Upcoming · Rapid City, SD
Things to Do in Rapid City, SD
Rapid City hosts around 150 upcoming events, with approximately 80 scheduled within the next 30 days for residents and visitors. About 15% of these listings are free, offering accessible options for the community in a city founded in 1876 with a population of about 75,000. The largest category is Sports & Fitness with around 70 events, followed by Concerts & Live Music at about 20. Other significant types include Business & Networking, Community & Social gatherings, Theater & Performing Arts, and Wellness & Mindfulness. Key venues featuring the most listings are the Ice Arena at The Monument, Fine Arts Theatre at The Monument, Studio Theater at The Performing Arts Center Rapid City, TBA locations, and BrewBerry Bistro. Notable performers with upcoming dates include the Rapid City Rush, The Black Jacket Symphony, Hadestown, the touring version of Hadestown, and the World Ballet Company. This diverse schedule provides numerous choices for entertainment and engagement throughout the month.
City facts
- Weather
- 42°F · Overcast · High 49° / low 34°F
- Population
- 74,703 (2020)
- Elevation
- 985 m
- Founded
- 1876
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Sat, Nov 14
6:00 PM · $30.58 +
STRUGGLE JENNINGS
707 Nightlife · 707 Mountain View Rd
Concerts & Live MusicStruggle Jennings
$30.58 +
6:05 PM · See listing
Tahoe Knight Monsters at Rapid City Rush
Ice Arena at The Monument
Sports & Fitness
See listing
7:00 PM · $31.62 +
Struggle Jennings
707 Nightlife -The Park · 707 Mountain View Rd., Rapid City, SD 57702
Concerts & Live Music
$31.62 +
7:00 PM · $17.85 +
Foodies + New Friends: Rapid City | Weekend Edition
Restaurant of the Week · Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, SD 57701
Food & Drink
$17.85 +
7:00 PM · $28.52 +
Foodies + New Friends: Rapid City | Giving Back Edition
Restaurant of the Week · Main Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Community & Social
$28.52 +
7:00 PM · $15.99 +
MATCHSTICK PRODUCTIONS' "THE WAY OUT" PREMIERE
The Journey Museum · 222 New York Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Movies & Film
$15.99 +
7:05 PM · $53 +
Rapid City Rush vs. Tahoe Knight Monsters
Ice Arena at The Monument · 444 Mt. Rushmore Road North
Sports & FitnessRapid City Rush
$53 +
Sun, Nov 15
10:00 AM · $20 +
Yoga at Dakota Point Brewing
Dakota Point Brewing · 405 Canal Street #1200, Rapid City, SD 57701
Wellness & Mindfulness
$20 +
Mon, Nov 16
1:00 PM · Free
Love INC Volunteer Orientation November 16, 2026
414 E Omaha St · 414 East Omaha Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Community & Social
Free
7:00 PM · Free
RAPID CITY-Unlock Wealth: Real Estate Mastery & Community!
RAPID CITY- Link will be given with confirmation · ONLINE, RAPID CITY, SD 57703
Business & Networking
Free
Tue, Nov 17
4:00 PM · Free
Student Alumni Bingo Night
Pearson Alumni & Conference Center - Center for Alumni Relations and Advancement · 330 East Kansas City Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Family & Kids
Free
5:30 PM · Free
A Brilliant Night Out Special Event with Rushmore Dermatology
2820 Mt Rushmore Rd suite 200 · 2820 Mount Rushmore Road #suite 200, Rapid City, SD 57701
Wellness & Mindfulness
Free
7:00 PM · $55.20 +
Foodies + New Friends: Rapid City | Tuesday Dinner Club
Restaurant of the Week · Promise Road, Rapid City, SD 57701
Food & Drink
$55.20 +
Wed, Nov 18
11:30 AM · $20 +
November BHLD Luncheon | Synova Nicolaisen
The Rushmore Hotel Rapid City · 445 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, SD 57701
Business & Networking
$20 +
Thu, Nov 19
11:30 AM · $0 +
Caterpillar's Black Hills Engineering Design Center
Caterpillar · 1941 East Anamosa Street, Rapid City, SD 57703
Talks & Lectures
$0 +
6:00 PM · Free
Quiet Renewal at MassaBerry
Massa Berry Building · 890 Lazelle Street, Sturgis, SD 57785
