By Traditional Native American Doll Making: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library. Presentation and hands-on activity with Dani McQuillen who will discuss Native American culture and storytelling through traditional doll making.
Culturefest: 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 27, Kessler’s Champions Club at Northern State University’s Barnett Center. Join a celebration of the cultures in Aberdeen and on campus.
Mocktails with Myron: 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, Marcus P. Beebe Memorial Library, 120 Main St., in Ipswich, $20. Make reservations by calling 605-426-6707. Come support the library with an evening of friends, paint and mocktails.
Holy Hoops: 7 p.m. Friday, March 27, Roncalli High School, 1400 N. Dakota St. Enjoy a showdown between Roncalli seniors and priests and staff.
Easter Egg Hunt and more: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E. Featuring an easter egg hunt, waffle bar, games, prizes, craft tables and opportunities to visit with the Easter bunny.
Easter for Kids: 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28, Trinity Lutheran Church, 923 S. Dakota St. Games, crafts, sing songs and hear the Easter story.
Free Community Pancake Breakfast: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, March 28 Hub City Church, 1701 Eighth Ave. N.E. Enjoy pancakes, sausage, milk and orange juice.
Groton Lion’s Club Easter Egg Hunt: 10-10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 28, Groton City Park, 802 N. Third St. For youth up to 10 years old. Alternate weather date is April 4.
Spring Big Boy Toy Show: 10 a.m-6 p.m. Saturday, March 28 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, March 29, Holum Expo Building, 400 24th Ave. N.W.
Andrew Kightlinger, a South Dakota native who recently directed the filming of “Okay,” will be in Aberdeen March 28 for the Aberdeen Film Showcase. Promotional image.
Aberdeen Film Showcase: 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. sessions, Saturday, March 28, Black Box Theatre at Johnson Fine Arts Center.Watch a variety of locally produced films including 3AM at the Painted Door produced by Northern students. The afternoon session includes films and a filmmaker panel discussion with filmmakers including Andrew Kightlinger. $5 suggested admission. Afterparty to follow at the Red Rooster Coffee House, 218 S. Main St.
Knight for a Princess: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, Central High School, 2200 S. Roosevelt St. Enjoy swing dance lessons from 4-5 p.m., strolling magicians, appetizers and a royal ball. Tickets are $40 per couple and $60 for a knight with two princesses. Tickets availble at Aberdeenpublicschoolsfoundation.org or at the foundation office at the District Service Center, 1224 S. Third St.
Winefest: 4:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, Boys and Girls Club of Aberdeen, 1121 First Ave. S.E., Enjoy a night at the speakeasy with drinks, appetizers and entertainment. Grand tasting is 6-8:30 p.m. Tickets available at Kesslers or the Boys and Girls Club. VIP tickets are $100. Grand tasting is $65 each or $100 for two.
Comedy with Dan Alten: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 28, Hub City Station Event Center, 1923 Sixth Ave. S.E. Suite 104.
Live music with “Low Embers”: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 28, City Lights Bar and Event Center, 316 S. Second St. With special guests Lucas Voorhees and IZHK. Free.
Alzheimer’s Community Needs Assessment: 2:30-4 p.m. Monday, March 30 and 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, Aberdeen Area Senior Center, 1303 Seventh Ave. S.E. Community members invited to participate in an Alzheimer’s and Dementia Community Needs Assessment sponsored by the South Dakota Department of Human Services.
Noon Forum: noon, Wednesday, April 1. Democracy and Double Standards with Ken Blanchard and panel. Beulah Williams library rotunda. Free.
Bingo at City Lights: 6 p.m. Thursday, April 2, City Lights Bar and Event Center, 316 S. Second St. Supporting Area IV Senior Nutrition. $25 per packet. Daubers available for $2 and split pot tickets for sale. Held the first Thursday of the month.
Yelduz Shrine Circus: 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday, April 2 and Friday, April 3. 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 4. Aberdeen Civic Arena, 203 S. Washington St. Kids under 12 are free. Advanced tickets $12. Tickets at the door $15. Tickets available at the Yelduz Shrine Center, Kessler’s Grocery, 615 Sixth Ave. S.E. and Ken’s SuperFair Foods, 2105 Sixth Ave. S.E.
Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, April 3, Uptown Aberdeen, 3315 Sixth Ave. S.E. Sponsored by Pinned Workshop. Guests are invited to explore and collect eggs and join the fun while supplies last.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: 8 a.m.-11 a.m., Saturday, April 4, Allevity Entertainment, enjoy a breakfast buffet, Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt, face painting and time to play games. Kids 10 and under $19. Adults $28 with price increase after April 1. Ticket details at allevity.fun/specials.
Visit the Easter Bunny at Uptown: 12-2 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Uptown Aberdeen, 3315 Sixth Ave. S.E.
Optimist Club Easter Egg Scramble: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 4, Washington Gym, 401 N. Washington St. For youth up to 10 years old.
Easter Egg Hut at Moccasin Creek: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Moccasin Creek Country Club, 4807 130th St. N.E. $15 per child. Hunt and other children’s activities.
Easter Kids Party at the Moose: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Moose Lodge, 410 Ninth Ave. S.W. Free activities include a visit with the Easter Bunny, Easter egg hunt, egg dying, cookie decorating, face painting and crafts.
Groton Casino Night and Gun Raffle: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Groton Legion. Fundraiser for the Groton Airport. Raffle Tickets $100 each. jambalaya and pulled pork by Tin Bin Cooking.
Recurring events
Chamber Connections: 8:45 a.m. Thursdays. K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E. April 2 is Tom Glanzer, community relations manager for NorthWestern Energy. April 9 is Shane Phillips, WEB Water general manager.
Trivia Express: 8 p.m. Thursday, March 26, Hub City Station Event Center, 1923 Sixth Ave. S.E. $5 cover. Held monthly.
Aberdeen Moose Bingo: 6 p.m. Thursdays, Aberdeen Moose Lodge, 410 Ninth Ave. S.W. Doors open at 4 p.m., packets start at $20.
Elks entertainment: 7 p.m. Fridays, Aberdeen Elks Club, 705 Circle Drive Doors open 6 p.m. Entertainment on March 27 is David Redfield. April 3 is Ron Goehring Karaoke.
Capitol Cinema movie: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Movie for March 27-29 is “Everything Everywhere All At Once.” Details at capitolcinema.net.
Market at the Mall: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Uptown Aberdeen, 3315 Sixth Ave. S.E. Browse vendors in the food court area every Saturday until end of April.
Sunday Run: 7 a.m. Sundays. Gather with members of the Aberdeen Running Club in the Kessler’s parking lot for a morning run.
English Language Skills Class: 6:30 p.m. on Mondays. K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E.
Hatha Flow Yoga: 7 p.m. Mondays, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E. Develop strength, flexibility and balance.
Chair yoga: 1:30 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m. Fridays, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E., free.
Old Time Music Jam: 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Hub City Station Event Center, 1923 Sixth Ave. S.E., Suite 104, free.
Queen of Hearts: 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Lager’s Inn, 20 Third Ave. S.W., fundraiser for Aberdeen Area Veterans.
Aspire Ace of Hearts: 7:17 p.m. Tuesdays. Buffalo Wild Wings, 3401 Sixth Ave. S.E., Tickets available online at Aspiresd.org or in person. $5 each or 5 for $20. Winner splits the pot. Must not be present to win.
Chase the Fez and Bingo: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays Yelduz Shrine Center, 802 S. Main St., $1 per card, dinner available for purchase.
Bingo at Hub City Station: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Hub City Station Event Center, 1923 Sixth Ave. S.E., Suite 104. Doors at 5:30 p.m., $20 per packet.
Museum gallery exhibit featuring Hecla: On display through March 28 at the Dacotah Prairie Museum, 21 S. Main St. Open Tuesday through friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Browse historic photos of Hecla and items from the community.
Spring Senior Art Exhibit by Aly Lang, Daria Poor and Ksenia Unser: March 30 through April 17 with a public reception from 6-8 p.m. on April 17 in the Johnson Fine Arts Center gallery and Gallery X at Northern State University. Exhibits are called This Space has Potential, Simple Living and Marginalia.
