See What's Going on in Aberdeen
From craft shows to sports, festivals to fairs, Aberdeen is home to amazing one-off events and yearly celebrations. Plan your trip around the Storybook Land Festival, an Aberdeen Wings game or a play at Aberdeen Community Theatre or Northern State University.
Fill in your trip with a visit to Storybook Land or get a different view of the city from our nearly 30 miles of paved trails. Take a break at one of the delicious restaurants or find a unique souvenir in a local boutique.
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Ocean of Possibilities-Library Summer Reading Program: June 1st – July 31st
Readers of all ages will dive into the ocean depths this summer as the K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library presents “Oceans of Possibilities” during their summer reading program. Enjoy a summer of reading and library programs and earn points towards weekly prize drawings. Download the library’s new reading app, READsquared and track your reading. There
Aberdeen Community Theatre Presents: LAUNDRY & BOURBON/LONESTAR
Aberdeen Community Theatre Presents: LAUNDRY & BOURBON/LONESTAR
Join us on the front porch of Roy and Elizabeth's home in Maynard, Texas, on a hot summer afternoon. Elizabeth and her friend Hattie are folding laundry, watching TV, sipping bourbon and Coke, and gossiping about small-town life. They are joined by the self-righteous Amy Lee who can't resist blurting out some juicy gossip. And...
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Storybook Land Theatre Performances
Storybook Land Theatre Performances
Join us for the 34th season of the national award winning Storybook Land Theatre Company’s series of children’s plays in the Storybook Land Castle this summer! This is free entertainment for the whole family. A different play will be presented each week for six weeks with three, weekly performances. Plays are cosponsored by the Aberdeen
National Night Out 2022
National Night Out 2022
National Night Out 2021 will be held Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Melgaard Park from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law
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Chase the Fez Drawing & Bar Bingo
Chase the Fez Drawing & Bar Bingo
- Each Wednesday you’re invited in to play the chase the Fez game and bar bingo games. You can buy as many chances as you want each night. When the buying period ends we will draw a ticket out of everything that has been sold that night. If the person has the matching ticket they
Storybook Land Theatre Performances
Storybook Land Theatre Performances
Join us for the 34th season of the national award winning Storybook Land Theatre Company’s series of children’s plays in the Storybook Land Castle this summer! This is free entertainment for the whole family. A different play will be presented each week for six weeks with three, weekly performances. Plays are cosponsored by the Aberdeen
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Moose Family bingo
Moose Family bingo
Moose Family Bingo 410 9th Ave SW Aberdeen SD Thursdays at 6 PM every thursday except Thanksgiving doors open at 4 PM packet prices starting at $21 warm-up games, 4 specials double action Blackout 20 regular session games Blackout Women of the Moose serve food
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Aberdeen Elks Lodge Entertainment
Aberdeen Elks Lodge Entertainment
Aberdeen Elks Lodge Dinner and Entertainment Friday, August 5th Steak Dinner 6:00pm Randy Fauth Entertainment to Follow Please help share this event.
Storybook Land Theatre Performances
Storybook Land Theatre Performances
Join us for the 34th season of the national award winning Storybook Land Theatre Company’s series of children’s plays in the Storybook Land Castle this summer! This is free entertainment for the whole family. A different play will be presented each week for six weeks with three, weekly performances. Plays are cosponsored by the Aberdeen
Capitol Cinema Presents: MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON
Capitol Cinema Presents: MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON
Marcel, a 1-inch-tall shell, lives with his grandmother, Connie, the only residents of their town after their neighbors' sudden, mysterious disappearance. When discovered by a guest amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans and a new hope of reuniting with his long-lost family.
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The Market on the Plaza Farmers Market
The Market on the Plaza Farmers Market
Experience downtown Aberdeen on most Saturday mornings in the summer with The Market on the Plaza Farmers Market. Visit and purchase locally raised vegetables, beef, flowers, crafts, honey and so much more! While visiting Malchow Plaza visit The Market for a cup of coffee and breakfast on the Plaza. The remainder of the summer Farmers
Northern State Soccer Trap Shoot
Northern State Soccer Trap Shoot
Wolves Soccer host their third annual Northern State Soccer Trap Shoot August 6th at the Aberdeen Gun Club. Participants can register individually or as a team of 5. Cost of the trap shoot is $100 per individual or $500 per team. Registration includes dinner, drinks, clays, and 50 rounds per team member. Prizes will be
Capitol Cinema Presents: MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON
Capitol Cinema Presents: MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON
Marcel, a 1-inch-tall shell, lives with his grandmother, Connie, the only residents of their town after their neighbors' sudden, mysterious disappearance. When discovered by a guest amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans and a new hope of reuniting with his long-lost family.
