What's Happening This Week In Sioux Falls Community Events?

What's Going on 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. Winter hours are Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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/)

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May 18, 19, 20, 21 (Mond, Tues, Wed, Thurs)…SIOUX FALLS CANARIES…Monday, May 18^th is the home opener at the Birdcage at 6:35pm as the Canaries take on the Lake Country Dockhounds. The Dockhounds stick around for games on the 19^th at 11:05am, and May 20^th and 21^st at 6:35pm. (www.sfcanaries.com)

May 22 (Friday)…FRIDAY NIGHT FARMER’S MARKET…4-7PM in downtown Sioux Falls on Reid Place at Cherapa Place. Enjoy local food and hand crafted goods directly from people who produced it. There will also be live music, free yoga classes, activities for kids, and more. (https://www.pomegranatemarkets.com/about/events/)

May 22 (Friday)…SIOUX FALLS JOB FAIR…1-3PM at Goodwill’s Job Center, 3401 S. Duluth Avenue. Meet with local employers about available job opportunities. Free to the public. (605-357-6171 or www.facebook.com/siouxfallsjobcenter)

May 22, 23, 24 (Fri, Sat, Sun)…SIOUX FALLS CANARIES OPENING WEEKEND…The Canaries host the Chicago Dogs for three nights. Game time 7:05pm on Friday, 5:35pm on Saturday, and 4:05pm on Sunday at the Birdcage. (www.sfcanaries.com)

May 22 (Friday)…CITY OF SIOUX FALLS SPRAY PARKS OPEN…Weather permitting, the Hayward Spray Park, Pioneer Spray Park and the Midco Aquatic Center Splash Pad will open. For more info about swimming lessons, swim passes, swim attire, and more, go to Sioux Falls dot Gov.(https://www.siouxfalls.gov/news/2026/05/13/20260513-summer_pools)

May 23 (Saturday)…SUMMER CELEBRATION AT THE GREAT PLAINS ZOO…9:00AM-5:00PM. Final admission at 4:00PM. Enjoy a fun day under the sun as the summer season kicks off at the Zoo with train rides, carousel rides, farm feeding, and more. There will be hula lessons and vendor activities. (https://www.greatzoo.org/zoo-events/)

May 23 (Saturday)…FALLS PARK FARMERS MARKET...8am-1pm at the Falls Park Picnic Shelter. Enjoy live music while you shop. You’ll find fresh flowers and vegetable plants, fresh bread, mushrooms, gluten free items, crafts, meats, cheeses, desserts, wood fired pizza and much more. (https://www.fallsparkfarmersmarket.com/)

May 24 (Sunday)...RIDE FOR FREEDOM...A demonstration ride that honors American prisoners of war and service members in action. Gather at 12:45pm at J&L Harley Davidson on West 60th Street and depart at 1:15pm. A 17-mile ride concluding at Sioux Falls Veterans Memorial Park. An official honor program and ceremony will begin at 2pm at the park. Sponsored by Rolling Thunder Inc. South Dakota Chapter 1.

May 27 (Wednesday)…SUMMER MATINEE SERIES…At the Dells Theater in Dell Rapids. Enjoy a free movie this summer on Wednesdays at 2:00 PM. All ages welcome. The movie on May 27^th is “Despicable Me.” (https://www.dellstheatre.com/)

May 28 (Thursday)...SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT TOUCHMARK AT ALL SAINTS…Enjoy live music from the country band, Stateline Drifters from 5:30-7pm. Complimentary dinner and drinks with a donation. Bring your chairs and hang out with friends or make some new ones. Non-perishable food donations will be collected for Feeding South Dakota. (Located at 111 W. 17^th St. in Sioux Falls. https://siouxfalls.touchmark.com/summer-concert-series-2026)

