Oct 18 Saturday
*This event occurs during operating hours*
Get in the Halloween spirit with a spooky showdown in our haunted Laser Tag arena! Step into the fog, dodge the eerie glow, and see if you can blast the spookiness away in this chillingly fun experience. Enter if you dare - because the thrills (and the scares) are waiting!
The University Libraries at the University of South Dakota is presenting its biennial international altered book exhibition “Bound and Unbound VIII,” juried by Bratislava, Slovakia-based altered book artist and illustrator, Isobelle Ouzman, now through Jan. 5, 2026.
“Bound and Unbound VIII” is located in the exhibition cases on the second floor of the I.D. Weeks Library. It is open to the public for viewing during library operating hours, which can be found online. The exhibition can also be viewed online in the Digital Library of South Dakota https://explore.digitalsd.org/digital/collection/exhibitions/search/searchterm/Bound%20and%20Unbound%208:%20Altered%20Book%20Exhibition/field/relatig/mode/exact/conn/and.
The University Libraries Art and Exhibits Committee, sponsor of the exhibition, seeks to showcase a diverse range of international altered book art, to present the work locally and to build an online research collection of altered books.
Did you know a Barn Quilt has nothing to do with fabric? True - it is a quilt square design you paint on signboard and then hang on your barn, shed, garage, fence, balcony railing, kitchen or quilt studio wall or wherever your heart desires!
Join us on October 18th to paint your Barn Quilt! You'll chose from over 140 designs in the colors of your choice. Tammy does all the hard work in prepping your board so you'll walk in and paint. We'll feed you lunch & plenty of snacks so you can enjoy the day. Tammy is so organized and makes this easy enough for beginners to walk out with a beautiful Barn Quilt to grace your home!
Registration deadline is Monday, October 6th. Pick your design & register at NorthernPrairieArts.org/classes. Come Paint With Us!
Come visit shop and sample from several vendors including: DJ’s Creations, Kvanvig Kuchen, Crows Nest Customz, A Sweet Talker Bake Shop, Linda's Youniquely Yours, Elysian Clothing, Stampin Up, Park Lane, pet treats by PurePups, Usborne Books, Dakota Rustic Creations, Thirty-One gifts, Handmade home and holiday decor, Dazzling Colors, Park Lane, Refurbished Furniture, Wreaths, Wood Crafts, The Country Shoppe, Handmade soap and soap accessories, SoDak Sharpening, Local Honey, Mary Kay, Tastefully Simple, Scentsy, Crochet crafts, Color Street, Magnabilities, AVON, jewelry, Little Bat Designs, Garden Glass home & garden decor, handmade blankets and MANY more!!
🛍️🎨 Discover Unique Creations at The Atrium Makers Market! 🎨🛍️Looking for something special to do this weekend? Join us at The Atrium Makers Market in downtown Sioux Falls, SD! Explore a vibrant indoor market filled with handmade goods, stunning art pieces, and one-of-a-kind treasures crafted by local artists and crafters.📅 Every Weekend📍 Beautiful Shriver Square's Atrium, Downtown, Sioux Falls, SD✨ What You’ll Find:✅ Handmade jewelry, pottery, and textiles✅ Unique art, photography, and sculptures✅ Locally crafted candles, soaps, and gourmet itemsBring your friends and family for a day of creativity, shopping, and community connection. It’s the perfect place to find gifts or treat yourself to something truly special!🎉 Admission is FREE, and the creativity is endless!🌟 Don’t miss out—see you at The Atrium Makers Market this weekend!
Free and open to the public
Stop by the South Dakota Art Museum and the Agricultural Heritage Museum for our fifth annual FREE Fall Family Festival! Both museums will have activities and kids of all ages are welcome to put on their costumes a few weeks early to trick-or-treat for candy at both sites. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
At the South Dakota Art Museum, children's performer Phil Baker will be performing a musical concert for kids at 11:00.
Questions? Call the Museum at (605)688-5423
Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features:• Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (50 new vendors!)• Special events including live music, sip & shop, and family-friendly activities• A cozy reading corner• Meet & greets with your favorite characters• Free gift wrapping on select days Every purchase supports museum exhibitions and programming—thank you for making a difference with your holiday shopping! Mark your calendars for extra-special dates:• Nov. 20–22: Gifting for Good Holiday Sale (with area cultural institution stores!)• Dec. 4: Sip & Shop with Nordic band Project Constellation & free gift wrapping• December 13, 10 – 12: Meet Anna and Elsa at Community Art Day!• Open until 7 on Thursday's in November and December Follow us on social media for updates, sneak peeks, and event details! Event Dates/Times:Open October 11th – January 10th• Saturday’s 10 – 4• Sunday’s 12 – 4
• Monday – Friday’s 10 – 5
• Open until 7 on Thursdays in November and December
• Open until 8 on Friday, October 24th• December 18th 5 – 7, Santa Meet and Greet Closure dates:• October 13th
• November 11th
• November 27th
• November 28th
• December 25th
• December 26th
• January 1st
• January 4th
Rare Jefferson Peace Medal Exhibit at Mead Museum
An original 220-year old Jefferson Peace Medal on loan to the Mead Museum is on display as part of the Journeying Forward: Connecting Cultures exhibit. The 4-inch Jefferson Peace Medal is extremely rare and a historically significant artifact from the early 19th century. The peace medals were commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson as part of diplomatic efforts with Native American tribes, serving as symbols of goodwill and alliance between the U.S. government and Indigenous leaders. The Lewis & Clark Expedition handed out 89 of them to leaders of Native Nations on their journey between 1804-1806. This medal is one of less than 5 on display in the world!In addition to the peace medal, the Journeying Forward exhibit also had an upgrade in its history of the Ihanktonwan and Oceti Sakowin Nations, an important narrative to Yankton regional history.The Mead Museum is located at 82 Mickelson Dr in Yankton SD. The Museum is open weekdays 10AM to 5PM and on Saturdays/Sundays from 1PM to 5PM.
Located at the Museum of Geology @ Mines (3rd Floor O'Harra Building).
Enjoy a spook-tacular day filled with fun, costumes, dinosaurs, and lots of treats. The South Dakota Mines Paleontology Club will bring you fun and educational activities as well as give families a safe place to trick or treat!
Be sure to sign up for our raffle!
Join us at Henry’s Books in Spearfish on Saturday, October 18 from noon to 2 pm when we will host local author Kate Glass for the signing of her newest release, “Erebus Unleashed.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR...Kathy Bjornestad (aka Kate Glass) is a retired public-school teacher and librarian. She has won a Wyoming Fellowship for Creative Fiction, placed in multiple writing contests, and published widely, including, most recently, in Sally Port Magazine. Kathy is part of South Dakota’s Speakers Bureau. Her portfolio includes four children’s books and an upcoming all-ages poetry and photography book. Under the pen name Kate Glass, she recently released the dystopian romance, Persephone Rising, and plans to publish a sequel this summer. You can find her at redheadswrite.net.
ABOUT THE BOOK...Street rat. Stowaway. Savior. One minute, Sol's in hiding. The next, she's trapped aboard a NASA space shuttle, her plan to avenge her father's death dwindling to stardust. Now she's an unwilling passenger on a journey through a wormhole. On the other side-an uncharted planet to colonize and a new hope for humanity's survival. The thieves who stole the shuttle don't trust her, and the feeling's mutual. But something sinister lurks aboard ship. Uncovering the truth will take teamwork. Sol may be the only one who can prevent catastrophe ... if there's still time. Will she become an angel of vengeance ... or savior?
