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Spooky Science

Washington Pavilion 301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

All-day event filled with activities for all ages! You will get to explore art and science while experimenting with Boo Bubbles, gummy worm dissections and more! All children will take home a bag of Halloween treats! Costumes are encouraged but not required. Public: $15 plus tax for adults, $12.50 plus tax for youth ages 3-17 [...]

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Belle Fourche PumpkinFest

Tri-State Museum & Center of the Nation Visitor Center 5th Avenue, Belle Fourche, SD, United States

Happy October! That means that PUMPKINFEST IS COMING! Mark your calendars for October 26, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We’ll be ready for you with vendors, crafts, costume contest for the littles, games and food! Watch the Tri-State Performers in the play The Great Halloween Scavenger Hunt! You won’t want to miss it!

Book Launch, Reading, and Signing with Kathy Bjornestad

Henry's Books 111 E Hudson St, Spearfish, SD, United States

Join us at Henry's Books in Spearfish on Saturday October 26 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM for a book launch, reading, and signing with local author Kathy Bjornestad! From 12:00-12:30 there will be a reading of her new book for middle grade students with refreshments! About the Book: Eleven-year-old Mira Morales from Guatemala was meant [...]

Haunted Theater Event at Area Community Theatre in Mitchell

Mitchell Area Community Theatre North Main Street, Mitchell, S, United States

For a SPOOKY thrill, come to the Mitchell Area Community Theatre's Haunted Theatre walk-thru from 8-10pm 10/25-26 as a LIGHTS OFF fundraiser $10 sponsored by Klock Werks of Mitchell. Plan to do a FREE LIGHTS ON version from 2-4pm 10/26 during the Downtown Trick or Treat events. Funds from this event will help the S.O.S. [...]

Event Series Finding Nemo Jr.

Finding Nemo Jr.

Orpheum Theater Center North Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls, S, United States

Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters [...]

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Event Series Macbeth

Macbeth

Augustana University 2001 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

You don't want to miss our production of William Shakespeare's Macbeth this week. Thursday, October 24th - Sunday, October 27th. Adapted and directed by Jayna Fitzsimmon this 90-minute version contains all the action, sword fights, blood and ambition needed to tell this wonderfully macabre story.  The perfect Shakespeare play to get you in the mood for [...]

5th Annual Oktoberfest

Home of the Rushmore Music Festival Klondike Road, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States

Join us for a delicious evening paired with a chamber music concert and a silent auction! All proceeds go toward supporting student fellowships at the 2025 Rushmore Music Festival. This is always a sold-out event for us, so reserve your tickets early!

Jeff Soukup Quintet

Trio Jazz Club 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #siouxfalls

DEATHTRAP

The Matthews Opera House – Theatre 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States

WHO: Thriller seekers and humor hunters wanting to be entertained (Saturdays and Sundays not your fun days?  NEW THIS YEAR! A pop-in performance for our Service Industry Citizens who slay on the weekends…Take in a Tuesday show specially made so you can go!) WHAT: DEATHTRAP    (** RATED: R for ADULT THEMES) WHERE: Matthews Opera House [...]

Event Series Finding Nemo Jr.

Finding Nemo Jr.

Orpheum Theater Center North Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls, S, United States

Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters [...]

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Event Series Macbeth

Macbeth

Augustana University 2001 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

You don't want to miss our production of William Shakespeare's Macbeth this week. Thursday, October 24th - Sunday, October 27th. Adapted and directed by Jayna Fitzsimmon this 90-minute version contains all the action, sword fights, blood and ambition needed to tell this wonderfully macabre story.  The perfect Shakespeare play to get you in the mood for [...]

Event Series Every Brilliant Thing

Every Brilliant Thing

USD College of Fine Arts East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

Every Brilliant Thing strikes a perfect balance between portraying life's struggles and celebrating its small miracles. This heart-wrenching and hilarious one-person play will have you laughing one minute and your eyes brimming the next. Its immersive experience blends comedy, improv, and audience interaction to showcase a unique story. Come experience this complex and tender coming-of-age [...]

$20

Haunted Theater Event at Area Community Theatre in Mitchell

Mitchell Area Community Theatre North Main Street, Mitchell, S, United States

For a SPOOKY thrill, come to the Mitchell Area Community Theatre's Haunted Theatre walk-thru from 8-10pm 10/25-26 as a LIGHTS OFF fundraiser $10 sponsored by Klock Werks of Mitchell. Plan to do a FREE LIGHTS ON version from 2-4pm 10/26 during the Downtown Trick or Treat events. Funds from this event will help the S.O.S. [...]

Jeff Soukup Quintet

Trio Jazz Club 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #siouxfalls

Rocky Horror in Vermillion – Shadow Cast Screening

Coyote Twin Theater 10 E Main St,, Vermillion, United States

Let’s do the Time Warp again on Saturday, October 26 at the Coyote Twin in Vermillion, South Dakota! Pick out your best fishnets, reserve your tickets for the Rocky Horror Picture Show early, and buy a $5 prop bag at the door. The show starts at 10:00 pm. Be prepared to let the Rocky Horror [...]

$20

The Augustana Faculty Biennial

Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University 2120 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57197, Sioux Falls, United States

Recent works by the Augustana University art faculty, instructors, and faculty emeriti will be on view at the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana.  This diverse show features both two- and three-dimensional pieces and includes painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and examples of public art projects completed in stained glass. Featured faculty artists include Izia Lindsay, [...]

NMM Live! | Michele Benuzzi

National Music Museum Performance Hall East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

Event Contact: National Music MuseumContact Email: nmm@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583450Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/events/3c54bdeb-f058-4e7f-bb42-af48f04b735fEvent Locator: 2024-ACBGVAMichele Benuzzi studied the harpsichord with Ottavio Dantone and obtained a harpsichord Performing Diploma at the Royal College of Music, London. He also studied musicology at the University of Pavia. Specializing in historic performance, Benuzzi will play a harpsicord made by Jacques Germain, [...]

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