The park's interpretive staff provides a regular 30-minute program that includes a talk and a movie about the memorial's construction and concludes with a powerful lighting ceremony. The program begins at 9 P.M. Memorial Day through Labor Day and at 8 P.M. in the spring and fall months. Be sure to bring a light coat or sweater, as nights in the Black Hills can be chilly. Just for Kids For ideas on what to do with children at the parks, please see Just for Kids . Weather Summer daytime temperatures in the Black Hills average around 80 F and higher, so bring comfortable clothing, a hat, and sunscreen.
Evenings cool down, with greater temperature drops in the mountains.
In the fall, sunny days and crisp temperatures make for pleasant traveling conditions, though snowstorms may occur in October. Even in spring, weather is often cold and wet, so be sure to bring warm clothing and rain gear just in case.