. Opening act is Ben Gertner. Oh He Dead brings their funky, poppy rock vibes to the Levitt. A rockin’ and dynamic live show.
  • Saturday, July 18 – Trio of brothers, Flat River Band, shaped their sound on stages like Silver Dollar City and Dollywood, and has since earned them #1 bluegrass gospel chart success.

July 17 (Friday)…FRIDAYS ON THE PLAZA…A summer series of live music and food trucks outside the Dakota News Now studio on the 12th Street Plaza from 11:30am-1:30pm. Grab some lunch at one of the food trucks that will be setup. Claude’s Timeless Tunes will be this week’s entertainment. Free event. (https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/05/07/fridays-plaza-returns-this-may/)

July 17 (Friday)…GREATEST SHOW ON H2O…7PM at Catfish Bay Water Ski Park, just off I-90 and N. Cliff Ave. One of the top summer attractions in Sioux Falls. See amazing water-skiing tricks, stunts, and a funny, family-friendly stage show. Online advance general admission tickets are $17 for adults, $16 for seniors 65-plus, $15 for kids 4-12. (Reserved seating and gate/walk up admission prices are higher. www.catfishbay.com

July 17, 18, 19 (Fri, Sat, Sun)…SIOUX FALLS CANARIES BASEBALL…7:05PM Friday, 5:35PM Saturday, and 4:05PM Sunday at the Birdcage on N. West Avenue. The Canaries host the Lincoln Saltdogs. Friday, the Birdcage celebrates America’s 250th birthday. Saturday, it’s Military Appreciation night. (www.sfcanaries.com)

July 18 (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/)

July 18 (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/)

July 18, 19 (Saturday, Sunday)…SIOUX FALLS AIR SHOW – POWER ON THE PRAIRIE…Gates open at 8:30am each day. Show start at 11am. The USAF Thunderbirds can be seen at 2:30pm. Other performances from the South Dakota Air National Guard F-16, CAF Rise Above P-51C Mustang, NEXTGEN Eagles, MiniJet Airshows, Vanguard Squadron, and more. Walk the flight line and see historic warbirds and Cold War jets to modern fighters and lifesaving aircraft. There will be kids’ activities, food and beverage vendors, merchandise vendors and more. Free admission. The event takes place at the South Dakota Air National Guard base and Joe Foss Field Airport. (www.siouxfallsairshow.com)

July 19 (Sunday)…GOOD EARTH STATE PARK OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES…4-6PM.  Good Earth State Park is located a few miles southeast of Sioux Falls. An open-air concert featuring Alexis Lorene. Enjoy live entertainment and grab some dinner at the food trucks. Concerts are free to attend with a South Dakota park entrance license. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. (https://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/May.pdf Located at 26924 480th Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 605-213-1036)

July 20 (Monday)…MONDAYS AT MCKENNAN…Bring your lawn chair or blanket and get a good spot for some live music at McKennan Park in the Band Shell, 400 E. 26th Street. Concerts start at 7:00 PM and are free to attend. This week’s entertainment is The Fabulous Fitty Band playing a wide variety of tunes.  (https://www.siouxfalls.gov/activities-recreation/events-venues/community-events-performances/performances/mondays-mckennan)

July 21, 22, 23 (Tues, Wed, Thurs)…SIOUX FALLS CANARIES BASEBALL…6:35PM all three nights at the Birdcage on N. West Avenue. The Canaries host the Winnipeg Goldeyes. (www.sfcanaries.com)

July 22 (Wednesday)…GREATEST SHOW ON H2O…A special Wednesday night performance at 7PM at Catfish Bay Water Ski Park, just off I-90 and N. Cliff Ave. One of the top summer attractions in Sioux Falls. See amazing water-skiing tricks, stunts, and a funny, family-friendly stage show. Online advance general admission tickets are $17 for adults, $16 for seniors 65-plus, $15 for kids 4-12. (Reserved seating and gate/walk up admission prices are higher. www.catfishbay.com

July 23 (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)

July 23, 24, 25 (Thurs, Fri, Sat)…LEVITT AT THE FALLS…Enjoy 50 free concerts this summer at the Levitt Shell at Falls Park West. There will be a wide variety of musical acts for everyone. Come early and check out the food and beverage vendors. Happy hour starts at 6:00 PM and music starts at 7:00 PM. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show. (www.levittsiouxfalls.org)

  • Thursday, July 23 – Headlining is Season 26 semifinalist on The Voice, Adam Bohanan. Opening act is Juke the Tiger.
  • Friday, July 24 – The jam-funk quintet from Chicago, Hot Like Mars headlines. Opening act is Gabriel Michael.
  • Saturday, July 25 – Wild Earp & the Free for Alls take you on a trip across the American music landscape with country fried bangers, western songs, cowboy crooners, and honky-tonk. Opening act: The Teels.

