August 5, 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 5, 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 6, 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 6, 6–8 p.m. | $90
Instructor: Chef Inkka from Swamp Daddy’s
Date: Thursday, Aug 06, 6 PM
$90 + tax
(buy ticket on website, spots are limited)
Join Chef Inkka, owner of Swamp Daddy’s, for an evening of Southern cooking with a fresh, elevated twist. Learn how to transform classic ingredients into flavorful dishes, from roasted okra with brown butter breadcrumbs to harissa honey roasted chicken and collard green pesto pasta. End the evening with rich, homemade peach cobbler brownies.
Menu
Appetizer | Roasted Okra with Brown Butter Breadcrumbs
Entrée | Collard Green Pesto Pasta and Harissa Honey Roasted Chicken
Dessert | Peach Cobbler Brownies
August 6, 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 6, 6–8 p.m. | $20
Discover how a handful of pipe cleaners can become a beautiful handmade bouquet!
During this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to create a variety of colorful flowers using pipe cleaners, then arrange your finished creations in a small vase to take home and display. You’ll leave with new crafting skills and a bouquet that will brighten your space for years to come.
Choose the workshop date that works best for your schedule:
• Thursday, August 6 | 6:00–8:00 PM • Saturday, August 8 | 5:00–7:00 PM • Sunday, August 9 | 4:00–6:00 PM
All supplies are included, and no experience is necessary.
Pre-registration is required so we can have your supplies prepared before class. If you experience any issues with online registration, please contact AMC Collective and we’ll be happy to help.
August 6, 7–9:30 p.m. | FREE
Join us at Levitt at the Falls for a free outdoor concert featuring The Fretliners.
The Fretliners are a band defined by their songwriting—stories carried by powerful harmonies, dynamic arrangements, and a sound that feels both timeless and new. Their music leans into the tradition of acoustic string instruments but reaches well beyond genre, resonating with listeners through honesty and craft. With songs that balance tradition and innovation, The Fretliners continue to chart a bold path forward, creating music that connects as deeply on record as it does on stage.
Opening Act: Brian Stai
Happy Hour: 6:00 p.m. JJ’s bar at the Levitt
Music Begins: 7:00 p.m.
Food Trucks: Sunny Side Cafe, Rudy’s Tex Mex, Sheep Flockers, 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, Voyage Federal Credit Union, Americana Series sponsor, CorTrust Bank; and our 2026 Season Presenting Sponsor, MarketBeat.
August 7, 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!
