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SUMMARY:250th Community Mural Painting at the Brookings Regional Growth Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Free Public Painting Session:\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, May 15: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM \n\n\n\nBe a part of a lasting legacy in our community.\n\n\nBrookings residents are invited to a Community Painting Party as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday.\n\nThe Brookings Regional Growth Alliance is working with the community\, 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.\n\nThere is no cost to paint and participants can come and go at any time during the day. No need to bring anything other than your creativity. All participants will receive a materials 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.
URL:https://visitbrookingssd.com/event/250th-community-mural-at-the-brookings-regional-growth-alliance/
LOCATION:Brookings Regional Growth Alliance\, 1321 6th Street\, Brookings\, 57006\, United States
CATEGORIES:America's 250th Celebration,Arts and Crafts,Family Friendly,Free
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SUMMARY:America’s 250th Mural Painting
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a Community Painting Party as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday. \nThe Brookings Regional Growth Alliance is creating a mosaic mural\, made with over 950 tiles\, each one hand-painted by area residents\, to be displayed on the north side of the VFW at 520 Main Avenue. \nAll participants will receive a mural kit and instructions. If you want to learn more about the painting process head over to this link. \nThis event is come-and-go\, no Museum admission is required. You are invited to take part in the $5 Community Meal in Café Coteau\, too! \nIn addition\, mark your calendar for the grand unveiling at VFW Parking Lot (North of 520 Main Ave) on Thursday\, June 4\, 2026\, at 7 PM. \nThe mural project is funded through a grant from the Brookings Public Art Commission.
URL:https://visitbrookingssd.com/event/americas-250th-mural-painting/
LOCATION:Children’s Museum of South Dakota\, 521 4th Street\, Brookings\, SD\, 57006\, United States
CATEGORIES:America's 250th Celebration,Arts and Crafts,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T120000
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SUMMARY:250th Community Mural at Brookings Farmers Market
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 working with the community\, 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 second outdoor Farmers Market of the season. No need to bring anything other than your creativity. All participants will receive a materials 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-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Brookings Farmers Market\, 300 block of 6th Ave (between Library & Courthouse)\, Brookings
CATEGORIES:America's 250th Celebration,Arts and Crafts,Family Friendly,Free
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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:250th Mural Painting Party
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\, in partnership with the VFW George Dokken Post 2118 and Auxiliary and other community groups\, is 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. \nJoin us on Saturday\, April 25 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nThere is no cost to paint and participants can come and go at any time during the session. Whether you’re an artist or a first-timer\, everything you need will be provided. While you paint\, enjoy a selection of food and drinks available for purchase\, with all proceeds supporting our local veterans and community programs. \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.
URL:https://visitbrookingssd.com/event/250th-mural-painting-party-2/
LOCATION:VFW: George Dokken Post\, 520 Main Avenue\, Brookings\, SD\, 57006
CATEGORIES:America's 250th Celebration,Arts and Crafts,Entertainment,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T090000
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SUMMARY:250th Community Mural at the Farmers Market
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 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\, April 18: 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 last Winter 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-the-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Fifth Street Gym\, 606 5th Street\, Brookings\, SD\, 57006
CATEGORIES:America's 250th Celebration,Arts and Crafts,Family Friendly,Free
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SUMMARY:250th Mural Painting Party
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\, in partnership with the VFW George Dokken Post 2118 and Auxiliary and other community groups\, is 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. \nChoose Your Painting Session:\n\n\nThursday\, April 16 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM \n\n\nSaturday\, April 25 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM \n\n\nThere is no cost to paint and participants can come and go at any time during the session. Whether you’re an artist or a first-timer\, everything you need will be provided. While you paint\, enjoy a selection of food and drinks available for purchase\, with all proceeds supporting our local veterans and community programs. \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.
URL:https://visitbrookingssd.com/event/250th-mural-painting-party/
LOCATION:VFW: George Dokken Post\, 520 Main Avenue\, Brookings\, SD\, 57006
CATEGORIES:America's 250th Celebration,Arts and Crafts,Cultural,Family Friendly,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T180000
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SUMMARY:250th Community Mural Night
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\, in partnership with the South Dakota Art Museum\, is 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\nTuesday\, April 14: 6:00 – 8:00 PM \n\n\nThere is no cost to paint and participants can come and go at any time during the session. Free parking is available in the Museum lot on Harvey Dunn Street. Bring a friend and enjoy dirty soda\, snacks\, and a relaxed\, creative evening. 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-night/
LOCATION:South Dakota Art Museum\, 1036 Medary Ave\, Brookings\, SD\, 57006\, United States
CATEGORIES:America's 250th Celebration,Arts and Crafts,Family Friendly,Free
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SUMMARY:Brookings Regional Civics Bee
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 National Civics Bee in Brookings on Tuesday\, April 14. The public is welcome to come cheer on a group of 20 local middle school students as they put their civics knowledge to the test in a fast-paced\, live quiz event. Hosted by the Brookings Regional Growth Alliance as part of a national program promoted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation\, the National Civics Bee begins with a first-round essay competition. After essays are reviewed\, the top 20 students advance to this live round to compete for recognition and prizes. The top five finalists will move on to the state competition\, and the state winner will earn a trip to Washington\, D.C. for the national championship and a chance to win up to $50\,000 in prizes. Come support these impressive students and celebrate civic learning in our community.
URL:https://visitbrookingssd.com/event/brookings-regional-civics-bee/
LOCATION:Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center\, 1601 University Boulevard\, Brookings\, SD\, 57007
CATEGORIES:America's 250th Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T183000
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SUMMARY:Daschle Dialogues
DESCRIPTION:Daschle Dialogues returns to SDSU on April 7 with featured guest Jon Meacham\, Presidential Historian and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author. \nApril 7\, 2026 | 6:30 PM\nFirst Bank & Trust Arena\nSouth Dakota State University \nTickets will be available for purchase starting Wednesday\, February 25\, at noon\, and are $15\, with all proceeds supporting scholarships for SDSU students. \nTickets and details: www.sdstate.edu/community/daschle-dialogues
URL:https://visitbrookingssd.com/event/daschle-dialogues/
LOCATION:First Bank & Trust Arena\, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave.\, Brookings\, SD\, 57006\, United States
CATEGORIES:America's 250th Celebration,Educational,Family Friendly,University
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ORGANIZER;CN="SDSU Alumni &amp%3B Foundation":MAILTO:megan.nelson@sdstateloyalty.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T235900
DTSTAMP:20260530T081825
CREATED:20251023T141359Z
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SUMMARY:250th Marine Anniversary Party!
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday November 8th from 7 p.m.- Midnight at the Brookings VFW- 520 Main Ave. Brookings. \n\nParking will be available behind the building in the First Bank and Trust lot. As well as on the street in front of the building. \n\nEnjoy live music by the Highway Hall Band\, Free food from Shorty’s Hotbox\, short program to honor our heroes\, silent auction\, and cash bar. All are welcome for a “Mission of Fun”! If you are planning to attend please select going\, or interested! Your local Marines want to thank you in advance!
URL:https://visitbrookingssd.com/event/250th-marine-anniversary-party/
LOCATION:VFW: George Dokken Post\, 520 Main Avenue\, Brookings\, SD\, 57006
CATEGORIES:America's 250th Celebration,Fundraiser,Live Music
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