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SUMMARY:250th Community Mural at Brookings Arts Council
DESCRIPTION:Be a part of a lasting legacy in our community. Brookings residents are invited to a Community Painting Party as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday. \nThe Brookings Regional Growth Alliance is partnering with the Brookings Arts Council in creating a patriots’ flag mosaic mural\, made with over 950 tiles\, each one hand-painted by Brookings residents. Once finished\, this mural will be displayed on the north side of the VFW at 520 Main Avenue. \nFree Public Painting Session:\n\n\nSaturday\, May 2: 9:00 am – 12:00 PM \n\n\nThere is no cost to paint and participants can come and go at any time during the session. Bring a friend and enjoy a morning at the first outdoor Farmer’s Market of the season. No need to bring anything other than your creativity. All participants will receive a mural kit and instructions. Those interested in a little inspiration\, can watch a tutorial found at this link. \nSave the Date for the Big Reveal!\nAfter all the tiles are gathered and placed\, join us for the grand unveiling at VFW Parking Lot (North of 520 Main Ave) on Thursday\, June 4\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM \nThe mural project is funded through a grant from the Brookings Public Art Commission. \n \n 
URL:https://visitbrookingssd.com/event/250th-community-mural-at-brookings-arts-council/
LOCATION:Brookings Arts Council\, 524 4th Street\, Brookings\, SD\, 57006\, United States
CATEGORIES:America's 250th Celebration,Arts and Crafts,Family Friendly,Free
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SUMMARY:Community Art Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another Community Art Day! Gather your friends and family for art making with Brookings Council and a special guest artist at the South Dakota Art Museum. Each event features a different creative project led by an area artist\, with simple\, approachable activities that anyone can enjoy; no prior art experience needed.\nCome get creative this month as we’ll explore portraiture\, creating portraits with collaged construction paper. All are welcome and all materials are provided—just bring your creativity and for fun\, hands-on art experience designed for the whole community.\nFree parking is available on Harvey Dunn St. and nearby lots on campus.
URL:https://visitbrookingssd.com/event/community-art-day-8/
LOCATION:South Dakota Art Museum\, 1036 Medary Ave\, Brookings\, SD\, 57006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Family Friendly,Free
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SUMMARY:What Makes Your Soul Breathe?
DESCRIPTION:What Makes Your Soul Breathe? is a free\, interactive arts event taking place on May 2\, 2026\, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Sylvan Green on the South Dakota State University campus. Participants are asked to gather on the front steps of the South Dakota Art Museum at 1:00 PM to begin a multidisciplinary experience featuring live dance\, music\, and painting. This all-ages “happening” invites the public to move beyond being spectators by joining in hands-on art creation and collaborative projects. All materials are provided\, and no prior experience is necessary to participate in this vibrant celebration of creativity.
URL:https://visitbrookingssd.com/event/what-makes-your-soul-breathe/
LOCATION:South Dakota Art Museum\, 1036 Medary Ave\, Brookings\, SD\, 57006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Entertainment,Family Friendly,Free
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SUMMARY:Bluestem Saturday Cruise
DESCRIPTION:If you seek a casual bicycle ride centered around having fun\, chilling\, and seeing different parts of town\, this might be the one for you. We pedal from park to park\, taking a break at each to chat. \nWant to know if we are riding? Call us at 605.692.2453\, email us at info@bluestembicycles.com or pop in at our shop at 405 Main Ave.
URL:https://visitbrookingssd.com/event/bluestem-saturday-cruise-2/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Bluestem Bicycles\, 405 Main Ave\, Brookings\, SD\, 57006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Sports
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SUMMARY:BHS Flood of Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the BHS Flood of Jazz at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center
URL:https://visitbrookingssd.com/event/bhs-flood-of-jazz-4/
LOCATION:Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center\, 1601 University Boulevard\, Brookings\, SD\, 57007
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