May 29 (Friday)…CITY OF SIOUX FALLS’ OUTDOOR POOLS OPENING…Weather permitting the City pools will open at 1:00 PM. Open swim hours will run from 1-5PM and 6:30-8PM. The Splash Pad at Jacobson Plaza and the Great Plains Zoo Splash Pad are already open. For more info about swimming lessons, swim passes, swim attire, and more, go to Sioux Falls dot Gov.(https://www.siouxfalls.gov/news/2026/05/13/20260513-summer_pools)

May 29 (Friday)…FRIDAYS ON THE PLAZA…Every Friday this summer from 11:30am-1pm, Dakota News Now will feature different musicians performing on the 12^th Street Plaza right outside the TV studios. Enjoy your lunch from one of the food trucks that will be set up. Entertainment May 29^th is Devon Cadwell. (https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/05/07/fridays-plaza-returns-this-may/)

May 29, 30, 31 (Fri, Sat, Sun)…SIOUX FALLS CANARIES BASEBALL…The Canaries host the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks. Game time is 7:05pm Friday, 5:35pm Saturday, and 4:05pm Sunday at the Birdcage. (www.sfcanaries.com)

May 30 (Saturday)…FALLS PARK FARMERS MARKET...8am-1pm at the Falls Park Picnic Shelter. Enjoy live music while you shop. You’ll find fresh flowers and vegetable plants, fresh bread, mushrooms, gluten free items, crafts, meats, cheeses, desserts, wood fired pizza and much more. (https://www.fallsparkfarmersmarket.com/)

June 6 (Saturday)…EMILY’S HOPE FAMILY FUN NIGHT AND FIREWORKS SHOW…7PM at the Tea Athletic Complex. A free evening of family fun, including food trucks, a bouncy house, an obstacle course inflatable, and classic yard games. When the sun sets, the sky lights up with a fireworks display. A free-will donation to Emily’s Hope will be accepted. (https://events.emilyshope.charity/event/familyfun-fireworkzshow2026/)

June 10 (Wednesday)…TOUCHMARK AT ALL SAINTS 30-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE…4:30-6PM at 111 W. 17^th Street in Sioux Falls. Enjoy a special evening featuring live music by the Dakota String Quartet, passed hors d’oeuvres, and specialty drinks. Stroll down Memory Lane, a journey through the history of Touchmark at All Saints, including photos, stories, and memorabilia from when the grounds were home to All Saints School, a Catholic girls’ school. (www.touchmark.com)

June 13 (Saturday)…SIOUX FALLS PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL…The Pride Parade starts at 10am in downtown Sioux Falls. The Pride Festival takes place at Yankton Trail Park, 3901 S. Minnesota Ave., from Noon-5pm. There will be vendors, entertainment, and more. (https://www.siouxfallspride.org/)

June 18 (Thursday)… SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT TOUCHMARK AT ALL SAINTS… Enjoy live music from Surfin’ Safari, performing 50’s and 60’s hits and nostalgic favorites from 5:30-7pm. The concert will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association with meal tickets available and a silent auction. (Located at 111 W. 17^th St. in Sioux Falls. https://siouxfalls.touchmark.com/summer-concert-series-2026)

June 30 (Tuesday)…WEIRD AL YANKOVIC: BIGGER AND WEIRDER TOUR…7:30PM at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. Weird Al brings his legendary full-production multimedia comedy rock show to the Denny. You’ll hear his iconic hits as well as ‘never-performed-live before’ fan favorites. Tickets are on sale now. (www.dennysanfordpremiercenter.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 25, 26 (Saturday, Sunday)…CANTON CAR SHOW FOR GENERATIONS and CRUISE NIGHT… On Saturday night at 6pm it’s Cruise Night. Cruise along 5^th 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 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. 17^th St. in Sioux Falls. https://siouxfalls.touchmark.com/summer-concert-series-2026)

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 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. 17^th St. in Sioux Falls. https://siouxfalls.touchmark.com/summer-concert-series-2026)

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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 Cities, Top 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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