The Week Ahead: Sept. 30-Oct. 6

The Week Ahead is our hand-picked event guide to the next seven days in Sioux Falls and slightly beyond. For guaranteed placement or to promote your event ahead of time, email [email protected] about a featured event listing.

Oct. 1: Art & Wine Walk

The DTSF signature Art & Wine Walk will take place Friday night. As always, wine tastings and glasses will be offered, as well as the opportunity to view work from local artists throughout downtown Sioux Falls. Showings will include Andell Wubben of Henna Harvest, Say Anything Jewelry and musicians 6 Feet Over, as well as almost two dozen others. The Art & Wine Walk will begin at 5 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. Get the details here. 

Oct. 1-3: SiouxperCon 2021

SiouxperCon is back, and this year, not only fictional superheroes will be celebrated. This year, after its cancellation in 2020, SiouxperCon will be celebrating “true heroes” in the community such as first responders, nonprofits and health care workers. The popular convention, which will be held in the Denny Sanford Premier Center, features activities for a broad range of interests, from anime to comic books. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in family-friendly activities and panels throughout all three days, or they can attend the 18-plus “after dark” convention Friday and Saturday nights. Tickets for SiouxperCon can be purchased on siouxpercon.com.

Oct. 1/All month: Secret Door at Ipso Gallery

Artist John Peters will be having an exhibition of his latest project, Secret Door, all month in the Ipso Gallery at Fresh Produce, 400 N. Main Ave., and opening night is Friday.

Peters’ work is described as  “innately curious and otherworldly” and recently received the Sioux Falls Mayor’s Award for Excellence in Visual Art.

The opening night event for Peters’ exhibition will begin at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. The exhibition will run all month.

Oct. 2: Meet Us at the Park

Sioux Falls Parks will bring its Mobile Recreation Unit to the south side of Lewis Park, 1801 E. 54nd St., from 10 to 11 a.m.. The Mobile Recreation Unit is free to use and consists of portable activities such as arts and crafts, balls, yard games and a gaga pit. No registration is required to participate in the activities.

Oct. 2: FallFest at the Bridges

Several stores in The Bridges at 57th are teaming up to host FallFest. Activities include a rescue dog meet-and-greet hosted by ShopDog Boutique, mimosas and live music at Posh Boutique and jungle mask decoration at Kidtopia. Visitors are encouraged to bring their dogs, and many stores will be running discounts throughout the day. For a full list of activities and their times, visit TheBridgesat57th.com.  

Oct. 2: Newton Hills FestiFall

Newton Hills State Park’s popular FestiFall event is returning with many classic favorite activities such as an arts and crafts show, hay rides and live music. The iconic Candle Light Walk on the lower road features a path illuminated only with candlelight. Entertainment will be featured throughout the walk. The arts and crafts show will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. and the Candle Light Walk will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 2: Tea Storm Chasers Pancake Feed

Tea Storm Chasers is hosting a fundraiser for the organization in the form of a pancake feed.  The event will be hosted in the Prairie Event Hall in Tea, and tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children age 11 to 17 and $3 for children 10 and younger. Funds will go toward operating costs, training and disaster relief. The pancake feed will take place from 8 a.m.to 2 p.m., and tickets can be purchased at tscpancakefeed.org.

Oct. 3: Sunrise Fishing

Sioux Falls Parks & Recreation will have its last sunrise fishing event of the year Sunday, and if you’re willing to brave the early morning, you can participate for free. Equipment is provided first-come first-served, and fishing will begin at Terrace Park at 7:30 a.m. and end at 9 a.m. Fish caught previously during the program include bluegill and smallmouth bass. No registration is required, and those 16 and older will need to provide proof of a valid South Dakota fishing license.