Are you a South Dakota high school student interested in learning more about engineering and transportation? Would you like to learn on the beautiful South Dakota State University campus through interactive, fun, and hands-on activities? Do you want to explore opportunities in the transportation sector and consider it as a career? Then, the South Dakota […]
Join Brookings Area Community Band in Pioneer Park for their show, "Broadway Comes to Brookings!" There's no need to travel to New York when the band will bring highlights from your favorite musicals to you! Just bring your own lawn chair and snacks.
Dates: Monday – Thursday To learn more information or to sign up call the Brookings Arts Council at 605-692-4177.
Does your camper love bugs? How about snakes and salamanders? Come with us and discover all things that creep and crawl. Ages 5-7 Early bird pricing $27 + Tax ends May 20th.
What inspires your child’s artistic side? Children will discover their muse and explore different ways of representing their inspiration. Will you be a fiber and textile artist, sculptor, painter, collage artist, or mixed media? Hint – you can be more than one! Please bring a sack lunch. register now
Preschool camps offer a great opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, and have fun adventures. With our hands-on approach to learning, remember to dress for a mess! register now
Join the library every Wednesday in the summer for a fun session with your kids. This week’s special event is a Transportation Fair. Meet on Kidoodle Way in front of the Children's Museum from 9 - 11 a.m.
We’re excited to be back for our fourth summer of Summertime Food Trucks & Fun events! On June 29, enjoy food from the Midwest Fresh Catering food truck and live music from Kyle Knutson. Seating will be available on the north side of the museum (behind the museum). In case of inclement weather, check our […]
Curious about exploring many areas of science? Join us for a day of experimenting with Physics, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Astronomy. Please bring a sack lunch.
Create your own one-of-a-kind clay masterpiece. Children will learn the technique of working with clay from an experienced facilitator and will take home their project as a memento. Glazing opportunities will be available.
Join us in celebrating the 4th of July holiday with a bike parade at Oakwood Lakes State Park! Participants will be able to decorate their bikes in red, white and blue before the parade.
Join Brookings Area Community Band at Pioneer Park for "A Star-Spangled Spectacular." This traditional patriotic spectacular includes generous portions of Sousa marches and a tribute to veterans! Bring your own lawn chair and snacks.
Celebrate July 4th with friends and family at the annual Brookings Independence Day Parade. Enjoy the beautiful weather as numerous decorated floats cruise through downtown Brookings handing out candy to kids young and old. The parade begins promptly at 11 AM.
Enjoy the day with the whole community at the FREE Uncle Sam Jam 4th of July Celebration at the Swiftel Center! Enjoy activities for all ages including inflatable games, a character meet & greet, crafts, and more! Stick around for late night music from The Rude Band and the big fireworks finale. Admission is FREE […]
Join Brookings Public Library in the Cooper Room for an afternoon teen movie! This month, we will be watching Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Snacks and drinks are provided. Teen coloring is also available, if you would like to participate during the movie! No registration required. Open to all teens entering grades 6-12.
In this hands-on class participants will make their own take home play-kit while meeting new friends. This play date inspired class has time to explore different ways your kit can be played with at home.
Sand art is a creative way to make your drawings pop with vivid colors and texture. Children will learn new techniques from an experienced facilitator and take home their project as a memento.
Want to tinker? Be part of a team working its way through science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) challenges. Feeling creative? Explore art through a variety of tools and mediums. Every STEAM camp holds a new adventure! Please bring a sack lunch.
Prairie Repertory Theatre's last show! Footloose is the story of Ren McCormack, a teenage boy from Chicago. He and his mother move to the small town of Bomont after his father abandons them. Upon arriving, Ren finds himself at odds with most of the town, including the Reverend Bomont. The Reverend has convinced the town […]
Sand art is a creative way to make your drawings pop with vivid colors and texture. Children will learn new techniques from an experienced facilitator and take home their project as a memento.
