Updated for 2025
September has come to the Sioux Falls Area! We can just start to see the first hints of fall coming through the air and the trees. September is a busy month for many Sioux Falls families! Many people are readjusting to the school schedule, the calendar is filling up with fall sports and activities, and we are all trying to soak in the last bits of warm weather before the cold comes sweeping in.
September is a great time to check out some fall colors on a hike in the area or take in some early fall camping with these tips!
There is a lot going on this month in the Sioux Falls Area! September is full of all things fall and fun. Make sure to check out our guide for area apple picking or our area fall festival guide for a beautiful morning spent outside. Our Fall Headquarters has even more fall fun and Sioux Falls Area Guides for you to look through! If you are looking for fun family things to do this month, we have got you covered!
September in the Sioux Falls Area
Fall Festivals
Fall festivals have arrived! These festivals are a great way to enjoy the beautiful fall weather with your family. Make sure to check out the Fall Fest + Apple Fest at the Country Apple Orchard on September 5th-7th. The Country Apple Orchard’s fall fun will be open all of September and October. The opening day for 2025 is August 29th.
The Pumpkin Festival weekends at Riverview Tree Farm open up the weekend of September 27th and 28th. The pumpkin festivals run for four weeks and are always fun for the whole family.
Head down to Yankton to check out Mazing Acres and their Fall Festival! They open the weekend of September 13th and are open on Saturdays and Sundays. Their closing weekend is October 26th.
Check out our online Calendar for a full list of fall fun in the Sioux Falls Area this month!
Farmers Markets
September is a fantastic month for farmers’ markets! Fall produce is rolling in, and the weather is perfect for a Saturday morning outdoors. Check out Brandon’s Pumpkin Palozza-themed Farmers Market this Month on September 14th, or enjoy a Saturday morning at the Falls.
Family Fun
The 62nd Annual Sidewalk Arts Festival is on September 6th this year. This outdoor event near the Washington Pavilion will have more than 230 vendors!
Literature & Lattes is a clean fiction book that the entire family can enjoy. It’s September 5th and 6th. Find your new favorite book, author, and coffee order at this family event!
The Sioux Falls Parks and Rec will be hosting their Touch-a-Truck event at Haromond Park on September 19th. This event is free and is sure to be a hit for many families.
The Downtown Sioux Falls Riverfest is happening on September 20th. This anticipated event features food trucks, vendors, live music, and more. This year, Riverfest will be located on Cherapa side of the Big Sioux River.
SiouxperCon is back in 2025. This event runs for three days at the convention center, September 19th-21st.
The 2025 Health Connect Festival is on September 27th this year and is free for the whole family. This event includes a free lunch, health information, flu shots, and family-friendly entertainment.
Do you have people in your family who love Taylor Swift? The T.S. Dance party is coming to The Birdcage on September 27th.
Get ready for a Rodeo of a good time at the Denny Sanford Premier Center for the Cinch Playoffs- The Governor’s Cup. This is a 3-day event, September 26th-28th, so get your tickets while they last!
