*Correction: An earlier version of this story misstated the date of the Honey Bee Festival. It takes place Sunday, July 14.
- Buzz around. Laurel Ridge Barn is hosting the inaugural Honey Bee Festival starting at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Learn about all things bee-related, from vendors to speakers to bee education. Details here.
- Zip around. It's Zippity Zoo Day at the Great Plains Zoo on Saturday. In addition to checking out the new lion exhibit and the new splash pad, you can also find inflatables, scavenger hunts and character visits from Simply Ever After. Note: special pricing is in effect that day, but you can get your tickets ahead of time here.
- Skate around. The new Barb Iverson Skate Plaza is opening this week! Tickets are sold out for the family picnic on Friday, but you can still catch the groundbreaking celebration Thursday or participate in the "First Skate" event on Saturday. Details here.
- Shop around. Local HGTV stars Chelsea and Cole DeBoer are celebrating the grand opening of their new store in Tea, Down Home by DeBoers. On Saturday evening, catch all kinds of local vendors from ice cream to a flower bar to charcuterie and a live DJ. Details and tickets here.
- Splash around. The city is hosting a hydrant party at Morningside Park from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday. Cool off, splash, play games, see fire trucks and more. More details here.
- Celebrate theater (around?). It's the fifth annual Sioux Falls Stage Awards on Thursday, and tickets are nearly sold out. Celebrate local performers in theater, dance, comedy and music, while also raising money to support more of their performances in the future. Learn more here.
