Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau : Aberdeen, South Dakota
 
Events Calendar

All dates are inclusive. Information is often provided to us months in advance, and sometimes dates, times or hours are revised. For further information on events listed or to add an event, contact the Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau.

 

December 2007
30-Dec 1 Girls YMCA Tournament
- 14 Paul Peterson, Sturgis, SD - Painting; NSU President's Gallery; For more information contact Dr. Bill Hoar at 605-626-7766 or 605-626-2514
- 28 Sertoma Festival of Lights; Wylie Park; 6:00 - 9:00 pm nightly; Drive thru and view the holiday lighting displays; For more information call Nancy Kappes at 605-622-3111
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Downtown Scavenger Hunt; Downtown will be host a scavenger hunt.  Downtown businesses have given the name of an item they carry in their business.  The game is to match the item to the store.  The completed cards are turned into the ADA office for a chance to win prizes. Scavenger Hunt forms can be picked up at many of the Downtown businesses or at the Aberdeen Downtown Association located at 103 ½ S Main St.  Scavenger forms and contest information are will also be on our website at www.aberdeendowntown.org or by calling 605-226-3441

- Jan 2 Dacotah Prairie Museum Christmas Tree Lane
-Jan 18, 08 Alison Goodell-Starr, Duluth, MN, Painting and ink-monochrome brushwork; NSU Lincoln Gallery; For more information contact Peter Kilian at 605-626-7762
1 Visit Santa; Lakewood Mall; 10:00 am - 8:00 pm; Photo's available by Photo's Now; Shop the Mall from 10:00 am - 9:00 pm; For more information contact 605-226-2162
1 Donna Bertsch Holiday Carols; Lakewood Mall; 5:30 pm; For more information contact 605-226-2162
1 Miss Aberdeen Contest; Aberdeen Central's Thomas F. Kelly Theatre; 7:00 pm; For more information contact Fran at 605-229-3829
1 Boy's Varsity Hockey vs Watertown; Odde Ice Arena; 7:00 pm
1-2 Living Christmas Tree; Aberdeen Civic Arena; *December 1 - 7:00 pm; December 2 - *3:00 pm & 7:00 pm; * Interpretation for the Deaf; Free Admission; This is the 20th year for the Living Christmas Tree. We plan to do some special things in preparation of the event. Attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Salvation Army-drop-off in Arena foyer; For more information call Joyce Whitney at 605-226-1789 or 605-622-4738
1-2 James Valley Model Railroad Association; Lakewood Mall near the Footlocker; For more information contact 605-226-2162
2 Visit Santa; Lakewood Mall; 12:00 Noon - 5:00 pm; Photo's available by Photo's Now; For more information contact 605-226-2162
2 Dance to the Dakota Rangers; VFW, 821 Circle Dr; 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm; $6.00 cover lunch included; In case of inclement weather call Bob at 605-225-6683 or 605-216-2228 or call the VFW at 605-225-9975
3 NSU Concert Band; Johnson Fine Arts Center Theatre; NSU students, faculty and community members perform a concert under the direction of Dr. Terry Beckler; For more information contact Dr Alan LaFave at 605-626-2463
6 Annual Pre-Legislative Luncheon; Ramada Inn; 11:00 am - 1:30 pm; Cost of the luncheon is $14.00 per person and $16.00 per person after December 5; South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds as well as SD Chamber of Commerce & Industry President David Owen and area legislators will be speaking at the luncheon; Must RSVP by calling the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce at 605-225-2860
6 Nathan Knutson Pianist; Aberdeen Civic Theatre; 7:30 pm; $5.00 students, $10.00 adults, $25 family; Nathan J Knutson, pianist and 1999 graduate of Leola, SD High School recently won the 2007 National Federation of Music Clubs Young Artist Competition and the 2007 Mason and Hamlin Prize; For more information contact Nathan Knutson at 507-720-0290 or email njknutson@mac.com or visit the website at www.nathanknutson.com
6, 13 Mistletoe on Main; Stores open until 7:00 pm; For more information contact the Aberdeen Downtown Association 605-226-3441
6-7 Holiday Bake Sale; Masonic Temple, 503 S Main; 6th Afternoon Pie & Coffee, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm; 7th Morning Rolls & Coffee, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm; For more information contact Hazel Schaunaman at 605-225-6773
