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FRIDAY, NOV. 29

Holiday events

Christmas Tours of the Historic Adams House, Deadwood. Open house-style tours, 1-5 p.m. All attendees receive a free gift. Coin-collecting scavenger hunt for kids. Tickets $8 members, $12 non-members, $5 kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and younger. Tickets available at or at the door. Information: 605-722-4800

Christmas Nights of Lights, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Storybook Island. Tickets can be used once for any night. GA: $5 per person, 1 and under are free. VIP: $12 per person, includes admission, train ticket, carousel ticket and hot cocoa. Information: email tickets@evvnt.com

Special events

Friday night fish fry, 5-7 p.m., VFW Post 1273, Rapid City. Hand-battered walleye, French fries and homemade coleslaw for $16 per person. Family-friendly.

Live music

Ruthie Craft, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City

SATURDAY, NOV. 30

Holiday events

Winter Market, 2-6 p.m., Main Street Square, followed by Festival of Lights Parade, 6 p.m., downtown Rapid City. 

Christmas Nights of Lights, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Storybook Island, Rapid City. Tickets can be used once for any night. General admission $5 per person, children age 1 and younger admitted free. VIP: $12 per person, includes admission, train ticket, carousel ticket and hot cocoa. Information: tickets@evvnt.com

Christmas Tours of the Historic Adams House, Deadwood. Open house-style tours, 1-5 p.m. All attendees receive a free gift. Coin-collecting scavenger hunt for kids. Tickets $8 members, $12 non-members, $5 kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and younger. Tickets available at or at the door. Information: 605-722-4800

Deadwood Cowboy Christmas, 6-9 p.m., Days of '76 Museum, Deadwood. $35 per person; advance reservations recommended. Tickets: or 605-722-4800. Music by The Lonely Rangers, live auction, heavy hors d'oeuvres by Cheyenne Crossing, cash bar. 

Special events

Black Hills Book Tour: Author Chris Stenson, noon to 2 p.m., Henry’s Bookstore, Spearfish. Information: tia.stenson.93@gmail.com or 701-212-0529

Farmers markets 

Black Hills Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Market Park, Rapid City. Vendors, produce in season and information:

Performances

A Magical Medora Christmas variety show, 4 p.m., Spearfish High School auditorium, Spearfish. Tickets: $36-$55. Information:

Live music

Dance with live music by Midnight Sun, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Viking Hall gym, Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. $6 per person. Alcohol and smoke-free environment; refreshments provided.

Ruthie Craft, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox, Rapid City

SUNDAY, DEC. 1

Holiday events

Christmas Tours of the Historic Adams House, Deadwood. Open house-style tours, 1-5 p.m. All attendees receive a free gift. Coin-collecting scavenger hunt for kids. Tickets $8 members, $12 non-members, $5 kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and younger. Tickets available at or at the door. Information: 605-722-4800

Christmas Nights of Lights, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Storybook Island, Rapid City. Tickets can be used once for any night. General admission $5 per person, children age 1 and younger admitted free. VIP: $12 per person, includes admission, train ticket, carousel ticket and hot cocoa. Information: tickets@evvnt.com

Special events

Black Hills Book Tour: Author Chris Stenson, noon to 2 p.m., Mystic Market, Rapid City. Information: tia.stenson.93@gmail.com or 701-212-0529

Live music

A Very Potter Christmas, 2 p.m., High Plains Western Heritage Center, Spearfish. Tickets $20 reserved; $15 general admission. Featuring Christmas music by the Potter Family. Tickets and information: 605-642-9378 or

MONDAY, DEC. 2

Special events

"Medicare Monday," educational session for current and soon-to-be-eligible Medicare beneficiaries, 5:30 p.m., Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. Free. Presented by Dean Henzlik, a certified senior advisor.

