The holiday season is here in Aberdeen, South Dakota — and the magic is brighter than ever in 2025!

From heartwarming Christmas performances to cheerful visits with Santa, our community is aglow with festive spirit and small-town charm.

Whether you call Aberdeen home or you’re visiting for the holidays, you’ll find plenty of budget-friendly ways to celebrate the season.

Gather your loved ones and take part in unique local traditions, sparkling light displays, and family-friendly fun that make this time of year so special.

Don’t wait — unwrap the magic of the holidays in Aberdeen and make your 2025 season truly unforgettable!

Listing updated Tuesdays.

Dec. 31

New Year’s Eve

Allevity New Years Eve Family Party!

• 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Allevity Entertainment, 130 S. Centennial St.
• $17.
• Spend News Years with your kiddos this year, without them falling asleep! Get a New Year’s Eve family special for $17 plus tax! This package includes one hour of unlimited attractions, $10 arcade card, balloon drop and new prizes in select balloons! No more staying up past their bedtime, you can celebrate all day!

New Year’s Bash: Music & Comedy w/ Strange New Faces, Lost Bears, and Tony Tubes

• 8 p.m.
• Hub City Station Event Center, 1923 Sixth Ave. S.E., Suite 104.
• No cover!
• Celebrate New Year’s with comedy and music at Hub City Station featuring Strange New Faces from Sioux Falls, Lost Bears from right here in Aberdeen, and comedy from our very own Tony Tubes!

Allevity New Years Eve 18+ Party!

• 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
• Allevity Entertainment, 130 S. Centennial St.
• $29.
• Welcome the new year with Allevity! For $29 get unlimited attractions, unlimited arcade games, one drink ticket and New Year’s party favors! We cannot wait to party with you!

Aberdeen Moose Lodge New Years Eve Dance

• 9 p.m. to midnight.
• Aberdeen Moose Lodge, 410 Ninth Ave. S.W.
• $5.
• Music by David Redfield, Hord ‘oeuvres served.

Jan 1

New Year’s Day

Moose New Years Day Bingo

• 1-3 p.m.
• Aberdeen Moose Lodge, 410 Ninth Ave. S.W.
• Packets start at $20.
• Doors open at 11 a.m., serving walking tacos at noon.

NSU Men’s Basketball vs. Black Hills State

• 1 p.m.
• Barnett Center, 15th Avenue Southeast and South State Street
• Adult general admission tickets start at $16.