South Dakota Christmas 2026

Top Events Across South Dakota

Find the best Christmas events across South Dakota this year!

1. 1
   Winter Wonderland at The Falls Sioux Falls

   Over 29 miles of twinkling holiday lights

2. 2
   Christmas Nights of Lights Rapid City

   Holiday event featuring app-based check-in and interactive park activities.

3. 3
   Christmas in the Hills Hot Springs

   Community-wide holiday festival with cookie tasting and light parade

4. 4
   Mistletoe on Main Aberdeen

   Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus

5. 5
   Santaland Watertown

   Immersive holiday displays and Santa visits at Watertown Mall.

6. 6
   Annual Festival of Lights Brookings

   Holiday celebration and parade featuring reindeer and festive storefront window displays.

7. 7
   Homestake Opera House Festival of Trees Deadwood

   Features heavy hors d'oeuvres, silent bidding, and a live tree auction.