South Dakota events in October 2026
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Mitchell’s Beverage Bash
Beverage Bash: The Fall Drink Rumble Get ready to sip your way through fall in Mitchell! Beverage Bash: The Fall Drink Rumble kicks off October 1, featuring seasonal creations from local businesses competing for your vote. Two delicious…
World Ballet Company: Swan Lake with LIVE Orchestra
Experience the beauty, drama and soaring music of SWAN LAKE as World Ballet Company brings the beloved classic to life with a live orchestra. Featuring 50 international dancers, more than 150 hand-sewn costumes and stunning handcrafted…
Gaming Night
Gaming Night at 401 Create Grab your friends and head to 401 Create by LifeQuest for Gaming Night! Enjoy an evening of games, fun, and time together in a welcoming community space. 📅 Date: Monday, October 19, 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM 📍…
Mitchell’s Beverage Bash
Beverage Bash: The Fall Drink Rumble Get ready to sip your way through fall in Mitchell! Beverage Bash: The Fall Drink Rumble kicks off October 1, featuring seasonal creations from local businesses competing for your vote. Two delicious…
After-School Art Club
Free After-School Art Club at 401 Create Get creative after school with Little Willow Art at 401 Create by LifeQuest! This free art club is open to ages 14 and up and offers a welcoming space to create, learn, and have fun. A guided art…
BINGO
BINGO at James Valley Community Center Join the James Valley Community Center for an afternoon of BINGO! Cards are available for purchase beginning at 12:30 PM, so arrive early and get ready to play. 📅 Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026⏰…
Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Lincoln Stars
Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Lincoln Stars at Sioux Falls Convention Center on Tuesday 20th October 2026 in Sioux Falls...
JVCC Doubles 8-Ball Tournament
JVCC Doubles 8-Ball Pool Tournament Grab a partner and get ready to play at the James Valley Community Center Doubles 8-Ball Pool Tournament! 📅 Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026⏰ Time: 10:30 AM Start📍 Location: James Valley Community…
KANSAS
Experience one of classic rock\'s most enduring bands as KANSAS brings five decades of legendary music, unforgettable hits and electrifying live performances to Sioux Falls. \n
Karaoke with Don & Rocky Dahl
Karaoke with Don & Rocky Grab the mic and enjoy an afternoon of Karaoke with Don & Rocky at 401 Create by LifeQuest! Sing your favorite songs or sit back and enjoy the music. 📅 Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM 📍 Location:…
Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day
National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day Celebrate National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day on Wednesday, October 21! This day recognizes the important role local Chambers play in supporting businesses, strengthening…
The Fog (1980) - State Theatre
Classic film screening.
Cats presented by The Good Night Theatre Collective
Experience Andrew Lloyd Webber\'s Cats with The Good Night Theatre Collective at the Washington Pavilion. Get tickets for this beloved musical in Sioux Falls. \n
Interview with the Vampire (1994) - State Theatre
Classic film screening.
Mitchell After Dark – Ghost Stories at the Museum
Mitchell After Dark: Ghost Stories at the Museum Step into the stories of Mitchell’s past during Ghost Stories at the Museum! Gather at the Dakota Discovery Museum Historic Village to hear ghost stories among the museum’s historic…
Wine Tasting Happy Hour at Lee’s
Wine Tasting Happy Hour at Lee\'s Red Barn Spend your Thursday at Lee\'s Red Barn for Wine Tasting Happy Hour! Each week features a special wine along with charcuterie boards expertly paired with the featured selection. Enjoy your wine…
Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition (Spotlight Theatre Company)
Shows Oct 22-23 at 7 p.m., Oct 24 at 2 and 7 p.m., Oct 25 at 2 p.m.
Friday Night Magic
Friday Night Magic at The Guild Hall Calling all Magic: The Gathering players! Join The Guild Hall every Friday for an evening of cards, strategy, friendly competition, and fun. Whether you’re an experienced player or interested in…
Rapid City Rush vs. Kansas City Mavericks
ECHL hockey home game. USA 250 Celebration / Home Opener, 7:05 p.m. MT.
Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Omaha Lancers
Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Omaha Lancers at Sioux Falls Convention Center on Friday 23rd October 2026 in Sioux Falls...
Trampled by Turtles
Trampled by Turtles are from Duluth, Minnesota, where frontman Dave Simonett initially formed the group as a side project in 2003. \n
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
Celebrate America\'s 250th birthday with a musical journey that captures the heart and soul of the nation through its rich tapestry of sound with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. \n
Augustana vs. Southwest Minnesota State (football)
NCAA Division II football home game, Augustana University vs. Southwest Minnesota State, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Billy Lurken Live at VFW
Live Music with Billy Lurken at the VFW Come enjoy a night of cold beer and live music with Billy Lurken at the VFW! Grab your friends and spend your Saturday night enjoying great live entertainment. 📅 Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 ⏰…
Black Hills State vs. Western Colorado (football)
NCAA Division II football home game, Black Hills State University vs. Western Colorado, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Hocus Pocus
Keep the Halloween fun going with a family favorite on the big screen! After a day of Spooky Science, settle in for Disney\'s Hocus Pocus in the Sweetman Planetarium. \n
Sioux Falls vs. Minot State (football)
NAIA football home game, University of Sioux Falls vs. Minot State, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
South Dakota State vs. Murray State (football)
NCAA Division I FCS football home game (Hobo Day, 2 p.m.).
