Sunday Boredom Busters: March 9th
The Watertown Home Show features more than 10-thousand square feet of exhibits and prize giveaways. It's taking place at the Codington County Extension Complex and include kid areas. The hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $5, free for ages under 18.
It's still skiing and snowboarding season at Terry Peak. The Black Hills Ski Team is hosting races beginning at 9 a.m. MT with a giant slalom. Terry Peak is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Open indoor skating at the SCHEELS IcePlex in Sioux Falls goes from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Admission is $9 for adults and $7 for children. Skate rentals are $4.
Sip, savor and vote in the Mash Madness drink competition in downtown Sioux Falls. Categories include craft beers, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverage creations at 29 participating businesses. Mash Madness runs through the end of the month.
Explore Sioux Falls and South Dakota history courtesy of Siouxland Heritage Museums. The Old Courthouse Museum located downtown and the Pettigrew Home and Museum, in the Cathedral District, are both open from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
Movies playing at the historic State Theater in downtown Sioux Falls include Grumpy Old Men, Raging Bull and Madagascar.
The Wells Fargo CineDome & Sweetman Planetarium at the Washington Pavilion features T-Rex, Mars: The Ultimate Voyage and 3-2-1 Liftoff.
New movie releases playing at a theater near you include Rule Breakers, rated PG and Mickey 17, rated R.
The Palace Theatre in Luverne, MN is showing Paddington in Peru, rated PG. Showtime is 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for children.
The Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $15.50 for adults, $11.50 for children and free for ages under two.
The Butterfly House & Aquarium in Sioux Falls is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $11 for children and free for ages under two.
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