Community Calendar

Mead Museum Hall of Trees

Wednesday, December 31st 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.

American to the Heart New Year\’s Eve Bash

Wednesday, December 31st 2025 - 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm at Shrine Sioux Falls
510 S Phillips Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

The public is invited to attend “American to the Heart New Year’s Eve Bash” on December 31, 2025 at Shrine Sioux Falls 510 S Philips Ave in Sioux Falls

Doors open at 530PM, Dinner at 6PM
Games, Last Call Band, DJ Jeff with Complete Wedding & Events

Single Ticket $65, Pair $125

Table for 6 $450

Table for 8 $600

Table for 8 on the Floor $800

Call 605 336 3470 to purchase tickets and make your reservation

NMM Discovery Saturday

Saturday, January 3rd 2026 - 10:30 am - 11:30 am at National Music Museum
414 E. Clark St
Vermillion, SD

Jam with us at the National Music Museum! Bring your little ones to Music Storytime on the first Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. for fun, music-filled storytelling led by Museum Educator Anna Van Kley. Designed for ages 3–6, this free monthly program invites children to explore rhythm, melody, and imagination—sponsored by the M.A. Martin Everist Foundation.

All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, January 4th 2026 - 8:30 am - 12:00 pm at THE ALLIANCE
1600 West Russell, SD Military Heritage Alliance Building
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

The public is invited to an all you can eat pancake breakfast hosted by the Sioux Falls American Legion Post 15 the FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH (EXCEPT NO BREAKFAST IN APRIL DUE TO EASTER) at The Alliance 1600 West Russell in Sioux Falls.

Hours:  8:30A-12N

Age 11 and up is $8, Age 10 and under is $2

BINGO

Tuesday, January 27th 2026 - 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm at THE ALLIANCE
1600 West Russell, SD Military Heritage Alliance Building
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

The public is invited to a social, dinner and bingo hosted by the Sioux Falls American Legion Auxiliary Unit 15 on Tuesday, January 26, 2025 at The Alliance 1600 West Russell in Sioux Falls

5-6PM Social

6-630pm Dinner:  Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Veggie and dessert is $10.  Reservations and payment are due the Thursday before the event and can be made by calling Jane at 605 682 1222.   NO MEAL REFUNDS CAN BE GIVEN ONCE THE RESERVATION HAS BEEN MADE

6:30PM Bingo — 12 cards for $5.   No reservation is needed for bingo

All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, February 1st 2026 - 8:30 am - 12:00 pm at THE ALLIANCE
1600 West Russell, SD Military Heritage Alliance Building
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

The public is invited to an all you can eat pancake breakfast hosted by the Sioux Falls American Legion Post 15 the FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH (EXCEPT NO BREAKFAST IN APRIL DUE TO EASTER) at The Alliance 1600 West Russell in Sioux Falls.

Hours:  8:30A-12N

Age 11 and up is $8, Age 10 and under is $2

NMM Discovery Saturday

Saturday, February 7th 2026 - 10:30 am - 11:30 am at National Music Museum
414 E. Clark St
Vermillion, SD

Jam with us at the National Music Museum! Bring your little ones to Music Storytime on the first Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. for fun, music-filled storytelling led by Museum Educator Anna Van Kley. Designed for ages 3–6, this free monthly program invites children to explore rhythm, melody, and imagination—sponsored by the M.A. Martin Everist Foundation.

BINGO

Tuesday, February 24th 2026 - 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm at THE ALLIANCE
1600 West Russell, SD Military Heritage Alliance Building
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

The public is invited to a social, dinner and bingo hosted by the Sioux Falls American Legion Auxiliary Unit 15 on February 24, 2026 at The Alliance 1600 West Russell in Sioux Falls

5-6PM Social

6-630PM Dinner. Meat Loaf, Potato, Veggie and Dessert is $10

Reservations and payment are needed by the Thursday prior to the event and can be made by calling Jane at 605 682 1222.  No refunds are given for the meal after the reservation has been made.  No reservation is needed for bingo

6:30PM  Bingo.  12 cards is $5

All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, March 1st 2026 - 8:30 am - 12:00 pm at THE ALLIANCE
1600 West Russell, SD Military Heritage Alliance Building
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

The public is invited to an all you can eat pancake breakfast hosted by the Sioux Falls American Legion Post 15 the FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH (EXCEPT NO BREAKFAST IN APRIL DUE TO EASTER) at The Alliance 1600 West Russell in Sioux Falls.

Hours:  8:30A-12N

Age 11 and up is $8, Age 10 and under is $2

NMM Discovery Saturday

Saturday, March 7th 2026 - 10:30 am - 11:30 am at National Music Museum
414 E. Clark St
Vermillion, SD

Jam with us at the National Music Museum! Bring your little ones to Music Storytime on the first Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. for fun, music-filled storytelling led by Museum Educator Anna Van Kley. Designed for ages 3–6, this free monthly program invites children to explore rhythm, melody, and imagination—sponsored by the M.A. Martin Everist Foundation.