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Dec. 17, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n

This piece is sponsored by Sioux Metro Growth Alliance.<\/em><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019ve still got some shopping left to take care of or you\u2019re starting to plan how to fill the upcoming holiday break, a quick trip outside of Sioux Falls will deliver plenty of memories.<\/p>\n

For example, head to Dell Rapids on Dec. 20 beginning at 10 a.m. and the community\u2019s picturesque downtown will be hosting \u201cThe Christmas Crawl\u201d giving you even more reasons to visit.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was watching a Hallmark Christmas movie and thought, \u2018Dell Rapids is the perfect little Hallmark town \u2014 why aren\u2019t we doing something like this?\u2019 That moment sparked the whole idea,\u201d said Desiree Osborne, co-owner of The Meeting Nook and The Fun Nook.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wanted to create an event that captured that same cozy, festive feeling while bringing people out to support our local businesses one last time before Christmas.\u201d<\/p>\n

Visit VisitDellRapids.com\/giftcard<\/a> to enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to a local business of your choice.<\/p>\n

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A new business coming to downtown this winter, Tashi\u2019s Yarn Bar, will open early for a sneak preview and a chance to shop a limited selection of yarn and other merchandise the store will offer. Find it at 424 1\/2 E. Fourth St. For a full guide to The Christmas Crawl, visit here.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cBusinesses were excited to participate. I love when we can work together,\u201d Osborne said.<\/p>\n

At The Meeting Nook, enjoy free cookies and small deluxe hot chocolates for $3. Find it at 412 E. Fourth St. from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

At The Fun Nook, which offers black-lit miniature golf and lots of interactive games, wear an ugly sweater, and get a free gift with purchase at 503 E. Fourth St. It also will be open during holiday break. Book online or request a private party at TheFunNook.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Meeting Nook also will host a Christmas dinner at 5 p.m. Dec. 25 for those who would like somewhere to go. Visit here to sign up.<\/a><\/p>\n

Head to Hartford<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re looking to shop a full selection of merchandise from local makers, it\u2019s waiting just a short drive from Sioux Falls.<\/p>\n

Knotty Gnome Variety & Salvage in Hartford is just 20 minutes from central Sioux Falls \u2014 just head to 60th Street North, keeping going west, and you\u2019ll find it at 208 E. SD Highway 38.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe depend a lot on people traveling \u2014 either using us as a destination because they\u2019re aware of us and want to come see this place, as well as people commuting,\u201d Wengler said. \u201cWe have people who are traveling from other small towns to appointments and meetings in Sioux Falls and then stop on the way. But Hartford is not a far drive for many people. I might be closer than you driving to the other side of Sioux Falls.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Once you arrive, \u201cwe have so many gifts,\u201d Wengler added. \u201cWe have a lot of stocking stuffers and small gifts for office gift exchanges. I see a lot of people coming for white elephant gifts because we have the snarky and funny things.\u201d<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re stumped on what to buy someone, she suggests something consumable.<\/p>\n

\u201cA lot of people will tell you they don\u2019t need more \u2018stuffy,\u2019 so I like to suggest things like local-made jams, honeys, pickled fruits or even party napkins or body care and soap. Grandma may not need more home decor, but she would probably love a jelly set.\u201d<\/p>\n

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With Christmas falling midweek, hours to shop have become more limited for many small businesses in the coming days, Wengler added.<\/p>\n

The last chance to shop Knotty Gnome before Christmas is from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 17-19 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 20.<\/p>\n

Major marketplace<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Shopping locally made work on a larger scale at the Makers Exchange in Tea. Located at 102 Venture Place, you\u2019ll find more than 45,000 items for sale from a marketplace of local vendors.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThere is truly something for everyone,\u201d co-owner Bobbi Thury said. \u201cWe have everything from handcrafted items like beer-tasting flight sampler boards, boutiques with beautiful Christmas sweaters and cozy pajamas, pet treats, toys for kids to delicious toffee, truffles, fudge, charcuterie boxes, seasonal popcorn, meat selections and cheese varieties.\u201d<\/p>\n

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While you\u2019re shopping, stop in for an artisan coffee or gourmet waffle.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe have definitely felt the impact of the winter weather,\u201d Thury added. \u201cIt seems like the snowstorms and extreme cold keep hitting on the weekends. Our Saturday sales have been down 60 percent compared to our November sales, and December should be our strongest month, so we are really hoping the weather cooperates the last remaining days before Christmas and that people are still shopping.\u201d<\/p>\n

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People who discover Makers Exchange realize \u201cit truly is a shopping experience like none other in South Dakota,\u201d she added. \u201cMoreover, behind each of these small locally owned businesses is a person or family, and dollars spent local strengthens our local communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Makers Exchange is open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Here are the featured drink and food menus for the season.<\/p>\n

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Bowling for all ages<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Pinz bowling alley in Dell Rapids is organizing its first Little Legends Bowl-Off for kids age 2-6 on Sunday, Dec. 28.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt can\u2019t get much cuter than that,\u201d owner Casey McCoy said of the tiny bowlers. There will be two age groups: 2-4 at 10 a.m. and 5-6 at noon. The eight lanes will be set up with bumpers and ramps, and kids will bowl one game, competing for prizes. McCoy said other bowling alley owners in the region haven\u2019t heard of a similar event, so they\u2019re curious to see how it goes over. Spots are limited, so register here.<\/a><\/p>\n

The $20 entry fee includes a kids buffet in the bowling alley\u2019s cafe. \u201cIt\u2019s knee-high, so they serve themselves,\u201d McCoy said. \u201cThat\u2019s what makes it so fun. It\u2019s always a mess, but it\u2019s ours to clean up, not theirs.\u201d Kids who don\u2019t bowl can eat for $8, and adults can enjoy breakfast or lunch, along with a $10 unlimited mimosa bar.<\/p>\n

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For New Year\u2019s Eve, bowlers can play bowling bingo for prizes from 7 to 9 p.m. Spots on the bingo card range from \u201cgutter ball\u201d to \u201cpick up a split.\u201d \u201cYou don\u2019t have to be a good bowler,\u201d McCoy said. \u201cJust show up and have fun.\u201d The cost is $80 per lane, with up to four bowlers per lane. The kitchen will be open, and the bowling alley has a full liquor license. Call 605-428-3800 to reserve a lane.<\/p>\n

The bowling alley also will have more open lanes over the holidays because the leagues that usually play Tuesday through Thursday nights will be on a break, McCoy said. Pinz will be closed Dec. 24-25 but open on New Year\u2019s Eve and New Year\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

Jumping into fun<\/h4>\n

A short jaunt south of Sioux Falls offers more fun for kids and toddlers.<\/p>\n

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Air Madness in Harrisburg recently added a three-story soft-play structure where bigger kids \u2014 and even adults \u2014 can climb, jump, slide and ride a zipline. Air Adventure is included with admission to Air Madness, which features trampolines, ninja corses and foam pits.<\/p>\n

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A smaller version for toddlers just opened today.<\/p>\n

The adjacent Union Social offers more fun for all ages with regulation-size bowling lanes, axe-throwing and arcade games, with a prize redemption center. While Air Madness has a concessions stand with some food, Union Social features a restaurant and bar with a full liquor license.<\/p>\n

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Both entertainment venues will have extended hours for the holidays but will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n