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Please add one below and make sure to check out our list of top venues to visit around Mitchell.</p> <div class="clearfix"></div> <div class="ar-listing module-spacer"> <header class="clearfix"><h2>Arts & Entertainment Venues</h2></header> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/place/mitchell-prehistoric-indian-village-mitchell-sd.html"><img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg" alt="Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village"></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/place/mitchell-prehistoric-indian-village-mitchell-sd.html">Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village</a></h2> <div class="location">Mitchell, SD</div> <a href="/place/mitchell-prehistoric-indian-village-mitchell-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/place/mitchell-area-community-theatre-mitchell-sd.html"><img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg" alt="Mitchell Area Community Theatre"></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/place/mitchell-area-community-theatre-mitchell-sd.html">Mitchell Area Community Theatre</a></h2> <div class="location">Mitchell, SD</div> <a href="/place/mitchell-area-community-theatre-mitchell-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/place/logan-luxury-theatres-mitchell-sd.html"><img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg" alt="Logan Luxury Theatres"></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/place/logan-luxury-theatres-mitchell-sd.html">Logan Luxury Theatres</a></h2> <div class="location">Mitchell, SD</div> <a href="/place/logan-luxury-theatres-mitchell-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/place/dakota-discovery-museum-mitchell-sd.html"><img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg" alt="Dakota Discovery Museum"></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/place/dakota-discovery-museum-mitchell-sd.html">Dakota Discovery Museum</a></h2> <div class="location">Mitchell, SD</div> <a href="/place/dakota-discovery-museum-mitchell-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/place/campbell-original-straw-bale-built-museum-carthage-sd.html"><img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg" alt="Campbell Original Straw Bale Built Museum"></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/place/campbell-original-straw-bale-built-museum-carthage-sd.html">Campbell Original Straw Bale Built Museum</a></h2> <div class="location">Carthage, SD</div> <a href="/place/campbell-original-straw-bale-built-museum-carthage-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="ar-show-more clearfix"> <div class="aarpe-spinner"></div> <a href="#" data-url='/ajax/places/next_page/' data-options='{"tags":"aarp-ae","limit":5,"radius":100,"page":1,"show":15,"show_limit":3,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":43.727699279785156,"lng":-98.02980041503906,"latlng":"43.727699279785,-98.029800415039","count":63}' 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href="/aarp-event/aarp-sd-grandparents-day-at-the-butterfly-house-aquarium-sioux-falls-123024-2qnrjb9cqd7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SOUTH-DAKOTA-GRANDPARENTS-DAY-AT-THE-BUTTERFLY-HOUSE-AQUARIUM">AARP South Dakota Grandparents Day at the Butterfly House & Aquarium</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Butterfly House & Aquarium</p> <p class="loc">Sioux Falls, SD</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a 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href="/mitchell-sd/farmers-markets/">Farmers Markets</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/fitness/">Fitness</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/food-festivals/">Food Festivals</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/golf-courses/">Golf Courses</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/good-for-grandkids/">Good for Grandkids</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/healthy-living/">Healthy Living</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/hiking-trails/">Hiking Trails</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/mall-walking/">Mall Walking</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/microbreweries/">Microbreweries</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/movie-theaters/">Movie Theaters</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/museums/">Museums</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/nature-centers/">Nature Centers</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/recreational-activities/">Outdoor Recreation</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/parks/">Parks</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/restaurants/">Restaurants</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/skiing/">Skiing</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/orchards-vineyards/">Vineyards, Orchards and Pumpkin Picking</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/walking-racing-events/">Walking and Racing Events</a></li> </ul> </div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design main-events" data-options='{"images":"no","title":"Upcoming Community Calendar Events","show":3,"tags":{"$ne":"cvent"},"radius":40,"back_link_label":"View all Community Calendar Events","page":1,"show_limit":3,"limit":15,"max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":43.727699279785156,"lng":-98.02980041503906,"latlng":"43.727699279785,-98.029800415039","has_next_page":false}'> <div class="ar-listing module-spacer"> <header><h2>Upcoming Community Calendar Events</h2></header> <p>There aren't any upcoming featured events listed for your area. Please add one below and make sure to check out our list of top venues to visit around Mitchell.