6-9 Annual Holiday Bake Sale; Moose Lodge, 410 9th Ave SW; For more information call 605-225-5185
7 Knock Out Events, Fight Night;  Eagles Club. KNOCKOUT EVENTS hopes that the new style of fighting will continue to bring a new crowd to the event. Tickets for the show are $10 in advance and are available at the Eagles Club, or may be purchased the day of the show for $15.  KNOCKOUT EVENTS is trying something new by providing RINGSIDE TABLE seats for $25 or $200 a table.  The participants will be divided into three weight divisions: men – 160 lbs and below, 161 lbs-185 lbs, and 186 lbs and above. Women may also compete however; their weight will be determined the night of the fights for safety reasons. For those interested in attending, the doors open at 7 p.m. and the first match will be at 7:30 p.m.  Jason Eiserman contact him at 605-252-0100.  You can also go to www.knockoutevents.net
7 Visit Santa; Lakewood Mall; 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm; For more information contact 605-226-2162
7-8 Aberdeen Hockey Tournament Jr. Gold A & B; Aberdeen Ice Arena, 400 24th Ave NW
8 Visit Santa; Lakewood Mall; 10:00 am - 8:00 pm; Photo's available by Photo's Now; Shop the Mall from 10:00 am - 9:00 pm; For more information contact 605-226-2162
8 Aberdeen Music Teacher's Association Piano Students; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm; For more information contact 605-226-2162
8 Merry Tuba Christmas; Lakewood Mall; 1:10 pm & 1:30 pm; For more information contact 605-226-2162
8 Sacred Heart Holiday Luncheon; Sacred Heart Fellowship Hall; 12:30 pm; $7.00; For more information call Helen Martian at 605-225-7088
8 Kid's Christmas Party; Yelduz Shrine Center; Kid's Christmas party with a program by Darrel Crocker & a visit by Santa and his elves, Everyone gets a goodie bag; For more information contact 605-225-4841
8-9 James Valley Model Railroad Association; Lakewood Mall near the Footlocker; For more information contact 605-226-2162
9 Breakfast; Moose Lodge; 410 9th Ave SW; 605-225-5185
9 Congregation B'nai Isaac Synagogue 90th Anniversary Open House; 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
9 Visit Santa; Lakewood Mall; 12:00 Noon - 5:00 pm; Photo's available by Photo's Now; For more information contact 605-226-2162
9 Holiday Extravaganza; Johnson Fine Arts Center; 3:00 pm; $8.00 for adults, $5.00 seniors, students free; Featuring performances by the NSU Symphonic Band, the NSU Chamber Singers and Collegiate Choir and the Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony; For more information contact Dr Alan LaFave at 605-626-2497
11 Mid-Day Connection; 11:30 am-1:00 pm; Ramkota Hotel; Contact Audrey @ 605-229-0967 or email: amcfar@nvc.net or Shirley Sime at 605-225-7052
13 North Plains Hospice "Tree of Life" Remembrance Ceremony; Avera St. Luke's Education Center, 709 6th Ave SE; 4:00 pm; A short program will be held with music and a brief ceremony remembering North Plains Hospice patients. A donation of $25.00 or more will purchase an inscribed porcelain ornament for your loved one. Any donation places a paper ornament on our Hospice Tree display at the Lakewood Mall; For more information call the Avera St. Luke's Foundation Office at 605-622-5887
13 4th Annual Christmas with the Chamber with Host Dacotah Bank; 5:15 - 7:00 pm; Best Western Ramkota Hotel; For more information contact the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce at 605-225-2860
13-14 Blood Drive Competition; The Aberdeen Firefighters Union Local 446 vs. Aberdeen Fraternal Order of Police; 11:00 am - 7:00 pm both days; To schedule an appointment, call 866-247-9202 or log on to www.bloodhero.com and enter "battle" as the sponsor code; Free t-shirts for donors while supplies last
14 Visit Santa; Lakewood Mall; 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm; For more information contact 605-226-2162
14-16 Aberdeen Hockey Tournament Pee Wee B, B2 & C; Aberdeen Ice Arena, 400 24th Ave NW
15 Visit Santa; Lakewood Mall; 10:00 am - 8:00 pm; Photo's available by Photo's Now; Shop the Mall from 10:00 am - 9:00 pm; For more information contact 605-226-2162
15 Family Night Christmas Party; Moose Lodge; 410 9th Ave SW; Tom & Jerry's; 605-225-5185
