Touch a truck. Apologies for anyone who saw this in last week's event guide and showed up on the wrong date – I was a week off. The Touch a Truck event at Harmodon Park is thisSaturday. Full details here.
Drink beer. It's Oktoberfest at Remedy this weekend. Catch live music, German food, Dachshund races, a stein-holding showdown and, of course, beer. The fun kicks off at 1 p.m. Saturday. More details here.
Watch movies. Rare by Design is hosting the state's first ever local film festival ran by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities. The event kicks off 6 p.m. Thursday, and tickets are going fast. Snag yours here.
Play (or watch) esports. The inaugural SoDak Circuit esports event takes place Saturday at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The free event hosted by SDN Communications will feature six games and cash prizes. Spectators are also encouraged to attend, and they can also win prizes, including an Xbox Series S, a PlayStation 5 or a Nintendo Switch. More details here.
Tour lofts. Take a peek inside downtown lofts you might not otherwise get a chance to see during the Downtown Loft Tour. Cost is $5, and the tour will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. More details here.
Check out NASA rovers. It's SDSU Day at the Washington Pavilion this Saturday, and the university is bringing NASA rovers, robotics, respiratory "care-oke," mystical boba juice and free entry into the Kirby Science Discovery Center. More details here.
Shop vintage. Seasoned Style is hosting a "Vintage Ventures" event to celebrate the sustainability and uniqueness of shopping secondhand. Visitors can get a punch card and win prizes for visiting vintage shops including The Small Shoppe, Urban Archeology, The Green Penny and Seasoned Style. More details here.
Make fall wreaths. Learn how to make your own wreath with dried flowers at InFlower. The class will start at 6 p.m. Friday, and you can get your tickets here.