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November 4th
Liberty Elementary Vendor Fair 2-5 PM
Liberty Elementary in Harrisburg is hosting a vendor fair with Santa's arrival at 2:30 PM Treat bags for each kid.
November 9th
Empire Mall Santa 11 AM - 8 PM
Purchase a photo with Santa at the Empire Mall.
November 10th
Empire Mall Santa 10 AM - 8 PM
Purchase a photo with Santa at the Empire Mall.
November 11th
Empire Mall Santa 12- 6 PM
Purchase a photo with Santa at the Empire Mall.
November 17th
Empire Mall Santa 10 AM - 8 PM
Purchase a photo with Santa at the Empire Mall.
Meet Santa & Mrs Claus 10 AM - 2 PM
Meet with Santa & Mrs Claus and check out the Kid's Korner for coloring and crafts.
Trains at Christmas 2018 10 AM - 5 PM
View train displays, with some in the Christmas theme.
Riverview Christmas Tree Farm 10 AM - 5 PM
Fresh Christmas trees, Santa, farm animals, baked goods and more.
November 18th
Pawliday Pet Portraits 9 AM - 5 PM
Holiday photos with your pets and family benefiting SFAHS.
Trains at Christmas 2018 10 AM - 4 PM
View train displays, with some in the Christmas theme.
Meet Santa & Mrs Claus 11 AM - 2 PM
Meet with Santa & Mrs Claus and check out the Kid's Korner for coloring and crafts.
Ornament Painting Party 12-2 PM
Prepaid event with different designs of ornaments to paint at Color Me Mine.
Riverview Christmas Tree Farm 12 - 5 PM
Fresh Christmas trees, Santa, farm animals, baked goods and more.
Empire Mall Santa 12- 6 PM
Purchase a photo with Santa at the Empire Mall.
November 22nd
Santa is coming to Lewis 9 AM - 12 PM
10th & Cliff location get a free picture with Santa
November 23rd
Annual Reindeer Event 8 AM - 12 PM
See Santa's reindeer and get a picture with Santa at the Lewis Ellis Rd location.
Holiday Open House 10 AM - 12 PM and 1-3 PM
Free photo opportunity with Santa at Oakridge Nursery. Grab a cookie and cup of cider.
Riverview Christmas Tree Farm 10 AM - 5 PM
Fresh Christmas trees, Santa, farm animals, baked goods and more.
Annual Reindeer Event 1- 5 PM
See Santa's reindeer and get a picture with Santa at the 69th/Louise location.
Downtown Holiday Open House 5-7 PM
Join Frontier Bank for goodies during the Parade of Lights event.
Christmas at the Western Mall 5:30-9:30 PM
Watch the lighted display with music at the Western Mall, supporting Make A Wish.
Parade of Lights 7:30 PM
Phillips Ave downtown, 13th St to 5th St with lighted floats.
Parade of Lights After Party & Award Ceremony 8:30 PM
Featuring festive holiday lighting, live music, cider and cookies.
Elf the Musical
A fun family-friendly holiday themed musical. November 23rd-25th.
November 24th
Jingle Bell Run Sioux Falls 8-11 AM
5K run timed or un-timed run/walk in seasonal costume.
Kids Christmas Celebration 9-11:30
Kids will have the chance to meet Santa, crafts and cookie decorating at First Reformed Church.
Annual Reindeer Event 9 AM - 12 PM
See Santa's reindeer and get a picture with Santa at the Lewis 26th & Sycamore location.
Meet Santa & Mrs Claus 10 AM - 2 PM
Meet with Santa & Mrs Claus and check out the Kid's Korner for coloring and crafts.
Santa Saturday at J&L Harley 10 AM - 2 PM
Get a picture with Santa and his motorcycle! Professional grade photos for $10, whole family invited.
Riverview Christmas Tree Farm 10 AM - 5 PM
Fresh Christmas trees, Santa, farm animals, baked goods and more.
Empire Mall Santa 10 AM - 8 PM
Purchase a photo with Santa at the Empire Mall.
Holiday Open House 1-3 PM
Free photo opportunity with Santa at Oakridge Nursery. Grab a cookie and cup of cider.
Meet Santa at Christmas Tree Acres 1-4 PM
Bring your camera, get pictures with Santa, Frosty and Toy Soldiers.
Annual Reindeer Event 2 - 6 PM
See Santa's reindeer and get a picture with Santa at the Lewis 12th St location.
Christmas at the Western Mall 5:30-9:30 PM
Watch the lighted display with music at the Western Mall, supporting Make A Wish.
Annual Reindeer Event 8 AM - 12 PM
See Santa's reindeer and get a picture with Santa at the 37th & Minnesota.
