Rapid City’s weekend calendar is bursting with flavor, live music, and community vibes — from chef-crafted tastings to Halloween sing-alongs, grand openings, and dance-floor adventures. Here’s your guide to what’s happening around town this Friday and Saturday!
Friday, October 17
🍷 October Friday Pairing with Chef Chris McConnell — Market Health Food Store, 2–4 PM
Kick off your weekend with a free culinary experience hosted by Chef Chris McConnell. Enjoy thoughtfully curated wine and appetizer pairings that highlight the best of seasonal flavors. It’s the perfect afternoon for food lovers looking to try something new and delicious.
🔥 RISE Fall Friday Event — RISE Furnishing & Decor, 5:30–7:30 PM
RISE is opening its doors late for a cozy fall evening! Enjoy live music from the Rushmore Music Festival, sweet treats from Fork Real Café, and a warm fire pit in the parking lot. It’s shopping, snacks, and live tunes all rolled into one.
🎃 Singo Bingo: Halloween Edition — Firehouse Wine Cellars, 6 PM
Get spooky with this special Halloween-themed round of music bingo! Round one features iconic movie tunes like Hocus Pocus and Beetlejuice, while round two dives into classic creepy hits from Monster Mash to Disturbia. Free to play, 21+ to sip, and full of prizes — including free wine! Costumes encouraged but not required.
🎸 Toadstool Jamboree — ABY’s, Doors at 8 PM, Music at 9 PM
South Dakota Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Toadstool Jamboree return to ABY’s for a night of pure local rock energy. $10 cover, all ages welcome. Expect riffs, nostalgia, and good times.
🤠 Parker McCollum — The Monument, 8 PM
Country star Parker McCollum headlines The Monument with guests Kameron Marlowe and Laci Kaye Booth. Known for his powerhouse live performances and blend of Red Dirt roots with modern country, McCollum’s show is set to light up the night.
Saturday, October 18
🍪 Sunny Lemons Cookies Grand Opening — 708 St. Joseph Street, 9 AM
After years of baking from home, Sunny Lemons Cookies is opening its first storefront! Be one of the first five in line for a free mini cookie box, enter the giveaway for Witches Night Out tickets, and enjoy cozy fall flavors with local vendors.
🌿 UPROOTED Rare Plant Flash Sale — Ridgeline Roasters, 11 AM–2 PM
Plant lovers, this one’s for you. Buy, sell, or trade rare plants at this free pop-up event featuring exclusive discounts, a plant trade table, Ridgeline coffee specials, and even tattoos by Emma Madsen of DUENDE INK.
🎶 Wolfskill & The Wild — ABY’s, 6 PM
Immerse yourself in indie-folk magic with Wolfskill & The Wild’s Feral Heart EP performance. Expect heartfelt acoustic guitar, violin, and stories of love and the open road. Free show, 21+.
🍸 Dress As Your Drink Party — Press Start, 10 PM
End the weekend in style at Press Start’s themed costume bash! DJ Judge Kimosabi spins your favorite mixes while guests show off drink-inspired outfits — from martinis to margaritas. $3.50 themed shots, accessories for sale, and all the weekend energy you need.
Find full details, links, and updates at RapidCityPost.com — your source for everything happening in the Black Hills.
See ya in the moonlight. 🌙