At Maker Camp, children engage in collaborative projects and explore hands-on activities that unleash their creativity and dive into STEAM concepts (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) and artistic expression. Come explore our variety of different tools and mediums. Please bring a sack lunch.
Join us for a festive New Year’s Celebrations Camp, where campers will craft party hats, create their own noisemakers, and get ready to ring in the new year with a special noon countdown. This fun-filled camp is perfect for young party planners who want to celebrate the new year in style alongside our museum guests, […]
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 […]
Looking for a way to give back to our community, and have a great time doing it? Join us for a special Give Back Trivia to support our local downtown businesses affected by the recent fire, Tuesday, January 7th at 7:30 PM. Trivia will consist of some of our "greatest hits" of trivia! Disney, Harry […]
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 […]
Join SD Game Fish and Park Naturalists to learn about some of our Native Critters at The Larson Nature Center This event series is open to all-ages and is hands on learning about animals you might find in your backyard!
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 […]
The South Dakota State Library (SDSL) has multiple resources for those who are unable to access standard print due to a physical, visual, or learning disability. Come learn about their services and programming from an SDSL representative, whether for yourself, someone you love, or anyone who could benefit from these resources.
Join museum director Gwen McCausland as she shares how a once outlawed crop became essential during WWII as well as the production of hemp, past and present. This program is FREE and open to the public.
Even though it's frosty outside, we can make cozy felted snowmen to warm our hearts with artist Suzanne Fairchild. All supplies are provided, straight from Fairchild Mercantile's family farm in eastern Minnesota! For ages 12+
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 […]
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $65 ($52 members) We invite young creators to dive into the world of sculpture and beyond! Using materials like clay, wire, paper, and recycled items, campers will learn techniques to build and shape their own unique, eye-catching 3D art pieces, bringing their ideas to life from […]
Jahmal Cole, founder and CEO of My Block My Hood My City, will be the guest speaker at South Dakota State University during the third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Rally and Marade event to honor the life and legacy of the civil rights activist. The event is Jan. 20 starting at 10 a.m. in Club 71 at Dana […]
Join us as we explore the amazing worlds of Science. Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics with hands-on experiments for the whole family.
Create two beautiful ceramic luminaries that can be used inside or outside with local artist Elissa Cox Wenthe. Each participant will make two luminaries in a unique style. This is a single session class--instructor will bisque and clear glaze the work and students will be notified to pick up their finished pieces. For ages 12+, younger accompanied […]
The International Cooking classes are held at the Carrot Seed Kitchen Co. on the third Tuesday of every month from 6:30 pm. Learn how to cook amazing and delicious dishes from around the world. Each month learn about a new dish from different countries. Learn more about each event on Facebook. Cost: $25 (incl. materials) Come and cook with us! Learn more and register at cookingclass@brookingsmc.org
Meet sports author Jim McKeown and learn about his newest book, “BELIEVE: The Story of Lovely’s Curse”! Considered one of the top stories in South Dakota sports history, McKeown’s book offers an inside look at the state's first basketball dynasty where the little town of Elkton overcame accusations, threats, and bribery to reach the pinnacle […]
During WWII, Massey-Harris Co. Ltd. created a movement called the Harvest Brigade to harvest over 1,000,000 acres of wheat for the war effort. Collections coordinator Rachel Clendenin will discuss the Harvest Brigade movement, Massey-Harris’ part in the program, and the effects it had at that time and for the future of agriculture. This event is […]
Explore the Norwegian concept of ‘hygge’ (pronounced hyoo-guh) while creating vessels to create a sense of warmth in the coldest of South Dakota's months. Hygge is often associated with warmth, comfort, coziness and finding joy in simple things. Embrace these ideas as you create luminaries for the table, an incense burner for the home, a set of soup […]
Learn about native critters that you might find in your back yard! This event series is hosted at the Larson Nature Center and is for all ages.
Let’s get creative and de-stress with an easy activity! Art Journaling is creating a visual diary by combining collage, words, drawing, painting, photographs, and found objects. Artist Eileen Binkley will help you create mixed- media collages in a journal. Ages 12 and above are welcome. -No writing required. - Repeat attendees encouraged! - If you […]
Join us for a South Dakota Art Museum Guild gathering featuring artist Hamid Amini in a talk entitled, "Expressing Ideas through Animation." This is the fourth program in the 2024-25 Guild program series. 9:30 a.m. - Coffee and social time 10 a.m. - Hamid Amini | Expressing Ideas through Animation Design Guild membership is encouraged […]
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 […]
