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2019 Sioux Empire Holiday Events Guide
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Active Generations - Fall Follies: We Are Family
2300 W. 46th Street, Sioux Falls
Phone: (605) 336-3722
Email: jcentra@activegen.org
Contact person: Jenny Centra
Hours: Showtimes at 2:30pm and 7:00pm, Thursday, November 14, 2019. Reserved Seating Tickets
$7.00 Purchase your tickets prior to the event at the Active Generations Information WindowEvent
Description: The Active Generations Gold 'n Silver Drama Club hosts a variety show of Center talent
twice a year. This year's Fall Follies theme is We are family. There are two showtimes with reserved
tickets and limited seating.

Active Generations - Holiday Craft Bazaar & Bake Sale
2300 W. 46th Street, Sioux Falls
Phone: (605) 336-3722
Contact person: Jenny Centra
Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Wednesday, November 13, 2019; 9:00am - 6:00pm, Thursday, November
14, 20199:00am - 3:00pm, Friday, November 15, 2019
Homemade gifts including baby items, receiving blankets, afghans, sweaters, baby booties, and
burpies. Flour sack embroidered dish towels, scrubbies, knitted afghans, blankets, quilts, wall
hangings, table runners, knitted scarves, and hat/mitten sets. Fantastic baked items available, too.

Active Generations - North Pole Carnival
2300 W. 46th Street, Sioux Falls
Phone: (605) 336-3722
Contact person: Jenny Centra
Hours: 10:00am - 1:00pm, Saturday, December 14, 2019 (snow date December 21)
Event cost and registration information: free (concessions and some craft events have a fee) Bring
the kids and come see Santa, his elves and various other great characters. Make cookies with Mrs.
Claus. Create crafts with elves. Play with characters from some of your favorite movies (both
Christmas characters and others.) Have your photo taken with Santa. Play all of the Reindeer games.
It's a great event to spend some time as a family enjoying the Season while supporting a great cause.
Kids of all ages welcome, but especially grandkids and great grandkids.            .

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Arthritis Foundation - Jingle Bell Run Event
200 S. 2nd Avenue, Sioux Falls
Phone: (605) 223-5170
Email: dhustrulid@arthritis.org
Contact person: Darci Hustrulid
Hours: 8:00am registration, 10:00am run, Saturday, November 30, 2019
The Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run is the original festive race for charity. It's where you can
strut your stuff in your favorite holiday costume and FEEL GOOD about DOING GOOD. Together,
we'll jingle all the way to a cure - and have a fantastic time every step we take! Bring a team of
friends, family and co-workers to run or walk. Get your jingle on and spread the Spirit of Yes: Yes to
having fun and celebrating what you love. Yes to living life to the fullest. Yes to conquering arthritis for
good. 100% of your registration fee and fundraising go to a great cause!

Augustana University - Augustana Christmas Vespers
909 W. 33rd Street, Sioux Falls
Phone: (605) 274-5451
Website: www.Augietickets.com
Email: music@augie.edu
Hours: Dates and times for Vespers 2019
    Friday, December 6, at 7:00pm
    Saturday, December 7, at 3:00pm
    Saturday, December 7, at 7:00pm
    Sunday, December 8, at 3:00pm
Augustana Performing and Visual Arts presents Christmas Vespers 2019, Friday, December 6 -
Sunday, December 8, located at Our Saviors Lutheran Church (909 W. 33rd Street), located across
the street from the Froiland Science Center. Vespers is a celebration of the birth of Christ featuring
Augustana's four choirs, the orchestra, brass and organ. Ticket prices range from $10.00 - $17.00. To
purchase tickets check out this website.

Banquet, The - Festival of Men's Voices Concert
O'Gorman's Lorang Theatre - 3201 S. Kiwanis Avenue, Sioux Falls
Phone: (605) 335-7066
Email: volunteer@thebanquetsf.org
Contact person: Wendy Stubbs
Hours: Concert begins at 2:30 pm (CT) Sunday, November 17, 2019
Free admission. A free-will offering during intermission benefits The Banquet feeding ministry. Seven
men's choral groups perform for this spectacular show that takes place at O'Gorman High School in
the Tom & Penny Lorang Theatre. This is the 21st annual event!