</p> <div class="clearfix"></div> <div class="ar-listing module-spacer"> <header class="clearfix"><h2>Arts & Entertainment Venues</h2></header> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/place/mitchell-prehistoric-indian-village-mitchell-sd.html"><img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg" alt="Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village"></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/place/mitchell-prehistoric-indian-village-mitchell-sd.html">Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village</a></h2> <div class="location">Mitchell, SD</div> <a href="/place/mitchell-prehistoric-indian-village-mitchell-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/place/mitchell-area-community-theatre-mitchell-sd.html"><img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg" alt="Mitchell Area Community Theatre"></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/place/mitchell-area-community-theatre-mitchell-sd.html">Mitchell Area Community Theatre</a></h2> <div class="location">Mitchell, SD</div> <a href="/place/mitchell-area-community-theatre-mitchell-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/place/logan-luxury-theatres-mitchell-sd.html"><img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg" alt="Logan Luxury Theatres"></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/place/logan-luxury-theatres-mitchell-sd.html">Logan Luxury Theatres</a></h2> <div class="location">Mitchell, SD</div> <a href="/place/logan-luxury-theatres-mitchell-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/place/dakota-discovery-museum-mitchell-sd.html"><img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg" alt="Dakota Discovery Museum"></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/place/dakota-discovery-museum-mitchell-sd.html">Dakota Discovery Museum</a></h2> <div class="location">Mitchell, SD</div> <a href="/place/dakota-discovery-museum-mitchell-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/place/campbell-original-straw-bale-built-museum-carthage-sd.html"><img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg" alt="Campbell Original Straw Bale Built Museum"></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/place/campbell-original-straw-bale-built-museum-carthage-sd.html">Campbell Original Straw Bale Built Museum</a></h2> <div class="location">Carthage, SD</div> <a href="/place/campbell-original-straw-bale-built-museum-carthage-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="ar-show-more clearfix"> <div class="aarpe-spinner"></div> <a href="#" data-url='/ajax/places/next_page/' data-options='{"tags":"aarp-ae","limit":5,"radius":100,"page":1,"show":15,"show_limit":3,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":43.727699279785156,"lng":-98.02980041503906,"latlng":"43.727699279785,-98.029800415039","count":63}' 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href="/aarp-event/aarp-sd-grandparents-day-at-the-butterfly-house-aquarium-sioux-falls-123024-2qnrjb9cqd7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SOUTH-DAKOTA-GRANDPARENTS-DAY-AT-THE-BUTTERFLY-HOUSE-AQUARIUM">AARP South Dakota Grandparents Day at the Butterfly House & Aquarium</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Butterfly House & Aquarium</p> <p class="loc">Sioux Falls, SD</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/mitchell-sd/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-MITCHELL-SD">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-MITCHELL-SD">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div 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href="/place/logan-luxury-theatres-mitchell-sd.html">Logan Luxury Theatres</a></h2> <div class="location">Mitchell, SD</div> <a href="/place/logan-luxury-theatres-mitchell-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/place/dakota-discovery-museum-mitchell-sd.html"><img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg" alt="Dakota Discovery Museum"></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/place/dakota-discovery-museum-mitchell-sd.html">Dakota Discovery Museum</a></h2> <div class="location">Mitchell, SD</div> <a href="/place/dakota-discovery-museum-mitchell-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/place/campbell-original-straw-bale-built-museum-carthage-sd.html"><img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg" alt="Campbell Original Straw Bale Built Museum"></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/place/campbell-original-straw-bale-built-museum-carthage-sd.html">Campbell Original Straw Bale Built Museum</a></h2> <div class="location">Carthage, SD</div> <a href="/place/campbell-original-straw-bale-built-museum-carthage-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="ar-show-more clearfix"> <div class="aarpe-spinner"></div> <a