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Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa December 6 Outlaw Square • Deadwood • 3 p.m.

Celebrate the holiday season and the fifth anniversary of Outlaw Square ! Enjoy activities like free ice skating 3-5 p.m., s’more making, holiday treats and cocoa from 5-7 p.m., and half-price bumper car rides 5-9 p.m. Don’t miss a visit from Santa Claus himself with gifts at 6:30 p.m. MORE INFO: OUTLAWSQUARE.COM. 3 2024 Inaugural Oahe Winter Festival December 7 Pierre & Fort Pierre • Various Locations • Times Vary The 2024 Oahe Winter Festival will be the inaugural event for what Pierre and Fort Pierre hope will become a long-lived holiday tradition in the area. Saturday will be filled with festivities around the community, as well as live entertainment, a scavenger hunt, activities, and vendors in the historic downtown area. Stop in to Lee Real Estate and The American Legion Post 8 to register for a huge door prize, and see a wide range of vendors! After the vendor show, make sure to stop back at the Legion at 7 p.m. to end the night with live music performed by Cody Hullinger . MORE INFO: PIERRE.ORG. 4 Sioux Falls SantaCon December 21 Downtown • Sioux Falls • 4 p.m. After a brief hiatus, Sioux Falls SantaCon is making its much-anticipated return this holiday season to downtown Sioux Falls! Dust off your Santa hats, dig out festive attire, and join the festive group for a jolly night of holiday cheer, laughter, and community fun. Stops include PAve , Club David , WILEYS , and Icon Event Hall + Lounge . MORE INFO: FACEBOOK.COM.

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1 December 5-7, 12-14, 19-21 Watertown Mall | West End Watertown • Times Vary Santaland Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday until December 21, believe in the magic of Christmas at Santaland . This event isn’t just about a quick photo with Santa Claus —it’s an immersive experience. Take a tour of the “ North Pole ,” and give the gift of holiday magic to your family. Admission is

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5 New Year's Eve in Deadwod December 31 - January 1 Downtown • Deadwood • Times Vary Celebrate the new year in historic Deadwood. Find live bands, nightclub music, drink specials, and thousands-upon-thousands of dollars in giveaways and promotions up and down the cobblestone streets. Stay tuned to the Deadwood website for updates on New Year’s Eve parties happening around town. At midnight, bid adieu to the old year as the ball drops at the veranda of the Historic Franklin Hotel on Main Street—a Deadwood tradition. MORE INFO: DEADWOOD.COM.

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Burning Beetle January 18 Pageant Hill • Custer • 5:30 p.m.

Get ready to chant “burn, beetle, burn” at the 12th Annual Burning Beetle in Custer. This winter South Dakota tradition has hundreds gather to torch a giant, wooden beetle effigy to raise awareness of the destructive impact of the Mountain Pine Beetle on the Black Hills forest. The 2025 itinerary has yet to be announced, but there is typically a variety show at Custer High School Theater at 3:30 p.m., a gathering for the Torch March at Custer High School parking lot at 5 p.m., and the official burning of the beetle at 5:30 p.m. The event ends with a Bug Crawl starting around 6 p.m. at various locations in downtown Custer. MORE INFO: FACEBOOK.COM.

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13 __________________________ SENSORY-FRIENDLY PLAY FEATURING SANTA Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Brookings. 5 p.m. Prairieplay.org . 14 __________________________ HOLIDAY MARKET AT THE MUSEUM SD Agricultural Heritage Museum, Brookings. 9 a.m. Visitbrookingssd.com. CANTON 16 __________________________ CHRISTMAS WITH LORIE LINE 2024 Canton Performing Arts Center, Canton. 7 p.m. Cantonpac.com. CUSTER 7 __________________________ THE CUSTER CHRISTMAS PARADE Downtown, Custer. 5:30 p.m. Custersd.com. 17 __________________________ LIVING NATIVITY Outlaw Ranch, Custer. 3 p.m. Losd.org. DEADWOOD 5 __________________________ ANY KIND OF CHRISTMAS TOUR Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood. 7 p.m. Deadwoodmountaingrand. com.