Banquet, The - Run for Food Event
100 N. Lyon Boulevard (North end of the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds), Sioux Falls
Phone: (605) 335-7066
Website: http://thebanquetsf.org/donate
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Email: volunteer@thebanquetsf.org
Contact person: Wendy Stubbs
Hours: 8:00 am (CT) Thanksgiving Day - November 28, 2019
There is a suggested donation of $10.00 donation per runner/walker for this event. If you can't make it
to the event, run on your own time and make your donation through The Banquet's website at
http://thebanquetsf.org/donate Event Description: The Run for This is a 5k- 10k or 1-mile fun
run/walk. This is always held on Thanksgiving Day. It can be on the day or at your own convenience.
The route is set on the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. Gather in the Nordstrom Johnson Building and the
run will begin just outside the parking lot. There is ample parking and the route is along a paved path.
All proceeds benefit The Banquet feeding ministry. Run for Food is a no frills fun walk/run and is The
Banquet's largest fundraiser! The event has been taking place annually since 2004. Depending on the
weather, 400 to 600 runners will participate.

Boys & Girls Club of the Sioux Empire - Caroling Kids
Phone: (605) 306-5316
Contact person: Heather VanderHelm
Dates: Monday, December 2 - Friday, December 20, 2019
Event cost/registration: Recommended donation of $100 or more Nothing is sweeter than the sound
of caroling children. Spread holiday cheer throughout your business or establishment this holiday
season with the joyful songs performed by our Caroling Kids.

Butterfly House & Aquarium - Twilight Flight
4320 S. Oxbow Avenue, Sioux Falls
Phone: (605) 334-9466 Ext. 12
Contact person: Lisa
Hours: 5:00pm - 6:00pm (CT), Friday, November 29, 2019 and 5:00pm - 6:00pm (CT), Saturday,
November 30, 2019
Starting at dusk, these butterflies take to the air for some amazing aerial acrobatics, swooping
throughout the room and frequently stopping for a rest on visitors! The main activity begins just before
sunset and lasts only until the light is gone. Be sure to arrive by 5:00pm so you can experience the
full Twilight Flight of the Owl Butterflies! Bring your family and friends for this unique holiday memory!
Twilight Flight is included with your admission or membership.

Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern SD - Christmas at the Cathedral
521 N. Duluth Avenue, Sioux Falls
Phone: (605) 988-3705
Contact person: Ellen Keena
Hours: 7:30pm, Thursday, December 19, 2019; 7:30pm, Friday, December 20, 2019; 1:00pm &
7:30pm, Saturday, December 21, 2019; 2:00pm & 7:30pm, Sunday, December 22, 2019
This Holiday tradition, which will take place once again at the Cathedral of St Joseph in Sioux Falls is
in its 21st year. The theme this year is Here with Us and will feature soloists Scott Piper and Laura
Cooksey, under the direction of Dan Goeler, along with the Christmas at the Cathedral Choir and

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Orchestra. $37.00 General Admission, $150.00 Patron Seating, $1,750.00 Patron Pew (seats 10
people).

Children's Inn - Get Your Gifts Wrapped at the Empire Mall
5000 W. Empire Mall, Sioux Falls
Phone: (605) 338-0116
Website: www.chssd.org/childrensinn
Contact person: Melissa Jenkins
Hours: Friday, November 29 - Tuesday, December 24, 2019; During Mall Hours
Bring your gifts to the Children's Inn Gift Wrapping Booth in the Macy's court of the Empire Mall and
have your gifts wrapped. All proceeds from the Gift Wrap Booth benefit Children's Inn. Our Christmas
Wish List will be available at our booth or www.chssd.org/childrensinn.

Downtown Sioux Falls - Parade of Lights
Downtown Sioux Falls - 230 S. Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls
Phone: (605) 338-4009
Email: steven@dtsf.com
Contact person: Steven Dahlmeier
Hours: 7:30 pm (CT) Friday, November 29, 2019
Annual Parade of Lights presented by First Bank & Trust is the official start to the downtown holiday
season! The parade takes place on Phillips Avenue between 13th & 5th Streets.

