Community Calendar

Yankton 2025 Turkey Trot

Thursday, November 27th 2025 - 8:00 am - 10:00 am at The Brewery, 200 Walnut Street, Yankton
Walnut Street
Yankton, SD 57078-6231

2025 Yankton Turkey Trot

WHAT:  A Fun 5k run, walk or trot

WHEN:: Thanksgiving Day, November 27th at 8AM

COST:  $25

Join us after for a donut, coffee, or hot chocolate

Register online at Yankton Parks and Rec Activities under Misc. Programs or in person at the Summit Activities Center.  Registration by November 14th guarantees you a special 2025 Turkey Trot Stocking Hat.

ALL Proceeds will benefit the Yankton Contact Center.  Thanks to the sponsors Olson Pest Technicians, Larsen Carpet, Meridian Decor and Event Design, First Dakota, Hansen and Briggs Advertising and the Press and Dakotan

Also accepting non-perishable goods for the Contact Center.

Mead Museum Hall of Trees

Friday, November 28th 2025 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at Mead Museum
82 Mickelson Drive
Yankton, South Dakota 57078

The 8th Annual Mead Museum Hall of Trees will feature 80 Christmas trees, uniquely decorated by area businesses and organizations.

The public is invited to enjoy 80 beautifully, uniquely decorated Christmas trees on all three floors of the Mead Museum in Yankton South Dakota. Community businesses and organizations join together for this special tradition. Visitors can vote for their favorite tree, enjoy free hot cocoa and coffee  – and kids will enjoy a scavenger hunt. This year’s foyer theme is 1950s Red Carpet Christmas by LilyCrest  – Framing, Décor & Gifts Gallery of Downtown Yankton.

Santa visits on Sundays in December (7th, 14th and 21st). From 2-4pm.

Experience Friday Night Lights – see the trees, enjoy live music and other special details until 8 PM.

Open daily Nov 28-Dec 31 (closed Dec 25th)

Weekdays 10am-5pm and Fridays open until 8pm. Weekends 1-5pm.

Members and kids are free. $10 admission for adults and $8 for 65+.

All the details at www.meadbuilding.org/HallOfTrees.

Mead Museum Hall of Trees

Saturday, November 29th 2025 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at Mead Museum
82 Mickelson Drive
Yankton, South Dakota 57078

The 8th Annual Mead Museum Hall of Trees will feature 80 Christmas trees, uniquely decorated by area businesses and organizations.

The public is invited to enjoy 80 beautifully, uniquely decorated Christmas trees on all three floors of the Mead Museum in Yankton South Dakota. Community businesses and organizations join together for this special tradition. Visitors can vote for their favorite tree, enjoy free hot cocoa and coffee  – and kids will enjoy a scavenger hunt. This year’s foyer theme is 1950s Red Carpet Christmas by LilyCrest  – Framing, Décor & Gifts Gallery of Downtown Yankton.

Santa visits on Sundays in December (7th, 14th and 21st). From 2-4pm.

Experience Friday Night Lights – see the trees, enjoy live music and other special details until 8 PM.

Open daily Nov 28-Dec 31 (closed Dec 25th)

Weekdays 10am-5pm and Fridays open until 8pm. Weekends 1-5pm.

Members and kids are free. $10 admission for adults and $8 for 65+.

All the details at www.meadbuilding.org/HallOfTrees.

A Hometown Christmas Market

Saturday, November 29th 2025 - 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm at Elk Point Main Street
101 W Main Street
Elk Point,

Mead Museum Hall of Trees

Sunday, November 30th 2025 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at Mead Museum
82 Mickelson Drive
Yankton, South Dakota 57078

The 8th Annual Mead Museum Hall of Trees will feature 80 Christmas trees, uniquely decorated by area businesses and organizations.

The public is invited to enjoy 80 beautifully, uniquely decorated Christmas trees on all three floors of the Mead Museum in Yankton South Dakota. Community businesses and organizations join together for this special tradition. Visitors can vote for their favorite tree, enjoy free hot cocoa and coffee  – and kids will enjoy a scavenger hunt. This year’s foyer theme is 1950s Red Carpet Christmas by LilyCrest  – Framing, Décor & Gifts Gallery of Downtown Yankton.

Santa visits on Sundays in December (7th, 14th and 21st). From 2-4pm.

Experience Friday Night Lights – see the trees, enjoy live music and other special details until 8 PM.