Prairie Repertory Theatre's last show! Footloose is the story of Ren McCormack, a teenage boy from Chicago. He and his mother move to the small town of Bomont after his father abandons them. Upon arriving, Ren finds himself at odds with most of the town, including the Reverend Bomont. The Reverend has convinced the town […]
Beautiful Pioneer Park in Brookings, South Dakota is home to South Dakota’s premier juried art festival. Over 200 artists from across the nation, representing 15 disciplines of art, grace Pioneer Park with original skilled and handcrafted works of art. Thirty eight gourmet and ethnic food booths satisfy every appetite. The Edibles and Naturals area has […]
This race offers a fast, shaded, USATF certified course that starts and finishes near downtown at the Brookings County Courthouse, snakes through downtown and residential Brookings, including passes near Pioneer Park, the children’s museum, and through Hillcrest Park. The course is well marked with very light traffic. Entry fee includes a t-shirt, entry for door prizes, […]
Head to the Brookings Municipal Airport for a fun-filled morning of pancakes and airplanes! Breakfast is free-will donation and plane rides are $25. Open to people of all ages! All proceeds will help support the Flying Jacks and Women in Aviation clubs at SDSU. Check out South Dakota State University Aviation Program or SDSU Flying […]
Prairie Repertory Theatre's last show! Footloose is the story of Ren McCormack, a teenage boy from Chicago. He and his mother move to the small town of Bomont after his father abandons them. Upon arriving, Ren finds himself at odds with most of the town, including the Reverend Bomont. The Reverend has convinced the town […]
Class includes learning about the equipment and its uses, dock launches, maneuvers, posture, using single kayaks, boating courtesy, safety issues along with free time on the ponds to do some kayaking on your own. No Paddling experience is required, beginners are welcome! Life jackets and basic equipment are provided. Early bird pricing: $20 + tax, […]
Join us for a low-sensory playtime that offers a calm, less crowded opportunity for exploration in our Museum’s exhibits. We invite all families with children experiencing disabilities to this private playtime. Regular admission rates apply. This event includes the following adaptations: Less crowded environment Designated quiet rooms Adaptive equipment Adaptive art tools Service animals welcome Café […]
Do you know a 5-11 year old looking for an adventure this summer? Have them join the Prairie Learning Academy and Good Roots Farm and Gardens for a nature-based mini-camp this summer! Camp 2, "Farm-to-Table Journey," will focus on: Planting, stewardship, and harvesting plants for food and other uses. Foraging, preserving, and eating seasonally. Tending […]
Put your skills to a test on an investigative hike with the Nature Park Staff! Discover cool things in the park! Look for wildlife and their tracks, fish for bugs in the water with dip nets, search for prairie plants and so much more! Wear walking/hiking shoes or boots if your child would like to […]
Do you like to solve problems? Do you enjoy building structures and machines? In this hands-on camp children will experience fun and interactive activities explore different aspects of engineering. Please bring a sack lunch.
Do you know a 5-11 year old looking for an adventure this summer? Have them join the Prairie Learning Academy and Good Roots Farm and Gardens for a nature-based mini-camp this summer! Camp 2, "Farm-to-Table Journey," will focus on: Planting, stewardship, and harvesting plants for food and other uses. Foraging, preserving, and eating seasonally. Tending […]
Preschool camps offer a great opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, and have fun adventures. With our hands-on approach to learning, remember to dress for a mess!
Do you know a 5-11 year old looking for an adventure this summer? Have them join the Prairie Learning Academy and Good Roots Farm and Gardens for a nature-based mini-camp this summer! Camp 2, "Farm-to-Table Journey," will focus on: Planting, stewardship, and harvesting plants for food and other uses. Foraging, preserving, and eating seasonally. Tending […]
We’re excited to be back for our fourth summer of Summertime Food Trucks & Fun events! On June 15, enjoy food from the Midwest Fresh Catering food truck and live music from Kyle Knutson. Seating will be available on the north side of the museum (behind the museum). In case of inclement weather, check our […]
From character building to storytelling there are many ways to explore the world of theater. Children will dabble in the theatrics of stop motion, puppetry, improve and more in this delightfully interactive camp. Please bring a sack lunch.