Downtown Sioux Falls - Santa @ 8th & Railroad
401 E. 8th Street, Sioux Falls
Phone: (605) 338-4009
Email: steven@dtsf.com
Contact person: Steven Dahlmeier
Hours: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm (CT) December 1 & 8, 2018
Santa will be visiting the shops at 8th & Railroad!

Downtown Sioux Falls - Santa in Shriver Square
Shriver Square - 230 S. Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls
Phone: (605) 338-4009
Email: steven@dtsf.com
Contact person: Steven Dahlmeier
Hours: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (CT) December 14 & December 21, 2019
Visit Santa, bring your own camera.

Great Plains Zoo - Breakfast with Santa
805 S. Kiwanis Avenue, Sioux Falls
Contact person: Ashley Meiners
Hours: 10:00am - 1:00pm (CT) December 7, 2019

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The event is free with Zoo membership or paid Zoo admission. Each year, the Great Plains Zoo and
Delbridge Museum of Natural History transforms into a winter wonderland with decorated and themed
trees. At our annual Breakfast with Santa event, you can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy a
breakfast treat, make a craft to take home, meet animals up-close, attend a Zookeeper chat with our
winter-loving animals and more!

LifeScape - Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers
Sioux Falls Orpheum Theatre - 315 N. Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls
Phone: (605) 444-9805
Email: april.lewis@lifescapesd.org
Contact person: April Lewis
Hours: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (CT) Sunday, December 15, 2019
Ticket sales begin October 1! Call LifeScape for tickets. Holiday Jam features the talents of an
amazing multi-piece band playing Christmas classics and contemporary arrangements in the soulful
sounds of Jeremy and Jon Hegg and friends! The two-hour show features stories of the season,
messages for the heart, and music to lift the spirits. This year's tour again includes horns, sax, piano,
guitar and percussion to round out the ensemble. All proceeds from this event support LifeScape and
their mission to empower children and adults who have disabilities to lead fulfilling lives.

Make-A-Wish South Dakota - Macy's Believe Campaign
5000 W. Empire Mall, Sioux Falls
Phone: (605) 335-8000
Website: www.southdakota.wish.org
Email: kpollema@southdakota.wish.org
Contact person: Kerry Pollema
Hours: November 1 - December 24, 2019
Kids of all ages are encouraged to write a letter to Santa and bring it to Macy's Store in the Empire
Mall. For every letter written, Macy's will donate $1 (up to $1 million nationwide) to Make-A-Wish,
including Make-A-Wish South Dakota, who grants wishes to kids across our state. On National
Believe Day, Friday, December 6, Macy's will donate $2 per letter, up to another $1 million
nationwide. This is a great project for schools, daycares and organizations to write a letter to Santa,
while also helping to make wishes come true for kids with critical illnesses. Find out more at:
southdakota.wish.org or call (605) 335-8000 For schools outside of Sioux Falls they can mail letters
to the Make-A-Wish South Dakota office, 1400 W. 17th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104.

Multi-Cultural Center of Sioux Falls, The - International Chef Cook-Off
515 N. Main Avenue, Sioux Falls
Phone: (605) 367-7401
Website: www.SFMCC.org
Email: christy@sfmcc.org
Hours: 5:00pm - 7:00pm (CT) Saturday, December 7, 2019
Single tickets $30.00; Couple tickets $50.00; Table of 8 tickets $200.00. To purchase ticket, call the
Multi-Cultural Center of Sioux Falls or go to the website. Fourteen of Sioux Falls' finest citizens will go
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head-to-head in a culinary throw-down to see who can create the most mouth-watering appetizer or
entree you will ever experience. While showcasing some of the most gracious individuals in our Sioux
Falls community, we will be able to put emphasis on the Multi-Cultural Center and it's 19 programs
and services. Attendees will vote for the most scrumptious international delights of food prepared by
our special chefs. Each attendee will receive 3 tickets to vote for their favorite chef. In addition, gift
baskets from around the world will be available. Attendees will have the chance to win a basket. If
you are interested in tasting all the great food, purchase your tickets right away as space is limited.