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BELLE FOURCHE 13-15 __________________________ THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL BF Rec Center Auditorium, Belle Fourche. Times vary. Bellefourcheact.com. BRANDON 7 __________________________ SANTA & MIMOSAS Oakridge Nursery, Brandon. 9 a.m. Oakridgenurseryinc. com . 14 __________________________ A PRAIRIE CHRISTMAS IN BRANDON Holiday Inn Express Brandon, Brandon. 6:30 p.m. Brandonvalleychamber.com. BOX ELDER 1-26 __________________________ PARADE OF TREES The Box Events Center, Box Elder. Thebox.live. 12 __________________________ WINTER WONDERLAND: FREE FAMILY NIGHT EVENT The Box Events Center, Box Elder. 5 p.m. Thebox.live. BROOKINGS 6 __________________________ 29TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Downtown, Brookings. 4 p.m. Visitbrookingssd.com.

ABERDEEN 5 __________________________ DAKOTA SANTA & MRS. CLAUS NIGHT Dakotaland Federal Credit Union, Aberdeen. 4 p.m. Visitaberdeensd.com. 13 __________________________ CHRISTMAS AT THE DEPOT (INCLUDING SANTA & MRS. CLAUS) Chicago & North Western Historic Railroad Depot, Aberdeen. 10 a.m. Tourism. redfie ld -sd.com. 13 & 14 __________________________ 41ST ANNUAL GIRLS INTERSTATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Aberdeen Family YMCA, Aberdeen. Times vary. Aberdeenymca.org. 13 & 14 __________________________ ABERDEEN WINGS Odde Ice Center, Aberdeen. 7:15 p.m. Aberdeenwings. com. 14 __________________________ DOWNTOWN PARADE OF LIGHTS Downtown, Aberdeen. 5:30 p.m. Aberdeendowntown. org. 17 __________________________ MISTLETOE ON MAIN The Finery, Aberdeen. 3:30 p.m. Aberdeendowntown. org .

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__________________________ HURON FARMERS’ MARKET HOLIDAY BAZAAR Center Plaza, Huron. 10 a.m. Chamber.huronsd.com. 18 __________________________ HOLIDAY JAM WITH THE HEGG BROTHERS Huron High School Auditorium, Huron. 7:30 p.m. Chamber.huronsd.com. 31 __________________________ BULLS AND BRONCS NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH The DEX - SD State Fairgrounds, Huron. TBD. Chamber.huronsd.com. LEAD 13 __________________________ CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Homestake Opera House, Lead. 6 p.m. Leadmethere. org. 15 __________________________ DAVE MARTINSON BIG BAND PRESENTS: THE NUTCRACKER SUITE BY DUKE

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PRESLEY, PERKINS, LEWIS, AND CASH Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood. 8 p.m. Deadwoodmountaingrand. com . FLANDREAU 6-7 __________________________ COUNTRY ARTISTS TRIBUTE Royal River Casino, Flandreau. 8 p.m. Royalrivercasino.com. 31 __________________________ THE ULTIMATE ‘90S DANCE PARTY: __________________________ TREES AND TRAINS South Dakota State Railroad Museum, Hill City. All day. Visithillcitysd.com. 29 & 30 __________________________ 1880 TRAIN HOLIDAY EXPRESS CLASSIC, FIRST CLASS, AND 21+ SPIKED 1880 Train, Hill City. Times vary. 1880train.com. HOT SPRINGS 21 __________________________ SANTA HAT SHOPPING SPREE Various locations, Hot Springs. 11 a.m. Hotsprings- sd.com. FOOL HOUSE Royal River Casino, Flandreau. 10 p.m. Royalrivercasino.com. HILL CITY 1-28

ELLINGTON Homestake Opera House, Lead. 2 p.m. Leadmethere.org. MITCHELL 2

__________________________ PARADE OF LIGHTS AND CHRISTMAS AT THE PALACE The Corn Palace, Mitchell. 4:30 p.m. Cornpalace.com.

