July 2023

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What’s Cookin’? Find Out at New Dawley Farms Store

Every Saturday, May – October Falls Park in Downtown Sioux Falls

8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Falls Park Farmers Market is the place to get your weekly supply of fresh flowers, vegetables, meat, and baked goods. Sip a cup of coffee, enjoy a burger, share a pizza. Plant your garden with lovely geraniums and heirloom tomatoes. Delicious food, healthy plants, natural soaps, and more. No pets allowed due to public health concerns.

Fishing at Family Park

Saturday, July 1, 8, 15, 22

9 - 11 a.m.

12th Street & Tea Ellis Road

Come out for this noregistration-required course and fish at Family Park with SDGFP Outdoor Campus and SF Parks and Recreation. All equipment will be provided. All youth should be accompanied by an adult for classes. INFO (605) 362-2777.

Ron Keel Band

Saturday, July 1 • 7 - 10 p.m. Levitt at the Falls

From that first Steeler album to recent releases like “Keeled” and “Fight Like A Band,” Ron Keel’s career in entertainment has taken him from the concrete jungles of arena rock to the dirt roads of country music. Along the way, he has sold millions of albums and toured the world as both a heavy metal screamer and a southern rock country artist.

Sunday in the Vineyard

Sunday, July 2 • 2 - 5 p.m. 48052 259th St.

Brandon, SD

Join Wilde Prairie Winery on Sundays during the summer months for live music and wine. Bring your lounge chair, blanket and friends. We will serve wine, wine slushies, SD beer, and other drinks. Music by Billy Lurkin. Child & Pet Friendly. Please have pets on a leash. Please no outside alcohol. INFO (605) 582-6471.

Sioux Falls Independence Day Celebration

Tuesday, July 4 • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Levitt at the Falls

The Sioux Falls Independence Day Celebration will feature a run/walk, parade, and a free lunch for the first 3,000 attendees followed by live music and entertainment. INFO siouxfalls.org

Lake Lorraine Farmers Market Thursdays, 4-7 p.m. into October. South parking lot of Hobby Lobby The Lake Lorraine Farmers Market is the only farmers market in western Sioux Falls. Our vendors sell a variety of goods, from plants to seasonal vegetables to meat to baked goods and more! Different activities are also planned throughout the market season with some vendors making special appearances.

Historic Walking Tour of Phillips Avenue

Siouxland Heritage Museums

Thursday, July 6 • 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy beautiful summer weather while learning about Sioux Falls sites you pass by every day! $5 per person over 12 years old, space is limited, call (605) 367-4210 to register. siouxlandmuseums.com

Starlab Inflatable Planetarium at the Old Courthouse Museum

Thursday, July 6 • 1:30 & 2:30 p.m. Old Courthouse Museum

200 West Sixth Street

Discover the night sky, explore the constellations! Starlab is a program for adults and children over the age of 5. Not recommended for those not comfortable in the dark. Tickets only $2, program begins promptly on the hour with no late entry. Groups of 8 or more, please call ahead. INFO (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com.

Carolina Story at the Old Courthouse Museum Summer Concert Series

Friday, July 7 • 12 - 1 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum

200 West Sixth Street

Carolina Story will perform in the plaza behind the Old Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch and enjoy the show! Concert will be held inside in the case of bad weather. (605) 3674210 or siouxlandmuseums.com

Fridays on the Plaza

Dakota News Now

325 S. 1st Avenue

Fridays in July 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Enjoy several food trucks and live music every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. this summer.

July EastBank Block Party

Friday, July 7 • 5:30 – 11 p.m. 8th & Railroad

Enjoy live music on a warm summer night at the July Eastbank Block Party sponsored by Bluepeak. Catch up with friends over a cold drink, feast on great food truck fare, and entertain the kids with an array of yard games.

Enjoy live music from local and regional artists. Browse retail, food, and interactive vendors and the great retail stores along the boardwalk of the 8th & Railroad Center.

Sioux Falls Canaries vs. Chicago Dogs

Friday, July 7 • 6:35 p.m.

Sioux Falls Stadium

Play ball! Come out to the Birdcage to cheer on the Sioux Falls Canaries as they take on teams from around the country. The Canaries are a proud member of the American Association, an official partner league of Major League Baseball.