O'Gorman High School Choirs - Annual Christmas Vespers
O'Gorman High School Lorang Theatre - 3201 S. Kiwanis Avenue, Sioux Falls
Phone: (605) 575-3327
Email: rkramer@sfcss.org
Contact person: Rachael Kramer
Hours: 7:00pm (CT) Thursday, December 12, 2019
Free will offering. Come celebrate the coming of Christmas with all of the O'Gorman High School
Choirs. The Annual Christmas Vespers is a prayer service with sing along carols and selections
presented by each of the O'Gorman choirs.

Salvation Army Sioux Falls, The - Red Kettle Match Day
Phone: (605) 338-6649
Email: marcie_priestley@usc.salvationarmy.org
Contact person: Marcie Priestley
Hours: Saturday, December 14, 2019
Annual Fundraising Event for The Salvation Army. Money raised at our Red Kettle stands from
November 8th to December 24th help provide assistance at Christmastime and throughout the year.
On December 14th we will be holding our special Match Day Donors will be matching $20.00
donations with $80.00 to turn each $20.00 donation into $100.00. Anyone can donate and donations
will be taken at all of our Red Kettle sites across Sioux Falls.

Salvation Army, The - Night with the Sioux Falls Stampede
Denny Sanford Premier Center - 1202 N. West Avenue, Sioux Falls
Phone: (605) 338-6649
Email: marcie_priestley@usc.salvationarmy.org
Contact person: Marcie Priestley
Hours: 6:00pm (CT) Saturday, December 14, 2019
Game tickets through the Denny Sanford Premier Center. Join us as we cheer on the Stampede and
celebrate Christmas together on Saturday, December 14th. The Salvation Army will be raising money
for our Red Kettle Campaign with a special Ugly Sweater Jersey silent auction. The player worn
jersey's will be auctioned off during the game. All proceeds will benefit programs at Christmas time
and through the coming year. We'll also be collecting red kettle donations, handing out give a way
items to the first 500 fans, holding a ugly sweater contest, and Sioux Falls Santa will be joining us.

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Salvation Army, The - Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign
Phone: (605) 338-6649 (Ext. 317)
Email: marcie_priestley@usc.salvationarmy.org
Contact person: Marcie Priestley
Hours: 10:00am - 8:00pm, November 8 - December 24, 2019
Friday, November 8 - Saturday, December 24, The Salvation Army will conduct its annual Red Kettle
fundraising campaign. Red Kettles will be placed at local shopping stores across Minnehaha and
Lincoln Counties. The Red Kettle Campaign is The Salvation Army's largest fundraising event of the
year. All money raised supports local programs and services. This year our Red Kettle goal is
$550,000. On Saturday, December 14, we will be holding our special Match Day. For every $20.00
bill donated, it will be matched with $80.00 to turn it into $100.00. To become a red kettle partner by
placing a Kettle or Mini Kettle at your locations, contact Marcie Priestley

Sioux Falls Area Humane Society - Pawliday Pet Portraits
7604 S. Minnesota Avenue, Sioux Falls
Phone: (605) 338-4441
Email: allisonk@sfhumanesociety.com
Contact person: Allison Wyant
Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday, November 23, 2019
Pawliday Pet Portraits is your chance to get great holiday portraits of your pets and family! Hosted at
the Subaru dealership, local photographers donate their time to capture adorable portraits of your
animals and your family. All pets are welcome as we have had dogs, cats, guinea pigs and even a
pig! Book your appointment starting November 4th by calling (605) 338-4441.

Sioux Falls Area Humane Society - Tinsel & Tails Holiday Craft & Bake Sale
Sioux Falls Area Humane Society - 3720 E. Benson Road, Sioux Falls
Phone: (605) 338-4441
Email: allisonk@sfhumanesociety.com
Contact person: Allison Wyant
Hours: 11:00am - 5:00pm (CT) Saturday, December 7, 2019
The Tinsel and Tails Craft and Bake sale is a fun event for everyone who attends. This event features
the amazing baked goods and crafted items donated by local members of the community. This event
focuses more on winter, Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year items. We are always looking for
crafters and bakers who are willing to donate their amazing items.