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6 __________________________ NOT A SILENT NIGHT 2024 Highland Conference Center, Mitchell. 6:30 p.m. Safeplace- esd.org. 7 __________________________ FREE FAMILY MOVIE: ELF Odyssey Luxury 5, Mitchell. 10 a.m . Luxury5. odysseytheatres.com/now- playing. 16 __________________________ HOLIDAY JAM WITH THE HEGG BROTHERS Mitchell Performing Arts Center, Mitchell. 7:30 p.m. Mitchellband.org PIERRE/FORT PIERRE 7 & 10 __________________________ CASEY TIBBS COWBOY CHRISTMAS Casey Tibbs Foundation/ South Dakota Rodeo Center. 10 a.m. Caseytibbs.com. 11 __________________________ LIGHT UP THE PIERRE AREA: HOLIDAY DISPLAY CONTEST FOR HOMES & BUSINESSES Various locations, Pierre. pierre.org. RAPID CITY 3 __________________________ NUTCRACKER! MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET The Monument, Rapid City. 7 p.m. Themonument.live.

5,15, 22 __________________________ STORYBOOK ISLAND CHRISTMAS NIGHTS OF LIGHTS Storybook Island, Rapid City. 5:30 p.m. Visitrapidcity.com. 6 __________________________ DISNEY JR. LIVE ON TOUR The Monument, Rapid City. 6 p.m. Themonument.live. 12-14, 31 __________________________ RAPID CITY RUSH VS. WICHITA THUNDER The Monument, Rapid City. Times vary. Themonument. live. 14 __________________________ HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE POP-UP 2024: FEATURING BREAKFAST WITH THE GRINCH The Monument, Rapid City. 8 a.m. Themonument.live SIOUX FALLS 4 __________________________ NUTCRACKER! MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET Washington Pavilion, 7 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. 6-7 __________________________ ART COLLECTIVE Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Washingtonpavilion.org. SDSO: HANDEL’S MESSIAH Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Washingtonpavilion.org.

7 __________________________ EARN THE GIFT GALA Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls. 5 p.m. Tyefoundation.org. COOKIES & COCOA WITH SANTA Mosaic Arts and Events, Sioux Falls. 10:30 a.m. Sdparent.org. SHAUN JOHNSON Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. washingtonpavilion.org. 12-15 __________________________ CHRISTMAS AT THE CATHEDRAL Cathedral of St. Joseph, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Stjosephcathedral.net. 13-15, 18-21 __________________________ CRISPIN WHITTELL’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL PRESENTED BY THE PREMIERE PLAYHOUSE The Premiere Playhouse, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Thepremiereplayhouse.com. 19-22 __________________________ A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Washingtonpavilion.org. 28 & 31 __________________________ SIOUX FALLS STAMPEDE Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. 6:05 p.m. Dennysanfordpremiercenter. com.

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6 __________________________ NMM LIVE! | TOUCH OF BRASS QUINTET National Music Museum, Vermillion. Noon. Nmmusd. org. 12 __________________________ HOLIDAY STROLL Downtown Vermillion and Cherry Street, Vermillion. 5 p.m. Livevermillion.com. VOLGA 7 __________________________ VOLGA DOWNTOWN IN DECEMBER Volga Business Network of Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce Participants, Volga. Noon. Business. brookingschamber.org. WATERTOWN 1 __________________________ CHRISTMAS MARKET AT THE COUNTRY ROAD BARN Country Road Barn, Watertown. 10 a.m. Visitwatertownsd.com. 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20-22 __________________________ WATERTOWN WINTER WONDERLAND Stokes Thomas Lake City Park, Watertown. 6 p.m. Visitwatertownsd.com. 5-8 __________________________ CARNEGIE CHRISTMAS MARKET Codington County Heritage Museum, Watertown. Times vary. Watertownsd.com.

6-7, 21 __________________________ WATERTOWN SHAMROCKS Prairie Lakes Ice Arena, Watertown. 7 p.m. Watertownshamrocks.com. 7 __________________________ BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Bramble Park Zoo, Watertown. 8 a.m. Brambleparkzoo.com . A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS The Goss Opera House, Watertown. 5:30 p.m. Thegossoperahouse.com . 7-8 __________________________ 13TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET Codington County Extension Complex, Watertown. Times vary. Visitwatertownsd.com. 14 __________________________ SHEWIN AND PAM LINTON CHRISTMAS SHOW Redlin Art Center, Watertown. 2 p.m. Redlinart. com. 15 __________________________ CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY Country Road Barn, Watertown. 6 p.m. Countryroadbarn.net. 19 __________________________ DINNER & A MOVIE: MIRACLE OF 34TH STREET The Goss Opera House, Watertown. 6:30 p.m. Thegossoperahouse.com.

