The rock faces and waterfalls of Falls Park along the Big Sioux River are famous for their natural beauty. During the festive Christmas celebrations, they are enhanced with thousands of lights. Every November, the park is completely transformed into a Winter World filled with colorful, dazzling lights and Christmas music. The festival takes place every night from late November to early January.
Winter wonder at Falls Park.
The spectacular display features a total of 338,000 LEDs and lights, 260 decorated trees, more than 25 miles (40 km) of Christmas light strings, around 40 wreaths and 215 decorated light posts. The park is wrapped with more than half a mile of string lights. Kids love the many animated light-up exhibits in the park, and the 360-degree view of the spectacle available from the Visitor Information Center will leave them in awe.
After a beautiful winter excursion through the stunning lights at Falls Park, stop by The Falls Overlook Café to warm up and enjoy more impressive views. The cafe is also hosting a Winter World Celebration on certain days with live music provided by the Beautiful Kingdom. There will be a chili bar, adult holiday drinks, ice cream and children’s treats available for purchase.
Location and Admission
Falls Park is located at 131 East Falls Park Drive, just north of downtown Sioux Falls. Falls Park is open from 5 am to midnight. The event is free and open to the public, offering a great way to enjoy winter festivities outdoors.
Falls Park
The park is located on more than 128 acres (51 hectares) along the Big Sioux River. On average, 7,400 gallons (28,012 liters) of water fall from 100 feet (30.5 meters) over the falls every second. The falls can be enjoyed from many vantage points, but one of the best spots is the five-story observation tower. Falls Park is also home to some of the oldest buildings in Sioux Falls.
Get active in the park on bike trails that include a 19-mile (30 km) loop, as well as more than 17 miles (27.4 kilometers) of offshoots that connect the neighborhood to the main trail. Also, don’t miss the historic horse stable, built in the late 1800s for the horses that worked in the local stone quarries. The restored barn now tells the story of agriculture and its impact on the region.
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