July 24 (Friday)…FRIDAYS ON THE PLAZA…A summer series of live music and food trucks outside the Dakota News Now studio on the 12th Street Plaza from 11:30am-1:30pm. Grab some lunch at one of the food trucks that will be setup. Startz and Endz will be this week’s entertainment. Free event. (https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/05/07/fridays-plaza-returns-this-may/)

July 24 (Friday)…GOODWILL JOB FAIR…1-3pm at 3401 S. Duluth Ave. The event connects job seekers with various employees. (www.goodwillgreatplains.org)

July 24, 25, 26 (Fri, Sat, Sun)…SIOUX FALLS CANARIES BASEBALL…7:05pm Friday, 5:35pm Saturday, and 4:05pm Sunday at the Birdcage on N. West Avenue. The Canaries host the Gary SouthShore RailCats. Friday and Saturday nights are Christmas in July. (www.sfcanaries.com)

July 25 (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/)

July 25 (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/)

July 25, 26 (Saturday, Sunday)…CANTON CAR SHOW FOR GENERATIONS and CRUISE NIGHT… On Saturday night at 6pm it’s Cruise Night. Cruise along 5th Street and show off your vehicle. On Sunday, see a wide array of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and motorcycles at the Canton Car Show. Gates open at 10am Sunday and the show goes from 11am-3pm. There will be a kids’ zone, food truck, and more. Registration and admission are free. Free-will donations will be accepted. (https://www.facebook.com/cantonsdcruise)

July 26 (Sunday)…GOOD EARTH STATE PARK OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES…4-6PM.  Good Earth State Park is located a few miles southeast of Sioux Falls. An open-air concert featuring Back Alley. Enjoy live entertainment and grab some dinner at the food trucks. Concerts are free to attend with a South Dakota park entrance license. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. (https://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/May.pdf Located at 26924 480th Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 605-213-1036)

July 30 (Thursday)… SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT TOUCHMARK AT ALL SAINTS… Enjoy live music from The 1270’s from 5:30-7pm. The band brings the beloved sounds of the 1950s and 1960s to life. Bring along school supplies to be donated to Projet SOS. (Located at 111 W. 17th St. in Sioux Falls.  https://siouxfalls.touchmark.com/summer-concert-series-2026)

July 30 (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)

July 30, 31, August 1 (Thurs, Fri, Sat)…LEVITT AT THE FALLS…Enjoy 50 free concerts this summer at the Levitt Shell at Falls Park West. There will be a wide variety of musical acts for everyone. Come early and check out the food and beverage vendors. Happy hour starts at 6:00 PM and music starts at 7:00 PM. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show. (www.levittsiouxfalls.org)

  • Thursday, July 30 – Get on your feet and dance to music from Bermuda Search Party. Opening act is Jaguar James.
  • Friday, July 31 – Headlining is Joanne Shaw Taylor who was discovered by Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics at the age of 16. Opening act is Kris Lager.
  • Saturday, August 1 – 10:30AM – Percussion ensemble from Omaha, the Omaha Street Percussion.
  • Saturday, August 1 – 7:00PM – Headlining is bluegrass band, Chicken Wire Empire. Opening act is Jeff Thomson w/Andy Yost and Tom Likely.

July 31 (Friday)…FRIDAYS ON THE PLAZA…A summer series of live music and food trucks outside the Dakota News Now studio on the 12th Street Plaza from 11:30am-1:30pm. Grab some lunch at one of the food trucks that will be setup. James Monroe will be this week’s entertainment. Free event. (https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/05/07/fridays-plaza-returns-this-may/)

July 31 (Friday)…GREATEST SHOW ON H2O…7PM at Catfish Bay Water Ski Park, just off I-90 and N. Cliff Ave. One of the top summer attractions in Sioux Falls. See amazing water-skiing tricks, stunts, and a funny, family-friendly stage show. Online advance general admission tickets are $17 for adults, $16 for seniors 65-plus, $15 for kids 4-12. (Reserved seating and gate/walk up admission prices are higher. www.catfishbay.com