Wellness & Mindfulness
Free
7:00 PM · $23.18 +
Foodies + New Friends: Rapid City
Restaurant of the Week · 6th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Food & Drink
$23.18 +
Fri, Nov 20
10:00 AM · $9.02 +
EAFB November Creative Kids Pop Art Painting
Arts and Crafts - EAFB · 2750 George Drive, Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD 57706
Family & Kids
$9.02 +
1:00 PM · $0 +
Contract Confidence: Before the Ink Dries | Nov. 20 | In Person & Zoom
201 Main St suite 206 · 201 Main Street #Suite 206, Rapid City, SD 57701
Business & Networking
$0 +
1:30 PM · $50 +
South Dakota Farm Bureau 109th Annual Convention
The Box Elder Events Center · 631 Watiki Way, Box Elder, SD 57719
Business & Networking
$50 +
5:00 PM · $76.54 +
S'more Than a Feeling
Run Wild Indoor and Outdoor Playland · 7089 Infinity Drive, Summerset, SD 57718
Workshops & Classes
$76.54 +
7:00 PM · $44.52 +
Friday Nights in Rapid City | Dinner with New Friends (Giving Back Edition)
Restaurant of the Week · Saint Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Community & Social
$44.52 +
Sat, Nov 21
8:00 AM · Free
Lille Norge Fest
Canyon Lake Activity Center-Viking Hall · 2900 Canyon Lake Drive, Rapid City, SD 57702
Community & Social
Free
5:00 PM · $28.05 +
Diwali Night
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Beck Ballroom, Surbeck Center · 501 East Saint Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Community & Social
$28.05 +
7:00 PM · $30.09 +
Next Stop Comedy at Woodland Republic Brewing & Blending! - Rapid City, SD
412 5th St · 412 5th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Movies & Film
$30.09 +
7:00 PM · $44.52 +
Table 21: Rapid City | Dinner with New Friends (Giving Back Edition)
Restaurant of the Week · Main Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Community & Social
$44.52 +
8:00 PM · $26.29 +
A Killer's Confession
707 Nightlife -The Park · 707 Mountain View Rd., Rapid City, SD 57702
Concerts & Live Music
$26.29 +
Wed, Nov 25
6:05 PM · See listing
Allen Americans at Rapid City Rush
Ice Arena at The Monument
Sports & Fitness
See listing
7:05 PM · $31 +
Rapid City Rush vs. Allen Americans
Ice Arena at The Monument · 444 Mt. Rushmore Road North
Sports & FitnessRapid City Rush
$31 +
Fri, Nov 27
6:05 PM · See listing
Allen Americans at Rapid City Rush
Ice Arena at The Monument
Sports & Fitness
See listing
Plan ahead
Cosmos Mystery Area Admission
Sun, Dec 13 · Cosmos Mystery Area
The Black Hills Wedding Blueprint
Sun, Dec 13 · Pine Haven Venue & Lodging
Breakfast with Santa
Sat, Dec 12 · Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown
EAFB Holiday Parade | Vehicle Sign Ups
Thu, Dec 3 · Dakotas Community Center
Get More Customers with AI, Part 3: Get Remembered
Sat, Jan 9 · BrewBerry Bistro
Love INC Volunteer Orientation December 1, 2026
Tue, Dec 1 · 414 E Omaha St
50th Annual Bridal Showcase
Sat, Jan 9 · Best Western Ramkota Hotel
Winter In Mind
Wed, Dec 9 · Hay Camp Brewing Company
Frequently asked questions about events in Rapid City
- How many events are free in Rapid City?
- About 15% of the listed events are free. There are roughly 150 total events currently available.
- What are the most popular venues for events?
- The Ice Arena at The Monument and Fine Arts Theatre at The Monument have the most upcoming listings. Other frequent venues include Studio Theater, TBA locations, and BrewBerry Bistro.
- What types of events are listed most often?
- Sports & Fitness is the most common type with about 70 events. Concerts & Live Music follows with around 20, while Business & Networking and Community & Social events also appear regularly.
- Which performers have upcoming dates in Rapid City?
- The Rapid City Rush, The Black Jacket Symphony, Hadestown, the touring Hadestown production, and the World Ballet Company are scheduled to perform. These acts represent a mix of local teams and touring productions.