Great Bear Ski Valley

Trail Hunt
2025-04-11 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
THE TRAIL HUNT IS SOLD OUT – all inquiries forwarded to Sioux Falls Parks & Rec at (605) 367-8222
Join us for a trail egg hunt! This springtime egg hunt is for the whole family to enjoy. As you walk the trail along the lake of Great Bear, you will search for eggs with special prizes inside. The egg hunt will start promptly at 6:10p.m. Registration required. $5 per participant. Please sign up all individuals that will be collecting eggs.
Register here!

Earth Day Festival
2025-04-18 18:00 - 19:30
Unite as a community to appreciate Earth!
This free festival presented by Sioux Falls Parks & Rec on April 18 at 6 pm for all ages has music, lawn games, a family scavenger hunt, and tote bag decorating. Get a mini planting kit and celebration sticker. Local environmental organizations will have booths to visit as well! No registration required.

Date Hike
2025-05-01 18:00 - 19:00
Join the Parks & Rec Department’s knowledgeable staff on an exciting hike in search of different plants and animals that call Sioux Falls their home during springtime. Answer fun trivia questions to win a fun goodie bag for future date nights. Registration Required.
Register Here!
Visit their website here.

Winter Job Fair
2025-05-07 11:00 - 14:00
Save the date for our winter Job Fair!

BOOKED WEDDING
2025-05-17, 2025-05-31, 2025-06-07, 2025-06-21, 2025-08-09, 2025-08-16, 2025-09-05, 2025-09-06 and 6 more dates
(This date has been booked for a wedding or rehearsal out at Great Bear Ski Valley)
Special Days Made More Special

Exchange your vows in a scenic, rustic setting at The Lodge at Great Bear in Sioux Falls, SD. Choose from indoor or outdoor venues with stunning views of lush hills.
With full catering options, including beer, wine, and liquor, our event coordinator will help make your day as perfect as you imagined.
Call 605.367.4309 to start planning your unforgettable event today.

Chill At The Hill
2025-05-28 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-25 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-30 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-27 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-24 17:00 - 20:00
Relax with an evening at The Bear!
Join us for Chill At The Hill starting May 28th and continuing the last Wednesday of every month until September 24th, 5-8PM.
Each night we’ll feature live music and a food truck! The bar will be open serving beer and wine. Hope to see some new and familiar faces!

May 28th – Featuring 605 Island Guy with Musical Guest: Tony DiPaolo

June 25th – Featuring Curbside Delights with Musical Guest: Don McKenna

July 30th – Featuring Backyard BBQ with returning Musical Guest: Todd Casilli

Aug. 27th – Featuring Marc O’s with returning Musical Guest: Zon Tran

Sept. 24th – Featuring Ollies with returning Musical Guest: Todd Casilli

Summer Special Order Retail Store
2025-06-16 - 2025-06-30
Shop our adorable Summer options TODAY!
Summer Special Order Store<- SHOP TODAY
Open Monday, June 16th – Monday, June 30th!

Partial Trail Closures
2025-06-18 - 2025-06-19, 2025-07-23 - 2025-07-24
Sections of the hiking trails will be closed October 28th, 29th & 30th due to maintenance.
October 28th & 29th trail closures

Lallycooler Music Festival
2025-07-11 - 2025-07-12
The coolest thing you’ll do all summer!
What is Lallycooler?
Lallycooler is a two-day, large-scale summer music festival in Sioux Falls, SD brought to you by The Washington Pavilion and Marketbeat. Lallycooler brings big artists and music lovers of all kinds together for an unforgettable experience in the scenic setting of Great Bear Ski Valley. Lallycooler means “great success,” and it will be just that – from the music to the food, unique experiences and more. The 2025 festival will be the first, and you don’t want to miss it.
Visit lallycooler.com for event details and updates.
Interested in being a Vender? All Vender requests are taken and handled through The Washington Pavilion; please fill out the Don’t Miss A Beat form at lallycooler.com.

The ULTRA VIP Lodge would like to extend a HUGE thank you to our inside sponsors.
The experience could no have been achieved without their time and contributions!

Get An Extra 10% on Gift Cards
2025-09-01 - 2025-09-30
Now – September 30th, buy a Great Bear Gift Card and receive an extra 10% automatically at check out!
Buy Now!

BOOKED (PUBLIC EVENT)
2025-09-09
(Great Bear is booked for a public event on this date)
Escape the office with a company retreat at Great Bear Recreation Park! From team building and networking activities to strategic planning and training workshops, the lodge offers a variety of options in a scenic setting to fit every group’s goals.
With on-site catering, Great Bear provides an all-in-one getaway for your business or organization. Book your company retreat at Great Bear for a day of relaxation and productivity (available April through October).
Find more information here.

Great Bear Trail Races & Free Kid Races
2025-09-27
The 3rd race in the Trail Run Series is at Great Bear!
Choose from a 3 or 6 mile race and bring the kids along for the free 1 mile kids race at 10am. New cheaper pricing this year, special pricing for 18 and under participants, along with other exciting changes.
Sign up for all 4 races today! Navigate to Run Sioux Falls’ website (https://www.runsiouxfalls.org/trail-series-landing) and registration pages for all the info and to get signed up!
Facebook Event Details Here