August 1 (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/)

August 1 (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/)

August 4, 5, 6 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)…SIOUX FALLS CANARIES BASEBALL…At the Birdcage, 1001 N. West Avenue. The Canaries host the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks. First pitch at 6:35PM each night. (www.sfcanaries.com)

August 5 (Wednesday)…GREATEST SHOW ON H2O…A special Wednesday night performance at 7PM at Catfish Bay Water Ski Park, just off I-90 and N. Cliff Ave. One of the top summer attractions in Sioux Falls. See amazing water-skiing tricks, stunts, and a funny, family-friendly stage show. Online advance general admission tickets are $17 for adults, $16 for seniors 65-plus, $15 for kids 4-12. (Reserved seating and gate/walk up admission prices are higher. www.catfishbay.com

August 6 (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)

August 6, 7, 8 (Thurs, Fri, Sat)…LEVITT AT THE FALLS…Enjoy 50 free concerts this summer at the Levitt Shell at Falls Park West. There will be a wide variety of musical acts for everyone. Come early and check out the food and beverage vendors. Happy hour starts at 6:00 PM and music starts at 7:00 PM. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show. (www.levittsiouxfalls.org)

  • Thursday, August 6 – The Fretliners headline. Opening act: Brian Stai
  • Friday, August 7 – Cassidy Daniels singing country music. Opening act: Kimberly Meyer.
  • Saturday, August 8 – Headlining is local favorite KORY and the FIREFLIES. Opening act: Freya Jane and the Nightshades.

August 7 (Friday)…CHERAPA STREET DANCE…7:30PM at Cherapa Place Plaza in downtown Sioux Falls. Live music from the Undercover Band.

August 7 (Friday)…FRIDAYS ON THE PLAZA…A summer series of live music and food trucks outside the Dakota News Now studio on the 12th Street Plaza from 11:30am-1:30pm. Grab some lunch at one of the food trucks that will be setup. Surfin’ Safari will be this week’s entertainment. Free event. (https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/05/07/fridays-plaza-returns-this-may/)

August 7, 8, 9 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)…SIOUX FALLS CANARIES BASEBALL…At the Birdcage, 1001 N. West Avenue. The Canaries host the Milwaukee Milkmen. It’s “Happy Gilmore Night” on Friday with first pitch at 7:05PM Friday. Game time is 5:35PM Saturday, and 4:05PM Sunday. Sunday is Family Funday and Native American Heritage Night. (www.sfcanaries.com)

August 8 (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/)

August 8 (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/)

August 13 (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)

August 13, 14, 15 (Thurs, Fri, Sat)…LEVITT AT THE FALLS…At the Levitt Shell at Falls Park West. There will be a wide variety of musical acts for everyone all summer long. Come early and check out the food and beverage vendors. Happy hour starts at 6:00 PM and music starts at 7:00 PM. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show. (www.levittsiouxfalls.org)

  • Thursday, August 13 – The Fellowship Jazz Center Orchestra, Sioux Falls’ premier big band. Opening act: Honor Jazz Orchestra.
  • Friday, August 14 – Deep Blue Something headlines. The band is best known for their hit single “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” Opening act: Tyler VonEye.
  • Saturday, August 15 –Dustbowl Revival headlines. They’re a fixture of the Americana community. Opening act: Etta and the Vendetta.

August 14 (Friday)…FRIDAYS ON THE PLAZA…A summer series of live music and food trucks outside the Dakota News Now studio on the 12th Street Plaza from 11:30am-1:30pm. Grab some lunch at one of the food trucks that will be setup. Neo Johnsons Unplugged will be this week’s entertainment. Free event. (https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/05/07/fridays-plaza-returns-this-may/)

August 14 (Friday)…GREATEST SHOW ON H2O…7PM at Catfish Bay Water Ski Park, just off I-90 and N. Cliff Ave. One of the top summer attractions in Sioux Falls. See amazing water-skiing tricks, stunts, and a funny, family-friendly stage show. Online advance general admission tickets are $17 for adults, $16 for seniors 65-plus, $15 for kids 4-12. (Reserved seating and gate/walk up admission prices are higher. www.catfishbay.com

August 15 (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/)

August 15 (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/)

August 15, 16 (Saturday, Sunday)…CANTON CIVIL WAR DAYS…Step back into the 1860’s. Walk the camps of Yankee and Rebel soldiers, see live battle re-enactments, understand homesteading hardships in Dakota Territory. There will be vendors, side shows, music, dancing, and more.

