RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rally may be in the rearview mirror, but summer entertainment is still going strong in Rapid City. From family-friendly activities and pinball to a massive two-day music festival, there are plenty of reasons to get out this Friday and Saturday.

Friday

Start the weekend at Hay Camp Brewing Company with Free Pinball Friday beginning at 4 p.m. Players of all ages and skill levels can enjoy two hours of free pinball and connect with other local enthusiasts.

Friday evening, Four Winds Music & Art Fest begins at 707 Sports Bar & Nightlife. The festival returns to Rapid City for two days of rock, punk, alternative, hip-hop and independent music, with Friday’s festivities beginning at 5 p.m. Current official ticket listings confirm the festival runs Aug. 21–22 at 707 Nightlife.

The festival’s Friday lineup also includes Rapid City reggae favorites Camp Comfort alongside South Carolina reggae-rock band TreeHouse!, adding another flavor to a weekend packed with live music.

Friday night can also be spent downtown with another installment of Murphy’s Summer Patio Series. Flannel takes the stage at 9 p.m. for an evening of live music, food and drinks under the Black Hills summer sky.

Saturday

Saturday begins at Main Street Square with the rescheduled Back to School Block Party from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The family-friendly celebration features water slides, inflatables, food trucks, vendors and activities to help send off summer before the new school year. General admission is free, with fees for some activities.

Families can also spend part of their morning at The Journey Museum for STEAM Saturday beginning at 10:30 a.m., offering another opportunity for hands-on learning and exploration.

At 2 p.m., the focus shifts back to 707 Sports Bar & Nightlife as Four Winds Music & Art Fest continues with its main Saturday lineup. This year’s festival features a diverse collection of local, regional and touring artists across multiple genres.

Saturday night wraps up downtown with Johnny Hastings performing at Murphy’s Summer Patio Series beginning at 9 p.m.

With family activities, local performers and a major two-day festival filling the calendar, Rapid City still has plenty of summer left to celebrate.

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