Weekend Events Guide: October 24-25, 2026
Seven verified picks for Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25: the Trick or Treat Run, Spooky Seas at the aquarium, a fall festival at the orchard, an evening trail or treat downtown, a big country concert, and two free Sunday family events.
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 24 and Sunday, October 25, 2026, with seven verified events: the 19th annual Trick or Treat Run 5K & 10K at Pasley Park, Spooky Seas at the Butterfly House & Aquarium, the Sioux Spooktacular Trail or Treat at Jacobson Plaza, the Zac Brown Band Love & Fear Tour at the Denny Sanford Premier Center, the Fall Festival at Country Apple Orchard near Harrisburg, the Downtown Sioux Falls Trick-or-Treat, and the Sioux Spooktacular Pumpkin Trot.
About this article
Every pick below was verified against its official page: runsignup.com, countryappleorchard.com, greatzoo.org, siouxfalls.gov, axs.com, and dtsf.com. I have only included events confirmed in those sources for the October 24-25 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.
19th Annual Trick or Treat Run 5K & 10K
- Kids Candy Dash 9:30 a.m., 10K 10:00 a.m., 5K 10:15 a.m.
- Pasley Park, 2501 S. Southeastern Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
- 5K entry $45 at late registration; registration closes 9:00 a.m. race day
Costumed runners take on a 5K or 10K along the Big Sioux River bike path at Pasley Park, with a Kids Candy Dash for little ones.
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, 27249 SD Hwy 115, Harrisburg, SD
- $15.95 plus tax per person over 35 inches tall; $11.95 for military, law enforcement, fire, and ages 60+
The weekend fall festival at Country Apple Orchard near Harrisburg, with orchard activities, pumpkins, and family fun.
Official event pageSpooky Seas at the Butterfly House & Aquarium
- 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (final admission 3:30 p.m.)
- Butterfly House & Aquarium, 4320 S. Oxbow Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
- Included with regular admission; free with Monarch membership
The aquarium becomes a Halloween wonderland with a haunted shipwreck in the Discovery Den and pirate-treasure scavenger hunts.
Official event pageSioux Spooktacular Trail or Treat
- 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
- Jacobson Plaza & Lloyd Landing, 810 N. Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
- Free
An evening trail or treat at Jacobson Plaza and Lloyd Landing with Halloween activities for all ages.
Official event pageZac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour with Brothers Osborne
- 7:00 p.m. (doors 5:30 p.m.)
- Denny Sanford Premier Center, 1201 N. West Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
- Tickets via AXS; prices vary by seat
Country superstars Zac Brown Band bring the Love & Fear Tour to Sioux Falls with special guest Brothers Osborne.
Official event pageDowntown Sioux Falls Trick-or-Treat
- 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
- Downtown Sioux Falls, 30+ participating businesses around Phillips Avenue
- Free
More than 30 downtown businesses hand out treats during the annual Downtown Sioux Falls Trick-or-Treat.
Official event pageSioux Spooktacular Pumpkin Trot
- 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
- From Lloyd Landing (810 N. Phillips Ave) to the pumpkin patch at The Falls, Sioux Falls, SD
- Free to attend
Costumed runners and walkers head from Lloyd Landing to the pumpkin patch at The Falls, pick a pumpkin, and carry it back to decorate.
Official event pageHow to plan your weekend
Saturday is the busiest day. The morning starts at Pasley Park with the 19th annual Trick or Treat Run: the Kids Candy Dash goes at 9:30 a.m., the 10K at 10:00 a.m., and the 5K at 10:15 a.m. Spooky Seas at the Butterfly House & Aquarium runs 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and the Country Apple Orchard Fall Festival is open near Harrisburg from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. As the sun goes down, the Sioux Spooktacular Trail or Treat runs at Jacobson Plaza and Lloyd Landing from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., and Zac Brown Band plays the Denny Sanford Premier Center at 7:00 p.m. with doors at 5:30.
Sunday is a family-friendly closer. The Downtown Sioux Falls Trick-or-Treat runs 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. with more than 30 participating businesses around Phillips Avenue, and the Sioux Spooktacular Pumpkin Trot runs 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., from Lloyd Landing to the pumpkin patch at The Falls and back. The Country Apple Orchard Fall Festival is also open Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The realtor's take on a busy weekend
Here is why a weekend like this matters beyond the fun. Events like the Trick or Treat Run, the orchard festival, and the downtown trick-or-treat 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. Take a walk through Falls Park or down Phillips Avenue, 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 24 and Sunday, October 25, 2026 includes the 19th annual Trick or Treat Run 5K & 10K at Pasley Park, Spooky Seas at the Butterfly House & Aquarium, the Sioux Spooktacular Trail or Treat at Jacobson Plaza, the Zac Brown Band concert at the Denny Sanford Premier Center, the Fall Festival at Country Apple Orchard near Harrisburg, the Downtown Sioux Falls Trick-or-Treat, and the Sioux Spooktacular Pumpkin Trot.
What is the Trick or Treat Run in Sioux Falls?
The 19th annual Trick or Treat Run at Pasley Park on Saturday, October 24, 2026 includes a 10K at 10:00 a.m. and a 5K at 10:15 a.m., with a Kids Candy Dash at 9:30 a.m. The 5K entry is $45 at late registration, and registration closes at 9:00 a.m. on race day.
What is the Sioux Spooktacular at Jacobson Plaza?
The City of Sioux Falls hosts Sioux Spooktacular Halloween activities at Jacobson Plaza and Lloyd Landing. On Saturday, October 24, the Trail or Treat runs from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. On Sunday, October 25, the Pumpkin Trot runs from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., with a costume walk from Lloyd Landing to the pumpkin patch at The Falls.
What is the Downtown Sioux Falls Trick-or-Treat?
The Downtown Sioux Falls Trick-or-Treat runs Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., with more than 30 participating businesses around Phillips Avenue handing out treats. It is free and open to the public.
Is the Country Apple Orchard fall festival open this weekend?
Yes. The Fall Festival at Country Apple Orchard near Harrisburg runs Saturday, October 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission is $15.95 plus tax per person over 35 inches tall, with an $11.95 rate for military, law enforcement, fire, and ages 60 and up.