August 18 (Tuesday)…CHIP IN FOR VETS GOLF TOURNAMENT…At Elmwood Golf Course. All proceeds go to assist veterans and families through the Veterans Community Project and the American Legion Auxiliary. (call Kasey 605-270-9289 to register)

August 18, 19, 20 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)…SIOUX FALLS CANARIES BASEBALL…At the Birdcage, 1001 N. West Avenue. The Canaries host the Winnipeg Goldeyes. First pitch at 6:35PM each night.  (www.sfcanaries.com)

August 20 (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)

August 20, 21, 22  (Thurs, Fri, Sat)…LEVITT AT THE FALLS…At the Levitt Shell at Falls Park West. Featuring a wide variety of musical acts for everyone all summer. Come early and check out the food and beverage vendors. Happy hour starts at 6:00 PM and music starts at 7:00 PM. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show. (www.levittsiouxfalls.org)

  • Thursday, August 20 – Camp Comfort w/Bijou Belle & The RathCo. Camp Comfort is a Black Hills-based band known for their high-energy, entertaining live shows. Bijou Belle is an alt-pop/indie artist from Rapid City who was recently featured on Team Adam on The Voice.
  • Friday, August 21 – Pert Near Sandstone performing original songs from their Midwestern roots. Opening act: Mooncats
  • Saturday, August 22 – World-renowned Chicago blues band, Mississippi, Heat headlines the night. Opening act: Bodhi Linde Blues Trio

August 21, 22, 23 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)…SIOUX FALLS CANARIES BASEBALL…At the Birdcage, 1001 N. West Avenue. The Canaries host the Kansas City Monarchs. First pitch at 7:05PM Friday night with Fireworks after the game. Saturday game time is 5:35PM and it’s Wizards and Wands Night. Sunday’s game starts at 4:05PM and it’s Family Funday Sunday. (www.sfcanaries.com)

August 21 (Friday)…FRIDAYS ON THE PLAZA…A summer series of live music and food trucks outside the Dakota News Now studio on the 12th Street Plaza from 11:30am-1:30pm. Grab some lunch at one of the food trucks that will be setup. Kevin Ryan will be this week’s entertainment. Free event. (https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/05/07/fridays-plaza-returns-this-may/)

August 21 (Friday)…GREATEST SHOW ON H2O…7PM at Catfish Bay Water Ski Park, just off I-90 and N. Cliff Ave. One of the top summer attractions in Sioux Falls. See amazing water-skiing tricks, stunts, and a funny, family-friendly stage show. Online advance general admission tickets are $17 for adults, $16 for seniors 65-plus, $15 for kids 4-12. (Reserved seating and gate/walk up admission prices are higher. www.catfishbay.com

August 22 (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/)

August 22 (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/)

August 22 (Saturday)…STEP BIG WALK…a fundraiser for the South Dakota Parkinson Foundation. All of the proceeds go toward programs and support services that are offered in South Dakota. (https://www.southdakotaparkinson.org/)

August 27 (Thursday)… SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT TOUCHMARK AT ALL SAINTS… Enjoy live music from the Hegg Brothers from 5:30-7pm. Monetary donations for the Teddy Bear Den will be accepted at the  concert. (Located at 111 W. 17th St. in Sioux Falls.  https://siouxfalls.touchmark.com/summer-concert-series-2026)

August 27 (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)

August 27, 28, 29  (Thurs, Fri, Sat)…LEVITT AT THE FALLS…At the Levitt Shell at Falls Park West. Come early and check out the food and beverage vendors. Happy hour starts at 6:00 PM and music starts at 7:00 PM. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show. (www.levittsiouxfalls.org)

  • Thursday, August 27 – Sioux Falls-based band, the Clover Fold performs. They’re a 6-piece songwriting cooperative of multi-instrumentalists. Opening act: Tom Watson & Friends.
  • Friday, August 28 – Irish-American rockers from Minnesota, Wild Colonial Bhoys, headline the night. Opening act: Badhardt
  • Saturday, August 29 – All My Relatives Festival. A day-long event that celebrates Native American musicians, art, and culture. The festival brings together community, creativity, and culture through a lineup of performances, activities, and experiences for all ages. Jackie Bird performs at 10:30AM and Mato Wayuhi and Tia Wood peform at 7:00PM.