24-25 __________________________ ABERDEEN CITYWIDE YOGATHON 10TH ANNIVERSARY Fit and Fire Studios, Aberdeen. 5:30 p.m. Aberdeenyogathon.com. BROOKINGS 18 __________________________ JACKS CLUB HOCKEY VS. AUGUSTANTA UNIVERSITY Larson Ice Center, Brookings. 7 p.m. Sdstate.edu. 30-31 __________________________ CAPERS Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, Brookings. 6 p.m. Sdstate.edu. CUSTER 18 __________________________ 12TH ANNUAL BURNING BEETLE Pageant Hill, Custer. 5:30 p.m. Facebook.com/ barkbeetleblues. DEADWOOD 10-11 __________________________ 10TH ANNUAL DEADWOOD MOUNTAIN GRAND RED DIRT MUSIC FESTIVAL Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood. Times vary. Deadwoodmountaingrand. com. 25 __________________________ TREATY OAK REVIVAL Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood. 8 p.m. Deadwoodmountaingrand. com.

SPEARFISH 5-8 _________________________ HATCHERY HOLIDAYS 2024 D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery, Spearfish. Noon. Dcboothfishhatchery. org. 2 __________________________ A CHRISTMAS STORY Matthews Opera House, Spearfish. 7 p.m. Matthewsopera.com. STURGIS 5-6 __________________________ STURGIS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY & PARADE OF LIGHTS Downtown, Sturgis. 6 p.m. Sturgisareachamber.com. 19 __________________________ SCROOGE NIGHT Various Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau Businesses, Sturgis. 9 a.m. Sturgisareachamber.com. VERMILLION 4 __________________________ FREE SHOWING: THE GRINCH Coyote Twin Theater, Vermillion. 7 p.m. Chamber. livevermillion.com. 5 __________________________ 9TH ANNUAL STANDSTILL PARADE OF LIGHTS Main Street, Vermillion. 6 p.m. Chamber.livevermillion. com.

WORTHING 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26-29 __________________________ SEASONAL ALLERGIES Olde Towne Dinner Theatre, Worthing. Times vary. Oldetownetheatre.org. YANKTON 2-31 __________________________ 7TH ANNUAL MEAD MUSEUM HALL OF TREES (CLOSED ON CHRISTMAS DAY) Historic Mead Museum, Yankton. Noon. Meadbuilding.org. 5 __________________________ HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Yankton’s Meridian District, Yankton. 6 p.m. Yanktonsd. com. JANUARY ABERDEEN 3-4, 17-18, 31 __________________________ ABERDEEN WINGS Odde Ice Center, Aberdeen. 7:15 p.m. Aberdeenwings. com. 11 __________________________ 79TH ANNUAL SOUTH DAKOTA SNOW QUEEN CORONATION Aberdeen Civic Theatre, Aberdeen. 7 p.m. Visitaberdeensd.com.

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FLANDREAU 11 __________________________ GINGER BILLY Royal River Casino, Flandreau. 6 p.m. Royalrivercasino.com. LEAD 10 __________________________ NINA MCINTIRE PRESENTS IVORY FANTASY Homestake Opera House, Lead. 7 p.m. Homestakeoperahouse.org. MITCHELL 24 __________________________ 12TH ANNUAL AVERA QUEEN OF PEACE WINTER WONDERLAND GALA Highland Conference Center, Mitchell. 6 p.m. Mitchellsd. com. RAPID CITY 1-4, 10-12, 24-25 __________________________ RAPID CITY RUSH VS. WICHITA THUNDER The Monument, Rapid City. Times vary. Themonument. live. 31 __________________________ RODEO RAPID CITY XTREME BULLS 2025 The Monument, Rapid City. Times vary. Themonument. live.

