25 Things to Do This Weekend in Sioux Falls
From live music to small town festivals, your weekend calendar is going to be pretty busy. Here are 25 fun things to do this weekend in and around the Sioux Empire.
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Falls Follies
Thursday - Sunday, July 23, 24, 25, 26 at 7:00 PM at McKennan Park Bandshell. An original variety show featuring music from Broadway to rock and country. If Hee Haw, The Grand Ole Opry, the Carol Burnett Show and Laugh-In all raised a child together, it would be Falls Follies
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Hot Hurley Nights
Thursday - Sunday, July 23, 24, 25, 26 in Hurley, SD. Events include an All-star Little League game on Thursday. On Friday there will be live music, cruise night and burnout contest. Saturday's events include breakfast at Hurley Fire Hall, 5K run, softball tournament, crafts in the park, parade at 10:30am, kids activities, poker run and more. On Sunday there's a tractor pull, bean bag tourney, pork supper at the City Park, live music and more.
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Greatest Show on H2O
Friday, July 24, 2015 at 7:00 PM at Catfish Bay Waterski Park just off I-90 and Cliff. This year's theme is Clowning Around.
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Downtown Street Musicians
Friday, July 24, 2015 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM in Downtown Sioux Falls. Enjoy the sounds of live outdoor music at various downtown Sioux Falls locations. Tonight's entertainment is Jeff Thomson at Icon Lounge and Trade Winds Sax Quartet at the Downtown Riverfront.
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Lady Antebellum Concert
Friday, July 24, 2015 at 7:00 PM at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. Special guests Hunter Hayes and Sam Hunt. Tickets are on sale now.
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Parents Night at the Pool
Friday, July 24, 2015 from 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM at Laurel Oak Family Aquatic Center. A fun date night away from the kids. The event is open to adults 21 and older. Enjoy bean bags, games, the body slide and more. Regular pool admission required.
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Relay for Life
Friday, July 24, 2015 at 6:00 PM at O'Gorman High School. An all-night walk to raise awareness and money for cancer research. Teams and individuals camp out around the track and take turns walking. There will be food, games and activities all night.
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Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, July 24, 25, 26, 2015. Gates open at 6:00 PM and the show starts at 8:00 PM in DeSmet, South Dakota. The annual summer event that brings a Laura Ingalls Wilder book to life on an outdoor stage. This year's performance is "By the Shores of Silver Lake."
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Rod Stewart Concert
Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 7:00 PM at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. Opening band is Runaway Saints. Tickets are on sale now and start at $49.
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Madison Discovery Day
Saturday, July 25, 2015 from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM in Madison, South Dakota. A full day of events include activities, informative and fun booths, food vendors and more.
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Downtown Street Musicians
Saturday, July 25, 2015 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM in Downtown Sioux Falls. Enjoy the sounds of live outdoor music at various downtown Sioux Falls locations. Tonight's entertainment is Kacie Fodness at Monk's House of Ale Repute and Not Yet Famous Bassoon Band at Elements on 8th.
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Sounds at the Falls
Saturday, July 25, 2015 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM at the Queen Bee Mill at Falls Park. An evening of music next to the sounds of the Falls. Bring your lawn chair or blanket for this free concert. This week features music from Dance to the Fiddle playing Scandinavian music.
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Farmers' Market at CJ Callaways
Saturday, July 25, 2015 from 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM in the CJ Callaway's parking lot. Featuring flowers and produce from Iott's Greenhouse in Ward, SD, Knoblock's in Alvord, Iowa and others.
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Family Fest
Saturday, July 25, 2015 from 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. A full day of fun for the whole family. Inflatables, face painting, games, live music, balloon twisting, obstacle courses, roller racers, paddle boats, food vendors, exhibitors and more! All activities are free with paid admission. Adults are $6, 6-12 $2 and under 6 are free.
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Family Park Fishing
Saturday, July 25, 2015 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Family Park, near West 12th Street and Tea Ellis Road. Enjoy the morning fishing. Fishing poles and bait will be provided. The event is free. A S.D. fishing license is required for ages 16 and up.
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Moonlight Movies
Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 8:50 PM at Fawick Park. Enjoy a free movie in the park. Bring a blanket or chair. Popcorn, candy, soda and water are available for purchase. Movies begin at dusk. This week's movie is "Ghostbusters."
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Folk-off and Rib Challenge
Saturday, July 25, 2015 from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM at Strawbale Winery in Renner. A folk music competition and concert featuring up to 15 musical acts. Plus, a BBQ rib competition with samples from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM for you to judge. There will be food vendors and music all day. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Traditional Music and Boys and Girls Club of the Sioux Empire. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the gate. Children under 12 get in free.
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Dakota Irish Fair
Saturday, July 25, 2015 from 2:00 - 10:00 PM at Falls Park West at 5th and Phillips. Live Irish music and dancing, kids' activities, heritage and cultural exhibits, food and beverage vendors and more.
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Saturday's on the Greenway Children's Series
Saturday, July 25, 2015 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the Downtown River Greenway Amphitheater along the Big Sioux River between 6th and 8th Streets. A free show from Mr. Twister. While you're there, check out the Youth Art Show and Sale from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM.
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Saturday in the Park in Canton
Saturday, July 25, 2015 in Canton, South Dakota. Events include a pancake feed from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the Canton United Methodist Church, live music, vendors, inflatables, face painting, money pit for kids, giant games, beer garden, car show-off parade and cruise night. The Canton Area Car Show is Sunday.
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Falls Park Farmers Market
Saturday, July 25, from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Falls Park across from the Horse Barn. You'll find flowers, fresh vegetables, meats and baked goods. Sip a cup of coffee, share a pizza and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
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Children's Home Society Poker Run
Saturday, July 25 at 11:00 AM at Borrowed Bucks Roadhouse on Western Avenue in Sioux Falls. 16th Annual Borrowed Bucks/Jim Beam $1,000 to win Poker Run. $1 raffle tickets to be sold for over 100 items to be given away. Proceeds from raffle tickets and entry fee go to the Children's Home Society. Entry fee is $15 and includes an event t-shirt. For more info, call Bucks at (605)331-2448.
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South Dakota Peach Festival
Saturday and Sunday, July 25, 26, 2015 at Yankton Trail Park. 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Saturday and 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday. Live music, activities, vendors and delicious foods. Enjoy peaches from the Georgia orchards. Free admission. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Special Olympics
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Canton Area Car show
Sunday, July 26, 2015 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM in downtown Canton, South Dakota. Hundreds of muscle cars, custom rods and antique rides. Live music, free inflatables, face painting and more. Admission is $5 for adults, 14 and younger free with paid adult.
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Sioux Falls Municipal Band
Sunday, July 26, 2015 at 3:00 PM at McKennan Park with a show called "All About That Bass" and at 8:00 PM at Terrace Park and a show called "Overture of Overtures."