August 28 (Friday)…FRIDAYS ON THE PLAZA…A summer series of live music and food trucks outside the Dakota News Now studio on the 12th Street Plaza from 11:30am-1:30pm. Grab some lunch at one of the food trucks that will be setup. Amy Ellsworth will be this week’s entertainment. Free event. (https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/05/07/fridays-plaza-returns-this-may/)

August 28 (Friday)…GREATEST SHOW ON H2O…7PM at Catfish Bay Water Ski Park, just off I-90 and N. Cliff Ave. One of the top summer attractions in Sioux Falls. See amazing water-skiing tricks, stunts, and a funny, family-friendly stage show. Online advance general admission tickets are $17 for adults, $16 for seniors 65-plus, $15 for kids 4-12. (Reserved seating and gate/walk up admission prices are higher. www.catfishbay.com

August 29 (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/)

August 29 (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 1, 2, 3 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)…SIOUX FALLS CANARIES BASEBALL…At the Birdcage, 1001 N. West Avenue. The Canaries host the Cleburne Railroaders. First pitch at 6:35PM each night. (www.sfcanaries.com)

September 3 (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 3, 4, 5  (Thurs, Fri, Sat)…LEVITT AT THE FALLS…Enjoy Labor Day weekend at the Levitt Shell at Falls Park West. Come early and check out the food and beverage vendors. Happy hour starts at 6:00 PM and music starts at 7:00 PM. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show. (www.levittsiouxfalls.org)

  • Thursday, September 3 – Latin GRAMMY-nominated group, Making Movies, headlines. Opening act: Of the Orchard.
  • Friday, September 4 – Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast. A classic American rock ‘n’ roll band. Opening act: Mike Munson and Mikkel Beckman.
  • Saturday, September 5 – Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers headline. Opening act: Frankie Torres

September 4 (Friday)…GREATEST SHOW ON H2O…7PM at Catfish Bay Water Ski Park, just off I-90 and N. Cliff Ave. One of the top summer attractions in Sioux Falls. See amazing water-skiing tricks, stunts, and a funny, family-friendly stage show. Online advance general admission tickets are $17 for adults, $16 for seniors 65-plus, $15 for kids 4-12. (Reserved seating and gate/walk up admission prices are higher. www.catfishbay.com

September 5 (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/)

September 5 (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 5, 6, and Labor Day Monday (Saturday, Sunday, Monday)… At the Birdcage, 1001 N. West Avenue. The final games of the regular season. The Canaries host the Lincoln Saltdogs. First pitch at 5:35PM Saturday. Sunday’s game time is 4:05PM. Labor Day Monday it’s Fan Appreciation Day. First pitch at 11:05AM. (www.sfcanaries.com)

September 7 (Friday)…GREATEST SHOW ON H2O…It’s the final show of the season and a Labor Day celebration. 2PM at Catfish Bay Water Ski Park, just off I-90 and N. Cliff Ave. One of the top summer attractions in Sioux Falls. See amazing water-skiing tricks, stunts, and a funny, family-friendly stage show. Online advance general admission tickets are $17 for adults, $16 for seniors 65-plus, $15 for kids 4-12. (Reserved seating and gate/walk up admission prices are higher. www.catfishbay.com

September 10 (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 10, 11, 12  (Thurs, Fri, Sat)…LEVITT AT THE FALLS…Last weekend. Putting the wrap on another 50 free summer concerts at the Levitt Shell at Falls Park West. Check out the food and beverage vendors. Happy hour starts at 6:00 PM and music starts at 7:00 PM. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show. (www.levittsiouxfalls.org)

  • Thursday, September 10 – Parker Barrow headlines, performing blues, classic rock, and modern Southern songs. Opening act: Thought Patrol.
  • Friday, September 11 – Chicago indie rock quintet, The Back Alley Band, headlines. Opening act: Daniel Brunz
  • Saturday, September 12 – Gizzea headines the night. They’re known for their high-energy reggae performances and island-inspired sound. Opening act: Edem Soul Music.

