Stuff to do: Aug. 28-Sept. 3

Megan Raposa -
  • Reignite your entrepreneurial spirit.* Startup Sioux Falls is hosting a Founders Retreat Sept. 11 through 13 in the Black Hills. Attendees will have time to step out of the daily grind of their business, get a fresh perspective, connect with other like-minded folks, develop their vision and, of course, connect with nature. Learn more and join the fun here. (Editor's note: I'll be there, too, if you want to hang out.)
  • Go to the zoo. It's Community Appreciation Day at the zoo on Monday, and visitors can get a discounted admission rate of $5 thanks to financial support from the Sioux Falls City Council. Visitors are advised to get tickets ahead of time, if possible. You can do that here.
  • Eat pork. The Fourth Annual Downtown Pork Showdown kicks off Sunday with 26 participating restaurants. Try everything from pork waffles to bahn mi to brats to candied bacon ice cream throughout the month of September. Find all the participating restaurants here.
  • Catch live music. The LifeLight Christian music festival will take place Sunday at Nelson Park. Find activities for kids, food vendors and performances from a variety of bands including headliners "Newsboys." Details and lineup here.
  • Lean in to fall vibes. It's opening weekend for the County Apple Orchard's Fall Festival in Harrisburg. That'll kick off a whole season of weekly, family-friendly events. You can see the full lineup here.

*Denotes a paid event listing. Want to see your event shared here? Email megan@sfsimplified.com.