🧥 1,500 coats, zero chill: Sioux Falls shows up

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Leaves are changing, temps are dropping, and we’re leaning hard into cozy spooky season.

In this week’s roundup: candlelit vibes, cold-weather kindness, roadwork reminders, and a four-legged friend looking for love. Plus, a whole list of events guaranteed to make you feel a bit more Halloween-y!

Let’s dive in.

🍷 Date Night Done Right

A downtown gem where comfort meets class, Chef Lance’s on Phillips is the kind of spot that makes any night feel like a celebration.

Expect elevated comfort food: think lobster-stuffed Beef Wellington, scallop linguini, and the city’s award-winning “Cuban Burger”, all served in a warm, softly lit space where every detail feels intentional.

Perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, or any evening worth savoring (champagne toast included). Learn more here.

🕯️ Smells Like Fall, Feels Like Home

We know you need your candles this season, so here’s your spot: MatchBox Candle Co. Every candle is hand-poured with care, and the scents (like Settler’s Cabin and Spiked Apple Cider) feel like wrapping up in your favorite blanket.

The shop itself is full of local charm, with artisan goods and friendly faces. Don’t skip their candle-making workshop; it’s as cozy as the candles themselves. Learn more here.

🧥 Kids Bundle Up Thanks to Big-Hearted Neighbors

The Gist: What started years ago with one generous little boy has grown into a beloved Sioux Falls tradition. Harvest Church’s Kidz-n-Coats event handed out more than 1,500 brand-new coats last weekend, its biggest giveaway yet. Families lined up early, and volunteers turned the church into a pop-up coat shop where kids could choose colors and styles that made them smile.

Why it matters: It’s more than just coats, it’s community warmth, wrapping local kids in care as winter settles in. Read more here.

🚧 Road Work Continues Around Sioux Falls

The Gist: Through the coming week, several city projects will still affect travel. Lane closures remain on Veterans Parkway, 41st Street, 26th Street, and Bahnson Avenue as crews finish concrete and sidewalk repairs. Fairfax Avenue also stays closed between Seventh and Eighth streets for sewer work, and the Westside Rec Center’s east parking lot remains closed for improvements.

Why It Matters: Drivers should allow extra time and slow down in work zones. Most projects are expected to wrap up by late October. Read more here.

Nova is a petite 8-pound Australian Shepherd mix with a gray coat and curious eyes.

Just under two years old, she’s learning that people mean love and safety. Once she warms up, Nova is playful, affectionate, and loves to run in a fenced yard. She’s great with other small dogs and shines brightest after a good grooming. Adoption fee $522.50.

To learn more about this sweet girl, click HERE.

💄 etc. expo for her | Convention Center | Sioux Falls | 10/17–10/18 | More
2-day celebration of shopping, style, and self-care featuring fashion, beauty, and more.

🍂 Fall in Love with Local! | The Social | Sioux Falls | 10/18 | More
Free local market featuring handcrafted goods, autumn décor, and community spirit.

🐯 ZooBoo Halloween Festival | Great Plains Zoo | Sioux Falls | 10/17–10/18 | More
Trick-or-treat through the zoo, meet characters, enjoy DJs, and see fire shows!

👻 Twisted Nightmare: Kid’s Day | SD FOP Lodge | Sioux Falls | 10/19 | More
A lights-on, not-much-scare walkthrough with candy for kids, plus donations for the FOP.

🥞 All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast | The Alliance Building | Sioux Falls | 10/20 | More
Pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee & juice supporting veterans and local causes.

🕯️ Take Back the Night 2025 | Salsbury Science Center, USF | Sioux Falls | 10/23 | More
Join advocates, families, and survivors for a moving night of awareness against violence.

🎤 Jon Pardi Live | Denny Sanford PREMIER Center | Sioux Falls | 10/17 | More 
An evening of modern country & honky-tonk tunes plus special guests.

🎃 After Hours – Halloween Special | Plum’s Cooking | Sioux Falls | 10/17 | More
Sip, taste, and learn at this spooky after-hours event featuring fine wine & artisan cheese.

🎯 Hunting Wives Weekend | Various Venues Downtown | Sioux Falls | 10/17–10/19 | More
A weekend of fun, fashion, and fall treats for those “on the hunt” for shopping and style!

🎸 Back to the Future: The Musical | Washington Pavilion | Sioux Falls | until 10/19 | More
The hit Broadway sci-fi musical is packed with ‘80s nostalgia, time travel, and surprises.

💲💲 Chef Bryan’s Test Kitchen Tuesday | Harvester Kitchen | Sioux Falls | 10/21 | More
A 14-seat tasting with wine pairings and a peek into the culinary creative process.

👻 Haunted Sioux Falls Tour | Old Courthouse Museum | Sioux Falls | 10/21 & 10/23 | More
Step aboard for a one-hour bus ride through Sioux Falls’ haunted history!

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