Summer art & wine walk, Golden Girls–themed dueling pianos, neighborhood pie and ice cream party, and more. 
Happy Friday, Sioux Falls. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Sioux Falls Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Amazon is building a last mile center, speed limits dropped on 14th Street with safer crossings, and students funded to document historic Black landmarks — catch up here.
State-level stories: Mandatory headlights after dark or in low visibility, a new bridge honoring a WWII hero, and a teaching apprenticeship advancing school aides into teachers — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Study finds adults inhale thousands of plastic fragments daily, many hearts age faster than their owners, and Ford recalls F-150 hybrids without seatbelt chime — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Explore free science and art exhibits
- Discuss cybersecurity best practices with peers
- Savor flavors and help those in need
- Splash into back-to-school with Dock Dogs
- Unlock dozens of travel deals with AARP
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Gardening: Discover top nurseries in Sioux Falls that stock everything from pet-friendly succulents to statement-making fiddle leaf figs. You don’t need a green thumb to pull off a balcony jungle or office oasis.
Outdoors: Think you need an African safari? South Dakota’s bison herds roam with almost 100 percent viewing success, and prairie dog towns outshine any reality show. Check seasons and top spots in our viewing guide.
Reads: The smell of paper, the thrill of cracking open a new story, and the chance to accidentally spend two hours debating which cover looks cooler, Full Circle Book Co-op is basically a playground for bookworms (minus the monkey bars, plus way more coffee).
Health: Forget outdated weight loss fads and gimmicks. Modern science has changed the game. GLP-1 medications (like the ones behind today’s most talked-about treatments) are helping people manage weight in a safer, more sustainable way. Check out your options today.
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📆 Around town this weekend
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirey outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
Today
🍷 Summer Art & Wine Walk @ Downtown Sioux Falls | Friday (8/1) at 5:00pm – Grab your walking shoes and sip your way down Phillips Avenue at this free summer stroll featuring live art demos, street performers, and curated wine tastings at local hotspots. Snag a punch card for sampling at each stop and toast the closed-off streets with friends old and new. No cars, no traffic—just good vibes, gallery-worthy murals, and plenty of vino to go around. Let the ultimate summer soirée unfold!
🖌️ Paint Your Partner @ AMC Collective | Friday (8/1) at 6:00pm – Paint night at AMC Collective is the kind of low-stakes therapy session where you bring someone you actually like, and swap heartfelt portraits or abstract blobs that vaguely resemble them. We’ve got all the supplies covered, so just show up with a partner in crime.
This weekend
💦 Back to School Splash ft. Dock Dogs @ Scheels | Saturday (8/2) at 9:00am – Who knew back-to-school shopping could involve dogs launching themselves off docks? Scheels is turning its parking lot into a family-friendly carnival with Dock Dogs, customizable Crocs with free Jibbitz, photo booths, food trucks, and a school-supply drive. Free entry, full chaos, worth it.
🖼️ 4th Annual Prints & Repeat Bazaart Show @ Sunny’s Pizzeria | Saturday (8/2) at 11:00am – Whether you show up for the art to validate your pizza obsession, this outdoor party has you covered with 20+ local makers hawking prints, ceramics, jewelry, and more. Grab a Sunny’s slice, sip a Covert brew, and pretend you know what “abstract” means.
🎹 Golden Girls-themed Dueling Pianos @ The Social | Saturday (8/2) at 6:00pm – Skip the usual karaoke and swing by The Social for a Golden Girls-themed dueling piano throwdown. Expect Blanche-style bravado, Rose-worthy innocence, and Sophia-grade sass served up between every singalong. After all, community spirit has never sounded so much like cheesecake and dry wit.
🎡 86th Annual Sioux Empire Fair @ W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds | Sunday (8/3) at 10:00am – Fair season is in swing with the Sioux Empire Fair in town. Dust off your appetite for corn dogs, ride the Tilt-A-Whirl until you question your life choices, and cheer on free grandstand shows under the stars. It’s wholesome chaos, local style.
🎥 Outdoor Movie Night! @ Oak Hills Baptist Church | Sunday (8/3) at 7:30pm – Step into Narnia under the open sky—this free outdoor screening is perfect family fun. Swing by for snacks (or pack your own), then settle in with your lawn chair or blanket on the grassy lot. Movie magic, fresh air, and zero ticket price—what’s not to love?
Next week
⚾ Sioux Falls Canaries vs Winnipeg Goldeyes @ The Birdcage | Monday (8/4) at 11:05am – Think national rivalries only belong in the NHL? Come cheer on the Sioux Falls Canaries as they tango with the Winnipeg Goldeyes at the Birdcage, where overpriced peanuts taste better with a side of friendly heckling, local brews, and that sweet summer breeze.
🥧 Neighborhood Pie and Ice Cream Party @ St. Mark’s Lutheran Church | Tuesday (8/5) at 5:30pm – Celebrate National Night Out the sweet way with slices of pie, scoops of ice cream, and plenty of neighborly cheer. There’ll be lemonade and coffee for the grown-ups, plus a bouncy house and obstacle course for the kids. El Son De Mi Tierra Folklor brings the dance vibes—so come for dessert, stay for the culture.
⚡ Tesla @ W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds | Tuesday (8/5) at 7:30pm – Our fairgrounds are about to rattle with Tesla’s bluesy, 1970s-rooted rock, all free with fair admission. These Sacramento vets still rip through Modern Day Cowboy and Signs like it’s 1986, so bring sturdy boots, and maybe some napkins for that air-guitar sweat.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/1 Fridays on the Plaza @ 12th Street Plaza – 11:30 am
- 8/1 Ryan Picone Quartet @ Old Courthouse Museum – 12 pm
- 8/1 Art Market @ Levitt Sioux Falls – 4 pm
- 8/1 Micah Wetzel @ Blue Rock Bar – 6 pm
- 8/1 Rascal Martinez @ Levitt at the Falls – 7 pm
- 8/1 Runnin on Empty @ Grand Falls Casino – 8:30 pm
- 8/2 Black Stone Cherry @ ICON Events – 7 pm
- 8/4 Mondays @ McKennan Park – 7 pm
- 8/4 Hairball @ W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds – 7:30 pm
🏠️ Price is right – Sioux Falls edition
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*This 👇 could be your listing. Hit us up if you’ve got a home (or 12) to sell.
Listed by: Karen C Bankowski (605 Real Estate LLC)
Perched on the 18th tee box of Prairie Green, this 4,288-square-foot standout brings together custom craftsmanship, sun-soaked spaces, and a few surprises. The four-season room serves up sweeping fairway views, while three fireplaces keep things cozy year-round. A main floor office doubles as a guest hideout and the heated garage means winter never stands a chance.
The primary suite comes with a walk-in closet big enough to host its own putting contest. Updated by Deffenbaugh and Coacher Construction, every corner feels fresh yet lived-in. Out back, the paver patio is primed for everything from golf tales to lazy Sunday coffee.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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