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2 events,
First Thursday Member Evening Play
First Thursday Member Evening Play
Join us for special member hours! The Museum exhibits will be open for play for our members until 7 pm. Play Central Toys & Books will be offering a 20% discount on member purchases made that night. Play along! Café Coteau will be open until 6:30 pm, too! Play along!
Museum Membership
3 events,
Play Dates
Play Dates
0-36 months | Free | Family Style | Registration Required Play Dates is a free experience designed for children ages 0-36 months and their grown-ups to connect, discover, play and explore through hands-on experiences. We invite parents, caregivers, and the little ones in your lives to join us for a special time of play and […]
5 events,
Dairy Dash 2024
Dairy Dash 2024
Join us for the 2024 Dairy Dash: Saturday, September 7, 2024. This year, Undeniably Dairy is partnering with South Dakota State Miller Wellness Center to get ALL ages moo-ving! Early bird pricing is available until June 1. 5K (ages 11+): $35/$25 for students Moo Mile Kids Run (ages 2-10): $10 After the Dairy Dash, stick around for […]
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
The Brookings Farmers Market is open every Saturday from the first week of May through the last week of October. Join us on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the 300 block of 6th Ave, the street between the Brookings Library and County Courthouse. We are just southeast of the Children's Museum of […]
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McCrory Gardens – Insect Festival
McCrory Gardens – Insect Festival
Be watching our website and social media for all the details, coming late summer 2024, for our annual Insect Festival! 🦋 🐝 🌼
4 events,
SDSU Baseball: Fall Prospect Camp
SDSU Baseball: Fall Prospect Camp
High school prospect camp will start with a showcase format, including running times, batting evaluation, specific position showcase. All participants will also receive individual instruction at their position from SDSU staff. Each player will be able to pitch, hit, and play his position. Two camp options are available. First, camp plus evaluation; camper will participate […]
Party on the Porch
Party on the Porch
Sundays in September (8, 15, 22 & 29) free admission for Party on the Porch! Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the ambiance of live music in the Terrace Garden! Purchase a delicious food item or beverage from SDSU Catering! Food/beverage available during the performance from 1:00pm-3:00pm. More information coming soon!
1 event,
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September Make & Take Monday – Bee Craft
September Make & Take Monday – Bee Craft
Join us on the second Monday of each month for a Make & Take Monday craft! Each month will bring a new craft for you to stop in, make, and take home to enjoy. The cost is $1 per craft, and you can visit agmuseum.com or our social media pages to check out the craft […]
$1
1 event,
Trivia Tuesday
Trivia Tuesday
Trivia Night at Wooden Legs is a time to test your knowledge against your fellow beer lovers! As always, the game is free to play and offers many fun prizes to our star teams of the evening. The game will start at 7:30pm and will wrap up by 10pm. Table are limited so we suggest […]
Free
6 events,
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2024 Women in Leadership: September Luncheon
2024 Women in Leadership: September Luncheon
Sit Down Gordon, I Am Enough. Kristina Schaefer General Counsel, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Administrative Officer & Loyal Jackrabbit Fan Have you ever doubted your own abilities? Have you ever felt like you were the least qualified person in the room? Do you attribute your success to luck? Research shows that almost 70% of people […]
Summer Maker Studio
Summer Maker Studio
Join us for our Summer Maker Studio on Wednesday afternoons. Children ages 8-12 are invited to explore their interests making for an afternoon of fun. The Maker Studio is a space, designed by children for children, that will inspire all makers. Experiences will foster creativity, curiosity, and self-expression through a variety of activities including robotics, […]
$30
3 events,
Play Dates
Play Dates
0-36 months | Free | Family Style | Registration Required Play Dates is a free experience designed for children ages 0-36 months and their grown-ups to connect, discover, play and explore through hands-on experiences. We invite parents, caregivers, and the little ones in your lives to join us for a special time of play and […]
Sensory Friendly Play
Sensory Friendly Play
Join us for a low-sensory playtime that offers a calm, less crowded opportunity for exploration in our Museum’s exhibits. This event is specially designed for children, adults, and families who will benefit from expanded accessibility and sensory accommodations. Service providers and therapists are welcome to accompany students/clients. Regular admission rates apply. These events include the […]
Free with paid admission
BPL Game Night at Wooden Legs
BPL Game Night at Wooden Legs
Join us for game night at Wooden Legs Brewing Company. We’ll have games available to choose from or feel free to bring your own to play with a group.
