Dazzling November Events in the Black Hills and Badlands

12pm VIP Open 1pm General Admission 1-5pm Open Sampling All Day Activities Include Human Foosball, Beer Yoga, College Football at the Sports Bar and Corn Hole. The 3rd annual Mountain West® Beer Fest is Saturday, November 9 at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center from 1pm-5pm.

The Seventh Annual Girlfriends' Weekend will begin on Friday, Nov 1 and continue into Sunday with sales, samples, classes, and giveaways designed to make Hill City a fun, fall destination for you and your best gals. There will be extra excitement this year.

Come experience the national parks! On five days in 2019, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2020:

January 20: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Show your support and appreciation for those who are or have served in the armed forces by attending the Veteran's Day Ceremony at Main Street Square. This will be followed by the Veteran's Day Parade organized by the VFW. 

LEAD, SD – The Gold Camp Players at the Historic Homestake Opera House announce their fall production of "Brighton Beach Memoirs"

There is more to whiskey than the grain it’s made from. At Deadwood’s Big Whiskey, you will have the opportunity to sample the top Irish, Scotch, and Bourbons, enjoy a signature cocktail at each location and learn from top whiskey representatives.

Help us kick-off the winter season. A family movie will be shown at dusk. 

All roads lead to Hill City on Friday, November 29th for Hill City's Olde Tyme Christmas and Lighted Parade!  Shopping specials and treats abound the day after Thanksgiving when families come to experience Hill City's old-fashioned charm and festively adorned Main Street.  Visitors can head for t

Experience the magic as you take a one hour, round trip journey on the 1880 Train from Hill City to the North Pole where Santa will board the train and ride back to Hill City, taking time to visit with each child on the way. Passengers enjoy hot cocoa, a sugar cookie and a special story on the wa

Storybook Island is transformed into a beautiful winter wonderland. Filled with lights and Christmas cheer. $2.00 per person, 5:30pm to 8:30pm every night we are open, Santa in the park every night thru December 23rd. Enjoy a nice hot cup of cocoa, or cider while strolling through the park.

Belle Fourche is the place to be to get in the Christmas Holiday spirit! Kick off the Christmas season with us at the Center of the Nation - Belle Fourche, SD!

(Schedule is currently subject to change as more details are added)

December 21, 2019 Schedule:

Every year, there comes a magical evening when crowds gather and children’s eyes glow with wonder. In downtown Rapid City, floats strung with thousands of lights sparkle in the trees, twinkle on the buildings, and dazzle more than 30,000 spectators.

Help us usher in the holiday season with a festive celebration, including ice skating, tree lighting, Santa Claus' arrival, musical performances to delight young and old alike and more.