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End of Summer Kitten Hootenanny & Hoedown

Sioux Empire TNR Coalition

August 29, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. | Free

Join us from 11 am to 4 pm at Remedy Brewing Company (401 E 8th St Suite #120 in Downtown Sioux Falls) for a day of kittens, great food and drink and more. We will have kittens and cats for adoption to meet from Sioux Empire TNR as well as from the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society. We will also have a selection of vendors to shop with, a DJ spinning fun summer tunes and a raffle to raise funds for Sioux Empire TNR’s programs for feline welfare. Event is family-friendly, outdoors and free to the public.

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11th Annual Golfing for Kids Tournament (hosted by the Sioux Valley Optimist Club)

Sioux Valley Optimist Club

September 11, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | $200

Come and enjoy a day on the golf course to help the Sioux Valley Optimist Club raise funds for our ongoing support of local youth programs! Unique to other golf events, the tournament features special games on select holes and various prize holes to keep players on their toes!

Whether you are seasoned golfer or get out only a couple of times per year, all are welcome here and sure to have a great time ‘”Golfing for the Kids!”

4-Person Scramble

$600 for Sponsored Team (+ $100 for Upgrade Package)

$125 for Individual Players (+ $25 for Upgrade Package)

Includes:

-18 holes of Golf & Carts

-Sack Lunch

-Opportunities to participate in various prize contests including a chance to win $10,000 for a Hole-in-One

-Cash Bar Available

-Auction to benefit the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation’s: Student Success Fund.

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Center for Disabilities Run, Walk and Roll Event

Center for Disabilities

September 12, 8–11:30 a.m. |

USD Center for Disabilities is excited for our Run Walk & Roll event to return for its 5th year on Saturday, September 12th, 2026! Run Walk & Roll is an inclusive event open to people of all ages and abilities. Our goal is to promote health and wellness for all people in South Dakota, and to have fun while doing it! Events include a timed 5k and a 1-mile FREE fun run, walk & roll. There will be yoga in the park, a mascot race, a food truck, and more! You won’t want to miss this event!

Our 2026 event will spotlight the critical role early childhood development plays in shaping lifelong health, learning, and well-being. By bringing together families, professionals, and community members, this inclusive event raises awareness that every child develops differently and emphasizes the importance of early identification, intervention, and support for developmental needs.

Schedule of Events for September 12, 2026:

8:00a – race day packet pick-up and yoga/stretching session

9:00a – 5k race start

9:45a – yoga/stretching session

10:00a – mascot race to kick off the 1-mile fun run, walk & roll start

12:00p – Event end

*Discount available when you purchase 3+ race entries at a time.

**Children age 12 and younger only $25

***Shirt included with 5k and virtual participant registration. Additional shirts available for purchase through the 1-mile sign-up for $15. (Registration and orders must be placed by August 24th to guarantee shirt size)

****We are making accommodations available for individuals with disabilities. The Prairie Striders Running Club out of Brookings, SD has graciously agreed to loan their racing chair for the event. Additionally, we can make accommodations for those with low vision or blindness. If you are in need of a guide or accommodation for any of our races, please let us know when you sign up, as well as contact Aimee.Deliramich@usd.edu directly. We will work with you to pair you with a trained guide or provide use of the racing chair.

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Dinner & Bingo

September 22, 5–9:30 p.m. | $5 – $15

The public is invited to dinner and bingo on September 22, 2026 hosted by the Sioux Falls American Legion Auxiliary Unit 15 at The Alliance 1600 West Russell in Sioux Falls

5-6PM Social
6-630PM Dinner — Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Veggie & Dessert. Reservations and payment are needed by September 17, 2026 by calling Jane at 605 682 1222. No credit can be given after the reservation has been made. Cost is $15

12 cards for bingo is $5 — No reservation is needed to play bingo

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September 22, 7–10 p.m. |

🇺🇸 You’re Invited to the Welcome Home Celebration! 🇺🇸
Join us in honoring the Veterans returning from their Honor Flight at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport! We ask that you allow our volunteers time to set up and respect the doors open time of 7 PM as our volunteers cannot start setting up until after the last flight of the day departs.

📍 Welcome Home Location:
Sioux Falls Regional Airport – Ticketing Area (DO NOT ENTER THE TERMINAL UNTIL 7 PM)
2801 N Jaycee Ln
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

🅿️ Parking Information:
Free parking is being donated by the Sioux Falls Regional Airport for anyone attending the Welcome Home Celebration but you must park in LONG TERM SURFACE parking and exit out the cash only booth to be let out. Please be sure to budget extra time for parking prior to and after the event has concluded. We ask that you allow our volunteers time to set up and respect the doors open time of 7 PM as our volunteers cannot start setting up until after the last flight of the day departs. View parking lot locations and parking garage and other lot rates (if you prefer to park somewhere other than LONG TERM SURFACE) by visiting www.sfairport.com/parking/parking-rates-map

🚫 Important Rules for Attendees:
To ensure the safety and comfort of everyone and in following regulations in the terminal, please note:

Do NOT try to claim a spot prior to 7 PM (respect the time and space of our volunteers as they cannot start setting up until after the last flight of the day departs)

No lawn chairs (we will provide chairs for those that need them – personal wheelchairs or scooters are OK)

No coolers (we will have bottled water available for a donation to Midwest Honor Flight)

No weapons (this is an active airport and all regulations in place by the FAA, TSA, and Sioux Falls Regional Airport Authority still apply)

Stay in your spot for ALL Veterans until they are dismissed and don’t cross the tape lines (each Veteran deserves to see the full parade)

Additionally, please REMAIN IN YOUR SPOT even after the last Veteran is through – your Veteran will come find you. It is MUCH easier for 84 Veterans to find their families vs 500 people trying to find 1 Veteran and crowd around the Joe Foss statue.

✈️ Merchandise Available:
Midwest Honor Flight merchandise, including Midwest Honor Flight Welcome Home posters, will be available for purchase on-site starting at 7 PM—be sure to stop by and grab a keepsake! Merchandise will close when our flight is about 30 minutes out from landing to give our volunteers time to pack everything up so they too can take part in the Welcome Home celebration. Our Merchandise is available online at www.midwesthonorflight.store, excluding posters.

⚠️ Please Note:
Midwest Honor Flight is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to honoring our nation’s Veterans by providing this trip of a lifetime. We reserve the right to refuse entry or remove any individuals who appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or who engage in inappropriate language, political debates, or behavior that goes against our mission of Respect, Honor, and Closure.

We are excited to host this celebration in a new venue that allows us to better serve our Veterans and attendees. Let’s give our heroes the homecoming they deserve—your cheers, flags and posters, and heartfelt support mean the world!

Corks & Kegs Lakeside

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

September 26, 6–10 p.m. |

Join us at Lake Lorraine for the 12th anniversary of Corks & Kegs Lakeside Edition! A festive atmosphere awaits you at one of Sioux Falls’ newest hotspots: Big Lost Meadery and Brewery and Ranch and Roost on the shores of Lake Lorraine.

This is an unforgettable fall evening featuring wine, brews, mocktinis, elevated grub, shoreline entertainment, and a stunning launch of 185 illuminated floating lanterns, on the water, in honor and memory of those impacted by cystic fibrosis. Enjoy lakeside vibes with leis, tiki torches, auctions, games, and a heartfelt program celebrating the CF community—all in a welcoming outdoor setting that allows adults with cystic fibrosis to safely attend. The event is open to the public. This inspiring event supports the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s mission to help ensure CF one day stands for Cure Found.

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