6 events,
Fall for Downtown
Fall for Downtown
Downtown Brookings invites you to enjoy a day of fall festivities, fun, and shopping during the "Fall for Downtown" event in September! From 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Main Avenue in Brookings will be bustling with activities the whole family can enjoy, including: Brookings Farmers Market (9-12 noon) Pumpkin Painting Petting zoo Live Music Games […]
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
The Brookings Farmers Market is open every Saturday from the first week of May through the last week of October. Join us on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the 300 block of 6th Ave, the street between the Brookings Library and County Courthouse. We are just southeast of the Children's Museum of […]
Karts & Mowers
Karts & Mowers
Join University Plains Speedway for the Karts & Mowers race! More event details at Facebook.com/UniversityPlainsSpeedway.
3 events,
SDSU Baseball: Fall Prospect Camp
SDSU Baseball: Fall Prospect Camp
High school prospect camp will start with a showcase format, including running times, batting evaluation, specific position showcase. All participants will also receive individual instruction at their position from SDSU staff. Each player will be able to pitch, hit, and play his position. Two camp options are available. First, camp plus evaluation; camper will participate […]
Party on the Porch
Party on the Porch
Sundays in September (8, 15, 22 & 29) free admission for Party on the Porch! Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the ambiance of live music in the Terrace Garden! Purchase a delicious food item or beverage from SDSU Catering! Food/beverage available during the performance from 1:00pm-3:00pm. More information coming soon!
Good Roots Wood Fire Pizza Nights
Good Roots Wood Fire Pizza Nights
Our weekly wood-fired pizza nights are every Sunday evening, 4:30-7:30 PM, starting early June – mid Oct. This year, enjoy our farm fresh pizza with family and friends by placing a pre-order! Pre-orders for the upcoming Sundays will be open Tuesdays from 3 pm with the new menu. To place your order visit goodrootsfarm.square.site, order up to 6 pizzas […]
1 event,
Trivia Tuesday
Trivia Tuesday
Trivia Night at Wooden Legs is a time to test your knowledge against your fellow beer lovers! As always, the game is free to play and offers many fun prizes to our star teams of the evening. The game will start at 7:30pm and will wrap up by 10pm. Table are limited so we suggest […]
Free
6 events,
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SDSU Fall Farmers Market 2024
SDSU Fall Farmers Market 2024
South Dakota State University Fall Farmers Market sponsored by Jacks dining is again brining the community together. There will be over 15 vendor, and multiple on campus organizations congregating for the community event. Come and join us for the festivities. Cash and credit card will be the only form of payment at many of the […]
Summer Maker Studio
Summer Maker Studio
Join us for our Summer Maker Studio on Wednesday afternoons. Children ages 8-12 are invited to explore their interests making for an afternoon of fun. The Maker Studio is a space, designed by children for children, that will inspire all makers. Experiences will foster creativity, curiosity, and self-expression through a variety of activities including robotics, […]
$30
2 events,
53rd Annual Ducks Unlimited Banquet
53rd Annual Ducks Unlimited Banquet
Doors open at 5:30pm, supper at 7:00pm with live auction to follow.
