Thursday, September 27, 2018

Fall & Halloween Fun - Yankton Area

A fun list of events celebrating the change of the season and Halloween. Click on the event name for more information about the event, including times and cost.  Additional events may be added, so be sure to check back often or bookmark this list.

You can also find a full kid-friendly event calendar on the website each day here.


Make and Take Scarecrow - Saturdays now until October 13th
Bring your scarecrow clothes to Diane's Greenhouse in Fordyce, NE and use supplies to make a scarecrow.

Hocus Pocus Movie Night - October 6th approx 7 PM
Head to Huber Holiday Acres in Freeman for a movie on the side of the barn (weather pending).

Fall Fun at Huber Holiday Acres - October 7th & 8th and each weekend through October
Pick out your pumpkin, kids activities, hay bale maze, etc.

Ufford Hills Fall Festival - First 2 weekends of October
Pick out your pumpkin, enter the corn maze, ride the train and more.

Laser Barn Haunted House - Dates between October 12 - October 31st
If you don't want the full scare, there are kids days on Sundays.

Scotland Haunted House - Dates between October 12 - October 27th
For the older kids, who enjoy a good scare attend the haunted house in Scotland, SD.

Ufford Hills Haunted Corn Maze - Last 2 weekends of October
Try out the corn maze when it becomes "haunted" for the final 2 weekends of October.

Vermillion Haunted House - Oct 19, 20th, 26th, 27th 7-10 PM
For the older kids who like a scare.

Casper Outdoor Movie Night - October 20th approx 7 PM
Join in an outdoor movie at Huber Holiday Acres near Freeman.

Halloween Indoor Pin Shoot - October 21st
Wear your costume and join in the pin shoot.

USD Volleyball Home Match Halloween Bash - October 21st
Wear your costume and receive candy at the door.

Trick or Treat with the Yotes - October 21st After VB Game
6th grade and younger invited to trick or treat at the Sanford Coyote Center after the VB Game.

Trick or Treat the Farmer's Market - October 25th 3-7 PM
Trick or treat from the vendors at the Vermillion Area Farmer's Market located at the Clay County Fairgrounds.

Bark after Dark - October 25th 5:30-7:30 PM
A Halloween pooch party with dog carnival games, dog costume contest and more.

Harvest Halloween - October 26th & October 27th
Lots of fun family-friendly activities going on downtown, Yankton.

Shivers and Quivers Archery Fun Shoot - October 26th
A glow in the dark fun shoot, prizes and more.

Youth Halloween Party - October 26th 6-9 PM
Older kids can watch a Halloween movie (PG), decorate pumpkins and more at the Vermillion library.

The Great Pumpkin - October 27th 11AM -12:15 PM
Do you have the neatest painted, heaviest or most unusual naturally grown pumpkin?

KVHT Trunk or Treat - October 27th 11-1 PM
Trick or treat from trunk to trunk in downtown Yankton.

Niobrara Trunk or Treat - October 27th 4-6 PM
Meet at the Lutheran church in Niobrara for trunk or treating fun.

Welcome Fall Event - October 28th 2-7 PM
Bring a pumpkin to carve with materials provided, dinner and more at WH Over Museum in Vermillion.

Dinner & A Movie - October 29th 4:30 PM
The Center is showing Hocus Pocus (rated PG) along with a meal.  Call for reservations.

Monster House Free Showing - October 29th 6 PM
Vermillion Coyote Theaters will be showing Monster House (rated PG) free.

Trunk or Treat at Vermillion Library - October 31st
Move from car to car trick or treating, be sure to dress in costume.

Trunk or Treat Yankton 1st Assembly Yankton - October 31st
Trick or treat in the parking lot.

Crofton Trick or Treat - October 31st 4 PM
Join Crofton businesses with downtown trick or treating fun for the kids.

Avenue Halloween Party - October 31st 7 PM
Family-friendly fun with minute to win it games and more.

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Yankton Riverboat Days Kiddie Parade & More!

Yankton Riverboat Days & Summer Arts Festival is just around the corner, which could also be coined the "end of summer" for students in Yankton, SD.  Where has summer gone?  Despite kids going back to school soon, there is plenty of time left to enjoy outdoor adventures together!  The biggest outdoor event in Yankton, SD will take place August 17, 18 & 19!  Get out and enjoy Yankton Riverboat Days, with this year's theme "There's No Place Like Home".
Thank you RBD Board for the use of this photo

The "unofficial start to Riverboat Days" is the Kiddie Parade on Friday August 17th!

Kids are welcome to "walk" or "ride" the approximate 2 block Kiddie Parade route on Levee Street by Riverside Park.  Due to construction this year, the parade route will start a bit further East than in past years.  The parade line up starts at 5 PM and the parade begins at 5:30 PM with the kids following the Captain & Belle.

Will this be the year that your kid(s) gets involved in the Kiddie Parade?  Walking,  riding a bike or riding in a wagon?  Maybe riding a Power Wheel or a scooter?  Will their transportation be decked out in crepe paper, balloons, streamers or maybe a sign?  Will the kids be wearing a costume or a fun hat? What fun will you have working together?!

When you head to the Kiddie Parade, be sure to bring this application form with to the line up.


The Kiddie Parade is just the beginning of a fun weekend in Yankton!  There are several fun things for kids and families to watch, participate in and enjoy during Riverboat Days!  To name a few:





*Kiddie Parade (see above)
*Free Kiddie Centipede Train Ride
*Free Activities for Children
*Fireworks display over the river
*Riverboat Days Parade
*Pinewood Derby Races
*Extreme Bull Riding
*Pancake Feed
*Kid's Pedal Pull
*DC Lynch Carnival
*Music
*And so much more!

You can check out a full line up of Yankton Riverboat Days fun with dates and times on their website here.

Enjoy your next adventure at Yankton Riverboat Days this month!