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. The 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. […]
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. Come […]
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 […]
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. The 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 […]
Stop by the museum on the second Monday of each month for a Make & Take Monday craft! Each month will bring a new ag-related craft for you to stop in, make, and take home to enjoy. The cost is $1 per craft. In May, we’re making barn picture frame magnets.
You are invited to a Community Painting Party as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday. The 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. All participants will receive a mural […]
Free Public Painting Session: Friday, May 15: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 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. The Brookings Regional Growth Alliance is working with the community, creating a patriots’ flag mosaic mural, made with […]
School’s out for summer! Stop by the Children’s Museum of South Dakota to celebrate! Enjoy free SDSU ice cream courtesy of Café Coteau from 1-4 pm. Be a part of our bubble party! Create giant bubbles as big as you. Play oversized games. Check out the magnetic sensory tables. Practice creativity at our do-it-yourself face-painting […]
FREE admission for EVERYONE! Each visit will offer new views, spring blooms, summer color and fall beauty. Bring a friend or come on your own! 4th Wednesday of each month (May-October) 10 a.m.-7 p.m. *Last admission: 6:30 p.m.
Bring your own blanket or lawn chair. Join us at the pre-show warm up 10 minutes before the show. Bring lunch and enjoy an afternoon at the gardens for FREE!!
Kart Racing at it's finest! We are a family owned and run, 1/5 high bank dirt/clay oval track on the North edge of Brookings near the Community Gardens. Mowers, wing karts, flat karts & stingers. On average we will have 13-16 different classes race! Our racers will range from age 5 up to 70+. We […]
Explore, create, and problem-solve! Campers will spend the day bringing art into the third dimension through clay, cardboard, and found objects. Ages 5-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | Snack Provided | $40 ($32 members)
Celebrate a piece of Brookings history! Join us for the grand unveiling of the America’s 250th Community Mural on Thursday, June 4, at 7:00 PM at the VFW George Dokken Post (520 Main Ave). This community mosaic mural is a true community project, featuring over 950 individual tiles hand-painted by Brookings residents. The VFW parking […]
Design and create art you can wear! Campers will experiment with materials and techniques to make wearable pieces that blend creativity, fashion, and personal style. Ages 5-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | Snack Provided | $40 ($32 members)
Kart Racing at it's finest! We are a family owned and run, 1/5 high bank dirt/clay oval track on the North edge of Brookings near the Community Gardens. Mowers, wing karts, flat karts & stingers. On average we will have 13-16 different classes race! Our racers will range from age 5 up to 70+. We […]