SEUW Reading Festival - Quack Open a Book!
October 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1201 N W Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104A free, fun-filled day of books, entertainment, animals, character visits, and hands-on activities for kids ages 0–8! Learn more below.
Get ready for a day full of books, imagination, and pure fun! Our free reading festival is back and better than ever — packed with free books to take home, live entertainment, a mobile zoo, beloved character visits, and hands-on activities designed for kids ages 0–8. Whether your little one is a lifelong bookworm or just discovering the magic of reading, this is a day they won't forget. Best of all? It's completely free! Come celebrate a love of reading with us.
You'll enjoy —
- Character visits
- Mobile Zoo
- Library card sign ups
- Children's entertainment
- Free hands-on activities for children through age 8
- Literacy information and other resources for parents
The reading festival will be at the Sioux Falls Convention Center Ballroom (1201 N W Ave) on Saturday, October 10th from 9am-12pm. We hope to see you there!