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Capitol Cinema Presents: MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON
Capitol Cinema Presents: MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON
Marcel, a 1-inch-tall shell, lives with his grandmother, Connie, the only residents of their town after their neighbors' sudden, mysterious disappearance. When discovered by a guest amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans and a new hope of reuniting with his long-lost family.
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Coffee Klatch: Adult (18+) book club that meets the 2nd Tuesday at 10AM at the public library
Coffee Klatch: Adult (18+) book club that meets the 2nd Tuesday at 10AM at the public library
Coffee Klatch: Adult (18+) book club that meets the 2nd Tuesday at 10AM at the public library.
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Chase the Fez Drawing & Bar Bingo
Chase the Fez Drawing & Bar Bingo
- Each Wednesday you’re invited in to play the chase the Fez game and bar bingo games. You can buy as many chances as you want each night. When the buying period ends we will draw a ticket out of everything that has been sold that night. If the person has the matching ticket they
Politics in the Park
Politics in the Park
Brian Bengs, Democratic Candidate for US Senate, will be guest speaker at Politics in the Park. The event, hosted by the Brown County Democrats, will be held on Wednesday, August 10 at 6:30 PM at Shelter A in the Northeast corner of Melgaard Park. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a free hot dog meal.
Cover to Cover: Adult (18+) book club that meets the 2nd Wednesday at 7PM at the public library.
Cover to Cover: Adult (18+) book club that meets the 2nd Wednesday at 7PM at the public library.
Cover to Cover: Adult (18+) book club that meets the 2nd Wednesday at 7PM at the public library. Titles for discussion available at https://aberdeen.sd.us/library or on display at the library.
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August Business After Hours Mixer
August Business After Hours Mixer
The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s August Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, August 11 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at Engels Event Company, 209 South Main Street. The event is hosted by Aberdeen Area Community Foundation and sponsored by Shoe Sensation and Cogley Law Firm. Food will be catered by Danger von
Moose Family bingo
Moose Family bingo
Moose Family Bingo 410 9th Ave SW Aberdeen SD Thursdays at 6 PM every thursday except Thanksgiving doors open at 4 PM packet prices starting at $21 warm-up games, 4 specials double action Blackout 20 regular session games Blackout Women of the Moose serve food
Back to School Bookswap Carnival
Back to School Bookswap Carnival
Bring the kids to Malchow Plaza for a back to school carnival for games, prizes and face painting. Prizes will include MANY school supplies for the kids with a drawing at 8pm for 2 backpacks full of school supplies that were donated by the United Way! The carnival games will be open from 6:30-8pm...feel free
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Aberdeen Elks Lodge Entertainment
Aberdeen Elks Lodge Entertainment
Aberdeen Elks Lodge Dinner and Entertainment Friday, August 12th Steak Dinner 6:00pm Bob Styles Entertainment to Follow Please help share this event.
Capitol Cinema Presents: MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS
Capitol Cinema Presents: MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS
In 1950s London, a widowed cleaning lady falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, deciding she must have one of her own. After working to raise the funds to pursue her dream, she embarks on an adventure to Paris that will change not only her own outlook -- but the very future of
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Co-Ed Four-On-Four Mad Hatter Adult Volleyball Tournament
Co-Ed Four-On-Four Mad Hatter Adult Volleyball Tournament
This Co-Ed tournament will be "mad hatter" style, meaning teams will be created upon arrival on gameday. Teams will each have 4 players. There will be no officials for this tournament. Players must call their own fouls and keep score. Medals will be awarded to first and second place teams. Registration includes a tournament t-shirt.
