Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events

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Citizen Lobbying Training - Sioux Falls

Want to change South Dakota for the better? Ready to make your voice heard? As we head into another year defending South Dakotans' rights and pushing for legislation that helps our communities thrive, we need you with us. Join us in Sioux Falls for a practical, people-centered training designed to help you influence state and local policy, engage directly with your lawmakers, and find your voice in the halls of power. Whether you're new to advocacy or looking to deepen your skills, this training breaks down the process step-by-step. You’ll leave feeling confident, prepared, and supported as you take action on the issues that matter most to you and your community. There’s never been a more important time to speak up. Please join us for this citizen lobbying training.
Jan 11, 2026 | 1:00 PM

Past Events

Event | In-person
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Activist Academy

Join us for our Virtual Activist Academy at 7 p.m. CT on January 6 for tips and tricks to help develop your skills as an advocate and activist. We’ll also share resources on how to influence our elected officials.
Jan 06, 2021 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-person
Pride in the Park Watertown

Watertown Pride in the Park

Pride in the Park is hosted by Watertown Love
Sep 12, 2020 | 11:00 AM
Event | In-person
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Stop By Voter Registration Drive

A voteOUT event. Please note that Hippie Haven is closed on Sundays!
Aug 31, 2020 | 10:00 AM
Event | In-person
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Voting Rights Happy Hour at Home

Every eligible LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit voter has an obligation to vote in the upcoming election. We’re hosting this event to make sure everyone is prepared to make their voices heard. Join via Zoom or Facebook live on Aug. 20 and submit your questions ahead of time by emailing [email protected].
Aug 20, 2020 | 5:00 PM
Event | In-person
ACLU book club

Virtual Book Club: "So You Want to Talk About Race"

Craving something good to read? Want to find new ways to inform your activism? Looking for a way to build a community around the issues of civil rights? Then the ACLU of South Dakota's Civil Liberties Book Club is for you!
Jul 08, 2020 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-person
KYR While Demanding Justice

Know Your Rights: Protesting and Demanding Justice

Better understand your First Amendment rights to defend yourself and your community before demanding change.
Jun 30, 2020 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-person
Gina Chavez

Levitt in Your Living Room: Gina Chavez

This event is hosted by Levitt Sioux Falls
Jun 20, 2020 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-person
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Virtual voteOUT Campaign Rally

At this virtual campaign rally, we’re kicking it off with a Pride playlist curated by DJ Korr, a brief program with our voteOUT team, then opening up the last 10 minutes for Q&A. We hope you leave feeling empowered, politically educated, and ready to vote like your rights depend on it. RSVP today!
Jun 20, 2020 | 11:00 AM
Event | In-person
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Virtual Legal Clinic

During this virtual clinic, volunteer attorney Kylie Riggins will be providing free legal assistance for individuals seeking to change their name and/or gender markers on their identifying documents in the state of South Dakota.
May 13, 2020 | 6:30 PM