SIOUX FALLS 3-4, 17-18, 24-25 __________________________ SIOUX FALLS SKYFORCE Sanford Pentagon, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Siouxfalls. gleague.nba.com. 7-9 __________________________ COME FROM AWAY Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. 17-18 __________________________ TOUGHEST MONSTER TRUCK TOUR Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Dennysanfordpremiercenter. com. 17-19 __________________________ HADESTOWN Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Washingtonpavilion.org. 25 __________________________ SDSO: BEATS & BEETHOVEN Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org SPEARFISH 17-24 _________________________ CHINOOK DAYS Various locations, Spearfish. Times vary. Visitspearfish. com.

VERMILLION 7-9 __________________________ DAKOTA FARM SHOW USD Dakota Dome, Vermillion. 9 a.m. Dakotafarmshow.com. WATERTOWN 3-4, 10-11, 31 __________________________ WATERTOWN SHAMROCKS Prairie Lakes Ice Arena, Watertown. 7 p.m. Watertownshamrocks.com. 23 __________________________ DINNER AND A MOVIE: FROZEN The Goss Opera House, Watertown. 6:30 p.m. Thegossoperahouse.com. WORTHING 2-5 __________________________ SEASONAL ALLERGIES Olde Towne Dinner Theatre, Worthing. Times vary. Oldetownetheatre.org. YANKTON 10 __________________________ NMM LIVE! | WHITE SPRUCE CHAMBER PLAYERS National Music Museum, Vermillion. Noon. Nmmusd. org. 26 __________________________ STEPS FOR LIFE AWARENESS & PREVENTION WALK Ruth Donohoe First Dakota Fieldhouse, Mount Mary University, Yankton. 6:30 p.m. Yanktonsd.com.

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Winter Recreation The fun doesn’t stop when the temperatures drop in Deadwood! Terry Peak Ski Resort is your family- friendly stop for skiing and snowboarding and features 30 trails and a terrain park. If you’re looking to explore the hills, there are plenty of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails. You can also grab something with a little more power and head out to the hundreds of miles of nearby marked and groomed snowmobile trails. Feel like staying in town? Outlaw Square is located at 703 Main Street and hosts an ice skating rink and bumper cars all winter long! Bring your own skates or rent some from the gazebo on location. Try Your Luck Play the latest slots, live table games, roulette, and craps at a variety of casinos and resort hotels located on and around Historic Main Street.

It is no secret that slot machines are the most common casino game in Deadwood. Progressive systems link the same machines throughout town creating an ever-growing jackpot amount, but not all casinos in Deadwood offer the same games so have fun playing them all!

While not every casino in town offers table games, there are still a multitude of options to choose from. You can find live poker games, BlackJack, Roulette, and Craps to try your luck, and if you are new to table games, you can always find a table at a slower time and ask the dealers to help you learn the basics.

WINTER IN DEADWOOD Shopping, Saloons, and Live Entertainment There are plenty of shops and boutiques for

Deadwood Mountain Grand Events Center will host One Night in Memphis: The Tribute to Presley, Perkins, Lewis, and Cash on Saturday, December 28. This high-energy show brings the timeless hits of Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash to life! They also host the Red Dirt Music Festival, slated for January 10-11. This year’s artists include Eli Young Band, Silverada, and Kylie Frey on Friday, and Graham Barham, Them Dirty Roses, and Brandon Jones on Saturday. You can find more information and get your tickets at DeadwoodMountainGrand.com.

all your retail therapy needs, with over 15 stores on Main Street alone. Find antiques, vintage and trendy clothing, fine gifts, Black Hills Gold jewelry, souvenirs, and just about everything you can imagine. There are also local shops featuring artwork, fine pottery, glassware, and Native American art.

