MEDIA ADVISORY

October 23, 2025

Contact: Josie Harms

Gov. Rhoden to Host Trick-or-Treat Festivities at Governor’s Residence

PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Larry Rhoden and First Lady Sandy Rhoden invite families to attend the annual trick-or-treat festivities at the Governor’s Residence in Pierre. The festivities will take place on Halloween night, Friday, October 31, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm CT.

“Sandy and I can’t wait to welcome South Dakota families to our trick-or-treat festivities,” said Governor Larry Rhoden. “We love seeing the children’s creativity and unique costumes on display, and we look forward to showing off costumes of our own – which might just bring a touch of the American West to the Governor’s Residence.”

Governor Rhoden asks children and parents across South Dakota to observe the following Halloween safety tips:

• Trick-or-treat during daylight hours or take a flashlight if going out after dark;
• Add reflective tape to costumes and trick-or-treat bags;
• Make sure vision is clear when wearing masks or other head garb;
• Adults should accompany young children, and unaccompanied children should trick-or-treat in groups; and
• Inspect candy before consuming and discard anything suspicious.

WHAT: Governor Larry Rhoden to Host Trick-or-Treat Festivities

WHEN: Friday, October 31, 2025, from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm (CT)

WHERE: Governor’s Residence

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