The Market on the Plaza Farmers Market
The Market on the Plaza Farmers Market
Experience downtown Aberdeen on most Saturday mornings in the summer with The Market on the Plaza Farmers Market. Visit and purchase locally raised vegetables, beef, flowers, crafts, honey and so much more! While visiting Malchow Plaza visit The Market for a cup of coffee and breakfast on the Plaza. The remainder of the summer Farmers
Whitetail Bowmen 3D/Buckle Shoot
Whitetail Bowmen 3D/Buckle Shoot
Whitetail Bowman Archery Club Buckle/3D shoot To participate in the Buckle shoot registration starts at 8am 8/13/2022 $60 per person 2 person teams Saturday only. To participate in the fun 3D shoot Saturday and Sunday Adults (18+) $12 per day or $20 for both days, Youth (6-17) $5 per day or $8 for both days,
Capitol Cinema Presents: MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS
Capitol Cinema Presents: MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS
In 1950s London, a widowed cleaning lady falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, deciding she must have one of her own. After working to raise the funds to pursue her dream, she embarks on an adventure to Paris that will change not only her own outlook -- but the very future of
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Miss Rodeo Aberdeen Queen Pageant
Free to the Public: Annual Miss Rodeo Aberdeen Queen Pageant 9am Horsemanship Foot Creek Stables-1320 135th Street, Aberdeen 12:30 Personal interviews, Style show-modeling, Oral Presentation with coronation to follow at Aberdeen Area Senior Center-1303 7th ave SE (south of Arby's), Aberdeen
Capitol Cinema Presents: MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS
In 1950s London, a widowed cleaning lady falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, deciding she must have one of her own. After working to raise the funds to pursue her dream, she embarks on an adventure to Paris that will change not only her own outlook -- but the very future of
Whitetail Bowmen 3D/Buckle Shoot
Whitetail Bowmen 3D/Buckle Shoot
Whitetail Bowman Archery Club Buckle/3D shoot To participate in the Buckle shoot registration starts at 8am 8/13/2022 $60 per person 2 person teams Saturday only. To participate in the fun 3D shoot Saturday and Sunday Adults (18+) $12 per day or $20 for both days, Youth (6-17) $5 per day or $8 for both days,
Aberdeen Community Theatre: STEEL MAGNOLIAS AUDITIONS
Aberdeen Community Theatre: STEEL MAGNOLIAS AUDITIONS
Auditions for an all-female cast. THE STORY: The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos
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BACK TO SCHOOL
Say farewell to summer with fun at Allevity! From August 15th through August 19th, buy a $20 Arcade Game Card and get a FREE $10 Arcade Game Card! Spend the last days of summer competing with friends and family in our arcade.
Aberdeen Community Theatre: STEEL MAGNOLIAS AUDITIONS
Aberdeen Community Theatre: STEEL MAGNOLIAS AUDITIONS
Auditions for an all-female cast. THE STORY: The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos
3 events,
BACK TO SCHOOL
Say farewell to summer with fun at Allevity! From August 15th through August 19th, buy a $20 Arcade Game Card and get a FREE $10 Arcade Game Card! Spend the last days of summer competing with friends and family in our arcade.
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BACK TO SCHOOL
Say farewell to summer with fun at Allevity! From August 15th through August 19th, buy a $20 Arcade Game Card and get a FREE $10 Arcade Game Card! Spend the last days of summer competing with friends and family in our arcade.
Chase the Fez Drawing & Bar Bingo
Chase the Fez Drawing & Bar Bingo
- Each Wednesday you’re invited in to play the chase the Fez game and bar bingo games. You can buy as many chances as you want each night. When the buying period ends we will draw a ticket out of everything that has been sold that night. If the person has the matching ticket they
3 events,
BACK TO SCHOOL
Say farewell to summer with fun at Allevity! From August 15th through August 19th, buy a $20 Arcade Game Card and get a FREE $10 Arcade Game Card! Spend the last days of summer competing with friends and family in our arcade.
2 events,
BACK TO SCHOOL
Say farewell to summer with fun at Allevity! From August 15th through August 19th, buy a $20 Arcade Game Card and get a FREE $10 Arcade Game Card! Spend the last days of summer competing with friends and family in our arcade.
