Upcoming Holiday Events

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

Photos with Santa

Snap a photo with Santa at The Empire Mall where he will be greeting everyone each day from November 15 until December 24.

Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland runs November 22 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.

Sioux Empire Brass Holiday Concert

The Sioux Empire Brass presents their Holiday Concert - Veni Emmanuel on Sunday, November 24 at Westminster Presbyterian Church. The Sioux Empire Brass is a 35-piece brass choir made up of musicians from Sioux Falls and surrounding communities.

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Ring in the holidays at the Washington Pavilion on November 29 and join the countdown as the 45-foot Christmas tree gets lit up in beautiful lights for the holiday season. There will be live music and free cookies!

32nd Annual Parade of Lights

Join the fun in downtown Sioux Falls on November 29 for the 32nd annual Parade of Lights. See the many floats decked out in holiday lights and fun. There's no better way to get in the holiday spirit!

Prince of Peace: The Christmas Story

Enjoy this beautiful musical at the Orpheum Theater Center November 30 - December 1, and December 5-8. Hear many of your favorite Christmas songs crafted seamlessly into the fabric of the Christmas story.

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

Make plans to see this magical Christmas Ballet on December 4 at the Washington Pavilion. This international all-star cast that blends world-class ballet with whimsical puppets, lavish costumes and stunning acrobatics!

Holiday for Fiddlers

The "Three Fiddlers' Holiday" brings Kenny Putnam, Tom Schaefer and Owen Dejong together with an all-star support band, including some long-time performers with the Acoustic Christmas series to the Washington Pavilion on December 5.

South Dakota Symphony Orchestra: Handel's Messiah

The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra will be performing Handel's "Messiah" December 6-7 at First Lutheran Church. Don't miss this commentary on Christ's Nativity, Passion, Resurrection and Ascension, featuring the inspiring Hallelujah Chorus.

Meet Santa

Tell Santa your wish list and get your photo taken with him on December 7, 14, and 21 when he stops at the Washington Pavilion.

Seasonal Workshops: Holiday Cookie Decorating

The holidays and baking go hand in hand. Don't have time to bake or want to up your decorating game? Frost 'til you drop in this fun workshop at the Washington Pavilion on December 7.

Seasonal Workshops: Embroidery Hoop Ornaments

When decorating for the holidays, sometimes simplicity is just the right touch. These simple, but beautiful ornaments will add classic charm to your tree or a little elegance to a wrapped present. Join the fun on December 7 at the Washington Pavilion.

Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience: Cool Yule Holiday Tour

Shaun Johnson brings his holiday tour back to the Washington Pavilion on December 7. Enjoy listening to re-imagined holiday favorites from seven world-class musicians.

Breakfast with Santa

Rumor has it there will be a Santa sighting at Dave & Buster's on December 8. Your ticket will include Santa's breakfast buffet, with additional add-ons getting you a personal photo with Santa and a $10 Power Card with unlimited video game play.

Cookies with Santa

If you can't make it for breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster's, you can enjoy a cookie with him at Great Shots on December 10. This free event includes golfing, hot chocolate stations, sugar cookie decorating, ornament craft, and Santa!

Blue Violin Candlelight Christmas

Join the Blue Violin for an unforgettable candlelit Christmas performance featuring award-winning classical crossover music, dance and mesmerizing melodies on December 10 at the Washington Pavilion.

A Holiday Evening at the Pettigrew Home & Museum

Enjoy an open house of the Pettigrew Home decorated for the holiday season on December 12 with music, horse-drawn wagon rides, and snacks.

28th Annual Christmas at the Cathedral

Enjoy an evening of beautiful music and moving storytelling at the 28th annual Christmas at the Cathedral December 12-15.

Christmas with the Symphony: 'Tis the Season!

The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra will be having its annual "Christmas with the Symphony" performance December 14-15 at the Washington Pavilion.

Storytime with Santa & Mrs. Claus

Bring the kids to the Old Courthouse Museum on Sunday, December 15 for Storytime with Santa & Mrs. Claus! Kids can get their picture with Santa and hear a story from Mrs. Claus.

Cirque Dream Story

Cirque Dream Story will dazzle the stage at the Washington Pavilion on December 18. This magical show brings together artists from across the globe for an awe-inspiring holiday production.

A Christmas Story: The Musical

Light your leg lamp for this musical adaptation from the composers behind Dear Evan Hansen and La La Land — it’s A Christmas Story: The Musical December 19-22.

Christmas with Lorie Line

Spend an intimate evening with Lorie around the piano as she shares heartwarming stories and celebrates the true meaning of Christmas on December 20 at the Washington Pavilion.

Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers

For the 16th consecutive year, the Hegg brothers will assemble a cast of talented musicians for a diverse show of holiday music on December 21 at the Washington Pavilion.

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. View a list of themed neighborhoods.