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Top 5 Things to do in Sioux Falls with Kids this Week

There is lots of fun happening in Sioux Falls the week of 8/7- 8/13

By Andrea Koch, Macaroni Kid Sioux Falls August 7, 2023

Everyweekend Macaroni KID Sioux Falls shares our picks for five low-cost things to do with your kids locally over the coming week. 


1. Mullet Contest at the Fair 

Got a little or big dude with a rad mullet? Mullet Mania 2023 is the First Annual Sioux Empire Fair Mullet Contest! Winner receives a grand prize of a year of FREE haircuts or hair designs at any The Man Salon locations in Sioux Falls! Plus other fair fun going on this week 10am to midnight all this week. The Sioux Empire Fair - Front Porch, Mon. Aug. 7th, 2023 if participating must be there by 6pm


2. Hydrant Block Party

Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation, along with Sioux Falls Fire Rescue, Sioux Falls Police, Siouxland Libraries, and Sioux Falls Public Health will be coming to neighborhoods this summer to beat the heat and bring the fun! Keep cool and have a blast by enjoying water sprays, music, games, and a book to read. No registration required. Whispering Woods South Park Thursday, August 10th 1-3PM


3. Heartland Country Corn Maze

Navigate through this 11 acre corn maze in the design of zebras! With a maze map and questions, find checkpoints containing answers. Find hidden checkpoint for free treat. Bring flashlights for after dark fun. Concessions and restrooms. $5-8 under 4 free. Friday August 11th, 5-9 PM plus additional dates Harrisburg, SD


4. Trailgaiting Festival

Join Sioux Falls Parks & Recreation and Great Bear Ski Valley for an afternoon of outdoor family fun! Enjoy yard games, bouncy obstacle courses, a self-guided photo scavenger hunt on the trails, and nature crafts! Curb your appetite with local food trucks, and a campfire with s’mores while listening to live music. If you’re in the mood for a challenge, opt to compete in a cornhole tournament with some great prizes. Tournament teams must be 18 and older. Cornhole tournament registration opens at 5:30pm and Tournament starts at 6pm sharp! Great Bear, Friday, August 11th 5:30-8:30 PM


5. Kids' DIY-U Workshop

Build a pickup truck. Open the tailgate and unload the fun for this Kids Workshop. Your mini-DIYer will build their own little Pickup Truck toy using real tools. No grease but lots of great memories. Lowe’s, Sat, Aug 12, 2023 , 10:00am-1:00pm



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