Sioux Falls Canaries vs. Chicago Dogs

Saturday, July 8 • 5:35 p.m.

Sioux Falls Stadium

Indigenous Saturday, July 8 • 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Levitt at the Falls

Born and raised on the Yankton Sioux Reservation in South Dakota, Indigenous front man Mato Nanji dedicates his latest album release Time Is Coming to the Indigenous youth and all young people on the Indigenous reservations.

Fiber Fun at the Old Courthouse Museum

Sunday, July 9 • 1 - 4 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum

200 West Sixth Street

Do you like to knit, crochet, needle work, or dabble in any other fiber arts? Come join members from the Crossthreads Fiber Guild for an afternoon of Fiber Fun! Attendees can work on projects, ask for suggestions, and just enjoy the company of fellow fiber friends. INFO (605) 3674210 or siouxlandmuseums.com

Super Summer Saturday— Paddling

Saturday, July 8 • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Outdoor Campus

Come out to The GFP Outdoor Campus Sioux Falls for this no-registration-required course and learn the basics of Canoe and Kayaking. All equipment will be provided. For canoeing youth must be 5 and up and for kayaking youth must be 8 and up. All youth should be accompanied by an adult for classes.

Sunday in the Vineyard

Sunday, July 9 • 2 - 5 p.m. 48052 259th St. Brandon, SD

Join Wilde Prairie Winery on Sundays during the summer months for live music and wine. Bring your lounge chair, blanket and friends. We will serve wine, wine slushies, SD beer, and other drinks. Music by Holly Vandenberg. Child & Pet Friendly. Please have pets on a leash. Please no outside alcohol. INFO (605) 582-6471.

Sioux Falls Canaries vs. Kansas City Monarchs

July 10 • 6:35 p.m.

Sioux Falls Stadium

Sioux Falls Canaries vs. Kansas City Monarchs

July 11 • 6:35 p.m.

Sioux Falls Stadium

Hot Summer Nites

Wednesday, July 12 • 4 - 10 p.m.

W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds

You’re invited to join the Sioux Falls Corvette Club and hundreds of Corvettes from across the nation for a free Corvette car show, the Quick 60, brought to you by Nordstrom’s Automotive, music, beer garden, food trucks and a great time socialize. INFO (605) 367-7178.

Sioux Falls Canaries vs. Kansas City Monarchs

July 12 • 6:35 p.m.

Sioux Falls Stadium

Luverne, MN Hot Dog Nite

Thursday, July 13 • 5:30 p.m. 15,000 FREE hot dogs and beverages courtesy of Luverne local businesses. Live music, beer gardens, children activities, weiner dog races and more! INFO luvernechamber.com

Starlab Inflatable Planetarium at the Old Courthouse Museum

Thursday, July 13 • 1:30 & 2:30 p.m. Old Courthouse Museum

200 West Sixth Street

Sioux Falls Canaries vs. Kansas City Monarchs

July 13 • 6:35 p.m.

Sioux Falls Stadium

Historic Walking Tour of Mt. Pleasant Cemetery: Civil War Veterans

Siouxland Heritage Museums

Thursday, July 13 • 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy beautiful summer weather while learning about Sioux Falls sites you pass by every day! $5 per person over 12 years old, space is limited, call (605) 367-4210 to register. siouxlandmuseums.com

The Rough & Tumble at the Old Courthouse Museum

Summer Concert Series

Friday, July 14 • 12 - 1 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum

200 West Sixth Street

The Rough & Tumble will perform in the plaza behind the Old Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch and enjoy the show! Concert will be held inside in the case of bad weather. (605)367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com

Movie Night at the Birdcage:

The Sandlot

Saturday, July 15 • 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Enjoy a movie night at the Birdcage, home of the Sioux Falls Canaries!

Gate opens at 7. Movies start at 7:30! Tickets are just 5 bucks per show, we’ll serve our delicious food and drink(s)! (*no outside food or beverage allowed... plus, our food is awesome!) INFO (605) 336-6060.

Sunday in the Vineyard

Sunday, July 16 • 2 - 5 p.m.