href="#" data-url='/ajax/places/next_page/' data-options='{"tags":"aarp-ae","limit":5,"radius":100,"page":1,"show":15,"show_limit":3,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":43.727699279785156,"lng":-98.02980041503906,"latlng":"43.727699279785,-98.029800415039","count":63}' 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href="/aarp-event/aarp-sd-grandparents-day-at-the-butterfly-house-aquarium-sioux-falls-123024-2qnrjb9cqd7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SOUTH-DAKOTA-GRANDPARENTS-DAY-AT-THE-BUTTERFLY-HOUSE-AQUARIUM">AARP South Dakota Grandparents Day at the Butterfly House & Aquarium</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Butterfly House & Aquarium</p> <p class="loc">Sioux Falls, SD</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a 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Please add one below and make sure to check out our list of top venues to visit around Mitchell.</p> <div class="clearfix"></div> <div class="ar-listing module-spacer"> <header class="clearfix"><h2>Arts & Entertainment Venues</h2></header> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/place/mitchell-prehistoric-indian-village-mitchell-sd.html"><img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg" alt="Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village"></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/place/mitchell-prehistoric-indian-village-mitchell-sd.html">Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village</a></h2> <div class="location">Mitchell, SD</div> <a href="/place/mitchell-prehistoric-indian-village-mitchell-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div 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href="/aarp-event/aarp-sd-grandparents-day-at-the-butterfly-house-aquarium-sioux-falls-123024-2qnrjb9cqd7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SOUTH-DAKOTA-GRANDPARENTS-DAY-AT-THE-BUTTERFLY-HOUSE-AQUARIUM">AARP South Dakota Grandparents Day at the Butterfly House & Aquarium</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Butterfly House & Aquarium</p> <p class="loc">Sioux Falls, SD</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a 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href="/aarp-event/aarp-sd-grandparents-day-at-the-butterfly-house-aquarium-sioux-falls-123024-2qnrjb9cqd7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SOUTH-DAKOTA-GRANDPARENTS-DAY-AT-THE-BUTTERFLY-HOUSE-AQUARIUM">AARP South Dakota Grandparents Day at the Butterfly House & Aquarium</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Butterfly House & Aquarium</p> <p class="loc">Sioux Falls, SD</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a 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href="/place/logan-luxury-theatres-mitchell-sd.html">Logan Luxury Theatres</a></h2> <div class="location">Mitchell, SD</div> <a href="/place/logan-luxury-theatres-mitchell-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/place/dakota-discovery-museum-mitchell-sd.html"><img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg" alt="Dakota Discovery Museum"></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/place/dakota-discovery-museum-mitchell-sd.html">Dakota Discovery Museum</a></h2> <div class="location">Mitchell, SD</div> <a href="/place/dakota-discovery-museum-mitchell-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/place/campbell-original-straw-bale-built-museum-carthage-sd.html"><img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg" alt="Campbell Original Straw Bale Built Museum"></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/place/campbell-original-straw-bale-built-museum-carthage-sd.html">Campbell Original Straw Bale Built Museum</a></h2> <div class="location">Carthage, SD</div> <a href="/place/campbell-original-straw-bale-built-museum-carthage-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="ar-show-more clearfix"> <div class="aarpe-spinner"></div> <a href="#" data-url='/ajax/places/next_page/' data-options='{"tags":"aarp-ae","limit":5,"radius":100,"page":1,"show":15,"show_limit":3,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":43.727699279785156,"lng":-98.02980041503906,"latlng":"43.727699279785,-98.029800415039","count":63}' 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href="/aarp-event/aarp-sd-grandparents-day-at-the-butterfly-house-aquarium-sioux-falls-123024-2qnrjb9cqd7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SOUTH-DAKOTA-GRANDPARENTS-DAY-AT-THE-BUTTERFLY-HOUSE-AQUARIUM">AARP South Dakota Grandparents Day at the Butterfly House & Aquarium</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Butterfly House & Aquarium</p> <p class="loc">Sioux Falls, SD</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a 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Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CT
Butterfly House & Aquarium
Sioux Falls, SD
Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT
Zoom