TUESDAY, DEC. 3

Fundraisers

Improvise Arts: Live music featuring local talent and student musicians, 5-8 p.m., The Windsor Block, Rapid City. Ticketed entry. Proceeds benefit Improvise Arts. Information:  

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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet, 7 p.m., Fine Arts Theater, The Monument, Rapid City. Tickets start at $41. Tickets and information: themonument.live/events/detail/nutcrakcer24

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4

Live music

Holiday Concert Series, noon, Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City. Free admission. Celebrate the sounds of the season with performances by Laura Mills and Lawren Erickson. Information:

THURSDAY, DEC. 5. 

Holiday events

Tree lighting ceremony, 6 p.m., Harley-Davidson Rally Point, Sturgis. Free candy canes, hot cocoa, cider and popcorn, musical entertainment, a special Christmas story and more.

Hatchery Holidays, noon-4 p.m., D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery, Spearfish. Holiday treats and music at the Booth House. 

Christmas Nights of Lights, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Storybook Island, Rapid City. Tickets can be used once for any night. General admission $5 per person, children age 1 and younger admitted free. VIP: $12 per person, includes admission, train ticket, carousel ticket and hot cocoa. Information: tickets@evvnt.com

Special events

Rapid City Community Relations Commission, in partnership with Rural America Initiatives, hosting presentation on 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre by Monica Garreau-Schmidt, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Community Room, Rapid City Public Library, Rapid City. Garreau-Schmidt is a descendant of Jenny Tokayamniwin (Walks First Woman), who survived the massacre at Wounded Knee Creek. Information: LaFawn Janis, lafawn.janis@rcgov.org, or text 605-863-0989.

Armchair Travelers Book Club, noon, Lushbough Room, Sturgis Public Library, Sturgis. Topic: Western novels. 

Fundraisers

Black Hills State University Music Department’s annual A Madrigal Dinner, Meier Hall, Black Hills State University, Spearfish. Social 5:30 p.m., dinner 6 p.m. Tickets sell out quickly for these festive evenings of food, music and entertainment. An ensemble of singers in full Renaissance garb will portray a 16th Century king, queen and court who have invited the audience to a Christmas feast in the castle’s great hall. Tickets and information: or 605-642-6420. This is an annual fundraiser for BHSU Music Department.

FRIDAY, DEC. 6

Holiday events

Parade of Lights, 6-8 p.m., starting at Ball Park Road, ending at Main and Fourth Streets, Sturgis. Deadline to register a parade entry Dec. 4. Information: Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, Kadence 605-347-2556 or events@sturgisareachamber.com

Hatchery Holidays, noon-4 p.m., D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery, Spearfish. Holiday treats and music at the Booth House. 

Christmas Tours of the Historic Adams House, Deadwood. Open house-style tours, 1-5 p.m. All attendees receive a free gift. Coin-collecting scavenger hunt for kids. Tickets $8 members, $12 non-members, $5 kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and younger. Tickets available at or at the door. Information: 605-722-4800

Christmas Nights of Lights, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Storybook Island, Rapid City. Tickets can be used once for any night. General admission $5 per person, children age 1 and younger admitted free. VIP: $12 per person, includes admission, train ticket, carousel ticket and hot cocoa. Information: tickets@evvnt.com

Craft fairs and bazaars

Christmas Market, 5-8 p.m., Rise Furnishings and Decor, Rapid City. Local artisans selling their work, live music, Rise showroom open. 

Fundraisers

Black Hills State University Music Department’s annual A Madrigal Dinner, Meier Hall, Black Hills State University, Spearfish. Social 5:30 p.m., dinner 6 p.m. Tickets sell out quickly for these festive evenings of food, music and entertainment. An ensemble of singers in full Renaissance garb will portray a 16th Century king, queen and court who have invited the audience to a Christmas feast in the castle’s great hall. Tickets and information: or 605-642-6420. This is an annual fundraiser for BHSU Music Department.

Live music

Orion and Stacey Potter, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox

SATURDAY, DEC. 7

Holiday events

Rapid City Garden Club's annual Christmas Wreath Sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Creative Arts Building at Central States Fairgrounds, Rapid City. Wreaths, centerpieces, mailbox covers, arches and swags all handmade from fresh greens collected in the Black Hills. 

