The Annual Crimson Door Holiday Boutique is Yankton’s longest running Pop-Up Shop!
Each December our gallery is transformed into a festive boutique bursting with exceptional fine art and craft work for unique holiday shopping. With over 40 artists offering creative, unique work, holiday shoppers find one-of-a-kind, handmade items for everyone on their list.
Get in the Christmas spirit with a special holiday concert by the Yankton Area Summer Band led by Huron HS Band Director, James Stueckrath!
The Yankton Area Summer Band (YASB) is made up of fifty to one hundred area volunteer musicians that include high school and college students as well as adults are invited to perform an hour-long concert held immediately following an hour-long rehearsal. The participating musicians learn alongside amateur and professional musicians who both play and conduct each week. The YASB is managed by local band teacher, Gwen Wenisch who has been playing with the summer band since she was in 8th grade.
Following the concert join us in the HS Commons for a cookie and cider reception hosted by Explorer’s Credit Union.
All concerts are free to the public due to support from the City of Yankton and the Yankton Parks and Recreation Department.
Beginning on November 28th running through January 31st, the entire Mead building will be decked out with Christmas decor and feature Christmas trees decorated by local businesses, organizations, and individuals.
We hope your family will add this special visit to the Mead Building to your list of annual holiday traditions.
Also, don’t forget to explore the Paul Goetz Toy Collection! Toys from 1889- 1960 will be on display throughout the month.
MCEC is open from 10 am to 4 pm Monday – Saturday.
The Annual Crimson Door Holiday Shopping Boutique is Yankton’s longest-running Pop-Up!
Each December the G.A.R. Hall Art Gallery is transformed into a festive boutique bursting with exceptional fine art and craftwork for unique holiday shopping. With over 40 artists offering creative, one-of-a-kind work, holiday shoppers find unique, handmade items for everyone on their list.
In honor of our 15th year, YAA has an exclusive Yankton puzzle available for sale while supplies last. Shoppers can also purchase raffle tickets for one of 4 unique themed baskets. Watch our social media for more information and for artist highlights!
Open daily for curbside pickup December 5-23, 2020.
Pick up times are Monday-Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 1-4pm.
Shop now at yanktonareaarts.square.site
Thank you for supporting local artists and arts programming in our community!
Best of all, every child will receive free admission to the museum from December 1 to December 31 when accompanied by an adult.
We will have treat bags with a cookie, a hot cocoa packet, and a craft to assemble at home. A scavenger hunt and bingo game can be played inside the Mead plus the entire building will be decked with Christmas decor including the Hall of Trees!
Father Christmas will visit on Saturday, December 12 & 19.
Also, don’t forget to see the Paul Goetz Toy Collection! Toys from 1889- 1960 will be on display throughout the month.
MCEC is open from 10 am to 4 pm Monday – Saturday.
Face masks are strongly recommended but not required.
Mount Marty University Choir Christmas Vesper Service at St Benedict Parish (1500 St Benedict Dr Yankton SD)
Sunday November 22 at 4:00pm and 7:00pm: Distanced Seating is limited to 130 at each performance. Tickets are NOT required. Masks are recommended for the audience & will be worn by the choir.
The Yankton Area Summer Band will reconvene for an annual Christmas Concert held at Yankton Summit Theater.
The all-volunteer band will perform some Christmas favorites at no cost to the public. A cookie and cider reception will follow in the high school commons provided by the Services Central Federal Credit Union.
Make plans to experience the annual Advent prayer service and Vespers Concert presented by the Mount Marty Music Department.
The Vespers Concert is free and open to the public. No tickets are necessary for admission. For more information, please visit www.mountmarty.edu or call 605.668.1539.
In between the two performances, the Mount Marty Gregorian Club will be providing complimentary treats in the Monastery Chapter Room. All attendees are invited to attend!
In case of inclement weather, the makeup date is December 9 at 7:00 P.M.
This event is sponsored by the Benedictine Sisters of Sacred Heart Monastery.
The Crimson Door Holiday Boutique is Yankton’s first Pop Up Shop. Filled with one-of-a-kind, hand-made items by local and regional artists, the Crimson Door is a must stop shop to find unique gifts for everyone on your list.
Experience Christmas in the country at the Cowboy Christmas event happening just 15 minutes south of Yankton.
People of all ages will enjoy seeing arts and crafts vendors, buggy and pony rides, hayrack rides, a chat with Santa Claus, a petting zoo, refreshments, family activities, and more, all at no fee to you.
Friday, November 29 – Store Hours 4 – 8 p.m. (no activities)
Saturday November 30 – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday December 1 – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Animal Rides/Activities in afternoons only on Saturday and Sunday
Santa Claus will be at the ranch on Saturday from 1 – 3 p.m.