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Weekend of Nov 20–22

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Nov 21

FROM THE NEW WORLD

Mary W. Sommervold Hall — Sioux Falls · Minnehaha Co. · Sioux Falls

A multi-media exploration of Native American inspirations curated by scholar in residence Joseph Horowitz.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Washington Pavilion ↗

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Museums, gardens & more

Fri, Nov 27

A Christmas Story

Sweetman Planetarium — Sioux Falls · Minnehaha Co. · Sioux Falls

Spend Black Friday with Ralphie and his unforgettable quest for a Red Ryder BB gun in this beloved holiday classic.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Washington Pavilion ↗
Sun, Nov 29

Christmas with Lorie Line 2026

Belbas Theater — Sioux Falls · Minnehaha Co. · Sioux Falls

The Queen of the Piano returns to the stage once again this holiday season, bringing good news and joy with her concert grand piano.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Washington Pavilion ↗

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Dec 5

Shaun Johnson: Run, Run Rudolph Tour

Mary W. Sommervold Hall — Sioux Falls · Minnehaha Co. · Sioux Falls

The Run, Run Rudolph Tour is the 2026 holiday edition of The Big Band Experience, led by Emmy® Award winner Shaun Johnson, longtime frontman of Tonic Sol-fa and an…

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Washington Pavilion ↗
Sat, Dec 5

The Grinch

Sweetman Planetarium — Sioux Falls · Minnehaha Co. · Sioux Falls

Dec. 5 at 3 p.m. Head to Whoville for a heartwarming holiday adventure with the Grinch, Max and the cheerful Whos.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Washington Pavilion ↗
Sun, Dec 6

BritZa Presents: ‘Tis the Season

Mary W. Sommervold Hall — Sioux Falls · Minnehaha Co. · Sioux Falls

Join us for “Tis the Season,” a Christmas dance recital filled with festive-themed performances that celebrate the joy, wonder and spirit of the holiday season.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Washington Pavilion ↗
Dec 4 – Dec 5

Art Collective

Visual Art Center — Sioux Falls · Minnehaha Co. · Sioux Falls

Shop Local Art This Holiday Season Find something one-of-a-kind at The Art Collective , returning to the Visual Arts Center at the Washington Pavilion Dec.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Free
  • Indoors
Details at Washington Pavilion ↗
Dec 4 – Dec 5

HANDEL’S MESSIAH

First Lutheran Church — Sioux Falls · Minnehaha Co. · Sioux Falls

The greatest story ever told. The most majestic music ever composed. A commentary on Christ’s Nativity, Passion, Resurrection and Ascension, experienced in Handel’s…

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Washington Pavilion ↗
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14 indoor events over the next 4 weekends: library programs, museum activities and workshops. Back to the full Sioux Falls, SD weekend guide.

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