The greatest show on snow returns to Deadwood January 24 & 25, 2025 as the ISOC Amsoil Championship Snocross Series hits the Black Hills for the annual Deadwood Snocross Showdown. More than 300 of the top professional Snocross racers will descend on the historic

Need a break from all the play? Dining in Deadwood is sure to have something for everyone. From fine dining to casual eats, you can expect to enjoy your meal no matter where you choose. If you’re looking for a place to wet your whistle, you can enjoy your favorite cocktail, brew, local wines, and microbrews in some of the same saloons and bars as the legends of Deadwood. Entertainment is year-round! A number of bars and pubs throughout the town offer live music. You might even be lucky enough to catch a concert at Deadwood Mountain Grand Events Center, where some of the big name acts have been known to put on a great show.

town’s Deadwood Event Complex for a weekend of high-flying, high-speed, high-octane snowmobile racing. Find more information and get your tickets at DeadwoodSnocross.com.

Celebrate holidays in Deadwood! New Year’s Eve weekend and Mardi Gras are sure to bring the party all over town. Ring in the new year December 28, 2024 – January 1, 2025 in Deadwood with drink specials and a New Year’s Eve ball drop! Then come on back for the best party

North of New Orleans for Mardi Gras February 28 – March 1 with a weekend full of free food, a parade, masquerade ball, themed cocktails and live music. There’s never a dull moment in this historic town, the excitement is year-round! With a little something for everyone, you can bring the whole family and have a fantastic winter getaway. The snowy hills are waiting to welcome you to Deadwood!

Big Events, Bigger Fun There’s always something happening in Deadwood, no matter the weather. This winter you can expect epic concerts, huge celebrations, and an action-packed weekend of professional snowmobile racing!

Photos Courtesy of: Brittany Schoenfelder, Travel South Dakota, Kinsy Selby, Deadwood.com, Deadwood Mountain Grand (Collin Nixon), and Sara Ramos.

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FOOD & DRINKS Jimmy’s Pizza in Aberdeen has the tagline “best pizza in town,” but it’s arguably one of the best pizzerias in the state. Order takeout or delivery to try hand-crafted staples like Meat Lover’s or Jimmy’s Super Feast , or get adventurous with specialty pizzas like Jalapeño Popper , Crab Rangoon , or Circus Buffalo Chicken . As Aberdeen is known as a top pheasant hunting town nationwide, it’s a must to try Jimmy’s Pheasant Pizza . Check back often for monthly specials. Jimmy's Pizza BEST SPECIALTY PIZZA Jimmysaberdeen.com (605) 225-7000 318 6th Ave SW, Aberdeen

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Black Hills Playhouse

Blackhillsplayhouse.com (605) 255-4141 24834 S Playhouse Rd, Custer

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Anna Hudelson BEST COMMUNITY SUPPORTER

Mosaicsiouxfalls.com (605) 271-9500 500 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls

For 11 years, Anna Hudelson has been serving the community through the Museum of Visual Materials ( MOVM ), which has recently been rebranded as Mosaic Arts & Events in Sioux Falls. “My role is to develop and coordinate educational and creative affordable art opportunities for individuals of all ages with all types of abilities year-round,” said Hudelson. Every month the education director offers 25 art classes on average for students ranging from preschool children to retirement home attendees. “I also prepare curbside craft kits for people who can’t make it to a class or need an art project for their group outside of Mosaic,” said Hudelson. “I love sharing my passion for creating art with people of all ages and abilities.” Some of her favorite art supplies include working with pastels, paint, clay, wood creations, and upcycled materials. Hudelson says she loves using art to help contribute to children’s holiday memories, as well. “I have many warm memories during my time here at Mosaic,” said Hudelson. “I think celebrating holidays with children is a special experience with all the different activities we do, from Halloween parties to creating holiday ornaments to drawing

leprechaun to storytimes of all kinds!”

One thing Hudelson says some people don’t realize is they’re a non-profit. This is one of the reasons for the October 2024 rebrand from the MOVM to Mosaic. “Visitors found the old name confusing, and often were expecting a ‘museum’ experience,” she explained. “We feel our new name better communicates what we do, and helps people find us and know they can access classes and events here.” When she’s not teaching classes, Hudelson is working on classes, and so much more. Her daily activities include coordinating classes, setting them up, taking them down, creating classes, keeping stock of art supplies, planning field trips, creating social media event pages, and updating website events, and whereever else she can help out. “I also work with activity directors in the community, such as teachers and caregivers of day services, to schedule regular classes for a custom fit for each group’s needs,” she said. Hudelson says it’s the greatest job to be trusted to create artistic opportunities for others. She said, “I am thankful I get to create on a daily basis in a supportive environment with individuals who appreciate our efforts.”

