Events

Sep 08

Sign up for our science-based preschool program for our youngest learners. Literature, free exploration, sensory experiences, directed experiments, art and conversation will be at the core of the program. The overall curriculum is being designed on a 3-year cycle so children who start as 3 year-olds will have a new experience each year.

The Fall Semester starts September 8, 2023 and runs through December 15, 2023
This class will meet Friday mornings from 8:00am - 12:00 pm at the South Dakota Discovery Center in our classroom.
Time: 08:00am-12:00pm

Fee: $225 Members

https://mms.sd-discovery.org/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=SDDC&evid=38502455

Nov 16

A Night of Fun, Friends, and Science!
Tickets are now available for the 2023 South Dakota Discovery Center Best For Last Raffle and Party!
Buy a ticket and enter into the reverse raffle for a one in 252 chances to win $10,000!

EVENT DETAILS:
Thursday, November 16, 2023
5:30pm-8:00pm
South Dakota Discovery Center, 805 Sioux Ave., Pierre, SD 57501

Be sure to sample the delicious food and beverages supplied by local vendors!

What is a REVERSE RAFFLE?

The raffle begins with 250 tickets in the drawing, and the last one drawn wins the grand prize. When nine tickets remain in the drawing, we take a previously drawn ticket at random from the Loser’s Boost to go back in the main drawing (the name drawn gets one more chance at $10,000!). Once eight tickets remain in the drawing, two bonus tickets are auctioned off to get back into the race! When only five tickets remain, those still in the drawing get to negotiate! Will they split the $10,000 or will the next ticket be eliminated? ALL remaining ticket holders must agree to split, or the drawing continues. Negotiation proceed until the final ticket holders agree to split the grand prize or only one ticket holder remains. Ticket holders do not have to be present to win, BUT the final five must be available to negotiate in-person or via phone.


TICKET OPTIONS:
$125, Raffle Ticket

Includes food, beverages, and a chance at fabulous raffle prizes and the grand-prize of $10,000. Please indicate whether you will be attending the event in-person at the time of purchase. If you are unable to attending in person, live streaming is available. Would you like to set up a live stream party? Contact info@sd-discovery.org.

$25, Loser's Boost

Be a "lucky loser," when only nine ticket remain in the drawing, this is your chance to get back into running for the $10,000 grand prize. Can only be purchased by a Raffle Ticket holder.

$75, Friend Pass

Bring your friends to the biggest celebration of the year! This pass gets them FREE food, beverages, and a fun time at the SDDC Exhibit Hall. Can only be purchased by a Raffle Ticket holder, does not include a chance at the fabulous raffle prizes or $10,000 grand prize. Ticket purchase is encouraged but not required to get in and anyone without a ticket is still welcome to attend the event.

$20, Childcare (per child, ages 3-12)

Take advantage of our childcare service during Best for Last! From 5:15pm-8:00pm care for children ages 3-12 is available in the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce Community Room for $20 per child. Can only be purchased by a Raffle Ticket holder.

SPONSOR OPTIONS:
$500, Table Sponsor

Limited to 15 table spots. Includes a table display at the 2023 Best for Last event, 1 social media post to nearly 5,000 followers, 1 ad promotion to over 3,000 monthly Happenings eNewsletter subscribers, and inclusion in an event press release.


$2,000, Event Sponsor

Limited to 5 sponsor spots. Includes event branding, 4 social media posts to nearly 5,000 followers, 1 native ad story in the SDDC Happenings eNewsletter, with cross promotion on social media, 3 ad promotions to over 3,000 monthly Happenings eNewsletter subscribers, inclusion in all event press releases, shout-out during event promotion with local media, a "last year's event sponsors" thank you ahead of our 2024 Best for Last.


Raffle Prize or Vendor

Limited, please inquire. Includes a table display at Best for Last, 2 social media posts to nearly 5,000 followers, 1 ad promotion to over 3,000 monthly Happenings eNewsletter subscribers, inclusion in applicable event press releases.

Nov 16

The Western Front, Christmas, 1914. Out of the violence a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, peace. A remarkable true story, told in the words and songs of the men who lived it.

Fee: $15 for adults / $13 for students and senior citizens

Nov 16

The LifeScape Center for the Arts, in conjunction with the Augustana University Theatre Department and Black Hills Playhouse, is thrilled to kick off your holiday season with the all-abilities theatre production, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!

Rudolph saves Christmas and goes down in history in this family classic that is sure to bring joy and nostalgia! Come revisit the adventures of Rudolph, Hermey, Cornelius, and of course, Santa. We will travel to Christmastown, The Island of Misfit Toys, and may even run into an abominable snow monster along the way, but fear not, Rudolph’s nose WILL save the day!

The Augustana Theatre Department is excited to partner with the LifeScape Center for the Arts and Black Hills Playhouse in their theatre students’ first experience with an all-abilities production.

We are also proud to share that the Sunday afternoon matinee with be made even more accessible to our guests with our special autism and sensory-friendly performance.

Join us for this very special event and let us help you find your Holly Jolly Christmas!

There will be five performances:

Thursday, November 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Friday, November 17, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 18, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 18, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 19, 2:30-4:30 p.m. - Autism & Sensory-Friendly Performance