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href="/aarp-event/aarp-sd-grandparents-day-at-the-butterfly-house-aquarium-sioux-falls-123024-2qnrjb9cqd7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SOUTH-DAKOTA-GRANDPARENTS-DAY-AT-THE-BUTTERFLY-HOUSE-AQUARIUM">AARP South Dakota Grandparents Day at the Butterfly House & Aquarium</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Butterfly House & Aquarium</p> <p class="loc">Sioux Falls, SD</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a 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href="/mitchell-sd/beaches-lakes/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDBL-05212024">Beaches & Lakes</a></h3> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <div class="ar-single-image-headline"> <a href="/mitchell-sd/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDMFG-05212024" target="" title="AARP Movies for Grownups ®"> <div class="image"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit="" alt="Audience in a movie theater watching a film" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/ttd/summer24/ttd-movies.jpg"> </div> </a> <div class="caption"> <h3><a href="/mitchell-sd/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDMFG-05212024">AARP Movies for Grownups ®</a></h3> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-TTDSK-02272024" href="/mitchell-sd/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-TTDSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" 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href="/place/campbell-original-straw-bale-built-museum-carthage-sd.html"><img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg" alt="Campbell Original Straw Bale Built Museum"></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/place/campbell-original-straw-bale-built-museum-carthage-sd.html">Campbell Original Straw Bale Built Museum</a></h2> <div class="location">Carthage, SD</div> <a href="/place/campbell-original-straw-bale-built-museum-carthage-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="ar-show-more clearfix"> <div class="aarpe-spinner"></div> <a href="#" data-url='/ajax/places/next_page/' data-options='{"tags":"aarp-ae","limit":5,"radius":100,"page":1,"show":15,"show_limit":3,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":43.727699279785156,"lng":-98.02980041503906,"latlng":"43.727699279785,-98.029800415039","count":63}' 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href="/aarp-event/aarp-sd-grandparents-day-at-the-butterfly-house-aquarium-sioux-falls-123024-2qnrjb9cqd7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SOUTH-DAKOTA-GRANDPARENTS-DAY-AT-THE-BUTTERFLY-HOUSE-AQUARIUM">AARP South Dakota Grandparents Day at the Butterfly House & Aquarium</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Butterfly House & Aquarium</p> <p class="loc">Sioux Falls, SD</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a 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href="/aarp-event/aarp-sd-grandparents-day-at-the-butterfly-house-aquarium-sioux-falls-123024-2qnrjb9cqd7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SOUTH-DAKOTA-GRANDPARENTS-DAY-AT-THE-BUTTERFLY-HOUSE-AQUARIUM">AARP South Dakota Grandparents Day at the Butterfly House & Aquarium</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Butterfly House & Aquarium</p> <p class="loc">Sioux Falls, SD</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a 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src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Things to do near me in Mitchell</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <ul class="aarp-list col-2"> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/amusement-water-parks/">Amusement Parks</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/arts-entertainment/">Arts and Entertainment</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/beaches-lakes/">Beaches and Lakes</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/coffee-spots/">Coffee Spots</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/dog-parks/">Dog Parks</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/farmers-markets/">Farmers Markets</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/fitness/">Fitness</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/food-festivals/">Food Festivals</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/golf-courses/">Golf Courses</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/good-for-grandkids/">Good for Grandkids</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/healthy-living/">Healthy Living</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/hiking-trails/">Hiking Trails</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/mall-walking/">Mall Walking</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/microbreweries/">Microbreweries</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/movie-theaters/">Movie Theaters</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/museums/">Museums</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/nature-centers/">Nature Centers</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/recreational-activities/">Outdoor Recreation</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/parks/">Parks</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/restaurants/">Restaurants</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/skiing/">Skiing</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/orchards-vineyards/">Vineyards, Orchards and Pumpkin Picking</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/walking-racing-events/">Walking and Racing Events</a></li> </ul> </div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design main-events" data-options='{"images":"no","title":"Upcoming Community Calendar 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Please add one below and make sure to check out our list of top venues to visit around Mitchell.