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Terror29.com Zstonish.com (605) 777-1730 1420 E Cedar St, Brandon

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Zac Tenneboe Zac Tenneboe has been entertaining South Dakota for decades, beginning as mentalist and comedy hypnotist Z*STONISH . Tenneboe used his mind-bending talents to create an annual “immersive nightmare” with a haunted house dubbed Terror 29 in 2022. Bringing together a community of Halloween enthusiasts, the entrepreneur decided to open a storefront in Brandon dedicated to those who love to shop for thrills with the Terror 29 Mystery Shop of Horrors & Curiosities . The creepiness doesn’t stop there — horror lovers can experience the Terror 29 Spook Show December 7, 13, and 14 for a 50 minute show that only allows 13 guests. Are you brave enough?

Mistie Caldwell BEST IN TOURISM

Visitspearfish.com (605) 717-9294 603 N Main St, Spearfish

Mistie Caldwell has been with Visit Spearfish since its inception in 2009, and serves as the executive director, overseeing the operations of the company and ensuring the efforts of the staff align with the organization’s mission. Ever since she started her position, Caldwell has brought synergy to the area, bringing together community leaders and “working toward a better Spearfish.” If you enter the visitor center, it’s more than likely she’ll be there to greet you herself, and if she’s not, she’s working with members and/or is literally on the streets working events like Chinook Days , Downtown Friday Nights , and Vette Street USA . Spearfish continues to evolve, and we know she’s one of the reasons why.

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John Meyer If you’ve met John Meyer , you know he wears many hats. The Sioux Falls entrepreneur (proudly raised in Brookings) co-built two marketing agencies, Lemonly and 9 Clouds , and sold both for seven-figure exits, is the executive director of Leadership South Dakota , runs his leadership coaching program for solopreneurs, Leadmore , and is the host of the Leadmore Podcast . Not only that, but he frequently speaks at events. Put those all together, and that might be a reason why his podcast has drawn in over 100 leaders as guests from all industries and backgrounds and has over 90,000 views and downloads and continuing. Johntmeyer.com Sioux Falls Becky Tomac Becky Tomac is the “one-woman company” of Oh Geez! Design in the Black Hills. Started in 2007, the graphic designer began with creating greeting cards for a craft show in her hometown. After opening an Etsy shop, it was clear there was an interest in her products and she started wholesaling to local shops. Now selling a wide range of South Dakota-themed gifts and apparel, Tomac is doing Oh Geez! full time with a recent launch of her new website ohgeezdesign.com. Stay tuned for her new general store in Keldron, which she says will carry grocery items, off-sale beer, snacks, and antique/ vintage items. Oh yeah, and plenty of Oh Geez! and other South Dakota gifts. BEST SOUTH DAKOTA SPIRIT Ohgeezdesign.com (605) 209-7088 Keldron For 10 years, Shane Gerlach has been an advocate for communication, creativity, inclusivity, and “all things geek” with SiouxperCon in Sioux Falls. Gerlach watched the event grow from a hotel basement with around 1,000 to over 11,000 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center . The event has had a $1.3 million impact on the community, bringing in guests from all over the country and abroad, and has hosted over 175 guests, including Walter Koenig from the original Star Trek and Academy Award -winning actor Doug Jones . SiouxperCon has also made an impact with non-profits by raising over $40,000 for Make-A-Wish South Dakota and Montana , the JY6 Foundation , and REACH Literacy . After all of his hard work, Gerlach will hand over the reins as convention director to longtime attendee and volunteer Spencer Kaul , who will take over in time for S10uxperCon X next September. Shane Gerlach BEST FANDOM Siouxpercon.com Sioux Falls BEST PODCASTER

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Startup Sioux Falls BEST PLACE TO WORK REMOTELY

Startupsiouxfalls.com (605) 275-8000 100 E 6th St, Sioux Falls

Along the streets of downtown Sioux Falls, a historic building has been transformed into a place to nurture new ideas. Last year Startup Sioux Falls moved into the downtown community with the intent of supporting entrepreneurs and founders, igniting innovation, and bolstering economic development in South Dakota’s largest city. With the help of supporters like MarketBeat , Lloyd Companies , POET , and SDN Communications , along with the board and staff, entrepreneurs and founders have a place to grow their business and network, remote workers who need a workspace in the community have one, and business organizations that need conference rooms and event spaces now can reserve one. Even more than just the space are the opportunities Startup Sioux Falls provides with a multitude of programs.

