Sioux Falls holiday events not to miss

This paid piece is sponsored by Experience Sioux Falls.

The holiday season is here and with it comes everything you love this time of year: enchanting holiday music, dazzling light displays, Santa appearances, tasty treats and more.

Gather your family and friends for an outing full of cheer and joy at these upcoming holiday events in Sioux Falls.

Winter Wonderland

See a breathtaking holiday light experience with Winter Wonderland at Falls Park. The park will be lit up each night through Jan. 5 with hundreds of thousands of lights and holiday decorations.

Photos with Santa

Are you on the nice list? Snap a photo with Santa at The Empire Mall where he will be greeting everyone each day until Dec. 24.

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Ring in the holidays at the Washington Pavilion on Friday, Nov. 29, and join the countdown as the 45-foot Christmas tree gets lit up in beautiful lights.

There will be live music and free cocoa and cookies!

32nd Annual Parade of Lights

Following the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the Washington Pavilion, head over to Phillips Avenue to see the festive floats in the 32nd annual Parade of Lights. It starts at 7:30 p.m. and runs north from 13th to Fifth streets.

Prince of Peace: The Christmas Story

Enjoy this beautiful musical at the Orpheum Theater Center on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 and again Dec. 5-8. Hear many of your favorite Christmas songs crafted seamlessly into the fabric of the Christmas story.

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

Make plans to see this magical Christmas ballet Dec. 4 at the Washington Pavilion. This international all-star cast blends world-class ballet with whimsical puppets, lavish costumes and stunning acrobatics.

This is just a sampling of events happening in Sioux Falls this holiday season. See a more complete list of upcoming holiday events here.