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Looking for things to do in the Black Hills this weekend? Explore events happening across Rapid City, Deadwood, Spearfish, Custer, and the surrounding area. From live music and comedy to festivals, art exhibits, nightlife, and family-friendly events, this page shows what’s happening Friday through Sunday all in one place.
This Weekend
Oct 2 – 4
48 events across the Black Hills
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Live Music
Fri
Oct
2
5:30 PM
The Gaslight Dining Saloon · Rockerville
The Lonely Rangers perform at The Gaslight Dining Saloon in Rockerville from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. Drummer Bobby Sundby switches to lead guitar for this show.
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Fri
Oct
2
6:00 PM
707 Sports Bar & Nightlife · Rapid City
Versus Me comes to 707 Sports Bar & Nightlife on Friday, October 2nd. Blending post-hardcore, metalcore, and modern rock, the Wisconsin-based band is known for driving riffs, melodic hooks, and…
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Fri
Oct
2
6:00 PM
The Tinder Box · Rapid City
Tyler Bills performs at The Tinder Box in downtown Rapid City from 6 to 8 PM, with friends joining him for the evening.
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Additional Showtimes:
Sat Oct 3 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sat Oct 3 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fri
Oct
2
6:00 PM
Dahl Arts Center · Rapid City
Step up, speak out, and share your voice! It’s time to perform! Join us for an evening of expression, creativity, and community. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or trying something new, Open Mic…
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Fri
Oct
2
6:00 PM
The Wine Cellar · Rapid City
Johnny Hastings performs live at The Wine Cellar beginning at 6 PM. The event post describes the set as running until about 8 PM and says CDs and albums may be available for purchase.
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Fri
Oct
2
7:00 PM
Kickstands · Sturgis
Dakota Country Band performs popular country music with dancing on Kickstands’ large dance floor. Indoor seating, patio seating and free parking are available. No cover.
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Fri
Oct
2
7:00 PM
Spearfish Public House · Spearfish
My Second Rodeo performs live at Spearfish Public House for a Chris LeDoux birthday celebration. The show begins at 7 PM.
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Fri
Oct
2
7:00 PM
The Prairie Dog Taproom · HIll City
Brent Morris performs live at The Prairie Dog Taproom in Hill City. The schedule identifies the performance as Cowboy Country.
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Fri
Oct
2
7:00 PM
The Prairie Dog Taproom · HIll City
Everyone’s favorite Hill City boy is back… 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐬 brings his Cowboy Country to Hill City this Friday Night! Grab an artisan pizza, burger or gourmet dog, pour yourself a cold beer, and settle…
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Fri
Oct
2
7:30 PM
The Monument · Rapid City
Tracy Lawrence brings his No Alibis Tour to The Monument Theatre, celebrating a career that includes 13 million albums sold and 18 No. 1 hits. A longtime presence in country music, Lawrence’s set…
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Fri
Oct
2
8:00 PM
Fri
Oct
2
8:00 PM
Robinsdale Lounge and Casino · Rapid City
Live country music at Robinsdale Lounge and Casino featuring songs associated with George Strait, Randy Travis, Alan Jackson, Merle Haggard, Don Williams and more.
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Sat
Oct
3
12:00 PM
Downtown Hill City · HIll City
Hope in the Hills begins in downtown Hill City at the 1880 Train – Hill City Depot. The fundraiser supports local breast cancer warriors and features Sherlock Holmes on the Rails by Seraphim…
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Sat
Oct
3
12:00 PM
Cohort Craft Brewery – Black Hills · Hill City
Here we go folks! It’s Fest season, the most wonderful time of the year. This year for The Black Hills Oktoberfest we will be starting the music a bit earlier. Deep Fuzz is going on at…
[more]
Sat
Oct
3
4:00 PM
Buffalo Ridge Camp Resort · Custer
The Midnight Sun Band performs from 4 to 6 PM during Harvest Moon Festival at Buffalo Ridge Camp Resort. The festival also features kids activities, vendors, food trucks, a beer garden, pie eating…
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Sat
Oct
3
4:00 PM
Crow Peak Brewing Co. · Spearfish
Crow Peak Brewing and PIT14 BBQ present Oktober Fest with beer, food, games, and live music. Jalan Crossland performs at 4 PM on October 3.
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Sat
Oct
3
6:00 PM
The Prairie Dog Taproom · HIll City
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐖 𝐁𝐮𝐳𝐳 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝 makes their final appearance of the year at The Prairie Dog Taproom this Saturday. A full evening of classic country from a band that’s been doing it right for a long time….
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Sat
Oct
3
6:00 PM
Crow Peak Brewing Co. · Spearfish
Crow Peak Brewing and PIT14 BBQ present Oktober Fest with beer, food, games, and live music. Johnny Hastings & Stillhouse Down perform at 6 PM on October 3.
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Sat
Oct
3
6:00 PM
The Prairie Dog Taproom · HIll City
BW Buzz Band performs live at The Prairie Dog Taproom in Hill City.
