CALENDAR APRIL MAY
Saturday 28
APRIL
Saturday 21
National Parks Fee Free For First Day of National Park Week
Girls Leadership Workshop (Grades 9-12)
Join us in empowering the young women in our community through a hands-on workshop where they will discover their leadership style, how to support their ideas and learn to lead with confidence using the Girls With Ideas leadership curriculum. 10 a.m.- 12 p.m., SDSMT, 501 E. Saint Joseph Street, 605-394-1261
Get into national parks, such as Custer State Park, for free!
T-shirt included with full registration. 8:15 a.m. check-in, 9 a.m. start, Jorgensen Park, 2351 N. Canyon St., Spearfish, 605-722-1430
This children’s afternoon tea party will be filled with activities, games, tea time, snacks, and Alice and the Mad Hatter themselves! We’ll have a photo area set-up to take fun pictures, too. Tea time attire is encouraged but not required. $12, 1-3:30 p.m., Holiday Inn Express & Convention Center, 2721 Lazelle St., Sturgis Friday 27
Teen Book Club
Join the Teen Book Club for kids in grades 5 to 12. 2 p.m., Hot Springs Public Library, 2005 Library Drive, Hot Springs, 605-745-3151 Friday 27-29
23rd Annual YFS Kids Fair
Find face painting, inflatable attractions, a giant sand box, and dozens of booths and this exciting, family-friendly event. (Fri & Sat) 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sun) noon-4 p.m., Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, 444 N. Mt. Rushmore Rd., Rapid City, 605-342-4195
Free family-oriented art activities and tours of the galleries are fun and educational. 1-3 p.m., Dahl Arts Center, 713 7th Street, Rapid City, 605-394-4101
Come to the library and watch a school-age children movie. Snacks are served, but bring a drink. 2 p.m., Hot Springs Public Library, 2005 Library Drive, Hot Springs, 605-745-3151
Friday 4
Lego Play
Play with Legos at the Hot Springs library! 2 p.m., Hot Springs Public Library, 2005 Library Drive, Hot Springs, 605-745-3151
Friday Skate Nights
Bunny Run
Mad Hatter Tea Party
Friday 18
Saturday Art Adventures
Friday 4
Saturday 21
Sunday 22
Second Saturdays
MAY
Family Skate Night. 5:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m., Lookout Room Spearfish Rec & Aquatics Center, 122 Recreation Lane, Spearfish, (605) 722-1430 Friday 4-5, 11-12, 18-19
Tuesdays
CS First Coding Club
5 p.m., Hot Springs Public Library, 2005 Library Drive, Hot Springs, 605-745-3151 Tuesdays
Little Owl Tuesdays
Join in the fun and listen to favorite stories and songs with a library storyteller. 9-10:15 a.m., Rapid City Public Library, Meeting Room B, 300 6th Street, Rapid City Thursdays
Baby Bumblebee Thursdays
Bring your littles ones for a funfilled story time led by one of our library storytellers. 9:30-10 a.m., Rapid City Public Library, Meeting Room B, 300 6th Street, Rapid City Fridays
Preschool Story Time
10:30 a.m., Hot Springs Public Library, 2005 Library Drive, Hot Springs, 605-745-3151
A Comedy in the Studio Theater: Harvey
Elwood P. Dowd is the most pleasant and charming man you’ll ever meet. And his best friend is pretty nice too, if you like six-foot tall invisible rabbits. 7:30 p.m., Black Hills Community Theatre, 601 Columbus St., Rapid City, 605-394-1787 Saturday 5
Fishing Basics
Learn to cast, hook, land and identify different kinds of fish. 10 a.m.-noon, Outdoor CampusWest, 4130 Adventure Trail, Rapid City, 605-394-2310
Sunday 13
1880 Train Mother’s Day Express Treat your mother to a unique and unforgettable steam train ride through the beautiful Black Hills. Passengers will also enjoy a 45-minute layover in Keystone, giving them a chance to shop. Enjoy assigned seating on the round-trip train ride, a cupcake, bottled water and live entertainment. 222 Railroad Avenue, Hill City, 605-574-2222
Kids Movie at the Library
Friday 18
Campfire Cooking
Learn fun easy recipes to share at a campfire with adults or children. Main dishes, snacks and desserts! All materials provided. 6:30-8 p.m., Outdoor CampusWest, 4130 Adventure Trail, Rapid City, 605-394-2310 Friday 18-20
Open House Weekend
Celebrate the beginning of another summer season with the annual Open House Weekend. Guests can visit the parks for free and can fish without a license! Camping fees still apply. Custer State Park, 605-255-4464 Sunday 20
Family Fun Day
Enjoy a presentation, crafts, activities, a free take-home packet and a book drawing. Refreshments are also served. Reservations are encouraged. $2 per person, 2-4 p.m. Tri-State Museum, 415 5th Ave., Belle Fourche, 605-723-1200 Friday 25
First of the Year Mount Rushmore Evening Lighting Ceremony
The Evening Lighting Ceremony at Mount Rushmore National Memorial is held beginning the Friday before Memorial Day (May 25) to September 30 each year. 9 p.m., 13000 SD-244, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Keystone, 605-574-2523 Saturday 26
Storybook Island Opening Day
9 a.m.-7 p.m., Storybook Island, 1301 Sheridan Lake Rd., Rapid City
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