Family events in Minnehaha County, SD

SCHEELS turns trick-or-treating into a playful scavenger hunt filled with clues and riddles. Track down six eerie checkpoints hidden around the store and collect goodies at each stop. Staff will be in costume and passing out sweets throughout the event. Costumes are welcome, and treats are guaranteed. A friendly, spooky adventure awaits for candy seekers and puzzle fans.

Enjoy spooky-themed dance routines at this Halloween show, with free admission. After the performance, a Trunk-or-Treat will take place in the parking lot, followed by a Glow Party inside for dancers and their families. Glow sticks will be available for purchase, with proceeds supporting the dancers’ trip to the ReliaQuest Bowl game in Florida next season. Dancers, family, and friends are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes or festive attire.

Cars and Candy brings a festive Halloween showcase of automobiles to the Runnings parking lot, pairing eye-catching rides with sweet fun for families. Children can trick-or-treat among the vehicles while enthusiasts take in the displays. Voting for a favorite is done by placing cash in the buckets set in front of each car, with all proceeds directed to cancer research. Presented by My Buddy's Garage and Runnings, this public gathering welcomes every type of vehicle. There is no admission cost and no entry fee for participants or spectators.

Memorial Middle School welcomes families for a safe, family friendly evening of trick or treating through team areas and hallways. Little ones can wear costumes and bring a bag to collect candy. Started by Dr. Moon, Treat the Halls continues as a school and community tradition that brings people together.

A trunk or treat marks the final outdoor market of the season. Vendor registration has ended and no additional signups will be accepted. Be cautious of any comments requesting payment, as those are not authorized. An update with the vendor lineup will be shared.

The craft bar is open for walk-in projects, with no registration required. Choose from options such as mini signs, wax bead candles, a hat patch bar, and hat burning.

Celebrating its twentieth year, the Sioux Falls Zombie Walk returns alongside the Boo Falls Halloween Parade. The festivities will include participation from Thriller Dance Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls Junior Roller Derby. Volunteer opportunities are open for those who want to help make Sioux Falls spooky again, and more information will be shared soon.

A welcoming, come-as-you-are space for feeding your baby, weighing your little one, and sharing a cup of coffee with other moms. Breastfeeding, pumping, and combo-feeding families are welcome, as are pregnant moms who would like to learn from others and build community before their baby arrives. An IBCLC/CLC facilitates the circle and offers support, reassurance, answers to questions, and weighted feeds. The open-house format requires no reservations.

Enjoy a relaxed pottery session with access to a wheel and plenty of clay to create at your own pace. You may share the wheel with a friend, sibling, or parent and child, taking turns and experimenting as you go. Instruction is included for guidance and support. Registration includes one piece to be fired and glaze-dipped, with additional pieces available for firing at an extra cost. Participants aged 11 and younger must use the pottery wheel with an adult. Adults and youth are welcome.

The culminating event of the South Dakota 250 Commission, held in conjunction with the South Dakota State Historical Society, features the burial of an America 250 time capsule on the grounds of the Battleship South Dakota Memorial in Sioux Falls. The ceremony aligns with South Dakota’s birthday, and the sealed capsule is intended to be opened during the tricentennial of the United States. This is the only America 250 time capsule designated for South Dakota.

Create a festive fall wreath with seasonal colors, textures, leaves, flowers, and autumn-inspired accents. This open-house-style activity is suitable for an adult alone or with a friend, or for a child and adult to work on together. The cost is $15.

Bring a tote and shop a special deal at Once Upon A Child Sioux Falls. The featured offer changes weekly, so check the page for each week’s savings.

Enjoy a special lunch outing with your little one at Chick-fil-A Empire Place. The offer includes one kids’ meal with each adult meal purchased, making it a chance for parents, grandparents, and caregivers to share a meal and spend quality time together.

Mother's Mornings offers moms a chance to relax, connect, and enjoy extra hospitality while their little ones color and play in the play area. A complimentary coffee bar is available with the purchase of a meal. The gathering is held exclusively at Chick-fil-A East Sioux Falls.