Seniors' Holi-day, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Rapid City. Free. Featuring a buffet feast with music, games, fellowship.  

Christmas Nights of Lights, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Storybook Island, Rapid City. Tickets can be used once for any night. General admission $5 per person, children age 1 and younger admitted free. VIP: $12 per person, includes admission, train ticket, carousel ticket and hot cocoa. Information: tickets@evvnt.com

Ginger Festival, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Tri-State Museum and Visitor Center, Belle Fourche. Gingerbread House exhibit, with storyboards, photos and exhibit cases relating to the history of ginger spice and gingerbread houses. Decorated Christmas trees, gingerbread inflatable, Christmas backdrop for photos, live music by The Center of the Nation Brass Quintet, a visit from Santa Claus, refreshments, activity table for children and drawings for gingerbread-related books. Gingerbread Village, exhibit, trees, decor and activity table will be up through Jan. 1.

Hatchery Holidays, noon-4 p.m., D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery, Spearfish. Holiday treats and music at the Booth House. 

Christmas Tours of the Historic Adams House, Deadwood. Open house-style tours, 1-5 p.m. All attendees receive a free gift. Coin-collecting scavenger hunt for kids. Tickets $8 members, $12 non-members, $5 kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and younger. Tickets available at or at the door. Information: 605-722-4800

Deadwood History's Holiday Open House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Days of '76 Museum, Deadwood. Free. Children’s activities, face painting, free museum access, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more. Refreshments served. Information: 605-722-4800.

Holidazzle Hot Chocolate Bar, 5:30-6:15 p.m., 120 E. Michigan St., followed by Holidazzle Parade, 6 p.m., Spearfish. Parade starts at Spearfish High School. 

Holiday open house, 4-6:30 p.m., 1880 Courthouse Museum, Custer. Free museum admission, refreshments and holiday shopping.

35th annual Custer Christmas Parade, 5:30 p.m., followed by Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony at Way Park, Custer. Parade starts at Eighth Street and Mount Rushmore Road and ends at Way Park.

Craft fairs and bazaars

Santa's Thrift Village, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Minneluzahan Senior Center, Rapid City. Information: 605-394-1887

Angel Bazaar, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Thomas More High School, Rapid City. Holiday crafts, caramel rolls and food booths. 

Christmas Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Rise Furnishings and Decor, Rapid City. Local artisans selling their work, live music, Rise showroom open. 

Christmas at the Market, 9 a.m.-noon, Market Park, Rapid City. Handcrafted items, Christmas treats, baked goods, jams, jellies and farm-fresh items. Presented by Black Hills Farmers Market. 

Christmas Treasures rummage sale, 9 a.m.-noon, Viking Hall, Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. Gift items, centerpieces, jewelry, clothing, dishes, candles, Christmas books, magazines, small trees, lights and more. 

Holiday Market, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Spearfish Rec and Aquatic Center, Spearfish. Featuring 75 vendors. 

American Legion Unit 22 Auxiliary craft/vendor fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., American Legion Post 22, Rapid City

Santa's Village craft fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Custer High School gym, Custer. Free admission. Local vendors and businesses, pictures with Santa, concessions and door prizes.

Fundraisers

Black Hills State University Music Department’s annual A Madrigal Dinner, Meier Hall, Black Hills State University, Spearfish. Social 5:30 p.m., dinner 6 p.m. Tickets sell out quickly for these festive evenings of food, music and entertainment. An ensemble of singers in full Renaissance garb will portray a 16th Century king, queen and court who have invited the audience to a Christmas feast in the castle’s great hall. Tickets and information: or 605-642-6420. This is an annual fundraiser for BHSU Music Department.