48052 259th St. Brandon, SD

Join Wilde Prairie Winery on Sundays during the summer months for live music and wine. Bring your lounge chair, blanket and friends. We will serve wine, wine slushies, SD beer, and other drinks. Music by Amy Ellsworth & Geoff Gunderson. Child & Pet Friendly. Please have pets on a leash. Please no outside alcohol. INFO (605) 582-6471.

Siouxland Republican Women Meeting

July 17 • 6:30 p.m.

41st Street Pizza Ranch

Local speakers for current topics. Every third Monday of the month. $5 for non-members. INFO Siouxlandrw@gmail.com

For More Information

Rosemaling Demonstration at the Old Courthouse Museum

Tuesday, July 18

Old Courthouse Museum

200 West Sixth Street

Eileen Halverson will be demonstrating the Norwegian folk art of Rosemaling (decorative painting) in the second-floor hallway of the Old Courthouse Museum from 1-4 p.m. Stop in any time for a demonstration or to ask questions! INFO (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com

Kid’s Activity Day: Quit Bugging Me! at the Old Courthouse Museum

Thursday, July 20 9 - 11 a.m. and 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum

200 West Sixth Street

Kids can learn about history and make their own crafts to take home. 15 minute sessions run throughout morning and afternoon times. Call to reserve times. Free admission. INFO (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com

Author Mary Winters

Presents: Murder in Postscript

Victorian Tea and Book Talk

Thursday, July 20 • 2 p.m.

Pettigrew Home & Museum

131 N. Duluth Avenue

Join Author Mary Winters for a special Victorian tea at the Pettigrew Home & Museum! The event will begin with a guided tour of the Pettigrew Home, followed by tea and treats as Mary discusses her new book Murder in Postscript: A Lady of Letters Mystery. Tickets are $10 or $25 for admission and a copy of the book. Advanced tickets and books are on sale at the Old Courthouse Museum beginning July 1st. INFO (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com.

Historic Walking Tour of Woodlawn Cemetery: Rose Hill Siouxland Heritage Museums

Thursday, July 20 • 6:30 p.m. Enjoy beautiful summer weather while learning about

Sioux Falls sites you pass by every day! $5 per person over 12 years old, space is limited, call (605) 367-4210 to register. siouxlandmuseums.com

An R-Rated Magic Show

Friday, July 21 • 8 - 9:30 p.m.

Washington Pavilion

This is not your grandfather’s magic show...

Side-splitting comedy and mind-blowing magic are brought into the spotlight as comedy magician Grant Freeman brings his unique, raunchy show full of surprises to Sioux Falls! INFO (605) 367-6000.

Geoff Gunderson at the Old Courthouse Museum Summer Concert Series

Friday, July 21 • 12 - 1 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum

200 West Sixth Street

Geoff Gunderson will perform in the plaza behind the Old Courthouse Museum. Bring your lunch and enjoy the show! Concert will be held inside in the case of bad weather. (605) 367- iMomSoHard

4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com.

Saturday, July 22 • 8 - 10 p.m.

Washington Pavilion

#IMOMSOHARD began as a popular web-series by real-life best friends, comedians and moms Kristin and Jen. One night, over a glass of wine and many tears of frustration, these two friends decided to tell a different kind of story. With a camera, two husbands, a babysitter and bottomless mimosas, Kristin and Jen decided to speak openly about their fears and failures and prove that the only way to survive motherhood is through laughter and friendship. INFO (605) 367-6000.

Sunday in the Vineyard

Sunday, July 23 • 2 - 5 p.m. 48052 259th St. • Brandon, SD Join Wilde Prairie Winery on Sundays during the summer months for live music and wine. Bring your lounge chair, blanket and friends. We will serve wine, wine slushies, SD beer, and other drinks. Music by Dave Vanderlinde. Child & Pet Friendly. Please have pets on a leash. Please no outside alcohol. INFO (605) 582-6471.

Sioux Falls Canaries vs. Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks

July 25 • 6:35 p.m.

Sioux Falls Stadium

Pettigrew Summer Open House

Tuesday, July 25 • 5 - 8 p.m.

