Below you will find more about City-Sponsored Events and other events happening in Yankton.  For up-to-date City Event information please follow us on Facebook!

Kids Summer Series

The City of Yankton Parks & Recreation Department and Yankton Community Library have joined forces to provide a variety of family friendly entertainment and educational programs. These events taking place throughout the summer will foster your child's love of reading while providing countless opportunities for FREE family fun. More information about event dates and times can be found by visiting either Facebook page below!

Click here for Yankton Community Library Facebook page!

“Family Night” at The Huether Family Aquatics Center

  Join us Wednesday evenings in mid-June through mid-August for Family Night fun at The Huether Family Aquatics Center. Enjoy our special discounted family night rates of $4 for non-members from 5-7:30pm every family night. Have fun in the pool while your family participates in the many family night entertainment options. Music, dancing, games, prizes, contests, and more! Mark your calendars for Wednesday evenings this summer and come join us for some “SPLASHTACULAR” fun!  

 

Dates: Wednesdays in mid-June through mid-August| Time: 5:00-7:30pm | Location: The Huether Family Aquatics Center

 Click here for The Huether Family Aquatics Center Facebook page!

Music at the Meridian

 

 

 Come chill out on Thursday nights in Riverside Park with live music, art, food, beverages and a breathtaking view of the mighty Mo'. Music at the Meridian features a local opener and then a headliner music group from all over the country, continent and globe! Concertgoers are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Concert events are family friendly and FREE to the general public.   

Dates: Every Thursday in July | Time: 5:30-8:30pm | Location: Riverside Park 

Click here for the Music at the Meridian Facebook Page

City of Yankton 4th of July Fireworks

Celebrate the Fourth of July with the City of Yankton's annual firework show. The region's largest fireworks show is displayed on off the upper deck of the Meridian Bridge. To keep up with Parks and Recreation events, please visit and follow Yankton Parks and Recreation Facebook page.  

Date: July 4 | Time: 10:00pm| Location: Riverside Park 

Holiday Festival of Lights 

Join us as we usher in the holiday season when thousands of lights will illuminate the Meridian District with the annual Holiday Festival of Lights Parade and downtown activities. Afterwards, head to the Capitol Building for the official tree lighting of Yankton's Christmas Tree, and lighting of Riverside Park. Enjoy FREE hot chocolate and fireworks to celebrate the evening! Visit our website or Holiday Festival of Lights Facebook page for a full schedule of events. 

Date: First Thursday in December | Time: 6:00pm | Location: Meridian District & Meridian Plaza

Click here for the Holiday Festival of Lights Website

Click here to register a float for the parade

 Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers

Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers is returning to Yankton to bring fresh takes on holiday classics old and new. Holiday Jam featuring the Hegg Brothers is a musical showcase featuring the talents of a multi-piece band playing holiday classics as well as contemporary new arrangements in the signature lush and rhythmic horn band sound of Jeremy and Jon Hegg. 

Date: December 5, 2026| Time: Doors open at 2pm, Concert begins at 3pm| Location: Yankton High School Theatre

Click here to register for the event
(Registration is also available in person at the Summit Center)

 

Other events in Yankton

River Rat Marathon

Yankton Ribfest

Tri-State Old Iron Tractor Ride and Parade

Rock 'N Rumble

Yankton Riverboat Days and Summer Arts Festival

Harvest Halloween

For even more events in Yankton, please visit the following community event calendars 

Yankton Thrive Events Calendar

Visit Yankton Events Calendar

Yankton Community Library