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Sioux Falls, US
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Children and Families Events

October 8, Noon–8 p.m. | $5

Celebrate Halloween with four seasonal Drop-In Crafts available throughout October at AMC Collective.

Choose from a Witchy Owl made with a pinecone, felt features and a witch hat; a Halloween Cutout Pumpkin decorated with paint or markers; a Pumpkin Jar created with orange tissue paper, a custom vinyl jack-o’-lantern face and battery-operated tea light; or a Ghost Weaving made with super bulky white yarn on a ghost-shaped weaving loom.

All supplies are included and no experience is necessary. Pre-registration is encouraged to ensure your selected project is available.

AMC Collective 2119 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls

Studio Hours: Wednesday 12–5 Thursday 12–8 beginning October 8 Friday 12–6 Saturday 11–4 Sunday 1–4

October 8, Noon–8 p.m. | $5

Celebrate fall with three seasonal Drop-In Crafts available throughout October at AMC Collective.

Choose from Wood Pumpkins, made by gluing wood blocks together and painting them in your choice of colors; Yarn Pumpkins, created by wrapping your choice of yarn around a cardboard base; or a Fall Luminary Jar, made with fall-colored tissue paper and finished with a battery-operated tea light.

All supplies are included and no experience is necessary. Pre-registration is encouraged to ensure your selected project is available.

AMC Collective 2119 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls

Studio Hours: Wednesday 12–5 Thursday 12–8 beginning October 8 Friday 12–6 Saturday 11–4 Sunday 1–4

October 9, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | $50 – $55

No school? No problem! KidStrong No School Day Camp gives kids an exciting and active place to spend their day when school is out.

Campers will stay moving with a fun mix of fitness, games, challenges, teamwork, and KidStrong activities designed to build strength, confidence, coordination, and resilience. Our coaches create an energetic and supportive environment where kids can have fun, make new friends, and take on new challenges.
Whether it’s a teacher workday, holiday, or scheduled day off from school, KidStrong Camp is the perfect way to turn a day off into a day of movement, fun, and growth!

All your kids will need is a lunch, snacks, water bottle, and a bunch of energy!

October 10, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | $35

Get ready for a barkin’ good time! The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society’s 24th annual Bark in the Park 3k/5k will be held on Saturday, October 10th at Pasley Park.
Bark in the Park will start at Pasley Park with registration at 8:30 am and the walk and run starting at 10 am. There will be plenty of fun festivities following the walk and run, including some great vendors as well as contests for you and your furry friends to participate in with chances to win some fabulous prize packages!

October 10, 9 a.m.–Noon | Free

Get ready for a day full of books, imagination, and pure fun! Our free reading festival is back and better than ever — packed with free books to take home, live entertainment, a mobile zoo, beloved character visits, and hands-on activities designed for kids ages 0–8.

Whether your little one is a lifelong bookworm or just discovering the magic of reading, this is a day they won’t forget. Best of all? It’s completely free! Come celebrate a love of reading with us.

You’ll enjoy —
Character visits
Mobile Zoo
Library card sign ups
Children’s entertainment
Free hands-on activities for children through age 8
Literacy information and other resources for parents

The reading festival will be at the Sioux Falls Convention Center Ballroom (1201 N W Ave) on Saturday, October 10th from 9am-12pm. We hope to see you there!

October 11, 1:30–5 p.m. | Free

•WHAT IS IT:
A curated closet sale featuring brand-name finds, unbeatable prices, and local style, all in one place.
•WHAT YOU’LL FIND:
Think closet favorites in new and like-new condition + a wide range of sizes, styles, and price points + brands you love (without the full-price regret) + pieces for real life: work, weekends, workouts, and everything in between.
•SIZING & INCLUSIVITY:
Tops: XS-3XL
Bottoms: 00-20
Shoes: 6-11 (including half sizes)
•PRICING + PAYMENTS:
Prices start as low as $1, with deeply discounted brand-name and designer pieces throughout the sale. Payment accepted via cash, Venmo, or PayPal for easy checkout. ATM located inside.