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. 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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June 25 (Thursday)…ZOOFARI…5-9PM at the Great Plains Zoo. An adults-only, after-hours expedition through the zoo. There will be animal encounters, live music, a giraffe feeding, vet clinic tours, and more. General admission tickets are $100 and sponsorships are available. (www.greatzoo.org)

June 26 (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

June 27 (Saturday)…8^th ANNUAL EMILY’S HOPE POKER RUN…a 100-mile scenic ride through eastern South Dakota. Open to motorcycles and any street-legal vehicle. 100% of the proceeds go toward the Emily’s Hope mission. There will be a silent auction. Registration is $25 and starts at 10:30am at J&L Harley Davidson. The Sioux Falls HOG Chapter will be making breakfast during registration. (www.emilyshope.charity)

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 3 (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. This special performance will include fireworks after the show. (www.catfishbay.com)

July 4 (Saturday)…GREATEST SHOW ON H2O…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. A special performance in honor of America’s 250^th birthday. (www.catfishbay.com)

July 8 (Wednesday)…12^th ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW…6-8pm at the Quoin Bank parking lot just north of 69^th and Western. Hot cars, live music, and good food. A family event featuring the Great Plains Street Rodders. The event will benefit Hands and Voices, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families with deaf or hard of hearing children.

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

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 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. 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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