Hiking/outdoor events

Open House Holiday Walk, D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery, Spearfish. Register by 12:45 p.m. at hatchery; group walk 1 p.m. $4 for all walkers. 5K routes to follow in downtown Spearfish. Information: 307-290-2349 or

Live music

Black Hills Symphony Orchestra presents “Bassoon It Will Be Christmas,” 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. The program features The Marriage of Figaro and Weber's Bassoon Concerto in F major Opus 75, with soloist Charles Ullery. Tickets and information:

42nd annual Holiday Cathedral Concert “That Night of Wondrous Joy,â€� 7:30 p.m., Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City. Free. Performances by South °®¶¹app Mines Music Department’s University Choir, Concert Choir, Singing Engineers, Hardrockapella Jazz, String Theory and Low Brass Choir.

Sip and Sing with pianist Nick Linn, 6-8 p.m., Firehouse Wine Cellars, Rapid City. Enjoy classic and modern Christmas carols. 

Dance with live music by °®¶¹app Country, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Viking Hall gym, Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. $7 per person. Alcohol and smoke-free environment; refreshments provided.

Alex Massa and Leslie Cline holiday music, with Jeremy Quick, Alex Diaz and Jamin Hubner, 7 p.m., bb’s natural wine bar, Rapid City   

Orion and Stacey Potter, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox

SUNDAY, DEC. 8

Holiday events

Hatchery Holidays, noon-4 p.m., D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery, Spearfish. Holiday treats and music at the Booth House. 

Christmas Tours of the Historic Adams House, Deadwood. Open house-style tours, 1-5 p.m. All attendees receive a free gift. Coin-collecting scavenger hunt for kids. Tickets $8 members, $12 non-members, $5 kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and younger. Tickets available at or at the door. Information: 605-722-4800

Christmas Nights of Lights, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Storybook Island, Rapid City. Tickets can be used once for any night. General admission $5 per person, children age 1 and younger admitted free. VIP: $12 per person, includes admission, train ticket, carousel ticket and hot cocoa. Information: tickets@evvnt.com

Fundraisers

Third annual Holiday for Fiddles concert, 2 and 7 p.m., Historic Theater, Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. Tickets $25 advance, $30 at the door. Advance tickets: Buy in person at Performing Arts center, call box office, 605-394-1786, or buy online at . Holiday for Fiddles features Kenny Putnam, Tom Schaefer, Owen DeJong, Brian and Kaija Bonde, Mike Connor, Boyd Bristow, Al Remund and Larry Rohrer. Portion of proceeds benefits Youth and Family Services.

Live music

42^nd annual Holiday Cathedral Concert “That Night of Wondrous Joy,â€� 2:30 p.m., Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City. Free admission. Performances by South °®¶¹app Mines Music Department’s University Choir, Concert Choir, Singing Engineers, Hardrockapella Jazz, String Theory and Low Brass Choir.

45th annual Sturgis Community Christmas Concert, 2 p.m., Sturgis Community Center theater, Sturgis. Free. Featuring church choirs and The Chancel Bells.

Green Dolphin Band Christmas, 2 p.m., High Plains Western Heritage Center, Spearfish. Enjoy a concert of popular holiday hits with a twist of jazz mixed in. Admission is by donation. Information: 605-642-9378 or

MONDAY, DEC. 9

Special events

"Medicare Monday," educational session for current and soon-to-be-eligible Medicare beneficiaries, 5:30 p.m., Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. Free. Presented by Dean Henzlik, a certified senior advisor.

TUESDAY, DEC. 10

Special events

Black Hills Retired School Personnel, 2 p.m., Canyon Lake Activities Center. Social hour followed by a presentation from the Well Done Players of Black Hills Community Theater, meeting to follow. Information: Doris Ann Werlinger, 605-484-1888

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11

Live music

Holiday Concert Series, noon, Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City. Free admission. Celebrate the sounds of the season with performances by New Horizons Band. Information:

Bellman Brown Bag Series: Spearfish Piano Duet Club, noon, Matthews Opera House theater, Spearfish. Free admission; bring your own lunch. The popular annual December program includes holiday music and familiar classical music for two performers on one piano. Information: .

