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Foundation awards six community grants across the Black Hills
The Black Hills Area Community Foundation said the six grants total $120,000 and include several projects in Rapid City.
Oct 29
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All guides- Seasonal · 3 placesHoliday Craft Fairs Near Rapid City: 2026 Dates and Vendors
3 holiday craft fairs and markets near Rapid City, SD for 2026: dates, hours, ticket prices and directions, from each place's own announcements.
- Seasonal · 2 placesIce Skating Near Rapid City: 2026 Rinks, Hours and Prices
2 ice rinks and public skating near Rapid City, SD for 2026: dates, hours, ticket prices and directions, from each place's own announcements.
- Seasonal · 4 placesChristmas Parades and Tree Lightings Near Rapid City (2026)
4 Christmas parades and tree lightings near Rapid City, SD for 2026: dates, hours, ticket prices and directions, from each place's own announcements.
- Seasonal · 7 placesFree Thanksgiving Meals and Food Pantries in Rapid City (2026)
7 free Thanksgiving dinners, food giveaways and food pantries in Rapid City, SD for 2026, with times, places and who can come, from each organisation's own announcements.
- Seasonal · 4 placesHaunted Houses Near Rapid City: 2026 Dates, Hours and Tickets
4 haunted houses and Halloween attractions near Rapid City, SD for 2026: dates, hours, ticket prices and directions, from each place's own announcements.
Restaurants · 8 placesBest Lunch Spots in Rapid City8 best lunch spots in Rapid City, SD, with addresses and what each is known for.
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Events · Nov 8
Jack Gladstone performance set for the Journey in Rapid City
Prairie Hills Audubon Society says Jack Gladstone will perform at the Journey in Rapid City on November 10.
Sports · Nov 7
Black Hills State volleyball falls to Colorado Mesa in Grand Junction
Black Hills State University Athletics said the Yellow Jackets lost to Colorado Mesa in three sets in Grand Junction on Friday.
Sports · Nov 6
Hart Ranch to host RMAC cross-country championships
The open race starts at 8:15 a.m., followed by the men’s 8K at 9:30 a.m. and the women’s 6K at 10:15 a.m., according to the announcement.
Sports · Nov 6
South Dakota Mines moves Saturday football kickoff to 2 p.m
South Dakota Mines Athletics said the Hardrockers’ Saturday game against CSU Pueblo will start at 2 p.m. at O’Harra Stadium.
Events · Nov 6
Rapid City diocese publishes November faith reflection
The Diocese of Rapid City published a November reflection on making room for God in daily life, according to the diocese’s announcement.
This week in Rapid City
All events- Tue10Little Owl Tuesday Story Time9:30 AM · Rapid City Public Library Downtown
- Tue10Community Sports Facility Open House5:30 PM · The Monument
- Tue10Storytime & Crafts with Jane10:15 AM · Rapid City Public Library Downtown
- Tue10Veterans Day ConcertPerforming Arts Center
- Tue10Six Appeal7:00 PM · Performing Arts Center of Rapid City
- Tue10Central Grasslands Roadmap: South Dakota Regional Nodes9:30 AM · Outdoor Campus West
- Tue10Jack Gladstone – “Montana’s Troubadour”6:00 PM · The Journey
- Wed11Rapid City Rush vs. Tahoe Knight MonstersThe Monument
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Your ballotWhat's on the Ballot in Rapid City: November 3, 2026 Election
Every race and candidate a Rapid City, SD voter will see on November 3, 2026, with each candidate's stated positions linked to the source.
Updated Nov 8