Happy weekend, Sioux Falls! In today’s happening-today edition: New speakeasy, Juneteenth celebration, and free yoga in the park + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Luxury meets nightlife: Black Watch opens this week on Phillips Avenue, pairing a bar and speakeasy with a curated Rolex selection. Expect oysters, caviar, Kobe beef, and plans for an adjacent event space -- explore the new speakeasy.
Community celebration spotlight: Sioux Falls’ Juneteenth celebration is today at Fawick Park, themed Rooted in History, with the Freedom Walk led by Zach Van Harris III and an inaugural car show -- see the Juneteenth lineup.
Transit gets a major upgrade: Sioux Falls' Via partnership has cut Sioux Area Metro cost per ride 25 percent, boosted ridership, expanded coverage, added accessible minivans, and makes rides free every Friday through Summer Fridays -- check the transit upgrades.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Year-round tee time: Sioux Falls weather can be fickle, but Golf Addiction keeps your swing in mid-season form with indoor golf simulators, leagues, and a proper bar menu. Grab a buddy, pick a bucket-list course, and get some reps in this week without waiting for the greens to thaw.
Date-night upgrade: HK is that American restaurant sweet spot locals crave, with thoughtful plates, warm service, and a room that makes any night feel a little special. When you need a midweek win, book it, linger, and let Sioux Falls feel just a touch fancier for an hour.
Camp without the haul: Need a quick reset that still lets you make that Monday meeting? Tower Campground is right in the city, with full-hookup RV sites, free WiFi, showers and laundry, a playground and dog park, plus easy access to your usual errands so s'mores and real life can actually coexist.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧘 Free Yoga in the Park @ Lloyd Landing | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – At Lloyd Landing, free yoga in the park equals fresh air, calmer nerves, and maybe a spine that remembers what upright feels like. Bring your own mat if you can, limited loaners go fast, and yes, it is free, no registration, just neighbors stretching.
🎉 J. Rieck Music Grand Opening Celebration @ J. Rieck Music | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Missed their unofficial debut because winter tried to kill us? J. Rieck Music is hosting a grand opening at 450 S Kiwanis Ave with food, live music, and parking lot hangouts, all free, and yes, repairs continue and those guitars will tempt you throughout.
🎨 DIY Walk-in Craft Bar @ AR Workshop | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Extended hours at Sioux Falls’ DIY Walk-in Craft Bar, because sometimes Target runs do not scratch the creative itch. Make a candle, a trucker hat, or a mini wood project, and use the studio and supplies. It all starts at ten bucks.
✊ Juneteenth 2026 @ Fawick Park | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Whether you learned about Juneteenth in school or recently, this Sioux Falls celebration brings freedom, culture, and community together with live music and people you want to chat with. Think backyard party energy, everyone invited. Bring your neighbor, your lawn chair, and a two step.
🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster Returns to Sioux Falls @ Severance Brewing Company | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Remember them? After a year away, Cousins Maine Lobster returns to Severance Brewing for a one-day takeover, serving buttery lobster rolls, loaded tacos, and chowder with your favorite pours. Leave the chislic at home, bring friends, and call it seafood therapy.
🛍 Sunday Vendors Market @ First Stop Coffee Shop | Sunday (6/21) at 10:00 AM – Sunday calls for a lazy lap around the vendors market, where crafters, bakers, and jewelers do the heavy lifting while we sip fresh coffee. Expect food trucks, handmade finds, and the smug satisfaction of shopping local, without the parking-lot drama.
🍖 Father’s Day Backyard BBQ @ Big Sioux Diner & Dive | Sunday (6/21) at 11:00 AM – Father’s Day calls for grilled things, cold drinks, and zero talk about gutters, so Big Sioux throws a backyard BBQ with live music, yard games, and a buffet that feeds a dad-sized appetite. Think brats, pulled pork, pancakes, $5 tall boys, and Twins ticket giveaway. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Sioux Falls report Weather forecastToday — High: 79°F — Low: 58°F — Precip: 6%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tomorrow — High: 70°F — Low: 53°F — Precip: 66%
Rain showers likely before 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. This house is wildThis 5-bed, 5-bath, 4,295-square-foot showpiece blends soaring cathedral ceilings, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, and walls of windows for bright, dramatic living. The chef’s kitchen pairs Café appliances with quartz and custom cabinetry, while the screened deck adds a second gas fireplace. A spa-style primary suite, finished lower level, and heated 3-stall garage round it out.
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