3 events,
Coffee and Cars
Coffee and Cars
We are looking to host our very first Coffee and Cars End of Summer Event this August! This will be a free event for the Community and all are welcome to attend and show their vehicle/motorcycle/side by side! We will have coffee and juice for the kids, doughnuts, fingers crossed a food truck, a coloring
Dakotaslidewayz RC Racing
Dakotaslidewayz RC Racing
High flying and fast RC racing going on SATURDAY July 20 during the Brown County Fair
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Worship At The Lake with Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Worship At The Lake with Bethlehem Lutheran Church
We are going to the lake! Join Bethlehem Lutheran Church on Sunday, August 21st at Anchor's Away at Richmond Lake starting at 9:30 a.m. On the third Sunday of each month this summer, Bethlehem Lutheran will be by the water worshipping together. Be sure to bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Afterward, feel
Picnic In The Park with Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Picnic In The Park with Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Games, worship, food, and fun are all to be found at the park! Join Bethlehem Lutheran Church on Sunday, August 21st at Wylie Park from 5pm-8pm. Invite a friend as we gather together in the park to worship, eat and play! Be sure to bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Outdoor activities subject
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Chase the Fez Drawing & Bar Bingo
Chase the Fez Drawing & Bar Bingo
- Each Wednesday you’re invited in to play the chase the Fez game and bar bingo games. You can buy as many chances as you want each night. When the buying period ends we will draw a ticket out of everything that has been sold that night. If the person has the matching ticket they
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DKG Annual Used Book Sale
DKG Annual Used Book Sale
Please come out and support our book sale as all proceeds go to college scholarships for education students. Thousands of books of all genres. Wylie Pavilion
Moose Family bingo
Moose Family bingo
Moose Family Bingo 410 9th Ave SW Aberdeen SD Thursdays at 6 PM every thursday except Thanksgiving doors open at 4 PM packet prices starting at $21 warm-up games, 4 specials double action Blackout 20 regular session games Blackout Women of the Moose serve food
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DKG Annual Used Book Sale
DKG Annual Used Book Sale
Please come out and support our book sale as all proceeds go to college scholarships for education students. Thousands of books of all genres. Wylie Pavilion
CollegePalooza
CollegePalooza
On Aug. 26th, Aberdeen will welcome back its college students and showcase all the community has to offer at the 6th Annual Collegepalooza! The event starts at 5:00 pm and goes until 7:00 pm when the downtown concert begins! The event, which is free and open to the public, will also include drawings for scholarships.
Aberdeen Elks Lodge Entertainment
Aberdeen Elks Lodge Entertainment
Aberdeen Elks Lodge Dinner and Entertainment Friday, August 26th Steak Dinner 6:00pm Ron Goehring Karaoke Entertainment to Follow Please help share this event.
Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series
Live performances by local and regional artists with vibrant Downtown Aberdeen as the backdrop – what could be better? The Aberdeen Downtown Associations hosts three family-friendly, free outdoor concerts each summer, serving as an opportunity to get out and enjoy what downtown has to offer. Whether you (and your kiddos) want to dance or you
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Dakota Open Golf Tournament
Moccasin Creek Country Club - 4807 130th St NE Aberdeen, SD - (605) 226-0989 Lee Park Golf Course - 1028 8th Ave NW Aberdeen, SD - (605) 626-7092
DKG Annual Used Book Sale
DKG Annual Used Book Sale
Please come out and support our book sale as all proceeds go to college scholarships for education students. Thousands of books of all genres. Wylie Pavilion
Sizzlin’ Summer Nights
Sizzlin’ Summer Nights
Join us for one of the area’s most popular annual events. We’ll kick off the weekend with an outdoor concert and beer garden on Friday evening August 26th. It’s a family friendly event, so bring your camp chairs and your kiddos for an evening of music on Main Street. Participants will also have the opportunity
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Pancake Breakfast
Pancake Breakfast
Come enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, and biscuits and gravy with your choice of beverage.
Journey Jubilee
Journey Jubilee
Fun for the whole family! FEATURING: • Live Music • Brazilian Hot Dog Bar • Bounce House • Carnival-Style Games • Awesome Prizes • Face Painting • Balloons for the Kids
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Chase the Fez Drawing & Bar Bingo
Chase the Fez Drawing & Bar Bingo
- Each Wednesday you’re invited in to play the chase the Fez game and bar bingo games. You can buy as many chances as you want each night. When the buying period ends we will draw a ticket out of everything that has been sold that night. If the person has the matching ticket they
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Business After Hours
Business After Hours
Join us for the September Business After Hours mixer at Pierson Ford! The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Business After Hours networking mixer each month from 5:15 to 7 pm at various business locations. The event is held to encourage networking among the city's business leadership and employees. It is an ideal way
Moose Family bingo
Moose Family bingo
Moose Family Bingo 410 9th Ave SW Aberdeen SD Thursdays at 6 PM every thursday except Thanksgiving doors open at 4 PM packet prices starting at $21 warm-up games, 4 specials double action Blackout 20 regular session games Blackout Women of the Moose serve food
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