September 12 (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/)

September 12 (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 17 (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 19 (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 19 (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/)

September 20 (Sunday)…DIGNITY’S – OF EARTH & SKY  SCULPTURE 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY…Dignity has stood overlooking the Missouri River, honoring cultures, welcoming travelers, and enduring strength of the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota people. 10:00AM-2:00PM at the Dignity site where there will be speeches and live entertainment. Lunch will follow at the South Dakota Hall of Fame. (Search Dignity – Of Earth & Sky – Sculpture on Facebook. Reservations are required to attend the lunch. Call 605-234-4216

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 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)…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 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 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)…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 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)…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/)

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Ongoing Events You'll Find 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 8am-5pm Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm Saturday and closed on Sundays and state holidays. (https://gfp.sd.gov/toc-east/)

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/)

(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 show times on our website. (https://siouxfallsstatetheatre.org/)

SIOUX FALLS CITY POOLS ARE OPEN FOR THE SUMMER… Swim passes for the 2026 season are available online at www.sioux falls.gov, the City of Sioux Falls app, at the Midco Aquatic Center, or select outdoor aquatic facilities. (siouxfalls.gov/parks)

  • Drake Springs Aquatic Center – 330 S. Fairfax Ave. Open 1:00-7:50PM with family swim hours from 5-6:30PM. Featuring a zero-depth recreation pool with a slide, diving boards, tube slide, lazy river, concessions, and more.
  • Frank Olson Pool – 4101 E. 16th Street. Open 1:00-7:50PM with family swim hours from 5-6:30PM. A traditional 8 lane 50-meter pool with diving board, snack deck and concessions, free wading pool.
  • Kuehn Park Pool – 2309 S. Kuehn Park Rd. Open 1:00-7:50PM with family swim hours from 5-6:30PM. A traditional pool with varying depths of 3 feet to 12 feet in the diving well.
  • Terrace Park Aquatic Center – 1001 W. Madison St. Open 1:00-7:50PM with family swim hours from 5-6:30PM. A full-featured aquatics facility with includes 4 drop slides, a body and tube slide, and a zero depth entry which includes several slides and play features.
  • Hayward Splash Pad – 400 N. Valley View Rd. Open 11:00AM-7:50 PM 7 days a week. A state-of-the-art splash pad with features like a dumping bucket and shade structures. Admission is free.
  • Laurel Oak Aquatic Center – 3401 E. 49th St. Open 1:00-7:50PM with family swim hours from 5-6:30PM. A full-featured aquatics facility with short course lap lanes, body slide, a large dinosaur to crawl and play on, floating frogs to play on, and more.
  • Pioneer Splash Pad – 1789 E. Pine St. A one-of-a-kind dinosaur design. Run through the water tunnel, shoot the dino cannons. Over 60 different spray nozzles shooting out water. Admission is free.
  • Denny Sanford Splash Pad – 810 N. Phillips Ave. Open daily from 11:00AM-8:00PM. Admission is free. A state-of-the-art splash pad that includes a variety of water and spray features.
  • McKennan Wading Pool – 1500 S. 3rd Open 1:00-4:50PM and 6:00-7:50PM. A free wading pool located in the center of McKennan Park. The pool has a walking bridge along with spray features for kids and adults.

The Ultimate Sioux Falls Visitor's Guide: A to Z

Sioux Falls has lots to explore; fun stuff for the whole family, food of every kind, educational opportunities, and more! If you have out-of-town guests visiting, you're new to Sioux Falls, or you're thinking about moving here, this is a must-see guide.

Take some great photos to post on social media (and don't forget the hashtag #HiFromSiouxFalls). 

Sioux Falls, South Dakota. We call it the 'Sioux Empire.' It's the biggest city in the state with a population of over 206,000. We’re known for our namesake, Falls Park, along the Big Sioux River. Sioux Falls has received numerous accolades for its quality of life. We have been named the number one best place to rent in America. We’ve topped the list of Best States to Find a Job. Sioux Falls is the Best City in America for Young Professionals. We've appeared on lists such as Most Charming Small CitiesTop 10 Place to Raise Kids, and even ranked 10th in the 2020 Top 100 Best Places to Live. We have an abundance of achievements, and you can see them on the Sioux Falls Development Foundation's website.

It's a pretty awesome city and that's why we think you should come and visit. If you're coming for business or pleasure, we've put together a list of places to go and things to see. 

We know you want to explore the attractions the city is known for like Falls Park, the Arc of Dreams, and the Sculpture Walk, but there's a lot more to see and do than just the touristy (that's really a word) stuff. The best places to go are where the locals go and we have a not your average, ordinary visitor's guide

Here's a list of over 100 things to do and places to go in Sioux Falls.

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