</p> <div class="clearfix"></div> <div class="ar-listing module-spacer"> <header class="clearfix"><h2>Arts & Entertainment Venues</h2></header> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/place/mitchell-prehistoric-indian-village-mitchell-sd.html"><img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg" alt="Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village"></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/place/mitchell-prehistoric-indian-village-mitchell-sd.html">Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village</a></h2> <div class="location">Mitchell, SD</div> <a href="/place/mitchell-prehistoric-indian-village-mitchell-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div 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href="/place/logan-luxury-theatres-mitchell-sd.html">Logan Luxury Theatres</a></h2> <div class="location">Mitchell, SD</div> <a href="/place/logan-luxury-theatres-mitchell-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/place/dakota-discovery-museum-mitchell-sd.html"><img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg" alt="Dakota Discovery Museum"></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/place/dakota-discovery-museum-mitchell-sd.html">Dakota Discovery Museum</a></h2> <div class="location">Mitchell, SD</div> <a href="/place/dakota-discovery-museum-mitchell-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/place/campbell-original-straw-bale-built-museum-carthage-sd.html"><img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg" alt="Campbell Original Straw Bale Built Museum"></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/place/campbell-original-straw-bale-built-museum-carthage-sd.html">Campbell Original Straw Bale Built Museum</a></h2> <div class="location">Carthage, SD</div> <a href="/place/campbell-original-straw-bale-built-museum-carthage-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="ar-show-more clearfix"> <div class="aarpe-spinner"></div> <a href="#" data-url='/ajax/places/next_page/' data-options='{"tags":"aarp-ae","limit":5,"radius":100,"page":1,"show":15,"show_limit":3,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":43.727699279785156,"lng":-98.02980041503906,"latlng":"43.727699279785,-98.029800415039","count":63}' 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href="/aarp-event/aarp-sd-grandparents-day-at-the-butterfly-house-aquarium-sioux-falls-123024-2qnrjb9cqd7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SOUTH-DAKOTA-GRANDPARENTS-DAY-AT-THE-BUTTERFLY-HOUSE-AQUARIUM">AARP South Dakota Grandparents Day at the Butterfly House & Aquarium</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Butterfly House & Aquarium</p> <p class="loc">Sioux Falls, SD</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a 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href="/mitchell-sd/beaches-lakes/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDBL-05212024" target="" title="Beaches & Lakes"> <div class="image"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit="" alt="An older woman and child enjoying the ocean waves together, creating precious memories" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/ttd/summer24/ttd-beaches-lakes.jpg"> </div> </a> <div class="caption"> <h3><a href="/mitchell-sd/beaches-lakes/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDBL-05212024">Beaches & Lakes</a></h3> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <div class="ar-single-image-headline"> <a href="/mitchell-sd/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDMFG-05212024" target="" title="AARP Movies for Grownups ®"> <div class="image"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit="" alt="Audience in a movie theater watching a film" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/ttd/summer24/ttd-movies.jpg"> </div> </a> <div class="caption"> <h3><a href="/mitchell-sd/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-TTDMFG-05212024">AARP Movies for Grownups ®</a></h3> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-TTDSK-02272024" href="/mitchell-sd/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-TTDSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Things to do near me in Mitchell</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <ul class="aarp-list col-2"> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/amusement-water-parks/">Amusement Parks</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/arts-entertainment/">Arts and Entertainment</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/beaches-lakes/">Beaches and Lakes</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/coffee-spots/">Coffee Spots</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/dog-parks/">Dog Parks</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/farmers-markets/">Farmers Markets</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/fitness/">Fitness</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/food-festivals/">Food Festivals</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/golf-courses/">Golf