This Weekend in Sioux Falls: October 31-November 1, 2026
Seven verified picks for Halloween weekend, Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1: a free museum party, a family-friendly musical, an ice fishing expo, a downtown bar crawl, live music, and a chamber concert.
This is the Weekend Events Guide: a fresh, weekly roundup of what is happening in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, from me, Jennifer Krosch, a Realtor with eXp Realty. This edition covers the Halloween weekend of Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026, with seven verified events: the Old Courthouse Museum Halloween Party, the Dakota Angler Ice Institute at the Sioux Falls Arena, Goosebumps The Musical at the Orpheum Theater Center, the Downtown Halloween Bar Crawl, the Back 40 Boys at the El Riad Oriental Band's Halloween Bash, EMO NIGHT HALLOWEEN at Icon Event Hall, and the SDSO Fall Chamber Music Concert at Augustana University.
About this article
Every pick below was verified against its official page: dtsf.com, dakotaanglericeinstitute.com, siouxfallsorpheum.com, crawlwith.us, elriad.org, eventbrite.com, and sdsymphony.org. I have only included events confirmed in those sources for the October 31 through November 1 weekend; if a show or date is not listed here, it has not been publicly announced yet. Always double-check showtimes, hours, and admission on the venue's website before heading out.
The 7 picks for this weekend
All seven events below are happening Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or both. Each card links to the official event page, where you can confirm the latest details, times, hours, and ticket availability.
Old Courthouse Museum Halloween Party
- 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
- Old Courthouse Museum, 200 W 6th St, Sioux Falls, SD
- Free
The Siouxland Heritage Museums' free family Halloween party with trick-or-treating through the museum's galleries, spooky stories, and crafts.
Official event pageDakota Angler Ice Institute
- Friday 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Sioux Falls Arena & Convention Center, 1201 N. West Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
- $7 per day or $15 for a weekend pass, at the door
The region's annual ice fishing expo with 100-plus vendors, the latest gear, and free seminars from the pros.
Official event pageGoosebumps The Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium
- Saturday 7:00 p.m.; Sunday 2:00 p.m.
- Orpheum Theater Center, 315 N Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
- $15 to $30 depending on seating
The Premiere Playhouse stages R.L. Stine's Goosebumps: Phantom of the Auditorium as a family-friendly musical for all ages.
Official event pageThe Halloween Bar Crawl - Downtown Sioux Falls
- 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. (check-in 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.)
- Starts at Rough Cut Social, 119 W 10th St, downtown Sioux Falls, SD
- $20 per ticket online via crawlwith.us, $15 each for groups of 4+, $40 at the door
An 8-venue downtown bar crawl with drink vouchers and no cover at participating bars, costumes encouraged.
Official event pageThe Back 40 Boys at the Oriental Band's Halloween Bash
- 7:00 p.m.
- El Riad Shrine, 510 S Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
- Ticket details on the El Riad Shrine event page
The El Riad Oriental Band's annual Halloween Bash features classic rock and country covers from The Back 40 Boys.
Official event pageEMO NIGHT HALLOWEEN
- 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.
- Icon Event Hall & Lounge, 402 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
- Tickets via Eventbrite
Emo hits and deep cuts, a Halloween costume contest, and themed drinks from Metro Concerts Live.
Official event pageSDSO Fall Chamber Music Concert
- 1:00 p.m.
- Hamre Recital Hall, Augustana University, 2300 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
- Tickets via sdsymphony.org
The Dakota String Quartet performs chamber works by William Grant Still, Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate, and Dvořák.
Official event pageHow to plan your weekend
Halloween falls on Saturday this year, and the day starts family-friendly. The Old Courthouse Museum Halloween Party runs free from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at 200 W 6th St with trick-or-treating through the galleries. The Dakota Angler Ice Institute is at the Sioux Falls Arena all weekend, with hours Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; admission is $7 per day or $15 for a weekend pass. In the evening, the Downtown Halloween Bar Crawl checks in at Rough Cut Social from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., the El Riad Oriental Band's Halloween Bash with The Back 40 Boys starts at 7:00 p.m. at El Riad Shrine, Goosebumps The Musical plays the Orpheum at 7:00 p.m., and EMO NIGHT HALLOWEEN runs 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Icon Event Hall.
Sunday winds down with two quieter picks. Goosebumps The Musical has a 2:00 p.m. matinee at the Orpheum, and the SDSO Fall Chamber Music Concert is at 1:00 p.m. in Hamre Recital Hall at Augustana University, with the Dakota String Quartet performing works by William Grant Still, Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate, and Dvořák. The Ice Institute is also open Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The realtor's take on a busy weekend
Here is why a weekend like this matters beyond the fun. Halloween in Sioux Falls is one of the best weeks of the year to see the community's personality: free family events downtown, the museum opening its galleries to costumed kids, the arena full of booths, and live music all over town. If you are in town this weekend to look at homes, plan to spend part of it out in the community. Walk the neighborhood streets on Halloween evening, stop by the Old Courthouse Museum, or grab coffee near the Arena and see the energy that shows up in listing photos but never quite translates. Every community is open to everyone, and these events are a warm welcome regardless of where you are moving from. Relocating families especially will find that a holiday weekend spent in public places tells you more about a city than a month of listings.
FAQ: this weekend in Sioux Falls
What is happening in Sioux Falls this weekend?
The Halloween weekend of Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026 includes the Old Courthouse Museum Halloween Party, the Dakota Angler Ice Institute at the Sioux Falls Arena, Goosebumps The Musical at the Orpheum, the Downtown Halloween Bar Crawl, the El Riad Halloween Bash with The Back 40 Boys, EMO NIGHT HALLOWEEN at Icon Event Hall, and the SDSO Fall Chamber Music Concert at Augustana University.
What family Halloween events are happening Saturday, October 31?
The Old Courthouse Museum Halloween Party runs 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31 at 200 W 6th St, with free trick-or-treating through the museum's galleries, stories, and crafts. Goosebumps The Musical at the Orpheum Theater Center also has a Saturday 7:00 p.m. show and a Sunday 2:00 p.m. matinee, with tickets $15 to $30 depending on seating.
What is the Dakota Angler Ice Institute?
The Dakota Angler Ice Institute is the annual ice fishing expo at the Sioux Falls Arena & Convention Center, 1201 N. West Ave, running Friday, October 30 through Sunday, November 1, 2026 with more than 100 vendors and free pro seminars. Hours are Friday 3:00 to 9:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission is $7 per day or $15 for a weekend pass.
What is the Goosebumps musical at the Orpheum?
Goosebumps The Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium, presented by The Premiere Playhouse, runs at the Orpheum Theater Center (315 N Phillips Ave) with shows Saturday, October 31 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 1 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets run $15 to $30 depending on seating, available online or at the door.
Is there a classical music concert in Sioux Falls on Sunday?
Yes. The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra's Fall Chamber Music Concert takes place Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. in Hamre Recital Hall at Augustana University (2300 S Grange Ave). The Dakota String Quartet performs works by William Grant Still, Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate, and Dvořák. Tickets are available through sdsymphony.org.