Join Us! 5th Annual Day at the Capitol Thursday, January 15, 2026

You do not need to register to attend. Come and enjoy the day! 

9:00-11:00 Tours of the Capitol (Registration required)

9:00-12:00 Activities in the Visitor Center

10:00-1:00 Academic Displays available for viewing in the Rotunda 

11:00-1:00 Lunch Served (purchase tickets to eat in the Rotunda, bring lunches to eat in the Visitor Center or dine in the cafeteria downstairs or at local restaurants)

12:00-12:30 Musicians Perform

12:30 Speaker in the Rotunda

1:30 Group Photo on the Capitol Steps

2:00 Senate General Session (Our group will be introduced.)

2:30 House of Representatives General Session (Our group will be introduced.)

• Purchase lunch for your legislators and let them know you appreciate their service. https://givebutter.com/FnQwD2
• Register for a Tour of the Capitol. If you are pre-registered for a tour, please meet at the gift shop located on the first floor five minutes before your scheduled tour time. 9am https://givebutter.com/9AM or 10am https://givebutter.com/TenAM
• Lunch in the Rotunda is only available to those who have pre-paid. Purchase your lunches here https://givebutter.com/0FAB96 Other options: you can bring a sack lunch and eat in the Visitor Center, eat downstairs in the cafeteria, or dine at a local restaurant. 
• Parking at the Capitol may be full. There is parking on the side streets. Be prepared to walk a block or two. You will need to pass through a security check at the Capitol entrance. There will be a coat rack near the door.
• The Visitor Center located next door to the Capitol is reserved for our use for the day. You are welcome to bring a lunch and eat there. There will be activities provided by the Game Fish and Parks Department available for those who are registered. 
• You are welcome to attend any committee meetings happening in the morning that day. The schedule and locations are found on the SD Legislature website. 
• Dress to impress and maintain a professional demeanor. We must show respect for everyone and the procedures taking place.
• Don’t forget to get your copy of the FAIRSD Free Interactive SD Civics Guide!