This Weekend in Sioux Falls: October 10-11, 2026
Seven verified picks for Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11: a farmers market, an indoor fall market, a holistic expo, a food tour, a Broadway musical, a Sunday concert, and a pumpkin-patch day trip.
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 Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2026, with seven verified events: the Falls Park Farmers Market, the Junkin' Market Days Fall Market, the 17th annual Mind/Body/Spirit Expo, the Downtown Historic Walking Food Tour, the Broadway musical WAITRESS, the Altars Tour at the Orpheum, and the Country Apple Orchard Fall Festival in Harrisburg.
About this article
Every pick below was verified against its official page: fallsparkfarmersmarket.com, junkinmarketdays.com, sfholisticfair.org, sufufoodtours.com, washingtonpavilion.org, siouxfallsorpheum.com, and countryappleorchard.com. I have only included events confirmed in those sources for the October 10-11 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 Saturday, Sunday, or both. Each card links to the official event page, where you can confirm the latest details, times, hours, and ticket availability.
Falls Park Farmers Market
- 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Falls Park Picnic Shelter, 204 E Falls Park Dr, Sioux Falls, SD
- Free admission
The weekly Saturday market at Falls Park: fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, coffee, hot food, and live music.
Official event pageJunkin' Market Days Fall Market
- 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Ramkota Convention Center Exhibit Hall, 3200 W Maple St, Sioux Falls, SD
- $5 general admission
An indoor fall market with 100+ local small businesses selling boutique clothing, jewelry, home decor, candles, gourmet foods, and one-of-a-kind finds.
Official event page17th Annual Mind/Body/Spirit Expo
- 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls, SD
- $5 expo pass / $30 expo and speaker pass
A holistic health and spirituality fair with vendors, readings, speakers, and workshops all under one roof.
Official event pageDowntown Historic Walking Food Tour
- 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
- Downtown Sioux Falls
- $79 per person
A 3-hour guided walk through downtown with 4-5 food-and-drink stops and local history along the way.
Official event pageWAITRESS: The Musical
- 2:00 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2:00 p.m. Sunday
- Mary W. Sommervold Hall, Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls, SD
- Tickets via official page
The national touring production of the Broadway musical WAITRESS, with music by Sara Bareilles.
Official event pageAltars Tour with Tasha Layton, David Leonard, and Patrick Mayberry
- 7:00 p.m.
- Orpheum Theater Center, 315 N Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
- General admission from $25
A Sunday evening worship concert with Tasha Layton, David Leonard, and Patrick Mayberry at the historic Orpheum.
Official event pageCountry Apple Orchard Fall Festival
- 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday; 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday
- Country Apple Orchard, Harrisburg, SD (about 10 minutes south of Sioux Falls)
- $12.95 admission
A family fall festival with a petting zoo, corn maze, apple cannon, pumpkin patch, and U-pick apples.
Official event pageHow to plan your weekend
Saturday morning offers two easy, affordable starts. The Falls Park Farmers Market runs from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Falls Park Picnic Shelter and is free, and the Junkin' Market Days Fall Market opens at the Ramkota Convention Center from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with $5 general admission. The 17th annual Mind/Body/Spirit Expo fills the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a $5 expo pass or a $30 expo and speaker pass.
Midday, the Downtown Historic Walking Food Tour steps off at 1:00 p.m. for a 3-hour, $79 walk through downtown history with food and drink stops. Saturday night, WAITRESS plays Mary W. Sommervold Hall at 7:30 p.m. (with a 2:00 p.m. matinee) at the Washington Pavilion. On Sunday, WAITRESS returns for a 2:00 p.m. matinee, and the Altars Tour with Tasha Layton, David Leonard, and Patrick Mayberry closes the weekend at the Orpheum Theater Center at 7:00 p.m. If you want a family outing, the Country Apple Orchard Fall Festival in Harrisburg runs Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with $12.95 admission.
The realtor's take on a busy weekend
Here is why a weekend like this matters beyond the fun. Events like the farmers market and the fall festival give relocating families a chance to see the Sioux Falls area at its liveliest, and they are the kind of thing that quietly answers the question every newcomer asks: is this a place I could call home? If you are in town this weekend to look at homes, plan to spend part of it out in the community. Grab something from the farmers market, take a walk downtown, and get a feel for the neighborhood 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.
FAQ: this weekend in Sioux Falls
What is happening in Sioux Falls this weekend?
The weekend of Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2026 includes the Falls Park Farmers Market, the Junkin' Market Days Fall Market, the 17th annual Mind/Body/Spirit Expo, the Downtown Historic Walking Food Tour, the Broadway musical WAITRESS at the Washington Pavilion, the Altars Tour at the Orpheum Theater Center, and the Country Apple Orchard Fall Festival in Harrisburg.
Is the Falls Park Farmers Market open in October?
Yes. The outdoor Falls Park Farmers Market runs Saturday mornings from May through October. On Saturday, October 10, 2026 it runs from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Falls Park Picnic Shelter, and it is free to visit.
What is the Junkin' Market Days Fall Market?
The Junkin' Market Days Fall Market is a two-day indoor shopping event at the Ramkota Convention Center Exhibit Hall in Sioux Falls, running Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. General admission is $5, and more than 100 local small businesses sell clothing, home decor, candles, gourmet foods, and vintage finds.
What is WAITRESS at the Washington Pavilion?
WAITRESS is the national touring production of the Broadway musical with music by Sara Bareilles. It plays Mary W. Sommervold Hall at the Washington Pavilion on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.