Good morning, Sioux Falls.

The Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls is hosting its Santa at the Zoo event on Saturday, Dec.

6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families can meet Santa and enjoy crafts (with a chance to spot the Grinch) as they wander the zoo's winter pathways.

Locally owned Pomegranate Market will open its unique 20,000 sqft downtown store on Dec.

12 at The Clark building at Cherapa Place, featuring a 60-seat bistro, Groove wellness bar, and expanded grocery offerings while keeping its original location in operation.

Delgado, a mother and health advocate, will showcase her nontoxic skin care line at the 605 Made Holiday Market (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday) at Cherapa Place in downtown Sioux Falls.

A free screening of Wicked: For Good will be held on Dec.

11 at 6:00 p.m. at Cinemark Century 14 in Sioux Falls. Registration is required and seating is first-come, first-served.

A survey by Innerbody finds South Dakota among the top three states for holiday spirit as West Virginia and Utah rank higher; the study measured searches, seasonal shopping patterns, and festive participation to show how residents embrace local traditions today.

State officials teamed with Washington Pavilion’s art consultants to bring local photography and original artwork to the new One Stop office (nearly 300,000 sqft) in east Sioux Falls on Dec.

3, 2025, transforming blank walls and children’s areas into welcoming spaces that showcase South Dakota talent.

On Dec. 3, 2005, an unsuccessful implosion left the Zip Feed Mill leaning into its basement in downtown and required a later crane demolition to complete removal—sparking a quirky moment that remains part of local memory.

At a Sioux Falls Downtown Rotary Club meeting on Dec.

3, DemKota CEO Adam Bode said fewer young cattle producers are entering the industry because high start-up costs block new players; he urged lenders to offer more loans (state programs currently help only a few).

Siouxland Libraries has launched its 2026 Winter Reading Program, running now until Feb.

6. Readers of all ages can register at a local branch or online to complete reading challenges and earn prizes (including a grand prize drawing).

Sioux Falls reached record cold many years ago (with lows of -42 on Feb.

9, 1899, and -30 on Jan. 2, 2010), and National Weather Service data reminds residents to dress warmly during winter.

The FDA has issued a recall for shredded cheese sold at Walmart, Target, Aldi, and other retailers in 31 states (including Minnesota) due to metal fragments that can cause injury.

Sioux Falls shoppers should check their purchases and return any affected products.

Tonic Sol-Fa Holiday Farewell Concert

Evening show — Mary W. Sommervold Hall — $52.87 – $124.49 — Experience Tonic Sol-fa's final holiday performance alongside Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience in a night of memorable music and nostalgia.

Christmas with Lorie Line 2025

Time TBA — Mary W. Sommervold Hall — Cost info not provided — Celebrate the Christmas season with Lorie Line's elegant piano arrangements and heartwarming stories.

South Dakota Symphony - Tis the Season

7:30-9 p.m. — 301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD — Tickets may apply — Celebrate the holiday season with the renowned South Dakota Symphony Orchestra and Chorus featuring tenor Ben Gulley's festive performance.

Temptations & Tempranillo

6-9 p.m. — Harvester Kitchen by Bryan — $ — Embark on a bold flavor journey as Chef Bryan pairs innovative dishes with rich Tempranillo wines.

Matthew Mayer Concert

7-10 p.m. — Orpheum Theater Center — $77.59 — Enjoy an intimate evening of solo piano music and storytelling from South Dakota's own Billboard charting artist Matthew Mayer.

Candlelight Concert: Queen vs. ABBA

6:30-7:45 p.m. — The Social — Tickets required — Experience the iconic music of Queen and ABBA illuminated by candlelight in an enchanting atmosphere.

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

Dec 23-27 — 301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical musical that brings the Grinch's heartwarming story to life with beloved songs and vibrant sets.

Feast of the Seven Fishes

5-9 p.m. — Harvester Kitchen by Bryan — Cost varies — Celebrate the Italian-American Christmas Eve tradition with a memorable feast of seafood delicacies.

Winter Blitz Flag Football Tournament

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Sanford Sports Complex — $225 per team — Enjoy a fun and competitive environment for young athletes in grades 1-8.