15 Girl's Varsity Hockey vs Mitchell; Odde Ice Arena; 2:00 pm
15 Boy's Varsity Hockey vs Mitchell; Odde Ice Arena; 7:00 pm
15-16 Mario Arroyo Flute Manantial Music; Lakewood Mall; Various times throughout the weekend; For more information contact 605-226-2162
15-16 James Valley Model Railroad Association; Lakewood Mall near the Footlocker; For more information contact 605-226-2162
16 Visit Santa; Lakewood Mall; 12:00 Noon - 5:00 pm; For more information contact 605-226-2162
16 Dance to the Aman Family Band; VFW, 821 Circle Dr; 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm; $6.00 cover lunch included; In case of inclement weather call Bob at 605-225-6683 or 605-216-2228 or call the VFW at 605-225-9975
16 Senior Recital, Maria Morton, alto/Julia Wakal, trumpet; Johnson Fine Arts Center ; 3:00 pm; For more information contact Dr. Alan LaFave at 605-626-2497
16 Girl's Varsity Hockey vs Brookings; Odde Ice Arena; 12:00 pm
16 Boy's Varsity Hockey vs Brookings; Odde Ice Arena; 5:00 pm
17-21 Scrooge Week; Lakewood Mall; 9:00 am  - 9:00 pm; The Mall will give away $100 per day in Lakewood Mall gift certificates as well as $100 to the charity of your choice; For more information contact 605-226-2162
18 Ladies Luncheon; Awakening Counseling Services, LLC; 202 South Main, Suite 516; 11:30 am - 1:00 pm; For more information contact Deb Olsen at 605-725-2701 or email at awakening@nvc.net
18 Breast Cancer Support Group; Held 3rd Tuesday of every month; Awakening Counseling Services, 202 S Main St., Suite 516, 6:00 - 8:00 pm; The group meets monthly to provide support, education and fellowship for women recently diagnosed and survivors of breast cancer. Every other month is an arranged presentation on topics brought forth by our members; For more information contact Deb Olsen at 605-725-2701 or email at awakening@nvc.net
18 NESDFWC (North Eastern South Dakota Walleye Club Monthly Meeting; Held 3rd Tuesday of each month; North 40 Barn; 7:30 pm; For more information call 605-225-4713 or email at finman@nvc.net
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Alzheimer's Support Group; Eagles Nest at the ARCC, 225 3rd Ave SE; 1:00 - 3:00 pm; Anyone is welcome; For more information contact Paula Vogel at 605-229-2905 or 605-626-3330
20 Scrooge Night/Mistletoe on Main Street; Stores open until 7:00 pm; For more information contact the Aberdeen Downtown Association at 605-226-3441
21 Visit Santa; Lakewood Mall; 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm; For more information contact 605-226-2162
22 Visit Santa; Lakewood Mall; 10:00 am - 8:00 pm; Photo's available by Photo's Now; Shop the Mall from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; For more information contact 605-226-2162
22 Donna Bertsch Holiday Carols; Lakewood Mall; 2:30 pm; For more information contact 605-226-2162
22-23 James Valley Model Railroad Association; Lakewood Mall near the Footlocker; For more information contact 605-226-2162
23 Visit Santa; Lakewood Mall; 12:00 Noon - 5:00 pm; Last day for Santa photo's by Photo's Now; Mall open from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; For more information contact 605-226-2162
24 Shop the Lakewood Mall; 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; For more information call 605-226-2162
25 Merry Christmas; Lakewood Mall Closed
26 Shop the Lakewood Mall; 10:00 am - 9:00 pm; For more information contact 605-226-2162
29 Pee Wee C Hockey vs Rushmore; Odde Ice Arena; 3:00 pm
29 Pee Wee B Hockey vs Rushmore; Odde Ice Arena; 5:00 pm
29 Bantam B Hockey vs Rushmore; Odde Ice Arena; 7:00 pm
30 Pee Wee C Hockey vs Rushmore; Odde Ice Arena; 8:00 am
30 Pee Wee B Hockey vs Rushmore; Odde Ice Arena; 5:00 pm
30 Bantam B Hockey vs Rushmore; Odde Ice Arena; 10:00 am
31 Shop the Lakewood Mall; 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; For more information contact 605-226-2162
31 New Years Eve Dance; Moose Lodge; 410 9th Ave SW; 8:00  pm - 12:30 ; Band, Last Call; For more information call 605-225-5185
31 10th Annual New Years Eve Fundraiser Dance for Make A Wish; Ramkota Hotel; 9:00 pm - 1:00 am; Band Something New; Penny Raffles; Silent Auction; Door Prizes; Party Favors & Hors d'oeuvres; For more information contact Sue Fischer at 605-229-1072



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