SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – June 5th, 2026 – Emily’s Hope invites families across the Sioux Falls area to join them on Saturday, June 6th for the Emily’s Hope Family Fun Night and Fireworkz Show at the Tea Athletic Complex in Tea, South Dakota. The free community event begins at 7:00 p.m. and will feature food trucks, family activities, and a fireworks display to kick off the summer season.
The evening will include concessions from the Backyard BBQ Food Truck and the SDSU Ice Cream Truck, as well as a bouncy house, inflatable obstacle course, and classic yard games including ladder golf, giant Jenga, and bean bags. As the sun sets, attendees are invited to pull up their lawn chairs for a fireworks show lighting up the summer sky.
Admission is free. A free-will donation will be collected during the event, with 100% of proceeds going directly toward furthering the mission of Emily’s Hope to stop stigma and save lives across South Dakota.
“We wanted to create a night that brings our community together in a joyful, accessible way,” said Angela Kennecke, founder of Emily’s Hope. “This event is for everyone, and every dollar raised helps us continue the work of saving lives across South Dakota.”
The Emily’s Hope Family Fun Night and Fireworkz Show was made possible by EpicSky Displays in support of Emily’s Hope!
Event Details: Saturday, June 6, 2026, 7:00 p.m., Tea Athletic Complex, Tea, South Dakota
For more information about Emily’s Hope, visit emilyshope.charity.
About Emily’s Hope
Emily’s Hope is a nonprofit organization working to eliminate the stigma surrounding substance use disorder and to save lives through evidence-informed education, compassionate support, and financial assistance for recovery. Founded by award-winning journalist Angela Kennecke after the tragic overdose death of her daughter Emily, the organization has become a national voice for prevention and hope. Emily’s Hope offers a K–12 substance use prevention curriculum used across the country, the Grieving Out Loud podcast, and on-the-ground initiatives such as naloxone distribution, a Post-Overdose Response Team, and a Youth Prevention Coalition in South Dakota. The organization also provides treatment scholarships to help individuals access care. Learn more about Emily’s Hope at emilyshope.charity.
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