Meet Santa & Mrs Claus 11 AM - 2 PM
Meet with Santa & Mrs Claus and check out the Kid's Korner for coloring and crafts.
Riverview Christmas Tree Farm 12 - 5 PM
Fresh Christmas trees, Santa, farm animals, baked goods and more.
Empire Mall Santa 12- 6 PM
Purchase a photo with Santa at the Empire Mall.
Annual Reindeer Event 1- 5 PM
See Santa's reindeer and get a picture with Santa at the 41st/Marion location.
Christmas at the Western Mall 5:30-9:30 PM
Watch the lighted display with music at the Western Mall, supporting Make A Wish.
November 28th
1st Week of Advent 5:30-8:30 PM
Spaghetti dinner, singing and lighting of the tree community event at First United Methodist Church.
A Christmas Carol
November 29th through December 8th, hosted by Sioux Empire Community Theatre.
Santa is Coming to Open Space 3-6:30 PM
Skip the lines and book your time with Santa, professional photo taken with fee.
Christmas at the Western Mall 5:30-9:30 PM
Watch the lighted display with music at the Western Mall, supporting Make A Wish.
November 30th
Holiday Cheer 3-6 PM
Color, cookies and photos with Santa at American Bank & Trust.
Pictures with Santa 3:30-6:30 PM
HyVee at 1900 S Marion offering free picture with Santa.
Hometown Christmas & Mistletoe Market 5-8 PM
Check out Freeman's holiday event with horse drawn wagon rides, Santa, live nativity and more.
Christmas at the Western Mall 5:30-9:30 PM
Watch the lighted display with music at the Western Mall, supporting Make A Wish.
December 1st
Merry Grinchmas 9 AM - 12 PM
Join the Dell Rapids Library to make a Grinch ornament and feast on special Grinch popcorn.
Cookies & Cocoa 10 AM - 12 PM
Pictures with Santa, crafts and more!
Pictures with Santa 10 AM - 1 PM
HyVee at 3000 S Minnesota Ave offering free picture with Santa.
Santa at Kidtopia 10 AM - 1 PM
Join Santa at Kidtopia Toy Store.
Holiday Crafts and Games 10-11:30 AM
Making ornaments and other holiday themed items. Must pre-register.
Riverview Christmas Tree Farm 10 AM - 5 PM
Fresh Christmas trees, Santa, farm animals, baked goods and more.
Empire Mall Santa 10 AM - 8 PM
Purchase a photo with Santa at the Empire Mall.
Santa Visits Downtown Jones 421 12-4 PM
Bring the family and your cameras for a picture with Santa.
Meet Santa at Christmas Tree Acres 1-4 PM
Bring your camera, get pictures with Santa, Frosty and Toy Soldiers.
Meet Santa at Mathnasium 2-4 PM
Bring your own cameras and take a picture with Santa. Enjoy crafts, games and snacks.
Christmas at the Western Mall 5:30-9:30 PM
Watch the lighted display with music at the Western Mall, supporting Make A Wish.
Caring Santa at Empire Mall 8-10 AM
Mall will make necessary adjustments to support sensory, physical and developmental needs of children of all abilities.
Paint with Santa 11 AM & 1 PM
Prepaid event at Color Me Mine. Paint and see Santa.
Riverview Christmas Tree Farm 12 - 5 PM
Fresh Christmas trees, Santa, farm animals, baked goods and more.
Meet Santa at Scheels 12:30 - 5:30 PM
Get a picture with Santa and tell him what you want. Get in on a fudge making class with Mrs Claus.
Empire Mall Santa 12- 6 PM
Purchase a photo with Santa at the Empire Mall.
Open Paint 1-4 PM
Paint stockings, stocking hangers or sassy snowmen. Register ahead at Creative Spirits.
Streets of Bethlehem 1-4 PM
Live nativity, with animals and refreshments.
Christmas at USF 4-6 PM
Performances from the concert chorale, orchestra, theater department and more.
Grand Menorah Lighting 4-6 PM
Donuts, music, crafts and more with the lighting of the Menorah.
Christmas at the Western Mall 5:30-9:30 PM
Watch the lighted display with music at the Western Mall, supporting Make A Wish.
Hartford, SD Christmas festivities with Santa, breakfast, carnival, wagon rides and more.
December 3rd
Puppet Show: A Christmas Gift 10:15 AM
Visit the Oakview Branch library for a puppet show.
Kids Gift Projects and Party 1-7 PM
Artists will be available to help kids of all ages to make gifts in the studio for grandma, grandpa, teacher or sitter! Preregister.
Puppet Show: A Christmas Gift 1 PM
Visit the Oakview Branch library for a puppet show.
Christmas at the Western Mall 5:30-9:30 PM
Watch the lighted display with music at the Western Mall, supporting Make A Wish.
