August 12, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | $65 – $250
Keep your child active, learning, and having fun this summer at KidStrong Summer Camp! Designed for kids ages 4–11, our camp features exciting games, STEM activities, creative challenges, team-building, and confidence-building exercises in a safe, engaging environment. Every day is packed with movement, friendship, and opportunities to build strong bodies, strong minds, and strong character.
August 12, Noon–2 p.m. | $4.99
A towering vault once sheltered fortunes as secretive as the ambitions shaping Sioux Falls streets. Stone facades whisper of shadowy deals, dramatic courthouse showdowns, and a theater reborn from the ashes of heartbreak.
This self-guided audio tour unlocks downtown’s doors, leading you to hidden marvels and overlooked tales most travelers never find.
What caused Sioux Falls’ grandest bank tower to double as a fortress during a crisis? Why did nightfall spark ghostly rumors in the State Theatre’s backstage corridors? Who left coded graffiti deep within the courthouse before disappearing for good?
Move through echoing lobbies and beneath ornate arches. Each step uncovers stories of rebellion, scandal, rivalry, and redemption. The familiar becomes thrilling, the silent stones speaking louder with every turn.
Dare to start uncovering the secrets beneath Sioux Falls’ polished surface. Your adventure into the city’s unruly heart begins now.
August 12, Noon–5 p.m. | $5
TP Roll Butterflies – Drop-In Craft
Create 2 colorful butterflies using painted toilet paper rolls and pipe cleaners. Guests can design simple or detailed butterfly patterns and choose to turn them into magnets or hanging decorations.
Available throughout June during open hours.
💲 $5 per guest
📍 AMC Collective | 2119 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
⏰ Wednesday 12–5 | Thursday & Friday 12–6 | Saturday 11–4 | Sunday 1–4
August 12, Noon–5 p.m. | $5
Get ready for a creative Back-to-School August at AMC Collective! Whether you’re heading back to the classroom, decorating your desk, or just looking for a fun way to get creative, our month-long drop-in crafts have something for everyone.
Choose from four fun projects: ✏️ Pencil Pouch Painting 🎒 Shrinky Dink Bag Charms 🩷 Beaded Bag Charms 🐞 Desk Buddies
Drop in throughout the month and make one project or come back and make them all! All supplies are included, and no crafting experience is needed.
Please note: • Pencil Pouch Painting is priced slightly higher than our standard drop-in projects. • Pencil pouches are available in limited quantities. Pre-registration is recommended to reserve yours.
August 13, 5–8:30 p.m. | $8.75
Experience Barbie’s story from her iconic beginnings to the blockbuster film that introduced her to a new generation.
Start your evening exploring Barbie™: A Cultural Icon Exhibition, where you’ll discover more than 65 years of fashion, culture and inspiration through vintage dolls, immersive displays and unforgettable photo opportunities.
Before the movie, walk the Pink Carpet, meet Barbie-inspired characters, enjoy themed treats and take part in a fun family activity.
Then settle in for a screening of Barbie (2023) on the giant screen inside the Wells Fargo CineDome & Sweetman Planetarium.
Whether you’re reliving childhood memories or creating new ones with your family, this one-night-only experience brings together history, imagination and Hollywood for an unforgettable evening.
Event Details:
– Explore Barbie™: A Cultural Icon Exhibition
– Walk the Pink Carpet
– Meet Barbie-inspired characters
– Enjoy themed treats and a family activity
– Screening of Barbie (2023) in the Wells Fargo CineDome & Sweetman Planetarium
August 13, 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.
August 13, 6–8 p.m. | Free
Parker’s Bistro Announces Summer Patio Nights Featuring Free Live Music
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Parker’s Bistro is pleased to announce Thursday Patio Nights, a summer series of free live music performances on the restaurant’s downtown patio.
Guests are invited to enjoy dinner, cocktails, wine, and live performances from local musicians throughout the summer. Performances will take place on select Thursday evenings from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Parker’s Bistro, located at 210 South Main Avenue in Downtown Sioux Falls.
2026 Patio Nights Lineup
June 25 | R&R (Rick Weiland & Reuben Rodriguez)
July 2 | Chris Pohlson
July 9 | Kevin Ryan
July 23 | Andrew Billion
July 30 | Jay Beck
August 6 | R&R (Rick Weiland & Reuben Rodriguez)
August 13 | Amy Ellsworth
August 20 | Juke The Tiger (Brandon Phrommany)
Patio Nights are free to attend and open to the public. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and reservations are encouraged for guests planning to dine during performances.
For reservations and additional information, visit Parker’s Bistro online or follow Parker’s Bistro on social media.
Parker’s Bistro
210 South Main Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
August 13, 7–9:30 p.m. | FREE
Join us at Levitt at the Falls for a free outdoor concert featuring Fellowship Jazz Center Orchestra ft. Alyssa Allgood.
Founded in April 2025, the Fellowship Jazz Center Orchestra is Sioux Falls’ premier big band, igniting the stage with the region’s top jazz talent. Following electrifying performances, the FJCO has quickly become a driving force in the local music scene — honoring the legacy of big band jazz while elevating fresh, diverse voices with world class energy, precision, and artistry.
Opening Act: Honor Jazz Orchestra
Happy Hour: 6:00 p.m. JJ’s bar at the Levitt
Music Begins: 7:00 p.m.
Food Trucks: Bluestem Bistro, Tasty Inn and Out, Taqueria Juanita, Street Sweets
Levitt at the Falls is an outdoor, family-friendly venue in Falls Park West featuring live music all summer long. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, gather your people, and enjoy a FREE concert in downtown Sioux Falls. It sounds like summer at the Levitt!
Thanks to our concert sponsor, Clickrain & Lemonly, Homegrown Series sponsor, MidAmerican Energy Foundation; and our 2026 Season Presenting Sponsor, MarketBeat.
