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Toys for Kids
The AAA South Dakota store in Yankton is celebrating the spirit of the holiday season by helping the United Way of Greater Yankton collect toys and other items for its annual ‘Toys for Kids’ drive. From Nov. 1 through Dec. 7, members of the public – whether they are AAA members or not – may Read More
Menards Toy Drive Drop Off Site
In the spirit of Christmas, you local Menards home improvement stores are proudly serving as a toy drive drop site. We have participated in this wonderful opportunity for a number of years now and are excited to help put smiles on the faces of less fortunate children in the community again this year! We'll have Read More
Hall of Trees 2023
Mead Museum Hall of Trees 2023Â Friday, November 24 - Sunday, December 31Â Mead Museum, 82 Mickelson Drive, Yankton, SD 57078Â Discover the magic of Christmas at the Mead Museum Hall of Trees 2023 from Friday, November 24 - Sunday, December 31! This year as you enter the historic 1909 Mead Building, you will encounter our Nutcracker themed Read More
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December Youth Programs
The Yankton Community Library will be providing several exciting programs in December for youth and families. Programs will take place at the library (515 Walnut) throughout the month. Feel free to stop by and grab a holiday scavenger hunt sheet that can be completed at the library or at the holiday festival of lights parade Read More
Yankton Holiday Festival of Lights
Yankton Holiday Festival of Lights
Join the City of Yankton for the 8th annual Holiday Festival of Lights on Thursday, November 30th. The downtown Meridian District will be filled with crafts, games, food, and fun for the entire family. Activities will take place from 4-6pm. Then stick around for the main event, the parade of lights, starting at 6pm. Plus Read More
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First Friday Coffee
First Friday Coffee
Join us at the Yankton Community Library on the first Friday of each month to learn more about the groups that help support our library. On Friday, December 1, 2023, the Yankton Community Library Foundation will be hosting refreshments between 9:30 am and 11:30 am. Learn about the mission of the Foundation and how you Read More
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Holiday Movie BINGO Weekend
Join the Yankton Community Library for a weekend of Holiday Movie BINGO with a twist! On Saturday, December 2nd, we’ll watch B-List holiday romcoms full of sappy holiday moments. Mark off cliché storylines like when a big city character moves home, overbearing parents, and crisis at work. Whoever gets a BINGO is entered into a Read More
Santa’s Workshop
Santa Claus and his Yankton Morning Optimist Club elves invite you to experience Santa’s Workshop! Located in Yankton’s Dakota Territorial Capitol Replica within Riverside Park. This free family-focused event is a great way to celebrate the festive holiday season with your kids and grandkids. What to expect: Take your photo with Santa (no appointments needed, Read More
Santa’s Coming to Lewis & Clark Rec Area
Santa’s Coming to Lewis & Clark Rec Area
Come meet Santa at Lewis and Clark Recreation Area Welcome Center during the 2nd annual Christmas Event on December 2nd from 10am-noon. Enjoy cookie decorating, crafts, free pictures with Santa, and hayrides (weather permitting). The Lewis & Clark Rec Area Welcome Center is located 5 miles west of Yankton on Hwy 52.
Christmas Bake Sale
Christmas Bake Sale
There is a Christmas Bake Sale from 1-3:30 at the United Church of Christ (or UCC) at 5th and Walnut. Tickets for the coffee will be sold at the door. Come to the Christmas Bake sale at the UCC Church Saturday December 2nd from 1-3:30. Contact Marilyn Kratz at 605-665-7320 with questions.
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Hall of Trees – Visit Santa & Mrs. Claus
Hall of Trees: December 3, 10, 17 & 22  1 PM - 3 PM Mead Museum, 82 Mickelson Drive, Yankton, SD 57078 Visit & take photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus on Sundays, December 3, 10, & 17 from 1 PM – 3 PM and during the Radio Angel Tree Present Pick-up Celebration on Friday, Read More
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Hall of Trees – Crafts for Kids
Hall of Trees Wednesdays: November 29 , Â December 6, 13, 20 & 27 Â 4 PM - 8 PM Mead Museum, 82 Mickelson Drive, Yankton, SD 57078 The Mead Museum will have extended hours featuring Christmas crafts for kids on Wednesdays until 8 PM. Be sure to pick up a token at the Information Desk to Read More
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Computer Basics: Windows 10
Computer Basics: Windows 10
Are you looking to develop or improve your computer skills? We can help! On Tuesday, December 12th the Yankton Community Library, 515 Walnut St, will be offering two opportunities to learn about Computer Basics at 12:00pm and 6:00pm. This class is perfect those who are new to using a PC or want to build more Read More
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2nd Annual Brunch with Santa
2nd Annual Brunch with Santa
The Marine Corps League and Auxiliary will host the 2nd Annual Brunch with Santa on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the VFW Post # 791 - 209 Cedar St., from 11 am to 2 pm. Brunch will be served beginning at 11 am. Santa will arrive at 1 pm. The event is specifically for children Read More
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Hall of Trees 2023 – Radio Angel Tree Present Pick-up Celebration
Hall of Trees 2023 – Radio Angel Tree Present Pick-up Celebration
You’re invited to the Mead Museum to attend the Hall of Trees 2023 - Radio Angel Tree Present Pick-up Celebration and to help fulfill Christmas wishes through the Radio Angel Tree! You can help fulfill kids’ Christmas wishes by visiting the Mead Museum to pick up a wish tag from our Radio Angel Tree starting Read More