THURSDAY, DEC. 12

Holiday events

Christmas Nights of Lights, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Storybook Island, Rapid City. Tickets can be used once for any night. General admission $5 per person, children age 1 and younger admitted free. VIP: $12 per person, includes admission, train ticket, carousel ticket and hot cocoa. Information: tickets@evvnt.com

FRIDAY, DEC. 13

Holiday events

Christmas Tours of the Historic Adams House, Deadwood. Open house-style tours, 1-5 p.m. All attendees receive a free gift. Coin-collecting scavenger hunt for kids. Tickets $8 members, $12 non-members, $5 kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and younger. Tickets available at or at the door. Information: 605-722-4800

Christmas Nights of Lights, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Storybook Island, Rapid City. Tickets can be used once for any night. General admission $5 per person, children age 1 and younger admitted free. VIP: $12 per person, includes admission, train ticket, carousel ticket and hot cocoa. Information: tickets@evvnt.com

Live music

Johnny Hastings Trio, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox

SATURDAY, DEC. 14

Holiday events

Seniors' Holi-day, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Rapid City. Featuring a buffet feast with music, games, fellowship. Free.

Christmas Tours of the Historic Adams House, Deadwood. Open house-style tours, 1-5 p.m. All attendees receive a free gift. Coin-collecting scavenger hunt for kids. Tickets $8 members, $12 non-members, $5 kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and younger. Tickets available at or at the door. Information: 605-722-4800

Christmas Cheer Workshop for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade, 10 a.m.-noon, Days of '76 Museum, Deadwood. Free; space is limited. Register: Education Director Tera Richards, 605-578-1657. Kids will make Christmas-themed crafts, write a letter to Santa, and enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, and festive music.

Christmas Nights of Lights, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Storybook Island, Rapid City. Tickets can be used once for any night. General admission $5 per person, children age 1 and younger admitted free. VIP: $12 per person, includes admission, train ticket, carousel ticket and hot cocoa. Information: tickets@evvnt.com

Craft fairs and bazaars

Holiday marketplace pop-up and breakfast with the Grinch, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Rushmore Room, The Monument, Rapid City. Free admission. Breakfast and photo with the Grinch, $10. Featuring more than 100 small business vendors.

Christmas rummage and cookie sale, 8-11 a.m., Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City

Live music

Rapid City Merry Tuba Christmas, 1 p.m., Uptown Rapid food court, Rapid City. Free admission. Musicians of all ages perform holiday music on tubas and other brass instruments for this unique annual Christmas concert.

15^th annual A Potter Family Christmas Dinner and Show, The Park, Rapid City. Doors open 5:30 p.m., dinner 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. Featuring Miss South °®¶¹app Joelle Simpson playing the harp and other guest musicians. Tickets $65 dinner and show; $25 show only. Reservations: Stacey Potter, 605-430-7671.

Christmas ball with live music by The Wilt Brothers, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Viking Hall gym, Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. $6 per person. Alcohol and smoke-free environment; refreshments provided.

Johnny Hastings Trio, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox

SUNDAY, DEC. 15

Holiday events

Live nativity, 3-6 p.m., Outlaw Ranch, Custer. Live animals, bake sale, craft fair, hot cider and cocoa. Information: 605-673-1014

Christmas Tours of the Historic Adams House, Deadwood. Open house-style tours, 1-5 p.m. All attendees receive a free gift. Coin-collecting scavenger hunt for kids. Tickets $8 members, $12 non-members, $5 kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and younger. Tickets available at or at the door. Information: 605-722-4800

Christmas Nights of Lights, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Storybook Island, Rapid City. Tickets can be used once for any night. General admission $5 per person, children age 1 and younger admitted free. VIP: $12 per person, includes admission, train ticket, carousel ticket and hot cocoa. Information: tickets@evvnt.com

Live music

15th annual A Potter Family Christmas Dinner and Show, The Park, Rapid City. Doors open 5:30 p.m., dinner 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. Featuring Miss South °®¶¹app Joelle Simpson playing the harp and other guest musicians. Tickets $65 dinner and show; $25 show only. Reservations: Stacey Potter, 605-430-7671.