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Sat
Oct
3
7:00 PM
Custer Beacon · Custer
Abbey Leach celebrates the release of her album with Alex Massa, Casey Shelden, Joey Rowland, Marcia Kennobie, Louis Umbarger and Lisa Young at the Custer Beacon.
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Sat
Oct
3
8:00 PM
Robinsdale Lounge and Casino · Rapid City
Live country music at Robinsdale Lounge and Casino featuring songs associated with George Strait, Randy Travis, Alan Jackson, Merle Haggard, Don Williams and more.
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Sat
Oct
3
9:00 PM
Murphy's Pub & Grill · Rapid CIty
Luke and the Gents perform live at Murphys Pub and Grill from 9 PM to midnight. The show has no cover.
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Sun
Oct
4
2:00 PM
Kickstands · Sturgis
The Wilt Brothers Band performs a family-friendly afternoon of classic country and familiar rock-and-roll songs with food, drinks and dancing. The five-piece group features steel guitar, saxophone…
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Sun
Oct
4
2:00 PM
High Plains Western Heritage Center · Spearfish
Orion & Stacey Potter With Special Guests Tanner & Bailey Johns Donation at the Door Sponsored by Perkins Restaurant
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Sun
Oct
4
6:00 PM
Under Canvas · Keystone
Johnny Lonesome performs live on the Under Canvas Patio with an evening of country favorites, acoustic rock, and stories from the American West. The solo project of longtime Black Hills musician…
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Theater & Stage
Fri
Oct
2
7:00 PM
September 25, 26, October 2, 3 at 7:00pm September 27, October 4 at 2:00pm in the Historic Theater A magical tale of sisterhood for all ages
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Additional Showtimes:
Sat Oct 3 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Sun Oct 4 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sat Oct 3 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Sun Oct 4 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sat
Oct
3
12:00 PM
Downtown Hill City · HIll City
Hope in the Hills begins in downtown Hill City at the 1880 Train – Hill City Depot. The fundraiser supports local breast cancer warriors and features Sherlock Holmes on the Rails by Seraphim…
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Art Exhibitions
Fri
Sep
4
12:00 AM
Dahl Arts Center · Rapid City
Undone is a photographic exhibition by Minot State University artist Ryan Stander confronting the profound and often unseen realities of bodily and health trauma. After a massive chest tumor…
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Fri
Sep
25
12:00 AM
Dahl Arts Center · Rapid City
The Dream Catchers Artist Guild was founded in 1983 to unite, elevate, and promote Indigenous artists in the region. This traveling exhibition begins at the Dahl and showcases work by the nine…
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Fri
Oct
2
7:00 PM
Dahl Arts Center · Rapid City
The Moral Dilemma Comedy Tour comes to the Dahl Arts Center on October 2, featuring Chicago comedian Jayson Cross. Cross is a featured performer on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour and has appeared at…
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Sat
Oct
3
12:00 PM
Bonzeye Tiny Shop & Black Hills Art Beat HQ · Rapid City
BONZEYE Tiny Shop is back. We’re kicking off the 2026 holiday season on Saturday, October 3 with the new and improved Bonzeye Tiny Shop plus small curated maker market in the yard, and whatever other…
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Sat
Oct
3
6:00 PM
Dahl Arts Center · Rapid City
The 7th Street Art Auction raises money for Rapid City Arts Council programming. Ticket sales and auction proceeds support artists, arts education, exhibitions, community programs and public access…
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Sun
Oct
4
12:00 PM
Lost Cabin Beer Co · Rapid City
Award winning local artist, Susan Drey will have her work on display at Lost Cabin, Rapid City for the month of October. Be sure to stop in for the artist’s reception beginning at noon on Sunday,…
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Comedy
Fri
Oct
2
7:00 PM
Dahl Arts Center · Rapid City
The Moral Dilemma Comedy Tour comes to the Dahl Arts Center on October 2, featuring Chicago comedian Jayson Cross. Cross is a featured performer on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour and has appeared at…
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Additional Showtimes:
Fri Oct 2 7:00 pm
Fri Oct 2 7:00 pm
Fri
Oct
2
7:30 PM
West River Comedy Club · Rapid City
Damon Sumner performs standup at West River Comedy Club. His comedy draws on stories about his upbringing and observations of everyday life. He has appeared on DryBar, Apple TV and Amazon Prime, and…
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Additional Showtimes:
Sat Oct 3 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Sat Oct 3 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Fri
Oct
2
7:30 PM
South Dakota Mines – Beck Ballroom · Rapid City
Steve Hofstetter returns to Rapid City with an all-new stand-up set. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Ages 18 and older.
