Plan a fancy night out with a lift from downtown’s ambiance. Crawford’s   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Crawford’s (@crawfords.sf) You can’t miss with this vibe. Don’t miss the signature Epiphany cocktail with taste-altering buzz button. DaDa Gastropub   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by DaDa Gastropub (@dadagastropub) The best place for artsy, eclectic dining. Start with a craft cocktail, order dinner, and enjoy the art filled space. Harvester Kitchen   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Harvester Kitchen by Bry ..read more

Bye 2023! Welcome the new year with celebrations happening downtown. Noon Year’s Eve at the Washington Pavilion 12pm || Let your kids join in the New Year’s fun with a balloon drop! Count down to Noon Year’s Eve with Radley Rex as hundreds of balloons fall to the ground in the Kirby Science Discovery Center. NYE 2024 at PAve 11am-2am || Invite your friends to celebrate with a DJ beginning at 10pm, champagne specials, and free photobooth. New Year’s Eve at Blarney Stone 4pm || Get ready to kick off the New Year with a bang at Blarney Stone Pub’s New Year’s Eve Party! We’ve got everything you n ..read more

Downtown Summer Crazy Days: One weekend, one-time deals in many shops. Bringing all the sales together in one weekend makes downtown deal hunting a delight! We’re excited to continue our collaboration as a Community Partner with Jefferson High School’s Project Based Learning Academy. Students created business-themed coloring pages to tie in with Summer Crazy Days. The project is led by Ms. Holli Gregg, Jefferson PBL’s amazing Graphics teacher. Scroll through the students’ work and download all 30 Summer 2023 Crazy Days Coloring Pages when you click here. We’re so proud of you, students! T ..read more

Downtown Riverfest, presented by Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc (DTSF) and The Bancorp, is celebrating its 10th year with a lineup of homegrown, regional musical legends, headlined by KORY and the FIREFLIES, with performances by Spooncat! and Rich Show & the Airports. The schedule is as follows: 5:30-7:00pm – Rich Show & the Airports 7:30-9:00pm – Spooncat! 9:30-11:00pm – KORY and the FIREFLIES The 10th Annual Downtown Riverfest presented by The Bancorp takes place Saturday, August 19 from 4:00-11:00pm at Fawick Park. This annual event celebrates the Big Sioux River with live music, food ..read more

Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. is striving to create the most hospitable downtown in the country. That’s why we’ve launched the new and improved Downtown Ambassador Program.   What is the Downtown Ambassador Program? Thus far, the program has been a one-person operation led by DTSF’s Public Space Manger, Martin Dill. It’s been a pilot project intended to enhance the hospitality and safety of downtown by greeting visitors and assisting those in need. Since its launch in 2021, it’s proven to be a valued service, so much so that downtown property owners are investing more into the business impro ..read more

“I love shopping downtown because I am passionate about supporting local businesses.” As a marketing strategist and brand builder, Maren Jensen is no stranger to championing great businesses. She’s also got great taste and shares her top picks through her Midwest in Style blog and Instagram account. Here, she takes you on a guided trip to some of her favorite downtown spots to snag great gifts. On this year’s shopping list: the tricky trifecta of men, kids, and teachers. Follow along for some great ideas! 1. Duluth Trading Company Maren’s first stop is Duluth Trading Company. The store is ja ..read more

Want a main-character moment this holiday season? Consider DTSF your director. For best results, schedule on a day with a light dusting of snow falling.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Source Roastery + Taproom (@thesourcesf) 1. Grab coffee at a local spot, snag a window seat.Watch passersby from your insulated perch. Location scouting: Coffea, The Source, CH Patisserie, M.B. Haskett, The Breaks, La Luna Cafe.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by MINT + BASIL (@mint_and_basil) 2. Stroll with an armful of shopping bags and a blissed-o ..read more

Business coach and brand photographer Maddie Peschong is great at noticing things to celebrate, from client work to favorite downtown shops! Here, she shares her holiday shopping experience, including go-to shops, her love for local, and the one gift she’s eyeing for herself. Maddie’s first stop is Chelsea’s Boutique. “I shop downtown because I feel like I’m shopping with friends.” Getting outfitted for holiday parties or finding great stocking stuffers is more than checking off a chore on the list. “The people who work at and own downtown stores are the heartbeat of Sioux Falls, and it doesn ..read more