Our 2025 Gifting Local Guide was printed in our 2025 November/December issue of ‘hood Magazine. To see this article in print, check out our online issue!
Keep your holiday shopping close to home with our Holiday Gifting Local Guide! Discover unique gifts from area businesses and attractions—perfect for everyone on your list. From memberships and classes to unforgettable experiences, give something meaningful while supporting the community we love. Make sure to follow their social pages for festive deals and holiday specials all season long!
Toughest Monster Truck Tour
January 23 & 24, the Toughest Monster Truck Tour RETURNS to Denny Sanford PREMIER Center! With huge, colorful monster trucks that look like dinosaurs, dump trucks, and more on an all-dirt track, because monster trucks are more fun on dirt!
Washington Pavilion
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Give wonder this season! A Washington Pavilion gift membership unlocks unlimited museum visits, hands-on science fun, art exploration, and family memories that last all year. It’s the perfect mix of learning, laughter, and together-time with zero wrapping required.
Great Shots
Great Shots gift cards are the ultimate holiday gift! Gift cards are valid for all of our services, including golf, food and beverages, and retail. Excludes events.
Color Me Mine
Looking for that perfect gift? Pick up one of our Gift Cards and Gift an Experience! Watch our social media for a Black Friday Special and other holiday ideas!
Great Plains Zoo and Butterfly House & Aquarium
Give the gift of WILD adventure this holiday season! From animal trading cards and water bottle stickers to plush animals, hoodies, and unique books, there’s something for every animal lover in our gift shops. (Admission not necessary to shop!)
Hart2Hart Inc McDonald’s
Give the gift of something everyone loves — McDonald’s! Arch Cards make the perfect stocking stuffer or holiday thank you. Easy to give, fun to get, and always delicious. Share the joy of McDonald’s this season!
Children’s Museum of South Dakota
The gift of play lasts all year long! Give admission play passes or even a membership! Memberships offer unlimited free admission for a year, plus extra benefits including special member hours and 2 guest passes for family or friends.
Pizza Ranch & Fun Zone Arcade
This holiday season, give the gift of Everyone’s Favorite Buffet! Look online for deals on Pizza Ranch gift cards. Remember to check out our FunZone, where we take fun to a whole new level!
Thunder Road
Awesome food and the best entertainment in town! Great gifts, great parties, and the best place to make memories with friends and family. We have 2-Story Laser-tag, Mini-Bowling, Hyper-bowling, 7D theater, and Bumper Cars. Come enjoy Omni Arena virtual reality!
Broadway Magic for All
Treat your family to the heart-warming holiday spectacular DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL. It’s a magical Broadway experience filled with laughter, music, and Whoville joy that’ll make every heart grow three sizes!
Disney on Ice presents Frozen & Encanto
Step inside Disney stories like never before at Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto! Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, see the stars of Disney’s Frozen and Encanto live in a dazzling new show!
605 Ninja
Give the gift of Ninja! Kids love our open gym passes where they can come play like a ninja warrior. See our website for all our Christmas specials, including discounted gym passes 3 for $33.
Solis Photography
Give the gift of timeless memories this season—capture the beauty, emotion, and anticipation of motherhood with a maternity photo session by Solis Photography. Celebrate this chapter with artful portraits that will be treasured for a lifetime.
Eastway Bowl
Holidays are family time! Get out and enjoy a round of bowling with one of our many weekend bowling specials all winter long!
Flourish Wellness & Birth Co.
Celebrate the holidays with Flourish! $75 ear piercings or BOGO (buy one at $100, get the second free) and Botox for just $10/unit. Book online with code HOOD or call and mention this ad. Gift cards available in clinic!
KidStrong Sioux Falls
This holiday season, give a gift that lasts a lifetime! At KidStrong, we help kids grow stronger, smarter, and more confident through fun, science-based training. Start the new year strong and enroll today!