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Club & Nightlife
Fri
Oct
2
7:00 PM
The Prairie Dog Taproom · HIll City
Everyone’s favorite Hill City boy is back… 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐬 brings his Cowboy Country to Hill City this Friday Night! Grab an artisan pizza, burger or gourmet dog, pour yourself a cold beer, and settle…
[more]
Fri
Oct
2
7:00 PM
Dahl Arts Center · Rapid City
The Moral Dilemma Comedy Tour is coming to the Dahl Arts Center in Rapid City on October 2, featuring Chicago comedian Jayson Cross. I believe the story behind the tour could make an interesting…
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Sat
Oct
3
6:00 PM
The Prairie Dog Taproom · HIll City
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐖 𝐁𝐮𝐳𝐳 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝 makes their final appearance of the year at The Prairie Dog Taproom this Saturday. A full evening of classic country from a band that’s been doing it right for a long time….
[more]
Sat
Oct
3
10:00 PM
Press Start · Rapid city
Press Start kicks off spooky month with a 21+ Witches and Wizards Costume Party featuring DJ CRZY Glitch, themed shots, costumes, and dancing. The party runs from 10 PM to 2 AM. A $300 VIP area…
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Seasonal & Special Events
Sat
Oct
3
12:00 PM
Cohort Craft Brewery – Black Hills · Hill City
Here we go folks! It’s Fest season, the most wonderful time of the year. This year for The Black Hills Oktoberfest we will be starting the music a bit earlier. Deep Fuzz is going on at…
[more]
Sat
Oct
3
10:00 PM
Press Start · Rapid city
Press Start kicks off spooky month with a 21+ Witches and Wizards Costume Party featuring DJ CRZY Glitch, themed shots, costumes, and dancing. The party runs from 10 PM to 2 AM. A $300 VIP area…
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Film
Fri
Oct
2
12:00 AM
The Journey Museum · Rapid City
Experience a weekend celebrating independent filmmaking with screenings, filmmaker events, and special programming during the Black Hills Film Festival.
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Additional Showtimes:
Sat Oct 3 12:00 am – 2:00 am, Sun Oct 4 12:00 am – 2:00 am
Sat Oct 3 12:00 am – 2:00 am, Sun Oct 4 12:00 am – 2:00 am
Festivals
Sat
Oct
3
12:00 PM
Cohort Craft Brewery – Black Hills · Hill City
Here we go folks! It’s Fest season, the most wonderful time of the year. This year for The Black Hills Oktoberfest we will be starting the music a bit earlier. Deep Fuzz is going on at…
[more]
Sat
Oct
3
1:00 PM
Main Street Square · Rapid City
Bierbörse at Main Street Square features German beer and cultural festivities, live music from Stereotrip, food trucks from Black Hills Brats and Los Wichos Colombian Food, a Beer Stock Exchange, and…
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Sun
Oct
4
11:00 AM
Lost Cabin Beer Garden (Hill City · HIll City
Lost Cabin Hill City hosts Oktoberfest 2.0 from 11 AM to 7 PM. The Happy Wanderers play from 1 to 4 PM. Petals and Pages offers Blumenkranz flower crowns from 1 to 3 PM for $20…
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Fundraiser/Benefit
Sat
Oct
3
12:00 PM
Downtown Hill City · HIll City
Hope in the Hills begins in downtown Hill City at the 1880 Train – Hill City Depot. The fundraiser supports local breast cancer warriors and features Sherlock Holmes on the Rails by Seraphim…
[more]
Sat
Oct
3
6:00 PM
Dahl Arts Center · Rapid City
The 7th Street Art Auction raises money for Rapid City Arts Council programming. Ticket sales and auction proceeds support artists, arts education, exhibitions, community programs and public access…
[more]
Literature/Books
Sat
Oct
3
2:00 PM
Barnes & Noble · Rapid City
Author Jaclyn Kennison will be at Barnes & Noble on October 3 signing copies of her first two books and talking about her new book.
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Miscellaneous
Sat
Oct
3
10:00 AM
The Monument · Rapid City
🍂 Fall MarketPlace Pop-Up 🍂 📍 The Monument – Rushmore Hall 📅 October 3, 2026 ⏰ Free Admission Grab your girlfriends and kick off fall with a day full of shopping, fun, and local finds at…
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Sat
Oct
3
12:00 PM
Bonzeye Tiny Shop & Black Hills Art Beat HQ · Rapid City
BONZEYE Tiny Shop is back. We’re kicking off the 2026 holiday season on Saturday, October 3 with the new and improved Bonzeye Tiny Shop plus small curated maker market in the yard, and whatever other…
[more]
Open Mic
Fri
Oct
2
6:00 PM
Dahl Arts Center · Rapid City
Step up, speak out, and share your voice! It’s time to perform! Join us for an evening of expression, creativity, and community. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or trying something new, Open Mic…
[more]
Sun
Oct
4
2:00 PM
Crow Peak Brewing Co. · Spearfish
Crow Peak Brewing Company hosts an open mic on the first and third Sunday of the month. A featured local opener begins at 2:00 PM, followed by the open mic at 3:00 PM for musicians, singers,…
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