Courses</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/good-for-grandkids/">Good for Grandkids</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/healthy-living/">Healthy Living</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/hiking-trails/">Hiking Trails</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/mall-walking/">Mall Walking</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/microbreweries/">Microbreweries</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/movie-theaters/">Movie Theaters</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/museums/">Museums</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/nature-centers/">Nature Centers</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/recreational-activities/">Outdoor Recreation</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/parks/">Parks</a></li> <li><a href="/mitchell-sd/restaurants/">Restaurants</a></li> <li><a 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Please add one below and make sure to check out our list of top venues to visit around Mitchell.</p> <div class="clearfix"></div> <div class="ar-listing module-spacer"> <header class="clearfix"><h2>Arts & Entertainment Venues</h2></header> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/place/mitchell-prehistoric-indian-village-mitchell-sd.html"><img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg" alt="Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village"></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/place/mitchell-prehistoric-indian-village-mitchell-sd.html">Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village</a></h2> <div class="location">Mitchell, SD</div> <a href="/place/mitchell-prehistoric-indian-village-mitchell-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div 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href="/place/logan-luxury-theatres-mitchell-sd.html">Logan Luxury Theatres</a></h2> <div class="location">Mitchell, SD</div> <a href="/place/logan-luxury-theatres-mitchell-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/place/dakota-discovery-museum-mitchell-sd.html"><img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg" alt="Dakota Discovery Museum"></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/place/dakota-discovery-museum-mitchell-sd.html">Dakota Discovery Museum</a></h2> <div class="location">Mitchell, SD</div> <a href="/place/dakota-discovery-museum-mitchell-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a 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href="/aarp-event/aarp-sd-grandparents-day-at-the-butterfly-house-aquarium-sioux-falls-123024-2qnrjb9cqd7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SOUTH-DAKOTA-GRANDPARENTS-DAY-AT-THE-BUTTERFLY-HOUSE-AQUARIUM">AARP South Dakota Grandparents Day at the Butterfly House & Aquarium</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Butterfly House & Aquarium</p> <p class="loc">Sioux Falls, SD</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a 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href="/place/logan-luxury-theatres-mitchell-sd.html">Logan Luxury Theatres</a></h2> <div class="location">Mitchell, SD</div> <a href="/place/logan-luxury-theatres-mitchell-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/place/dakota-discovery-museum-mitchell-sd.html"><img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg" alt="Dakota Discovery Museum"></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/place/dakota-discovery-museum-mitchell-sd.html">Dakota Discovery Museum</a></h2> <div class="location">Mitchell, SD</div> <a href="/place/dakota-discovery-museum-mitchell-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/place/campbell-original-straw-bale-built-museum-carthage-sd.html"><img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg" alt="Campbell Original Straw Bale Built Museum"></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/place/campbell-original-straw-bale-built-museum-carthage-sd.html">Campbell Original Straw Bale Built Museum</a></h2> <div class="location">Carthage, SD</div> <a href="/place/campbell-original-straw-bale-built-museum-carthage-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="ar-show-more clearfix"> <div class="aarpe-spinner"></div> <a href="#" data-url='/ajax/places/next_page/' data-options='{"tags":"aarp-ae","limit":5,"radius":100,"page":1,"show":15,"show_limit":3,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":43.727699279785156,"lng":-98.02980041503906,"latlng":"43.727699279785,-98.029800415039","count":63}' 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href="/aarp-event/aarp-sd-grandparents-day-at-the-butterfly-house-aquarium-sioux-falls-123024-2qnrjb9cqd7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SOUTH-DAKOTA-GRANDPARENTS-DAY-AT-THE-BUTTERFLY-HOUSE-AQUARIUM">AARP South Dakota Grandparents Day at the Butterfly House & Aquarium</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Butterfly House & Aquarium</p> <p class="loc">Sioux Falls, SD</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a 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Please add one below and make sure to check out our list of top venues to visit around Mitchell.