Dave Martinson’s Big Band presents “The Nutcracker Suite” by Duke Ellington, 2 p.m., Homestake Opera House, Lead. Listen to favorites like the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" and other popular songs with a jazz flair. Tickets $25 adults, $20 seniors and veterans, $15 for kids younger than 18. Tickets and information: or 605-584-2067.

High Plains Live! Christmas on the High Plains, 2 p.m., High Plains Western Heritage Center, Spearfish. Featuring Paul Larson, Kenny Putnam, Jami Lynn and Chet Murray. Advance ticket purchases recommended. Reserved seats $20; general admission $15. Tickets and information: 605-642-9378 or

°®¶¹app Choral Union: Christmas at the Cathedral, 3 p.m., Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City. Free admission with the donation of non-perishable food items for Church Response and/or a donation to °®¶¹app Choral Union. Classic carols and contemporary holiday favorites. Information:

Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Coldplay, 6 p.m., Studio Theater, Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. For adults and children ages 8 or older only. Youths ages 8 to 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets and information: Performing Arts Center of Rapid City, 610 Columbus St, Rapid City, SD 57701, 605-394-1786 or .

Candlelight Concert: Christmas Special, 8 p.m., Studio Theater, Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. For adults and children ages 8 or older only. Youths ages 8 to 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets and information: Performing Arts Center of Rapid City, 610 Columbus St, Rapid City, SD 57701, 605-394-1786 or .

MONDAY, DEC. 16

Special events

"Medicare Monday," educational session for current and soon-to-be-eligible Medicare beneficiaries, 5:30 p.m., Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. Free. Presented by Dean Henzlik, a certified senior advisor.

Holiday events

Christmas Nights of Lights, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Storybook Island, Rapid City. Tickets can be used once for any night. General admission $5 per person, children age 1 and younger admitted free. VIP: $12 per person, includes admission, train ticket, carousel ticket and hot cocoa. Information: tickets@evvnt.com

Live music

15^th annual A Potter Family Christmas Dinner and Show, The Park, Rapid City. Doors open 5:30 p.m., dinner 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. Featuring Miss South °®¶¹app Joelle Simpson playing the harp and other guest musicians. Tickets $65 dinner and show; $25 show only. Reservations: Stacey Potter, 605-430-7671.

TUESDAY, DEC. 17

Holiday events

Christmas Nights of Lights, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Storybook Island, Rapid City. Tickets can be used once for any night. General admission $5 per person, children age 1 and younger admitted free. VIP: $12 per person, includes admission, train ticket, carousel ticket and hot cocoa. Information: tickets@evvnt.com

Special events

City of Sturgis Candidate Forum, 6-8 p.m., Meade School District Williams Administrative Building (use Douglas Street entrance to access the board room), Sturgis. Candidates for two City Council seats are invited: Ward 1 -- Ryan Klima and Alex Usera; Ward 3 -- Richelle Bruch, Mark Chaplin, Jennessa Dempsey and David Murtha. Event will be livestreamed on Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau Facebook page, technology permitting.

Live music

Christmas Open House and candlelight concert by singer and recording artist Michelle Skoog and special guest Fr. Andrzej Wyrostek, 6:30 p.m., Holy Cross Chapel, Terra Sancta Retreat Center, Rapid City. Admission is freewill donation at the concert. Bring your own container and, for a donation, take home some Christmas goodies. Information: .

15th annual A Potter Family Christmas Dinner and Show, The Park, Rapid City. Doors open 5:30 p.m., dinner 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. Featuring Miss South °®¶¹app Joelle Simpson playing the harp and other guest musicians. Tickets $65 dinner and show; $25 show only. Reservations: Stacey Potter, 605-430-7671.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18

Holiday events

Christmas Nights of Lights, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Storybook Island, Rapid City. Tickets can be used once for any night. General admission $5 per person, children age 1 and younger admitted free. VIP: $12 per person, includes admission, train ticket, carousel ticket and hot cocoa. Information: tickets@evvnt.com

