--- title: 8 Sioux Falls Experiences That Make Great Holiday Gifts date: 2026-10-28T10:42:00-05:00 author: Matt Barthel canonical_url: "https://www.experiencesiouxfalls.com/articles/8-sioux-falls-experiences-that-make-great-holiday-gifts" section: Articles --- ![](https://d3bs6yihjcg6lz.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/DSC07924.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=550&h=241&q=98&f=webp&c=9c540f89&v=729d4224ebf32e6ba865379dd031f7eaf123269d6a8f1a3a26f201a56611e231) # 8 Sioux Falls Experiences That Make Great Holiday Gifts You likely have at least one person on your list for holiday gifts who’s hard to shop for. Maybe they’re picky about products, or maybe they already have everything. If you’re stuck wondering what to get them this year, gift them something they can experience in Sioux Falls. ### [Great Plains Zoo passes](https://www.experiencesiouxfalls.com/listing/great-plains-zoo) Purchase a trip to the Great Plains Zoo to see a global collection of animals such as lions, giraffes, snow monkeys, rhinos, bears, and many more. While you do have to pick a date when purchasing an admission pass, you can either surprise that person with a date or set aside some money to buy the pass once they have decided on a date. ### [Thunder Road gift card](https://www.experiencesiouxfalls.com/listing/thunder-road-family-park) No matter the weather, there’s always fun to be had at Thunder Road. Warm weather calls for go-kart racing, mini-golf and Euro-bungy, while laser tag, bowling, arcade games and more are perfect for those cold weather days. Purchase a gift card to enjoy it all at Thunder Road. ### [Great Bear passes](https://www.experiencesiouxfalls.com/listing/great-bear-recreation-park) Whether it’s an avid skier or someone who loves thrills, a Great Bear pass checks all the boxes. Skiing, snowboarding, and tubing are all offered during its winter season. ### [Trio Jazz Club tickets](https://www.experiencesiouxfalls.com/listing/trio-jazz-club) For the adults who enjoy music and a night out, tickets to a performance at Trio Jazz Club are the perfect gift. Cozy up in this intimate live music venue to catch a show on stage from both local and traveling musicians. As with Great Plains Zoo passes, a specific date will need to be selected before purchasing a ticket. ### [South Dakota Symphony Orchestra tickets](https://www.experiencesiouxfalls.com/listing/south-dakota-symphony-orchestra) Classical music fans will be delighted to hear the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra fill the Mary W. Sommervold Hall at the Washington Pavilion with its signature sound. Having received national recognition, the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra performs at a level that is rarely found in a city of this size. The performance season runs through April. ### [Kirby Science Discovery Center passes](https://www.experiencesiouxfalls.com/listing/washington-pavilion) If there are kids on your list, look no further than the Washington Pavilion’s Kirby Science Discovery Center which houses three floors full of hands-on exhibits. This is the perfect place to let kids burn off some energy and learn while having fun. They will find exhibits covering everything from agriculture to space, dinosaurs, wellness, and more. ### Tickets to a Skyforce or Stampede game For the sports fans on your list, get them tickets to a [Sioux Falls Skyforce](https://www.experiencesiouxfalls.com/listing/sioux-falls-skyforce) basketball game or a [Sioux Falls Stampede](https://www.experiencesiouxfalls.com/listing/sioux-falls-stampede-hockey-club) hockey game. Catch the fast-paced action at the Sanford Pentagon and Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, respectively, and cheer on the home team. The Skyforce are a member of the NBA G League and an affiliate of the Miami Heat, and the Stampede are a member of the USHL. ### [Great Shots gift card](https://www.experiencesiouxfalls.com/listing/great-shots) Experienced golfer or not, Great Shots accommodates all golf skill levels. The variety of games that can be played from each bay makes it easy for anyone to succeed. In addition to the three floors of golf bays, Great Shots also has one of the largest TV walls in the state to watch your favorite team play. ## What's Happening this Holiday Season? From festive shows on stage to Santa sightings and everything in between, celebrate the holiday season at one of the many upcoming events. [Upcoming Holiday Events](https://www.experiencesiouxfalls.com/articles/upcoming-holiday-events)