</p> <div class="clearfix"></div> <div class="ar-listing module-spacer"> <header class="clearfix"><h2>Arts & Entertainment Venues</h2></header> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/place/mitchell-prehistoric-indian-village-mitchell-sd.html"><img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg" alt="Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village"></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/place/mitchell-prehistoric-indian-village-mitchell-sd.html">Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village</a></h2> <div class="location">Mitchell, SD</div> <a href="/place/mitchell-prehistoric-indian-village-mitchell-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div 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Please add one below and make sure to check out our list of top venues to visit around Mitchell.</p> <div class="clearfix"></div> <div class="ar-listing module-spacer"> <header class="clearfix"><h2>Arts & Entertainment Venues</h2></header> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/place/mitchell-prehistoric-indian-village-mitchell-sd.html"><img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg" alt="Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village"></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/place/mitchell-prehistoric-indian-village-mitchell-sd.html">Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village</a></h2> <div class="location">Mitchell, SD</div> <a href="/place/mitchell-prehistoric-indian-village-mitchell-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div 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href="/place/campbell-original-straw-bale-built-museum-carthage-sd.html"><img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg" alt="Campbell Original Straw Bale Built Museum"></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/place/campbell-original-straw-bale-built-museum-carthage-sd.html">Campbell Original Straw Bale Built Museum</a></h2> <div class="location">Carthage, SD</div> <a href="/place/campbell-original-straw-bale-built-museum-carthage-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="ar-show-more clearfix"> <div class="aarpe-spinner"></div> <a href="#" data-url='/ajax/places/next_page/' data-options='{"tags":"aarp-ae","limit":5,"radius":100,"page":1,"show":15,"show_limit":3,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":43.727699279785156,"lng":-98.02980041503906,"latlng":"43.727699279785,-98.029800415039","count":63}' 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href="/aarp-event/aarp-sd-grandparents-day-at-the-butterfly-house-aquarium-sioux-falls-123024-2qnrjb9cqd7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SOUTH-DAKOTA-GRANDPARENTS-DAY-AT-THE-BUTTERFLY-HOUSE-AQUARIUM">AARP South Dakota Grandparents Day at the Butterfly House & Aquarium</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Butterfly House & Aquarium</p> <p class="loc">Sioux Falls, SD</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a 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Please add one below and make sure to check out our list of top venues to visit around Mitchell.</p> <div class="clearfix"></div> <div class="ar-listing module-spacer"> <header class="clearfix"><h2>Arts & Entertainment Venues</h2></header> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/place/mitchell-prehistoric-indian-village-mitchell-sd.html"><img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg" alt="Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village"></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/place/mitchell-prehistoric-indian-village-mitchell-sd.html">Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village</a></h2> <div class="location">Mitchell, SD</div> <a href="/place/mitchell-prehistoric-indian-village-mitchell-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div 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Please add one below and make sure to check out our list of top venues to visit around Mitchell.</p> <div class="clearfix"></div> <div class="ar-listing module-spacer"> <header class="clearfix"><h2>Arts & Entertainment Venues</h2></header> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/place/mitchell-prehistoric-indian-village-mitchell-sd.html"><img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg" alt="Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village"></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/place/mitchell-prehistoric-indian-village-mitchell-sd.html">Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village</a></h2> <div class="location">Mitchell, SD</div> <a href="/place/mitchell-prehistoric-indian-village-mitchell-sd.html" class="item-readmore">Read More »</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div 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href="/aarp-event/aarp-sd-grandparents-day-at-the-butterfly-house-aquarium-sioux-falls-123024-2qnrjb9cqd7.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SOUTH-DAKOTA-GRANDPARENTS-DAY-AT-THE-BUTTERFLY-HOUSE-AQUARIUM">AARP South Dakota Grandparents Day at the Butterfly House & Aquarium</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Butterfly House & Aquarium</p> <p class="loc">Sioux Falls, SD</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a 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