The Rapid City Post

Mount Rushmore Lighting Ceremony
2026-09-19 20:00 - 20:45, 2026-09-20 20:00 - 20:45, 2026-09-21 20:00 - 20:45, 2026-09-22 20:00 - 20:45, 2026-09-23 20:00 - 20:45, 2026-09-24 20:00 - 20:45, 2026-09-25 20:00 - 20:45, 2026-09-26 20:00 - 20:45 (America/Denver) and 3 more dates | Mount Rushmore National Memorial, 13000 Hwy. 244, Keystone, 57751, United States
The sculpture is illuminated nightly, year-round.
During the summer months join a park ranger in the park’s outdoor amphitheater for an inspirational 45-minute program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation’s history. Beginning with a ranger talk, this program continues with the film “Freedom: America’s Lasting Legacy” (captioned) and culminates with the lighting of the memorial. Program held nightly late May through the end of September.
May 24th – August 10th program starts at 9:00 PM.
August 11th – September 30th program starts at 8:00 PM.

Splash with Santa
2026-09-20 08:00 - 2026-09-22 21:00, 2026-09-21 08:00 - 2026-09-23 21:00, 2026-09-22 08:00 - 2026-09-24 21:00, 2026-09-23 08:00 - 2026-09-25 21:00, 2026-09-24 08:00 - 2026-09-26 21:00, 2026-09-25 08:00 - 2026-09-27 21:00, 2026-09-26 08:00 - 2026-09-28 21:00, 2026-09-27 08:00 - 2026-09-29 21:00 and 3 more dates | WaTiki Indoor Waterpark, 1314 N. Elk Vale Rd, Rapid City, SD, 57703, United States
December 21–25, 2025
Santa’s trading in his snow boots for swim trunks this Christmas! From December 21–25, join us for a week full of splashes, smiles, and holiday cheer at WaTiki® Indoor Waterpark Resort. Whether you’re meeting Santa, decorating ornaments, or racing ducks for charity, there’s festive fun waiting for the whole family — all in our warm, tropical water wonderland.
Photos with Santa
Capture the magic of the season with a photo alongside Santa inside the WaTiki® Extension Room, connected to the waterpark.
Photo Times:
Monday–Wednesday: 9AM–10AM
Monday–Wednesday: 3PM–4PM

Paddy's Tuesday Trivia
2026-09-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Paddy O’Neill’s Irish Pub & Grill, 523 6th St, Rapid City, SD, 57701, United States
Test your trivia knowledge and get your grub on with us every Tuesday at Paddy O’Neill’s!
Hosted By Mike – 4 Rounds – Prizes For The Top 3 Placing Teams! + Don’t miss out on our exclusive Trivia Night Feature and Trivia Menu!

Not Rocket Science Trivia
2026-09-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Woodland Republic Brewing and Blending, 412 5th Street, Rapid City, 57701
Join us Every Wednesday for trivia at Woodland Republic

Wednesday Night Trivia
2026-09-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Zymurcracy Beer Company, 4624 Creek Drive, Suite 6, Rapid City, SD, 57701, United States

Music Bingo at Cohort
2026-09-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Cohort Craft Brewery, 4905 5th Street, Suite 103/104, Rapid City, SD, 57701, United States
Music Bingo every Thursday night at Cohort Craft Brewery. Free to all! The most fun you’ll have on a Thursday night!

Tapped Out Trivia at Pour 54
2026-09-24 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for Tapped Out Trivia every Thursday at Pour 54!
Cold pours, hot pizza, and brain-busting fun, and awesome weekly prizes!
Hosted by your favorite HomeSlice cast members. ≈
Think fast. Drink smart. Win big.

Music Bingo! By Zymurcracy Beer Company
2026-09-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Zymurcracy Beer Company, 4624 Creek Drive, Suite 6, Rapid City, SD, 57701, United States
Music Bingo at Zymurcracy.
