Oct 17 Friday
The family friendly Harvest Hoedown will be a festive, fall themed fun evening. Live Bluegrass music featuring Tiger Lily and the Tumbleweeds (aka Marcia D and Company). Music to make you want to kick up your heels on our dance floor! Homemade chili, cornbread, beer, wine, soda and water available for purchase. The culmination of the evening will be the last chance bidding of silent auction of donated assorted delicious pies.This is a fundraising event with all proceeds to go towards new HVAC equipment for the Center.
From the Crazy Horse Memorial to Sioux Falls, the Lakota Music Project is building bridges on a statewide tour this October. The tour programs explore shared human experiences of celebration, humor, love and youth demonstrated through music of Lakota, Dakota, and western classical traditions.
A youth safe pumpkin carving event. Spookify your pumpkin from start to finish. Win Haunted Forest passes for the “Most Tricked Out,” pumpkin and a special thank you to Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry for the tickets. An after-hours event.When: Friday, October 17th Time: 5:30-7:00
Join us for paranormal investigations with Deadwood History, Inc. and Black Hills Paranormal Investigations (BHPI) in October with exclusive investigations at one of Deadwood’s most haunted sites. Participants will search for paranormal activity in the Historic Adams House with the BHPI team using parascopes, para-lanterns, the Tempest, Rem-Pod, Onvoy ghost box, Pharaoh Box, Flux 2, Ovilus, digital audio recorders, laser grids, divining rods, K2’s, Dead Bell, and EMF meters. Investigations are offered at 6:00, 7:30, 9:00, and 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 and limited to 24 people per investigation. You must be at least 12 years old to participate. Ages 12 – 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations are required. Purchase tickets online at DeadwoodHistory.com or call 605-722-4800 for more information.
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!
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!
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
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!
