October 8, All day | $16.25 – $159.00
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2026 Leadership & Culture Summit
Presented by Cota Coaching & Consulting
Thursday, October 8, 2026 | Downtown Sioux Falls
Join us for a day designed to challenge, inspire, and equip leaders at every level.
The 2026 Leadership & Culture Summit brings together business leaders, HR professionals, and people managers for meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and practical strategies you can take back to your organization.
You’ll walk away with new ideas for leading your people, strengthening your culture, attracting and retaining talent, and building a workplace where people want to stay and grow.
Featuring Keynote Speaker Chris Czarnik
Chris will bring an engaging, practical perspective on today’s workforce and challenge attendees to rethink how they attract, develop, and retain great people.
Invest in your leaders. Invest in your people. Strengthen your organization.
Reserve your seat today!
October 8, 6–9 p.m. | $29
South Dakota’s local festival dedicated to showcasing films highlighting the talents of people with physical and developmental disabilities.
The Film Festival is South Dakota’s local festival dedicated to showcasing films from around the world that highlight the talents of people with physical and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to create meaningful opportunities for individuals with disabilities and rare diseases to share their stories, express their creativity, and be celebrated on the BIG screen. The festival empowers creators to lead the storytelling process, whether in front of or behind the camera, giving them a platform that is often unavailable in traditional media.
The Film Festival Event Schedule:
6:00 PM-7:00 PM | Social begins with drinks + hors d’oeuvres
7:00 PM-9:00 PM | Films + Program
We will have sign language interpreters.
October 8, 6–9 p.m. | $79.00
Want to know where the best bar food in town is? This bar food tour is for you!
Our tour will visit 4 local bars to sample the amazing food that is coming out of their kitchens. From homemade sauces to kitchens that make their own bacon! Culinary finesse can be found in the most unlikely places. Get ready for a great night out with friends (bring your own or we can introduce you to a few). First drink is on us!
You must be 21+ for this tour. A minimum registration is required for this tour to run. There is time at each location to enjoy a beverage Whether you’re a local or visitor, there’s no better way to experience Sioux Falls than through some hidden culinary gems discovered through our Best Bar Food Tour.
October 9, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | $50 – $55
No school? No problem! KidStrong No School Day Camp gives kids an exciting and active place to spend their day when school is out.
Campers will stay moving with a fun mix of fitness, games, challenges, teamwork, and KidStrong activities designed to build strength, confidence, coordination, and resilience. Our coaches create an energetic and supportive environment where kids can have fun, make new friends, and take on new challenges.
Whether it’s a teacher workday, holiday, or scheduled day off from school, KidStrong Camp is the perfect way to turn a day off into a day of movement, fun, and growth!
All your kids will need is a lunch, snacks, water bottle, and a bunch of energy!
October 9, 1–4 p.m. | $79.00
Our Cocktail Showdown Tour will pit cocktail against cocktail.
A different drink every month! We will start the tour with a light appetizer. From there, we will visit three bars to partake in their version of the featured cocktail. As a participant, you will rate each cocktail to determine that week’s winner. During the fourth week of the month, our tour will visit the top 3 cocktails from the month to determine the ULTIMATE winner! A certificate will be provided to the winning cocktail from Sioux Falls Food Tours.
You must be 21+ for this tour
A minimum registration is required for this tour to run
Alcoholic beverages are included in the price of this tour
Whether you’re a local or visitor, there’s no better way to experience Sioux Falls than through an afternoon of exquisite libations!
October 9, 7 p.m. – October 10, 12 a.m. | Free
Warm up those vocal cords and bring your best shower-singer confidence. Karaoke Night hits Big Sioux Diner & Dive every Friday from 8 PM to midnight. Grab a bite, pick your song, and take the mic, whether you’re here to belt a classic or cheer on your friends.
October 10, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | $35
Get ready for a barkin’ good time! The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society’s 24th annual Bark in the Park 3k/5k will be held on Saturday, October 10th at Pasley Park.
Bark in the Park will start at Pasley Park with registration at 8:30 am and the walk and run starting at 10 am. There will be plenty of fun festivities following the walk and run, including some great vendors as well as contests for you and your furry friends to participate in with chances to win some fabulous prize packages!
October 10, 9 a.m.–Noon | Free
Get ready for a day full of books, imagination, and pure fun! Our free reading festival is back and better than ever — packed with free books to take home, live entertainment, a mobile zoo, beloved character visits, and hands-on activities designed for kids ages 0–8.
Whether your little one is a lifelong bookworm or just discovering the magic of reading, this is a day they won’t forget. Best of all? It’s completely free! Come celebrate a love of reading with us.
You’ll enjoy —
Character visits
Mobile Zoo
Library card sign ups
Children’s entertainment
Free hands-on activities for children through age 8
Literacy information and other resources for parents
The reading festival will be at the Sioux Falls Convention Center Ballroom (1201 N W Ave) on Saturday, October 10th from 9am-12pm. We hope to see you there!
