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title: "7 Can't-Miss Events in Sioux Falls"
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No matter the season, there are plenty of big events upcoming to keep the fun going. Mark your calendars to explore all that Sioux Falls has to offer!

 

### Fall Festival

The Country Apple Orchard's annual [Fall Festival](https://www.experiencesiouxfalls.com/events/fall-festival) is held each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through October. Kids will enjoy the wide range of activities like large jumping pillows, hay bale maze, petting zoo, apple cannon range, plus many more. And there will of course be delicious treats like apple pie, caramel apples, and apple cider donuts.

 

 

  

 

 

### Pumpkin Festival

Riverview Christmas Tree Farm's annual [Pumpkin Festival](https://www.experiencesiouxfalls.com/events/pumpkin-festival) continues during the first four weekends in October. This great fall festival features pumpkin picking, games, live music, fall treats, and more.

### Downtown Pork Showdown

Participating restaurants in Downtown Sioux Falls will have a featured pork dish for patrons to try during the entire month of October for the annual [Downtown Pork Showdown](https://www.experiencesiouxfalls.com/events/downtown-pork-showdown). Taste each restaurant's dish and then give it a rating on factors such as taste, presentation, and creativity. The winning restaurant and its dish will be announced in early November.

### Sioux Falls Stampede Hockey

The home opener for the Sioux Falls Stampede's 2026-27 season is set for [October 3 against the Sioux City Musketeers](https://www.experiencesiouxfalls.com/events/sioux-falls-stampede-vs-sioux-city-musketeers) at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. Catch the hockey action all season long as they face opponents from across the region.

 

 

  

 

 

### South Dakota Symphony Orchestra

The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra kicks off its 2026-27 season on [October 3 with Ravishing Rhapsodies](https://www.experiencesiouxfalls.com/events/ravishing-rhapsodies). Performances will run through April 2027.

### Junkin' Market Days

The annual [Junkin’ Market Days Fall Market](https://www.experiencesiouxfalls.com/events/fall-shopping-event) returns to Sioux Falls October 9-10. Shop for the best in home décor, rustic furniture, handmade jewelry, bath & body products, gourmet food, and much more from small businesses.

### 2026-27 Broadway Season

The Washington Pavilion's 2026-27 Broadway Season begins with [WAITRESS](https://www.experiencesiouxfalls.com/events/waitress-2) on October 9-11. Other performances through May 2027 include & JULIET, MYSTIC PIZZA, SHUCKED, and more.

 

 

## Mark Your Calendars

This is just a sampling of events coming up but our calendar is full all year long with fun events!

 

 

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