Open daily Nov 28-Dec 31 (closed Dec 25th)

Weekdays 10am-5pm and Fridays open until 8pm. Weekends 1-5pm.

Members and kids are free. $10 admission for adults and $8 for 65+.

All the details at www.meadbuilding.org/HallOfTrees.

Mead Museum Hall of Trees

Monday, December 1st 2025 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at Mead Museum
82 Mickelson Drive
Yankton, South Dakota 57078

The 8th Annual Mead Museum Hall of Trees will feature 80 Christmas trees, uniquely decorated by area businesses and organizations.

The public is invited to enjoy 80 beautifully, uniquely decorated Christmas trees on all three floors of the Mead Museum in Yankton South Dakota. Community businesses and organizations join together for this special tradition. Visitors can vote for their favorite tree, enjoy free hot cocoa and coffee  – and kids will enjoy a scavenger hunt. This year’s foyer theme is 1950s Red Carpet Christmas by LilyCrest  – Framing, Décor & Gifts Gallery of Downtown Yankton.

Santa visits on Sundays in December (7th, 14th and 21st). From 2-4pm.

Experience Friday Night Lights – see the trees, enjoy live music and other special details until 8 PM.

Open daily Nov 28-Dec 31 (closed Dec 25th)

Weekdays 10am-5pm and Fridays open until 8pm. Weekends 1-5pm.

Members and kids are free. $10 admission for adults and $8 for 65+.

All the details at www.meadbuilding.org/HallOfTrees.

The Center’s Support Group

Tuesday, December 2nd 2025 - 9:00 am - 10:30 am at The Center
900 Whiting Drive
Yankton, SD 57078

The Center’s Monthly Support Group meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month 9-10:30 am. This group is for caregivers of an ill loved one, those dealing with someone with dementia and for anyone who has lost a loved one. Call 665-4685 or visit our website for information.

Mead Museum Hall of Trees

Tuesday, December 2nd 2025 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at Mead Museum
82 Mickelson Drive
Yankton, South Dakota 57078

The 8th Annual Mead Museum Hall of Trees will feature 80 Christmas trees, uniquely decorated by area businesses and organizations.

The public is invited to enjoy 80 beautifully, uniquely decorated Christmas trees on all three floors of the Mead Museum in Yankton South Dakota. Community businesses and organizations join together for this special tradition. Visitors can vote for their favorite tree, enjoy free hot cocoa and coffee  – and kids will enjoy a scavenger hunt. This year’s foyer theme is 1950s Red Carpet Christmas by LilyCrest  – Framing, Décor & Gifts Gallery of Downtown Yankton.

Santa visits on Sundays in December (7th, 14th and 21st). From 2-4pm.

Experience Friday Night Lights – see the trees, enjoy live music and other special details until 8 PM.

Open daily Nov 28-Dec 31 (closed Dec 25th)

Weekdays 10am-5pm and Fridays open until 8pm. Weekends 1-5pm.

Members and kids are free. $10 admission for adults and $8 for 65+.

All the details at www.meadbuilding.org/HallOfTrees.

Bingo at The Center

Tuesday, December 2nd 2025 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at The Center
900 Whiting Dr
Yankton, SD

Enjoy a fun night of Bingo at The Center every Tuesday and Friday 7-9 pm and doors open at 6 pm. Open to the public! No Bingo held on holidays or during inclement weather. Call 665-4685 for more information.

Mead Museum Hall of Trees

Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at Mead Museum
82 Mickelson Drive
Yankton, South Dakota 57078

The 8th Annual Mead Museum Hall of Trees will feature 80 Christmas trees, uniquely decorated by area businesses and organizations.

The public is invited to enjoy 80 beautifully, uniquely decorated Christmas trees on all three floors of the Mead Museum in Yankton South Dakota. Community businesses and organizations join together for this special tradition. Visitors can vote for their favorite tree, enjoy free hot cocoa and coffee  – and kids will enjoy a scavenger hunt. This year’s foyer theme is 1950s Red Carpet Christmas by LilyCrest  – Framing, Décor & Gifts Gallery of Downtown Yankton.

Santa visits on Sundays in December (7th, 14th and 21st). From 2-4pm.

Experience Friday Night Lights – see the trees, enjoy live music and other special details until 8 PM.

Open daily Nov 28-Dec 31 (closed Dec 25th)

Weekdays 10am-5pm and Fridays open until 8pm. Weekends 1-5pm.

Members and kids are free. $10 admission for adults and $8 for 65+.

All the details at www.meadbuilding.org/HallOfTrees.