December 4th
Christmas at the Western Mall 5:30-9:30 PM
Watch the lighted display with music at the Western Mall, supporting Make A Wish.
December 5th
Puppet Show: A Christmas Gift 10:30 AM
Visit the Prairie West Branch library for a puppet show.
Santa at Josiah's 4:30-7 PM
Pictures with Santa for $35 in support of the Boys & Girls Club.
Christmas at the Western Mall 5:30-9:30 PM
Watch the lighted display with music at the Western Mall, supporting Make A Wish.
December 6th
Puppet Show: A Christmas Gift 10:15 AM
Visit the Ronning Branch library for a puppet show.
Puppet Show: A Christmas Gift 1 PM
Visit the Ronning Branch library for a puppet show.
Santa at Kidtopia 5-7 PM
Stop in and see Santa at Bridges Kidtopia location and bring your camera for a picture!
Christmas at the Western Mall 5:30-9:30 PM
Watch the lighted display with music at the Western Mall, supporting Make A Wish.
December 7th
Pictures with Santa 3:30-6:30 PM
HyVee at 3020 E 10th St offering free picture with Santa.
Santa is Visiting the Credit Union 4:30-7 PM
Stop by Voyage Credit Union at Dawley Farms to see Santa.
Santa at Kidtopia 5-7 PM
Stop in and see Santa at Dawley Farms Kidtopia location and bring your camera for a picture!
Watch the lighted display with music at the Western Mall, supporting Make A Wish.
Story Time with Santa 6:30-8 PM
Join Santa for a story at Harrisburg Library.
Living Nativity 6:30-9 PM
Refreshments and living nativity at Southern Hills Church.
An evening of holiday music.
The Treasures of Christmas 7-8 PM
Classic and modern carols, children's choir, dance team and live nativity!
Tenth Avenue North Christmas Concert 7-10 PM
Tenth Avenue North performing Christmas music at Central Church.
December 8th
Breakfast with Santa 8:30 AM - 1 PM
Meet Santa and Mrs Claus, sweet treat, craft and more at the Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum.
Santa is Coming! 9-11 AM
Elegant Mommy will be hosting Santa.
Santa is coming to Lewis 10 AM - 12 PM
69th & Louise location get a free picture with Santa
Santa at Kidtopia 10 AM - 1 PM
Join Santa at the Bridges Kidtopia Toy Store. Bring your camera for a picture.
North Pole Carnival 10 AM - 1 PM
Activities, pictures with Santa, cookie decorating and more.
Pictures with Santa 10 AM - 1 PM
HyVee at 4101 S Louise Ave offering free picture with Santa.
Santa Downtown 10 AM - 2 PM
Santa visits 8th & Railroad downtown Sioux Falls.
Riverview Christmas Tree Farm 10 AM - 5 PM
Fresh Christmas trees, Santa, farm animals, baked goods and more.
Empire Mall Santa 10 AM - 8:30 PM
Purchase a photo with Santa at the Empire Mall.
Harmony Holiday Concert 10:30-11:15 AM
Harmonics kids will be presenting several Christmas songs.
Selfies with Santa + Cookies with Mrs Claus 11 AM - 3 PM
Stop into Billion Chevrolet for a fun time with Santa and Mrs Claus
Naughty or Nice 1-3 PM
Santa is coming back to The Resort by SDK.
Tom Roberts Storytelling Event 2 PM
A special storytelling event by Tom Roberts of his newest book and old favorites.
Crooks Santa Day 2-4 PM
Free kid's crafts, goodies and a visit from Santa.
Santa at Kidtopia 2-5 PM
Stop in and see Santa at Dawley Farms Kidtopia location and bring your camera for a picture!
Pictures with Santa 3:30-6:30 PM
HyVee at 2700 W 10th St offering free picture with Santa.
Hometown Christmas & Mistletoe Market - 5-8 PM
Check out Freeman's holiday event with horsedrawn wagon rides, Santa, live nativity and more.
Christmas at the Western Mall 5:30-9:30 PM
Watch the lighted display with music at the Western Mall, supporting Make A Wish.
The Treasures of Christmas 7-8 PM
Classic and modern carols, children's choir, dance team and live nativity!
December 9th
Santa is coming to Lewis 10 AM - 2 PM
Ellis St location get a free picture with Santa
Riverview Christmas Tree Farm 12 - 5 PM
Fresh Christmas trees, Santa, farm animals, baked goods and more.
Pawliday Howlabaloo 1-4 PM
Sleigh rides, hot chocolate, ornament making and more at Paws Pet Resort.
Santa Day at the Canton Barn 2-5 PM
A fun day filled with pictures with Santa, Cookies, Horse drawn wagon rides and more in Canton, SD.