Pettigrew Home & Museum

131 N. Duluth Avenue

Take a tour of the Pettigrew open house and enjoy refreshments in the museum. Horse-drawn carriage rides will tour the Cathedral District throughout the evening. Free admission. INFO (605) 367-7097 or siouxlandmuseums.com

Siouxland Heritage Museums

Alliance Historic Homes Tour

Tuesday, July 25 • 5 - 8 p.m.

Cathedral Historic District Tour four homes in the Sioux Falls Cathedral Historic District. Tickets are available for $10 at the Pettigrew Home & Museum beginning July 1st. Proceeds go to support the Siouxland Heritage Museums. INFO (605)367-7097 or siouxlandmuseums.com

Sioux Falls Canaries vs. Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks

July 26 • 6:35 p.m.

Sioux Falls Stadium

Historic Walking Tour of North Duluth Avenue

Siouxland Heritage Museums

Thursday, July 27 • 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy beautiful summer weather while learning about Sioux Falls sites you pass by every day! $5 per person over 12 years old, space is limited, call (605) 367-4210 to register. siouxlandmuseums.com

ZooFari

Thursday, July 27 • 5:30 - 8 p.m.

Great Plains Zoo

Zoofari (formerly Expedition ZooFalls) is an after-hours, 21+ event with exclusive animal experiences, local bites, and adult beverages. Uncover all the zoo has to offer while exploring interactive exhibits, food trucks, lawn games, and much more! INFO (605) 367-7003.

Sioux Falls Canaries vs. Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks

July 27 • 6:35 p.m.

Sioux Falls Stadium

Play ball! Come out to the Birdcage to cheer on the Sioux Falls Canaries as they take on teams from around the country. The Canaries are a proud member of the American

Association, an official partner league of Major League Baseball.

JAS at the Old Courthouse Museum Summer Concert Series

Friday, July 28 • 12 - 1 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum

200 West Sixth Street

JAS will perform in the plaza behind the Old Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch and enjoy the show! Concert will be held inside in the case of bad weather. (605) 3674210 or siouxlandmuseums.com

Wilde Prairie Winery Evening in the Vineyard

July 28 • 6 - 9 p.m.

48052 259th St. • Brandon, SD Bring your lounge chair, blanket and friends. We will serve wine, wine slushies, SD beer, and other drinks. Food trucks will also be present. Live music! Child & Pet friendly. Please have pet on leash. Please no outside alcohol. INFO (605) 582-6471.

Sioux Falls Canaries vs. Lake Country DockHounds

July 28 • 6:35 p.m.

Sioux Falls Stadium

Sioux Falls Air Show

July 29-30

South Dakota Air National Guard

This free event for people of all ages, including kids!

Performances: USAF

Thunderbirds, South Dakota

Air Guard, F-16 Viper Demo, US

Air Force Heritage Flight, B-25, Vanguard Squadron and more! INFO siouxfallsairshow.com

Sioux Falls Canaries vs. Lake Country DockHounds

July 29 • 5:35 p.m.

Sioux Falls Stadium

Sunday in the Vineyard

Sunday, July 30 • 2 - 5 p.m.

48052 259th St. • Brandon, SD Join Wilde Prairie Winery on Sundays during the summer months for live music and wine. Bring your lounge chair, blanket and friends. We will serve wine, wine slushies, SD beer, and other drinks. Music by Link West. Child & Pet Friendly. Please have pets on a leash. Please no outside alcohol. INFO (605) 582-6471.

Sioux Falls Canaries vs. Lake Country DockHounds

July 30 • 12:35 p.m.

Sioux Falls Stadium

Prairie and Bison Tours

Take the 1.5 hour Prairie & Bison Tour!

• Experience the sights and smells of the prairie and learn what makes the bison herd so special.

• Bison are wild and unpredictable — they may not be visible during the tour, or may be as close as 75 feet.

Make Reservations:

$10 adults • $6 kids Reservations Required. Online: mndnr.gov/bluemounds or by calling 866-857-2757.

Visit mndnr.gov/bluemounds for specific days and tour times. Walk in space is limited.

Best Selection in the Area...

Directions: GPS directions by park name are unreliable. Check in at the park address: 1410 161st Street, Luverne, MN. Tours are not accessible from the Eagle Rock Vista or Cliffline entrances. From US Highway 75, turn East on County Rd 20. Drive 1 mile to park entrance, continue to park office.