June and the start of summer mean that there is a TON going on in the Sioux Falls Area this month. The warm weather and freedom summer brings make June a great month for family fun. Check out our list of 15 free things to do in Sioux Falls, a list of swimming pools and splash pads around Sioux Falls, or dive into the world of camping with our family guide! J

What to see everything that is going on for Families during the month of June in the Sioux Falls Area? Check out our full online Calendar! We have the best calendar for families in the area!

Check out some of the great things to do in Sioux Falls this month!

First Half of June

June 7th and 8th is the Siouxland Renaissance Festival at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds here in Sioux Falls! Take a trip back in time to 1575! 

Hot Wheels: Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire is coming to Sioux Falls this year! They will be at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center on June 7th and 8th.

For music fans, Alison Krauss and Union Station, Featuring Jerry Douglas, will be playing at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center on June 14th.

Another big event happening on June 14th this year is the Tacos and Tequila Festival, coming back to the Canaries Birdcage.

Harrisburg Days are June 12th-15th. These four days are filled with family fun! Check out the carnival, live music, parade, food trucks, and more! 

Note: Remember that Father’s Day this year is on June 15th!

Second Half of June

Speaking of hometown days, Teapot Days are June 18th-21st in Tea! Don’t miss out on the Teapot Days Parade happening on June 21st at 10 am. During Teapot Days you can also check out vendors, a carnival, a car festival, and more!

If you love a good musical, The Addams Family will be at the Washington Pavilion June 20th-22nd. This comedy showcases a grown-up Wednesday!

Looking to run some races this summer? Check out South Dakota’s Laziest Race: The Compass Center’s .5k This race is easy to not only run (or walk) but, it supports a great cause.

June 28th is Super Saturday Archery day at the Outdoor Campus. No registration is required for this drop-in day of archery fun. Remember that all classes at the Outdoor Campus are free! 

Zoofari is happening at the Great Plains Zoo on the evening of June 26th. This is an adults-only event, perfect for a girls’ night out or date night! 

All Month Long

Farmers Market at Falls Park will be open every Saturday in June from 8am-1pm. Check out the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers. You can often check out some live music and food-truck like vendors as well! 

For a mid-week market, The Lake Lorraine Farmers Market is open from 4-7 p.m. every Thursday in the month of June! The first farmers market of the summer at Lake Lorraine is June 5th!

The Levitt at the Falls will be playing shows for the whole month of June! With acts performing on Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays each week. Check out the Family Show playing on Saturday, June 14th, featuring Hot Peas ‘n Butter.

The West Mall 7 Theaters FREE Family Movie Matinee (at 10am on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) is in full swing for the full month of June! Check out the movies with your kiddos with movies like The Bad Guys and Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie


Enjoy some time in our amazing state parks at Good Earth State Park for their Summer Concert series. There is live music every Sunday night starting at 4 pm, along with a different food truck every sunday! Make sure to check out their kids’ programming as well, happening all summer long. 

Happy June, ‘hood Family!