Schedule of Events

Do Something Cool!
Tuesday, December 30

Sioux Falls Arena - Kid’s Fun Festival
5:00pm – 10:00 p.m.


5:00 p.m. Sioux Falls Stampede at First Night – Games, Autographs, Photos

DEAR FIRST NIGHT SUPPORTERS: WEAR YOUR “FIRST NIGHT BUTTON” TO THE SIOUX FALLS STAMPEDE-LINCOLN STARS GAME AT 7:05 PM ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST AND YOU’LL SAVE $3.00 OFF THE PRICE OF ANY GAME TICKET AT THE SIOUX FALLS ARENA BOX OFFICE. CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR’S ARRIVAL WITH STAMPEDE HOCKEY!

5:30 p.m. Make & Take Musical Instruments from found objects
6:30 p.m. Phil Baker Interactive! – Be a part of the show!
7:00 p.m. Sioux Falls Figure Skating Club
8:00-10:00 p.m. Open Skate with Cosmic lights and Energy Productions DJ

***Concessions for purchase; not included in button price




Do Something Hot!
Wednesday, December 31

Orpheum Theatre Center - Family Festival
12:00pm – 9:30 p.m.


12:00-7:00 p.m. Make & Take Lantern project – Orpheum Lobby
12:00 p.m. Mr. Twister’s “Magical Balloon Show” – Zabel Theatre
12:30 p.m. Jason Huneke – Juggler, Comedian, Dancer! – Zabel Theater
1:00 p.m. Great Plains Zoo Education Dept. Show& Star Tortoise art project – Orpheum Lobby
1:30 p.m. Jason Huneke – Juggler, Comedian, Dancer! – Zabel Theater
2:00 p.m.Phil Baker’s “Big Dance Circle” – Main Stage
2:00 & 2:30 Dance Classes with Dance Gallery – Zabel Theatre
2:00-7:00 p.m. Ice Sculptures in the Courtyard
3:00 p.m. Dance Gallery Performance Teams featuring Ryan Vetter – Main Stage
3:45 p.m. Phil Baker’s “Big Dance Circle” – Zabel Theatre
4:15 p.m. “Constellations: Stories in the Stars” – Main Stage
4:30 p.m. Jason Huneke – Juggler, Comedian, Dancer! – Zabel Theater
5:30 p.m. Balleraena Dance Company Performance – Main Stage
6:00 p.m. Presentation of Sculpture Walk Mentoring Program Winner – Main Stage
6:10 p.m. Results Radio/Empire Mall “First Night Idol” – Main Stage
7:00 p.m. Circus Minimus Puppetry – ‘The Puggles: A Platypus Adventure” – Zabel Theatre
7:30 p.m. Tribute to Cirque du Soleil – Introducing “Delphine” - Main Stage
8:15 p.m. “Constellations: Stories in the Stars” – Main Stage
9:20 p.m. First Night Fireworks Display – 5th & Phillips (outside Orpheum Theatre Center)

***Concessions for purchase; not included in button price



First Night 21+
Wednesday, December 31

One Kickin' Night
6:00pm – Midnight


Doors open 5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. Introducing “Big Red Rawkit Riot”
7:00 p.m. Rich Rislov
7:30 p.m. “River Rat Dueling Pianos”
10:45 p.m. Phase 3

Tickets $15 in Advance, $20 at the door
Food and Beverages available for purchase
Call 610-0179 for tickets

This event is not included with a $5 First Night button! This is a 21+ event. Alcohol will be served at this venue.



Additional Info

$5 Admission Buttons available at Orpheum Theatre Center, Sioux Falls Arena, Horse Barn Arts Center and Main Street Sioux Falls. Good for entry to Kid’s Festival events on the 30th & 31st.

This schedule subject to change without notice. Please arrive early to performances as seating may be limited in some circumstances.

Childcare will be available for a small fee at the YWCA during First Night. Please call the YWCA to register.

Parking: Metered Parking downtown until 5:00 p.m. on street and in lots, free after 5:00 p.m.

Concessions for purchase at Orpheum Theatre Center and Sioux Falls Arena. Food and beverages not included in ticket price.


Thank you’s to: First Night Committee and Volunteers; Holiday Inn City Centre; Jim and Wendy Loria, Sioux Falls Stampede players and staff, Sioux Falls Figure Skating Club; Balleraena Dance Studio, Dance Gallery Staff and Students; Sunnyside Booking Agency; SMG & Orpheum Theatre staff; Jodi Schwan and City of Sioux Falls; Channel 16 CityLink; Great Plains Zoo; Sioux Falls Green Project; DAPA; YWCA Childcare; Premiere Pyrotechnics; Empire Mall Staff; Roger Currier; Karaoke Judges; Peter & Deb Klebanoff; Ann Parker & Lodgenet “Action” team


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