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Christmas Nights of Lights

Enjoy dazzling lights, hot cocoa, and holiday shopping, while supporting our park.

Friday, Dec 12, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. MT

Storybook Island, Rapid City, SD
Holiday Marketplace Pop Up 2025

It’s that magical time of year again—our Holiday Marketplace Pop-Up is back for the 8th year in a row!

Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. MT

Rushmore Hall North, Rapid City, SD
Christmas Nights of Lights

Enjoy dazzling lights, hot cocoa, and holiday shopping, while supporting our park.

Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. MT

Storybook Island, Rapid City, SD
Christmas Nights of Lights

Enjoy dazzling lights, hot cocoa, and holiday shopping, while supporting our park.

Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. MT

Storybook Island, Rapid City, SD
Holiday Express

Holiday Express - Experience the magic as you take a one-hour round trip journey from Hill City all the way to the North Pole where Santa will board the train for the return journey, taking time to visit with each child on the way.

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025

1880 Train, Hill City, SD
Holiday Express

Holiday Express - Experience the magic as you take a one-hour round trip journey from Hill City all the way to the North Pole where Santa will board the train for the return journey, taking time to visit with each child on the way.

Sunday, Dec 21, 2025

1880 Train, Hill City, SD
Christmas Nights of Lights

Enjoy dazzling lights, hot cocoa, and holiday shopping, while supporting our park.

Friday, Dec 26, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. MT

Storybook Island, Rapid City, SD
Christmas Nights of Lights

Enjoy dazzling lights, hot cocoa, and holiday shopping, while supporting our park.

Saturday, Dec 27, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. MT

Storybook Island, Rapid City, SD
Christmas Nights of Lights

Enjoy dazzling lights, hot cocoa, and holiday shopping, while supporting our park.

Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. MT

Storybook Island, Rapid City, SD

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