Live music

Holiday Concert Series, noon, Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City. Free admission. Celebrate the sounds of the season with performances by Shrine of Democracy Chorus. Information:

THURSDAY, DEC. 19

Holiday events

Christmas Nights of Lights, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Storybook Island, Rapid City. Tickets can be used once for any night. General admission $5 per person, children age 1 and younger admitted free. VIP: $12 per person, includes admission, train ticket, carousel ticket and hot cocoa. Information: tickets@evvnt.com

Live music

Candlelight Concert: Christmas Special, 8:45 p.m., Studio Theater, Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. For adults and children ages 8 or older only. Youths ages 8 to 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets and information: Performing Arts Center of Rapid City, 610 Columbus St, Rapid City, SD 57701, 605-394-1786 or .

FRIDAY, DEC. 20

Holiday events

Christmas Tours of the Historic Adams House, Deadwood. Open house-style tours, 1-5 p.m. All attendees receive a free gift. Coin-collecting scavenger hunt for kids. Tickets $8 members, $12 non-members, $5 kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and younger. Tickets available at or at the door. Information: 605-722-4800

Christmas Nights of Lights, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Storybook Island, Rapid City. Tickets can be used once for any night. General admission $5 per person, children age 1 and younger admitted free. VIP: $12 per person, includes admission, train ticket, carousel ticket and hot cocoa. Information: tickets@evvnt.com

Live music

Orion and Stacey Potter, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox

SATURDAY, DEC. 21

Holiday events

Christmas Tours of the Historic Adams House, Deadwood. Open house-style tours, 1-5 p.m. All attendees receive a free gift. Coin-collecting scavenger hunt for kids. Tickets $8 members, $12 non-members, $5 kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and younger. Tickets available at or at the door. Information: 605-722-4800

Christmas Nights of Lights, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Storybook Island, Rapid City. Tickets can be used once for any night. General admission $5 per person, children age 1 and younger admitted free. VIP: $12 per person, includes admission, train ticket, carousel ticket and hot cocoa. Information: tickets@evvnt.com

Alex Massa Presents: A Holiday Collage Featuring Adante Carter, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Historic Theater, Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. Tickets $25; reserved seating. Also featuring Leslie Cline and the South °®¶¹app Jazz Orchestra. Tickets and information: Performing Arts Center of Rapid City, 610 Columbus St, Rapid City, SD 57701, 605-394-1786 or .

Special events

All-you-can-eat breakfast, 8-10 a.m., dining room, Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. $10 adults, $5 children. Waffles with baked apples, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage links, biscuits and gravy, orange juice, coffee. 

Craft fairs and bazaars

Holiday Sip 'n Shop, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Naja Shrine Center, Rapid City. More than 35 local crafters and businesses, plus mimosas and Bloody Marys. 

Fundraisers

Holiday goodies sale, 8 a.m.-noon, Parish Hall, St. Francis of Assisi Church, Sturgis. Candy and cookies, $6 per pound. Hot cider available to sip while you shop.

Performances

Academy of Dance Arts presents “Santa’s Favorite Letter,” with Cast 1 show at 4:30 p.m. and Cast 2 show at 6:30 p.m., Studio Theater, Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. Tickets $15. This family-friendly original tale told through music and dance follows the journey of a special letter bound for the North Pole. Photos with Santa after each show. Tickets and information: Performing Arts Center of Rapid City, 610 Columbus St, Rapid City, SD 57701, 605-394-1786 or .

Live music

Sip and Sing with pianist Nick Linn, 6-8 p.m., Firehouse Wine Cellars, Rapid City. Enjoy classic and modern Christmas carols. 

Dance with live music by RFD, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Viking Hall gym, Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. $6 per person. Alcohol and smoke-free environment; refreshments provided.