Do you know a 5-11 year old looking for an adventure this summer? Have them join the Prairie Learning Academy and Good Roots Farm and Gardens for a nature-based mini-camp this summer! Camp 2, "Farm-to-Table Journey," will focus on: Planting, stewardship, and harvesting plants for food and other uses. Foraging, preserving, and eating seasonally. Tending […]
Design! Bead! Weave! Make your own key chain beadie buddy. Children will learn new techniques from an experienced facilitator and take home their project as a memento.
Join Brookings Area Community Band at Pioneer Park for their final show of the season, "Jukebox Jamboree!" The season finale features classic pop hits from the 50's and 60's. Bring your own lawn chair and snacks!
Know a young girl interested in developing her basketball skills? Check out the SDSU Little Hoopers Camp! This camp is designed to introduce young players to the fundamentals of basketball and teamwork, while providing an opportunity to work closely with current players and coaches. Girls Entering Grades: K-3rd Location: Frost Arena Time: 9am-12pm Cost: $60/per […]
Search for treasures while taking adventure hikes, geocaching, scavenger hunts & park exploration. On your own, you will be able to explore all the different treasures that are hidden throughout the Nature Park! Ages 6-9
Mixed Media camp allows children to work with a bit of everything as they explore taking mediums from different artistic areas and combining them together. Please bring a sack lunch.
Know a young girl interested in developing her basketball skills? Check out the SDSU Little Hoopers Camp! This camp is designed to introduce young players to the fundamentals of basketball and teamwork, while providing an opportunity to work closely with current players and coaches. Girls Entering Grades: K-3rd Location: Frost Arena Time: 9am-12pm Cost: $60/per […]
If you are looking to introduce your son or daughter to the sport of volleyball, then this camp is for you! The Youth Camp is designed for all our smallest Jackrabbits (entering grades K-5th) who are looking to learn the basic skills. Interaction with SDSU student-athletes, SDSU coaches, and engaging volleyball content are the highlights […]
In this hands-on class participants will make their own take home play-kit while meeting new friends. This play date inspired class has time to explore different ways your kit can be played with at home.
Design your own stencil and make one-of-a-kind prints. Children will learn new techniques from an experienced facilitator and take home their project as a memento.
Engage with your curiosity about the natural world of animals by embarking on nature walks, building habitats, and developing a deeper understanding of animal adaptations through a variety of STEAM-based challenges. Please bring a sack lunch.
Join us at the BCC to preview our club house, menu, and all that we have to offer. Happy hour starts at 5pm with free snacks and cocktails. Thursdays are our $8 Craft Sandwich Nights where you can try our Triple Bypass Burger (our Burger Clash 2022 Entry) or any of the other menu options […]
Downtown at Sundown is a 5-week, outdoor music festival offering FREE admission, FREE kids activities, a variety of local food and beverage options, and local retail vendors. Each night kicks off with vendors opening at 5:30 p.m., followed by the headliner band at 6 p.m! There are several engaging activities and booths for guests to […]
Design your own stencil and make one-of-a-kind prints. Children will learn new techniques from an experienced facilitator and take home their project as a memento.
Calling young soccer players! Check out the SDSU Field Player & Goalkeeper Camp to improve your soccer skills. This camp is for girls going into grades 4+, and boys going into grades 4th-8th. Campers are able to stay in the dorms or commute, and whether you want to attend 2 or 3 days is up […]
The Future Jacks camp features one-hour evening sessions (6:15-7:15 p.m.) filled with fun soccer games in a proven learning environment. This camp is open to any and all boys and girls from 4-9 years of age. Future Jacks Soccer Camp includes training and camp T-shirt. All sessions will be run by current SDSU soccer team […]
Teens can challenge their friends playing Nintendo Switch, Wii & WiiU in the Cooper Room at Brookings Public Library! Snacks & drinks are provided, and no registration is required.
