• Help research news deserts. A Rapid City researcher and Fulbright scholar is hosting a community discussion Thursday evening to talk about building trust in local news and supporting the ability of these outlets to keep the public informed. You can learn more about the project and the "You Can Trust Me" event Thursday evening here.
  • Meet your neighbors. Neighborhood associations in central Sioux Falls are banding together to host an event Friday evening to get community members together to make connections. Food will be available for purchase from Pomegranate Market. The event will take place 6 to 8 p.m. at the downtown library. Details here.
  • Party at the zoo. It's the Sioux Falls Zoo and Aquarium's first-ever 21+ Halloween event: Adult Boo. Visitors will get a chance to enjoy spooky food and drink specials, a haunted house experience and an old-timey haunted mansion photo op. Details and tickets available here.
  • Catch a film. Rare by Design is hosting The Film Festival, showcasing films from around the world that highlight the talents of people with physical and developmental disabilities. It's all going down on Thursday evening. Details and tickets here.
  • Puzzle competitively. Wilde Prairie Winery in Brandon is hosting a puzzle contest starting at noon on Saturday. Arrive by 12:30 to sign up, and the competition begins at 1 p.m. Details here.
  • Pizza & Pumpkins. The Good Earth Farm is hosting a Pizza & Pumpkins event Saturday evening with woodfired pizza, pumpkins, craft beer, farm animals and space to relax and enjoy the prairie. Details here.
  • Shop the market. Junkin' Market Days are going on Friday and Saturday at the Ramkota Exhibit Hall. Shop boutique clothing, shabby chic decor, jewelry, food, and one-of-a-kind finds. Details and tickets here.