Orion and Stacey Potter, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox

SUNDAY, DEC. 22

Holiday events

Christmas Tours of the Historic Adams House, Deadwood. Open house-style tours, 1-5 p.m. All attendees receive a free gift. Coin-collecting scavenger hunt for kids. Tickets $8 members, $12 non-members, $5 kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and younger. Tickets available at or at the door. Information: 605-722-4800

Christmas Nights of Lights, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Storybook Island, Rapid City. Tickets can be used once for any night. General admission $5 per person, children age 1 and younger admitted free. VIP: $12 per person, includes admission, train ticket, carousel ticket and hot cocoa. Information: tickets@evvnt.com

Live music

Silence and the Sound: A Christmas Cantata, 2 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Rapid City. Free admission. The cantata will be performed by a 50-voice choir from First Baptist and First Presbyterian Church and a 15-piece orchestra. Cookies and cocoa reception to follow.

MONDAY, DEC. 23 

Holiday events

Christmas Nights of Lights, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Storybook Island, Rapid City. Tickets can be used once for any night. General admission $5 per person, children age 1 and younger admitted free. VIP: $12 per person, includes admission, train ticket, carousel ticket and hot cocoa. Information: tickets@evvnt.com

Special events

"Medicare Monday," educational session for current and soon-to-be-eligible Medicare beneficiaries, 5:30 p.m., Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. Free. Presented by Dean Henzlik, a certified senior advisor.

Winter Art Camp: Color Wheel Cookie Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Dahl Arts Center. Don your PJs and create colorful creations. Grades 1-6.

THURSDAY, DEC. 26

Holiday events

Christmas Nights of Lights, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Storybook Island, Rapid City. Tickets can be used once for any night. General admission $5 per person, children age 1 and younger admitted free. VIP: $12 per person, includes admission, train ticket, carousel ticket and hot cocoa. Information: tickets@evvnt.com

FRIDAY, DEC. 27

Holiday events

Christmas Nights of Lights, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Storybook Island, Rapid City. Tickets can be used once for any night. General admission $5 per person, children age 1 and younger admitted free. VIP: $12 per person, includes admission, train ticket, carousel ticket and hot cocoa. Information: tickets@evvnt.com

Live music

Orion and Stacey Potter, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox

SATURDAY, DEC. 28

Holiday events

Christmas Nights of Lights, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Storybook Island, Rapid City. Tickets can be used once for any night. General admission $5 per person, children age 1 and younger admitted free. VIP: $12 per person, includes admission, train ticket, carousel ticket and hot cocoa. Information: tickets@evvnt.com

Live music

Orion and Stacey Potter, 8-10 p.m., Tinderbox

SUNDAY, DEC. 29

Holiday events

Christmas Nights of Lights, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Storybook Island, Rapid City. Tickets can be used once for any night. General admission $5 per person, children age 1 and younger admitted free. VIP: $12 per person, includes admission, train ticket, carousel ticket and hot cocoa. Information: tickets@evvnt.com

MONDAY, DEC. 30

Special events

"Medicare Monday," educational session for current and soon-to-be-eligible Medicare beneficiaries, 5:30 p.m., Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. Free. Presented by Dean Henzlik, a certified senior advisor. 

Winter Art Camp: Pajama Paint Party, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Dahl Arts Center. Don your PJs and enjoy painting winter-themed art. Grades 1-6.

TUESDAY, DEC. 31

NEW YEAR'S EVE

Live music

Black Hills Symphony Orchestra presents “Regency & Revelry: A Bridgerton New Year's Eve," 8 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. Have a ball at this “Bridgerton”-inspired New Year's Eve concert featuring music from the real and re-imagined royal courts of Europe. Tickets and information:

Seraphim Theatrical Entertainment’s New Year’s Gala, 7:30 p.m.-12:15 a.m., 1124 Kansas St., Rapid City. Reserved and general seating available; tickets $25-$160. Dancing, big band music and entertainment throughout the night, and refreshments. This is a non-alcoholic event. Tickets and information: onthestage.tickets

New Year's Eve Dance with live music by Midnight Sun, 8 p.m.-12:15 a.m., Viking Hall gym, Canyon Lake Activity Center, Rapid City. $10 per person. Alcohol and smoke-free environment; refreshments provided.

Orion and Stacey Potter, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m, Tinderbox