Upcoming Holiday Events

The holiday season is upon us! Mark your calendars for these amazing upcoming events to get you in the holiday spirit.

Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland runs November 21 through January 5! Falls Park will be lit up each night with hundreds of thousands of lights and decorations. This is a can’t-miss when it comes to events to include during your holiday season.

Holiday Lights

Nothing screams the holiday season quite like checking out the many beautifully decorated homes and neighborhoods in Sioux Falls. Enjoy holiday themed lanes such as Polar Bear Lane, Santa Claus Lane, Candy Cane Lane and much more.

Ice Skating at Jacobson Plaza

The ice ribbon at Jacobson Plaza in Downtown Sioux Falls is open for the season! Rent a pair of skates in the warming house or bring your own pair and glide across the ice as you take in the holiday sights.

Photos with Santa

Get your photo taken with Santa at The Empire Mall every day through December 24.

MarketBeat Holiday Plaza

The 50-foot Christmas tree that had been in front of the Washington Pavilion for the last few years during the holiday season has moved to the 10th Street Mural Plaza for this season's MarketBeat Holiday Plaza. See the tree lit up each night during the holiday season along.

A Holiday Evening at the Pettigrew Home & Museum

On December 11, enjoy an open house of the Pettigrew Home decorated for the holiday season, music, horse-drawn wagon rides, and snacks. Admission is free!

Christmas with Lorie Line

Lorie Line returns to the stage on December 12 as a solo pianist and celebrates the Christmas season with faith-filled stories and the best-of-the-best holiday music.

Winter Wonderland Big Band Dance

Dance to live music from the Kickin’ Brass Band on December 12 at the El Riad Shrine. The Kickin’ Brass Band is a 10-member orchestra with a wide repertoire of contemporary and well-seasoned tunes complementary to swing, ballroom, two step, and Latin dancing styles for a great dance experience.

Prince of Peace: The Christmas Story

Prince of Peace: The Christmas Story – Returning for its 4th season, tells the Christmas story with many of your favorite Christmas songs crafted seamlessly into the fabric of the story alongside thought provoking and soul-stirring originals. Multiple performances will take place December 12-14.

Holiday at Butterfly House & Aquarium

Make your way to Butterfly House & Aquarium on December 13 for a gingerbread-themed Holiday at BHA! Kick up that holiday cheer and snap a photo in front of our festive gingerbread backdrop, get creative with gingerbread-inspired sticker crafts, and enjoy a sweet seasonal snack while you relax with holiday movie classics.

Christmas with the Symphony: 'Tis the Season

Gather family and friends and celebrate the sounds of the season with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra and Chorus December 13-14. Tenor Ben Gulley brings his powerful, versatile voice to all your holiday favorites. The annual sing-along rings through the hall and our hearts.

Santa at the Washington Pavilion

Santa will also be making a stop at the Washington Pavilion on December 13 and 20 where you can take your photo with him and tell him your wish list.

Storytime with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Bring the kids to the Old Courthouse Museum on Sunday, December 14th for Storytime with Santa & Mrs. Claus! Kids can get their picture with Santa and hear a story from Mrs. Claus. Stories begin every half hour from 1-3 p.m. Admission is free!

Matthew Mayer in Concert – Holiday and Dreams

#1 Billboard Charting Artist and South Dakota born, Matthew Mayer, performs an intimate evening of solo piano music on December 18 at the Orpheum Theater Center. Do not miss this fun and engaging evening of storytelling and piano playing (including Holiday favorites) from Two-Time Telly Award Winning, Matthew Mayer.

Cocoa Strolls

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Winter Wonderland while sipping hot cocoa from The Lodge. Meet at the Jacobson Plaza warming house. The strolls will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 and 23. The events are free, but reservations are required.

29th Annual Christmas at the Cathedral

Enjoy beautiful music and moving storytelling inside the breathtaking and historical Cathedral of St. Joseph and celebrate the hope and joy of God’s incarnation like never before at this truly one-of-a-kind performance, taking place December 18-21.

Irving Berlin's White Christmas

The Good Night Theatre Collective Presents Irving Berlin's White Christmas December 18-21 at the Orpheum Theater Center. These performances will bring you back into the classics catalog of musicals, featuring some of the most iconic tunes in movie musicals.

Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers

Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers is back to bring fresh takes on holiday classics old and new. Taking place December 19 at the Washington Pavilion.

Candlelight Christmas: Carols on Strings

Listen to all your favorite holiday songs in this Candlelight performance on December 20 at The Social.

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

This musical features the hit songs “You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas” (written by Albert Hague and Dr. Seuss) from the original animated series. Performances taking place December 23-27.