The Future Jacks camp features one-hour evening sessions (6:15-7:15 p.m.) filled with fun soccer games in a proven learning environment. This camp is open to any and all boys and girls from 4-9 years of age. Future Jacks Soccer Camp includes training and camp T-shirt. All sessions will be run by current SDSU soccer team […]
Want to tinker? Be part of a team working its way through science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) challenges. Feeling creative? Explore art through a variety of tools and mediums. Every STEAM camp holds a new adventure! Please bring a sack lunch.
Wildlife Rangers will travel back in time to imagine what life was like for the Native Americans and early settlers of this area. Campers will learn basic survival skills such as shelter building, outdoor cooking, animal tracking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and outdoor games. Bring a sack Lunch! Ages 8-10 Tuesday 10 - 2 Ages 11-13 […]
Join us on Anderson Plaza, behind the South Dakota Art Museum (1036 Medary Ave.), for free performances co-hosted by the Brookings Arts Council and the South Dakota Art Museum. Bring your own picnic, chair and blanket. We’ll have snacks for purchase, yard games and plenty of space for fun on the Campus Green while you […]
Join us for a low-sensory playtime that offers a calm, less crowded opportunity for exploration in our Museum’s exhibits. We invite all families with children experiencing disabilities to this private playtime. Regular admission rates apply. This event includes the following adaptations: Less crowded environment Designated quiet rooms Adaptive equipment Adaptive art tools Service animals welcome Café […]
Preschool camps offer a great opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, and have fun adventures. With our hands-on approach to learning, remember to dress for a mess!
We’re excited to be back for our fourth summer of Summertime Food Trucks & Fun events! On July 27, enjoy food from the Shorty’s Hot Box food truck and live music from Kyle Knutson. Seating will be available on the north side of the museum (behind the museum). In case of inclement weather, check our […]
Join our local Dairy Queen in supporting the Children's Miracle Network on Miracle Treat Day! For every blizzard sold today, $1 or more will be donated to the local Children's Miracle Network Hospital. Each year, the DQ system donates millions to local children's hospitals across the U.S. and Canada. All contributions are made to local […]
Interested in what happens beyond the Earth’s atmosphere? Suit up for a day of exploring the universe, as we create galaxy-inspired art, learn about moon phases, and embark on space adventures through a variety of out of this world activities. Please bring a sack lunch.
Wildlife Rangers will travel back in time to imagine what life was like for the Native Americans and early settlers of this area. Campers will learn basic survival skills such as shelter building, outdoor cooking, animal tracking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and outdoor games. Bring a sack Lunch! Ages 8-10 Tuesday 10 - 2 Ages 11-13 […]
Downtown at Sundown is a 5-week, outdoor music festival offering FREE admission, FREE kids activities, a variety of local food and beverage options, and local retail vendors. Each night kicks off with vendors opening at 5:30 p.m., followed by the headliner band at 6 p.m! There are several engaging activities and booths for guests to […]
Color! Bake! Shrink! Make your own shrinky dink. Children will learn new techniques from an experienced facilitator and take home their project as a memento.
The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder and new songs by Leslie Bricusse (Jekyll & Hyde, Doctor Dolittle) and Anthony Newley, Roald […]
Celebrate National Moth Week (July-23-31, 2022) with a Moth Walk! Join us on July 29th at 9 pm for a walk around the gardens to lit areas to discover the various moths in the Gardens. Free admission.