Santa at Kidtopia 5-7 PM
Stop in and see Santa at Bridges Kidtopia location and bring your camera for a picture!
Christmas at the Western Mall 5:30-9:30 PM
Watch the lighted display with music at the Western Mall, supporting Make A Wish.
December 14th
Pictures with Santa 3:30-6:30 PM
Hy-Vee at 1601 S Sycamore Ave offering free picture with Santa.
Santa at Kidtopia 5-7 PM
Stop in and see Santa at Dawley Farms Kidtopia location and bring your camera for a picture!
Christmas at the Western Mall 5:30-9:30 PM
Watch the lighted display with music at the Western Mall, supporting Make A Wish.
Super Saturday at the Arb 9-11 AM
Games, movie and make and take holiday craft. Register ahead.
Christmas Cocoa Party 10 AM
Preregister for this cupcake decorating, hot cocoa party at Oh My Cupcakes.
Santa is coming to Lewis 10 AM - 12 PM
26th & Sycamore location get a free picture with Santa
Santa Days in Chancellor 10 AM - 12 PM
Santa, treats, goodie bags and giveaways.
Santa at Kidtopia 10 AM - 1 PM
Join Santa at the Bridges Kidtopia Toy Store. Bring your camera.
Santa at the Library 10 AM - 1 PM
Head over and see Santa at the Brandon Library.
See Santa at Shriver's Square 10 AM - 4 PM
Santa will be available for visiting at Shriver's Square Downtown.
Kid's Christmas Tree Ornaments 10 AM - 4 PM
All ages welcome, helper suggested for kids under 8. Make a set of tree ornaments for $5.
Empire Mall Santa 10 AM - 8:30 PM
Purchase a photo with Santa at the Empire Mall.
Storytime with Santa 10:15 AM
A special storytime with Santa at the Brandon Library.
Pictures with Santa 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
HyVee at 1231 E 57th St offering free picture with Santa.
Santa at Kidtopia 2-5 PM
Stop in and see Santa at Dawley Farms Kidtopia location and bring your camera for a picture!
Live nativity with live animals, family activities, Christmas music and more.
Christmas at the Western Mall 5:30-9:30 PM
Watch the lighted display with music at the Western Mall, supporting Make A Wish.
Rudoph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical
The world's most famous reindeer and iconic characters in this musical.
Santa is coming to Lewis 12-4 PM
41st Marion location get a free picture with Santa
Empire Mall Santa 10 AM - 7 PM
Purchase a photo with Santa at the Empire Mall.
Christmas at the Western Mall 5:30-9:30 PM
Watch the lighted display with music at the Western Mall, supporting Make A Wish.
December 17th
Christmas at the Western Mall 5:30-9:30 PM
Watch the lighted display with music at the Western Mall, supporting Make A Wish.
December 18th
Christmas at the Western Mall 5:30-9:30 PM
Watch the lighted display with music at the Western Mall, supporting Make A Wish.
December 19th
Christmas at the Western Mall 5:30-9:30 PM
Watch the lighted display with music at the Western Mall, supporting Make A Wish.
December 20th
Santa at Kidtopia 5-7 PM
Stop in and see Santa at Bridges Kidtopia location and bring your camera for a picture!
Christmas at the Western Mall 5:30-9:30 PM
Watch the lighted display with music at the Western Mall, supporting Make A Wish.
December 21st
Christmas at the Western Mall 5:30-9:30 PM
Watch the lighted display with music at the Western Mall, supporting Make A Wish.
Santa at Kidtopia 5-7 PM
Stop in and see Santa at Dawley Farms Kidtopia location and bring your camera for a picture!
December 22nd
Empire Mall Santa 9 AM - 9 PM
Purchase a photo with Santa at the Empire Mall.
Santa at Kidtopia 10 AM - 1 PM
Join Santa at the Bridges Kidtopia Toy Store. Bring your camera.
See Santa at Shriver's Square 10 AM - 4 PM
Santa will be available for visiting at Shriver's Square Downtown.
Santa at Kidtopia 2-5 PM
Stop in and see Santa at Dawley Farms Kidtopia location and bring your camera for a picture!
Christmas at the Western Mall 5:30-9:30 PM
Watch the lighted display with music at the Western Mall, supporting Make A Wish.
December 23rd
Empire Mall Santa 8 AM - 8 PM
Purchase a photo with Santa at the Empire Mall.
Santa at Josiah's 10:30 AM - 1 PM
Pictures with Santa for $35 in support of the Boys & Girls Club.
Luminary Lane's 70th Year 5:30 PM
Watch as the neighborhood is lit up in luminaries at 26th/Hawthorne.
Christmas at the Western Mall 5:30-9:30 PM
Watch the lighted display with music at the Western Mall, supporting Make A Wish.