Sioux Falls Parks & Recreation - Family Movie Night - Small Foot
Kenny Anderson Community Center - 3701 East Third Street, Sioux Falls
Phone: (605) 978-6930
Email: CBuchheim@siouxfalls.org
Contact person: Cathy S. Buchheim
Hours: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (CT) Friday, December 6, 2019

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Join us at our house as we host free family movie nights. You are welcome to bring chairs, blankets,
or pillows to get comfy watching a movie in the gymnasium. Don't forget to bring your favorite movie
snacks! The movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. No registration required. All ages. Free.

Sioux Falls Parks & Recreation - Family Night Out
Morningside Community Center - 2400 S Bahnson Avenue, Sioux Falls
Phone: (605) 978-6930
Email: cbuchheim@siouxfalls.org
Contact person: Cathy S. Buchheim
Hours: 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Friday, November 22, 2019
This is event is free and does not require registration. What a great way to kick off the weekend!
Gather the family and come have fun with our entertainment, carnival games, and more. Children
must be accompanied by an adult.

Sioux Falls Parks & Recreation - Flick & Float - The Grinch
Midco Aquatic Center - 1601 S. Western Avenue, Sioux Falls
Phone: (605) 367-7665
Website: http://www.midcoaquaticcenter.org/admission
Email: CBuchheim@siouxfalls.org
Contact person: Cathy S. Buchheim
Hours: 2:00pm - 4:00pm (CT), Sunday, December 1, 2019
Looking for a fun afternoon? Come join us at the Midco® Aquatic Center for a floating good time
watching a movie. Whoever thought an afternoon watching a favorite movie could be so fun! Inner
tubes will be provided. Participants will need to have an active swim pass or pay daily admission
rates. No registration required. All ages.

Sioux Falls Parks & Recreation - Flick & Float - The Little Mermaid II
Midco Aquatic Center - 1601 S. Western Avenue, Sioux Falls
Phone: (605) 367-8220
Website: http://www.midcoaquaticcenter.org/admission
Email: sfeilmeier@siouxfalls.org
Contact person: Shaun Feilmeier
Hours: 2:00pm - 4:00pm (CT) Sunday, December 9, 2018
Looking for a fun afternoon? Come join us at the Midco Aquatic Center for a floating good time
watching a movie in the 50 Meter Pool. Whoever thought an afternoon watching a favorite movie
could be so fun! Inner tubes will be provided. Participants will need to have an active swim pass or
pay daily admission rates.

Sioux Valley Model Engineers Society, The - Trains at Christmas
W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds - 100 N. Lyon Boulevards, Sioux Falls
Phone: (605) 373-0222
Website: http://www.svmes.net/trains-at-christmas-2019/
Hours: Saturday, November 23rd (10:00am - 5:00pm)
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Sunday, November 24th (10:00am - 4:00pm)
Admission is $5.00 per person with children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. More
information is available on the website. The Sioux Valley Model Engineers Society hosts display of
model railroads in a Christmas setting. Trains At Christmas is a great time to shop for your train
enthusiast. This year Trains At Christmas will be held on November 23rd and 24th. Doors open on
the 23rd at 10:00am and close at 5:00pm, on Sunday the 24th, doors open at 10:00am and close at
4:00pm. There is something for everyone so bring the entire family young and young at heart.

Southern Hills United Methodist Church - Living Nativity
3400 E. 49th Street, Sioux Falls
Phone: (605) 371-2065
Contact person: Laura Petersen
Hours: 6:30pm - 9:00pm (CT) Friday, December 6, 2019
Come walk amidst of a Living Nativity created with live animals and characters. Then, come inside
and warm up with hot chocolate and a variety of cookies. Special activities available for children. A
blessed Christmas to all!

Winter Wonderland at Falls Park
131 E. Falls Park Drive, Sioux Falls
Hours: 5:00pm - 12:00am midnight (CT) Beginning Friday, November 22, 2019, Falls Park will
transform into a Winter Wonderland of dazzling lights and holiday music. The lights will be on display
daily from 5:00pm – 12:00 am midnight, ending Sunday, January 5, 2020.

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