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If you know, you know. Renowned Chef Chris Hanmer has created a modern pastry shop that offers a showcase of delights, ranging from playful macarons and petit gateaux to croissants, beignets, and other tempting favorites. Known for his artistry and constant innovation, Hanmer has been named one of the Top 10 Pastry Chefs in America , was the winner of Bravo’s Top Chef: Just Desserts , and was a participant in the World Pastry Team Championship . Enjoy your sweets at one of their banquettes or bistro tables and sip on some Spyhouse Coffee , or grab your pastries to-go. CH Patisserie BEST PLACE FOR DESSERT Chpatisserie.com (605) 275-0090 309 S Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls

Charlie's Pizza House BEST PLACE FOR PIZZA

Charliespizzahouse.com (605) 665-2212 804 Summit St, Yankton (605) 275-2212 6213 S Old Village Pl, Sioux Falls

Voted Best Pizza in South Dakota by Food Network Magazine , Charlie’s Pizza House has been a fixture in Yankton since 1959. Their one-of-a-kind pizzas include the Festus with pepperjack- covered meatballs, jalapeño, and sauerkraut, and the Betty White with artichoke, spinach, parmesan, garlic, alfredo sauce (with the option to add chicken). Try their starters with the popular Cheese Bread and their wings. With the family? Check out Charlie’s Family Night Special ! The pizzeria is so popular that owner Chuck Rezac opened a location in Sioux Falls in 2022. If you’re in Yankton, don’t forget to say hi to the restaurant piranha.

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Vermillion Standstill Parade of Lights

Since 2015, Vermillion has been celebrating Christmas with a special tradition.

The city’s Standstill Parade of Lights takes on its ninth year this winter, inverting the traditional parade style to put on the Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company’s best attended event of the year. “When the parade begins, the streetlights go out and downtown Vermillion is illuminated entirely by lights from all of our floats,” said Miles Amende , communications and tourism manager for the Chamber. Rather than having the floats progress down the street, they stand still in the middle of it, allowing parade-goers to explore at their own pace. “It helps a lot with keeping warm at the event, because instead of sitting on a street corner watching floats pass by while freezing, you get to move around,” notes Amende.

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Any business, non-profit, or community group in and around Vermillion can enter the parade. For example, churches, city departments, and even radio stations doing live broadcasts have all been a part of the parade in years past. In addition to the floats, the parade boasts live entertainment for attendees. “We have music up and down the street, and a professional sound system installed for the evening, so there’s music everywhere,” shares Amende. Carolers, a brass quartet from University of South Dakota , and a performance from the Vermillion Area Dance Organization also take place at the Ratingen Platz , a plaza in the middle of the town. Food and drinks are available at different floats. Amende mentions one year a float had a s’mores-making station, and there is always free cocoa and cookies at the VCDC tent.

“Come to the event, enjoy it, and just see what Vermillion is like in the holiday season.”

Miles Amende

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After the parade-goers have had some time to peruse the floats, the grand finale begins. Santa , atop a firetruck, comes down Main Street and leads a procession to the Ratingen Platz. Once he reaches the plaza, he gets off the truck and a countdown begins. At zero, Santa flips the switch to light the Vermillion Christmas tree. Amende says his favorite part every year is this finale. “You see the lights of the fire truck start flashing, and the crowd parts down the middle,” shares Amende. “Santa and his helpers are on the back of the truck waving, and all of the kids watching from the sidewalk are cheering. It’s just so much fun.”

Miles Amende

“We wanted a parade that was unique to Vermillion,

so we came up with the standstill style.”

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The parade is live streamed! To catch the event, tune in on Facebook at /LiveVermillion .

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