Note that the HAHA member meeting is usually held the second Tuesday of the month, but is sometimes changed to meet volunteers' schedules. Please check this HAHA website (see below) or the HAHA Facebook page, or send us an email, to confirm the date of any member meeting. Thanks! (HAHA's email is [email protected])
Saturday, January 10, 2026 -- HAHA members will gather for the annual board election and member meeting. The meeting will be held at the HAHA Museum, starting at 11 am with a potluck lunch and conversation. The annual member meeting and Board election will commence at noon.
Anyone interested in volunteering with HAHA is welcome to attend our monthly meetings, whether you would like to help throughout the year or just for an event or two. We'd love to have you join us to help with arts or local history events, or perhaps the Museum open hours, weekly through the summer months. You do not need to be a long-time Hermosa resident to join-- a number of our members are new to the community.
Monday, February 9, 2026 -- HAHA member meeting will be held at 6:30 pm at the HAHA Museum. We are meeting the second Monday (instead of Tuesday) so we can set up for the Hermosa Connects mixer on Tuesday. See you there!
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 -- The HAHA Museum will host the Hermosa Connects Mixer from 6-8 pm. All members of the community and surrounding area are welcome to attend to get to know each other and to meet business owners and other members of Hermosa Connects. Light refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 -- HAHA member meeting will be held at 6:30 pm at the HAHA Museum.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 -- HAHA member meeting will be held at 6:30 pm in the HAHA Museum.
Sunday, May 10, 2026 -- HAHA will host an open house and Mother's Day exhibit (theme to be decided). We will hold the drawing for the raffle winner of the large, colorful quilt during this event.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 -- HAHA member meeting will be held at 6:30 pm in the HAHA Museum.
June -- the HAHA Museum will be open Wednesdays through Saturdays from noon to 4 pm.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 -- HAHA member meeting will be held at 6:30 pm in the HAHA Museum.
Saturday, June 20, 2026 -- HAHA Rummage Sale Fundraiser, 8 am to 3 pm -- On Saturday, June 20, the Town of Hermosa will be bustling with the Town-Wide Rummage Sale and the Hermosa Huckster vendors (sponsored by Hermosa Connects). Stop by the HAHA Museum to pick up some treasures at our rummage sale fundraiser. We will also be selling T-shirts, hoodies and ball caps to benefit HAHA. If you want to donate items to the HAHA rummage sale for June, 2026: please send a note to [email protected] or call Tam at 605 - 390 - 1807. Thank you!
July -- the HAHA Museum will be open Wednesdays through Saturdays from noon to 4 pm.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 -- HAHA member meeting will be held at 6:30 pm in the HAHA Museum.
August -- the HAHA Museum will be open Wednesdays through Saturdays from noon to 4 pm.
August 6-9, 2026 -- The Custer County Fair will take place at the Hermosa Fairgrounds.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 -- HAHA member meeting will be held at 6:30 pm in the HAHA Museum.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 -- HAHA member meeting will be held at 6:30 pm in the HAHA Museum.
Thursday, Friday & Saturday, October 1-3, 2026 -- HAHA will host our Third Annual Local Art Show and Sale. Tuesday, October 13, 2026 -- HAHA member meeting will be held at 6:30 pm in the HAHA Museum.
Saturday, October 31, 2026 -- Trick or Treat on the HAHA Museum front porch. Everyone is welcome to stop by for a candy or non-candy treat, no matter your age. Dress is a costume or come as a western South Dakotan. We'll take your photos, post them on Facebook, and save them in our archives for future generations to marvel at.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 -- HAHA member meeting will be held at 6:30 pm in the HAHA Museum.
Just before Thanksgiving, 2026 -- HAHA volunteers may set up a Christmas tree at Custer State Park Visitor Center for the annual Festival of Trees or at another location.
Saturday, December 5, 2026 -- HAHA volunteers will join with other community members to set up the Christmas Carnival at the Hermosa School the day before the big event.
Sunday, December 6, 2026 -- The Annual HAHA Christmas Carnival and Craft Fair will be held at the Hermosa School, starting at 10 am (volunteers will assemble earlier to get the food ready). Soups, chili, and desserts will be served for a free-will donation. Games for the kids will run from 10 am to 1 pm. The Santa Store will be open until 2 pm for kids to cash in their game tokens. Santa and Mrs. Santa will be available for photos and chatting with kids (hours to be announced). A Craft Fair will be open from 10 am to 2pm. Fun for all ages!
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 -- HAHA member meeting will be held at 6:30 pm in the HAHA Museum.