Enjoy the summer sun while experiencing beautiful gardens in Brookings! The Brookings Area Master Gardener's Garden Tour will begin at McCrory Gardens (where tickets can be purchased). Besides McCrory Gardens, there will be four additional gardens on the tour. Ticket prices are $10 in advance or $12 on the day of the tour. To pre-register, […]
The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder and new songs by Leslie Bricusse (Jekyll & Hyde, Doctor Dolittle) and Anthony Newley, Roald […]
The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder and new songs by Leslie Bricusse (Jekyll & Hyde, Doctor Dolittle) and Anthony Newley, Roald […]
Do you know a 5-11 year old looking for an adventure this summer? Have them join the Prairie Learning Academy and Good Roots Farm and Gardens for a nature-based mini-camp this summer! Camp 3, "Fun & Games on the Farm," will focus on: Good sportsmanship, team-building, and cheering for others. Yoga: Be present in and […]
What inspires your child’s artistic side? Children will discover their muse and explore different ways of representing their inspiration. Will you be a fiber and textile artist, sculptor, painter, collage artist, or mixed media? Hint – you can be more than one! Please bring a sack lunch. Ages 6-12
Do you know a 5-11 year old looking for an adventure this summer? Have them join the Prairie Learning Academy and Good Roots Farm and Gardens for a nature-based mini-camp this summer! Camp 3, "Fun & Games on the Farm," will focus on: Good sportsmanship, team-building, and cheering for others. Yoga: Be present in and […]
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Pizza & Pages Book Club is open to any teens in grades 6-12! All participants receive a free copy of the book club book when they register! Please have the book read before our meeting date, and then join us for PIZZA, drinks, discussion, and prizes! This month we are reading Tweet Cute, by […]
Do you know a 5-11 year old looking for an adventure this summer? Have them join the Prairie Learning Academy and Good Roots Farm and Gardens for a nature-based mini-camp this summer! Camp 3, "Fun & Games on the Farm," will focus on: Good sportsmanship, team-building, and cheering for others. Yoga: Be present in and […]
In this hands-on class participants will make their own take home play-kit while meeting new friends. This play date inspired class has time to explore different ways your kit can be played with at home.
Mills Property Management is celebrating 30 Years of Excellence! We invite everyone to help us celebrate our 30th anniversary with a FREE Lunch!! This event will be held at Campus View Apartments (2225 9th Street, Brookings, SD)
Nature provides a wide variety of opportunities to explore colors, patterns, and textures through an artistic lens. It intrigues curious minds about the science behind how things grow and change over time. Join us as we discover different ways nature can teach us. Please bring a sack lunch. Ages 6-12
Do you know a 5-11 year old looking for an adventure this summer? Have them join the Prairie Learning Academy and Good Roots Farm and Gardens for a nature-based mini-camp this summer! Camp 3, "Fun & Games on the Farm," will focus on: Good sportsmanship, team-building, and cheering for others. Yoga: Be present in and […]
Downtown at Sundown is a 5-week, outdoor music festival offering FREE admission, FREE kids activities, a variety of local food and beverage options, and local retail vendors. Each night kicks off with vendors opening at 5:30 p.m., followed by the headliner band at 6 p.m! There are several engaging activities and booths for guests to […]
Sketch and paint your very own masterpiece. Children will learn new techniques from an experienced facilitator and take home their project as a memento. Ages 6-12
Join us for the 34th Annual Garden Party! FREE Admission This year we will be amping up the fun! Garden Party will be celebrated for 2 days this year. August 5 & 6. August 5 6:30 pm - 8 pm Join us in celebrating the 10-year Anniversary of the McCrory Gardens Visitor Center. - SDSU […]
Join us on Garden Party Expo day to enjoy the great outdoors and dabble on your artistic side. Barbara Sparks will guide you through the steps of a painting class that will take place in the classroom in the Education & Visitor Center. There will be two painting classes, one at 10 a.m. & one […]
Join us in the N.E. Hansen Garden for a free, all levels, gentle yoga class provided by Prairie Soul Studio. Pre-registration is required. Register here! Plan to bring your own mat or blanket. Open to all ages! For questions, please call McCrory Gardens at 605-688-6707 or email hello@prairiesoulyoga.com.
Phil Baker will be performing live in concert at McCrory Gardens on Garden Expo Day on Saturday, August 6th! There is FREE admission this day to the gardens & the concerts are also FREE! There will be two concerts: - First concert at 10:30am - Second concert at 11:30am. Each concert lasts approximately 30-40 minutes. […]