South Dakota vs. North Dakota (football)
NCAA Division I football home game, University of South Dakota vs. North Dakota, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Spooky Science 2026
Celebrate Halloween at Spooky Science on Oct. 24 at the Washington Pavilion with hands-on science activities, experiments and fright-free family fun. \n
Zac Brown Band
Prepare for an exceptional experience as the legendary Zac Brown Band delivers their Love &...
Cribbage Tournament
Cribbage Tournament at Palace City Brewing Co. Cribbage is back at Palace City Brewing Co.! Grab your partner, brush up on your skills, and get ready to throw some cards in a 4-handed cribbage tournament. Teams consist of two players, and…
DWU Basketball vs Northern State
DWU Basketball vs. Northern State Spend your Sunday at the Corn Palace and support Dakota Wesleyan Basketball as both the women’s and men’s teams take on Northern State! 📅 Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026📍 Location: The Corn PalaceMitchell,…
Rapid City Rush vs. Kansas City Mavericks
ECHL hockey home game. Family Fun Spooktacular (costumes encouraged), 4:05 p.m. MT.
Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Fargo Force
Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Fargo Force at Sioux Falls Convention Center on Sunday 25th October 2026 in Sioux Falls...
Aktion Club Chili Cook-Off
Aktion Club Chili Cook-Off Come hungry and enjoy the Aktion Club Chili Cook-Off! Sample chili from all of the contestants and help choose the People’s Choice Award, along with awards selected by celebrity judges. 📅 Date: Tuesday, October…
Celebrating Value & Talent
Celebrating Value & Talent: National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month with a special event recognizing the value and talent individuals of all abilities bring to the workplace…
Dakota State vs. Trinity Bible (N.D.) (men's basketball)
NAIA men's basketball home game, Dakota State University vs. Trinity Bible (N.D.), 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Halloween Creative Writing Party
Halloween Creative Writing Party at Happy Space Get ready for a spooky evening of creativity at the Halloween Creative Writing Party hosted by the Mitchell Area Council of the Arts at Happy Space! Students in grades 5–7 are invited to…
JERSEY BOYS
See the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Jersey Boys live in Sioux Falls. A limited two-performance engagement of the nationally touring production. \n
Mitchell After Dark – Mysteries by the Fire
Mitchell After Dark: Mysteries by the Fire Gather around the fire for the final Mitchell After Dark event of October! Enjoy classic mystery stories and old-time radio tales around the campfire by the lake at the Mitchell Indigenous…
Swing Dancing Night
Swing Dancing Night Join the Mitchell Tech Swing Dance Club for a fun evening of Swing Dancing at CJ’s Bar! Never swing danced before? No problem! Everything will be taught step-by-step, so no experience is necessary. Don’t have a…
DWU Soccer vs Briar Cliff
DWU Soccer vs. Briar Cliff Come out to the Pepsi-Cola Soccer Complex and support Dakota Wesleyan Soccer as both the women’s and men’s teams take on Briar Cliff! 📅 Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026📍 Location: Pepsi-Cola Soccer…
First Lutheran Kids Sing Halloween Songs
First Lutheran Kids Sing Halloween Songs Get into the Halloween spirit at 401 Create by LifeQuest with a special performance from the First Lutheran kids! Stop by and enjoy a few fun Halloween songs to celebrate the season. 📅 Date:…
Cosmos & Cocktails: Spooky Skies
Explore the museums after hours and experience Spooky Skies live at the Sweetman Planetarium in Sioux Falls on Oct. 29. This event is for ages 21+. \n
Dakota State vs. Providence (Mont.) (volleyball)
NAIA volleyball home game, Dakota State University vs. Providence (Mont.), 5 p.m. (local time per source).
Goosebumps The Musical (The Premiere Playhouse)
Halloween musical based on the R.L. Stine series.
Trick or Treat on Main
3:30-5:30 p.m. at participating downtown businesses.
Black Hills State vs. Rocky Mountain (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Black Hills State University vs. Rocky Mountain, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Dakota State vs. MSU-Northern (volleyball)
NAIA volleyball home game, Dakota State University vs. MSU-Northern, 5 p.m. (local time per source).
Dakota State vs. Mayville State (N.D.) (football)
NAIA football home game, Dakota State University vs. Mayville State (N.D.), 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern State vs. Augustana University (football)
NCAA Division II football home game, Northern State University vs. Augustana University, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
South Dakota State vs. South Dakota (football)
NCAA Division I FCS football home game (Interstate Series, time TBA).