3 events,
22nd Annual South Dakota Festival of Books
The state’s premier literary event, the Festival celebrates literature in South Dakota and beyond by connecting the very best regional and national writers with our state’s readers for conversations, presentations, panel discussions, book signings, and special events. Through workshops and craft talks offered by established authors and publishing professionals, it provides unique support for aspiring […]
Play Dates
Play Dates
0-36 months | Free | Family Style | Registration Required Play Dates is a free experience designed for children ages 0-36 months and their grown-ups to connect, discover, play and explore through hands-on experiences. We invite parents, caregivers, and the little ones in your lives to join us for a special time of play and […]
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BHS Boys Football vs. Pierre T.F. Riggs
BHS Boys Football vs. Pierre T.F. Riggs
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on Pierre T.F. Riggs
4 events,
Jack 15 Road Race
Jack 15 Road Race
Be part of the history of Jack 15. For 61 years, runners have been making an annual trek from White, S.D., to Brookings, S.D., making it the oldest road race in the Midwest. The 62nd running of the 15.2-mile course from Hooker and Main in White to the Campanile in Brookings via county roads is Sept. 21. […]
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
The Brookings Farmers Market is open every Saturday from the first week of May through the last week of October. Join us on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the 300 block of 6th Ave, the street between the Brookings Library and County Courthouse. We are just southeast of the Children's Museum of […]
Bluestem Saturday Cruise
Bluestem Saturday Cruise
If you seek a casual bicycle ride centered around having fun and seeing different parts of town, this might be the one for you. We ride from Bluestem to a park, enjoy a beer, ride to another park, enjoy a beer, etc. We compel nobody to drink, and we appreciate our sober friends. We carry […]
3 events,
Party on the Porch
Party on the Porch
Sundays in September (8, 15, 22 & 29) free admission for Party on the Porch! Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the ambiance of live music in the Terrace Garden! Purchase a delicious food item or beverage from SDSU Catering! Food/beverage available during the performance from 1:00pm-3:00pm. More information coming soon!
Good Roots Wood Fire Pizza Nights
Good Roots Wood Fire Pizza Nights
Our weekly wood-fired pizza nights are every Sunday evening, 4:30-7:30 PM, starting early June – mid Oct. This year, enjoy our farm fresh pizza with family and friends by placing a pre-order! Pre-orders for the upcoming Sundays will be open Tuesdays from 3 pm with the new menu. To place your order visit goodrootsfarm.square.site, order up to 6 pizzas […]
2 events,
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Book & Jazz Bash
Book & Jazz Bash
A community party hosted by author Phyllis Cole-Dai, celebrating THE SINGING STICK, her latest book. Grab your autographed copy of the novel! Then dance to the fabulous Big Band jazz of the Johnson/McKinney Quintet. Cash bar. Wood-fired pizza available for purchase.
Free
Trivia Tuesday
Trivia Tuesday
Trivia Night at Wooden Legs is a time to test your knowledge against your fellow beer lovers! As always, the game is free to play and offers many fun prizes to our star teams of the evening. The game will start at 7:30pm and will wrap up by 10pm. Table are limited so we suggest […]
Free
5 events,
Summer Maker Studio
Summer Maker Studio
Join us for our Summer Maker Studio on Wednesday afternoons. Children ages 8-12 are invited to explore their interests making for an afternoon of fun. The Maker Studio is a space, designed by children for children, that will inspire all makers. Experiences will foster creativity, curiosity, and self-expression through a variety of activities including robotics, […]
$30
Wall Street Wednesday
Wall Street Wednesday
Drink like a capitalist at this dynamic draft beer stock exchange at WLBC! Opening bell rings at 7 PM, all draft prices start to fall and only rise when a beer is ordered. You set the price at Wall Street Wednesday - the most dynamic happy hour in Brookings! Closing bell rings at 10 PM.
2 events,
2024 South Dakota Arts Conference
Save the dates for the 2024 South Dakota Arts Conference!Thurs, Sept 26–Sat, Sept 28, 2024South Dakota State UniversityBrookings, SD Stay tuned for more info coming soon.
Brookings Tourism Ambassador Program September Class
Brookings Tourism Ambassador Program September Class
Enroll in the September class to become a Brookings Tourism Ambassador. Location: Children's Museum of South Dakota ABOUT THE PROGRAM: The Brookings Tourism Ambassador Program aims to provide frontline employees and volunteers with learning experiences to enhance their knowledge of the region and improve their customer service skills. This certification equips participants with the resources […]
$25
3 events,
Play Dates
Play Dates
0-36 months | Free | Family Style | Registration Required Play Dates is a free experience designed for children ages 0-36 months and their grown-ups to connect, discover, play and explore through hands-on experiences. We invite parents, caregivers, and the little ones in your lives to join us for a special time of play and […]
Brookings Critical Mass – Bicycle Ride
Brookings Critical Mass – Bicycle Ride
A monthly, casual bicycle ride around Brookings! Meet at the corner of 5th St. & Main Ave at 6pm. We bicycle around town for about an hour. Find the "Brookings Critical Mass" Facebook page for routes & more details!
5 events,
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John Enke Memorial Program in Support of Suicide Awareness & Prevention 5K
John Enke Memorial Program in Support of Suicide Awareness & Prevention 5K
John Enke Memorial Program in Support of Suicide Awareness & Prevention 5K. More information on pre-registration to come!
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
The Brookings Farmers Market is open every Saturday from the first week of May through the last week of October. Join us on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the 300 block of 6th Ave, the street between the Brookings Library and County Courthouse. We are just southeast of the Children's Museum of […]
Karts & Mowers
Karts & Mowers
Join University Plains Speedway for the Karts & Mowers race! More event details at Facebook.com/UniversityPlainsSpeedway.
2 events,
Party on the Porch
Party on the Porch
Sundays in September (8, 15, 22 & 29) free admission for Party on the Porch! Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the ambiance of live music in the Terrace Garden! Purchase a delicious food item or beverage from SDSU Catering! Food/beverage available during the performance from 1:00pm-3:00pm. More information coming soon!
Good Roots Wood Fire Pizza Nights
Good Roots Wood Fire Pizza Nights
Our weekly wood-fired pizza nights are every Sunday evening, 4:30-7:30 PM, starting early June – mid Oct. This year, enjoy our farm fresh pizza with family and friends by placing a pre-order! Pre-orders for the upcoming Sundays will be open Tuesdays from 3 pm with the new menu. To place your order visit goodrootsfarm.square.site, order up to 6 pizzas […]
1 event,
Trivia Tuesday
Trivia Tuesday
Trivia Night at Wooden Legs is a time to test your knowledge against your fellow beer lovers! As always, the game is free to play and offers many fun prizes to our star teams of the evening. The game will start at 7:30pm and will wrap up by 10pm. Table are limited so we suggest […]
Free
5 events,
Summer Maker Studio
Summer Maker Studio
Join us for our Summer Maker Studio on Wednesday afternoons. Children ages 8-12 are invited to explore their interests making for an afternoon of fun. The Maker Studio is a space, designed by children for children, that will inspire all makers. Experiences will foster creativity, curiosity, and self-expression through a variety of activities including robotics, […]
$30
3 events,
First Thursday Member Evening Play
First Thursday Member Evening Play
Join us for special member hours! The Museum exhibits will be open for play for our members until 7 pm. Play Central Toys & Books will be offering a 20% discount on member purchases made that night. Play along! Café Coteau will be open until 6:30 pm, too! Play along!
Museum Membership
5 events,
SD Pink Ladies Dart Tournament
The Pink Ladies are hosting the State Dart Tournament in Brookings at the Dacotah Bank Center. More information can be found on our Facebook.
Play Dates
Play Dates
0-36 months | Free | Family Style | Registration Required Play Dates is a free experience designed for children ages 0-36 months and their grown-ups to connect, discover, play and explore through hands-on experiences. We invite parents, caregivers, and the little ones in your lives to join us for a special time of play and […]
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BHS Boys Football vs. Tea
BHS Boys Football vs. Tea
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on Tea. This is also Brookings High School's homecoming game.
Fear Asylum
Fear Asylum
The Fear Asylum is rated South Dakota's top haunted attraction and is a must-visit in the fall. The patients are restless, and that’s putting it mildly. The seemingly now abandoned Brookend Asylum has been overturned by the patients who have come to realize they’re not the only demented and twisted ones onsite; the doctors they […]
6 events,
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
The Brookings Farmers Market is open every Saturday from the first week of May through the last week of October. Join us on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the 300 block of 6th Ave, the street between the Brookings Library and County Courthouse. We are just southeast of the Children's Museum of […]
Bluestem Saturday Cruise
Bluestem Saturday Cruise
If you seek a casual bicycle ride centered around having fun and seeing different parts of town, this might be the one for you. We ride from Bluestem to a park, enjoy a beer, ride to another park, enjoy a beer, etc. We compel nobody to drink, and we appreciate our sober friends. We carry […]