Join us at Kool Beans for Coffee with Vets every Third Wednesday at 11am, where we'll discuss programs and topics of interest to the Veteran community. Free coffee, camaraderie and guest speakers.
The Wake Singers, an Oglala Lakota band from Rapid City will be performing on the Anderson Plaza behind the South Dakota Art Museum the evening of September 6! Their music style is characterized as alternative rock and features Reed Two Bulls (vocals/keys), Douglas Two Bulls (guitar/bass/keys), Micheal Two Bulls (drums/guitar/bass/keys) and Dan Carroll (bass/guitar). The […]
We're kicking off our One Day for STATE celebration a little early this year with Jack's Journey Around Brookings on Wednesday, September 7. Put on your best yellow and blue gear, decorate your sidewalk/driveway, & step outside as Jack the Jackrabbit drives through your neighborhood. Special guests this year include President Barry Dunn, Coach John […]
Bust out your yellow and blue and join us for a night of celebrating SDSU. Food trucks, Pride of the Dakotas performance along with the SDSU dance and cheer teams, SDSU athletes, free SDSU ice cream, yard games, and tons of kid activities: it’s going to be a night to remember! In the event of […]
Head to McCrory Gardens for the (free) Insect Festival! Enjoy interactive insect education, Assemble-an-Arthropod contest, edible insects, Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, an insect photo contest, a photobooth, games, and crafts. Participate in the Pollinator Parade at 11:30 AM by dressing as your favorite bee, butterfly, moth, or beetle to join the critter caravan through the gardens!
It’s Game Day! It's game day as the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits take on UC Davis at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. Kickoff is at 2:00 pm. Tickets and additional information is available at South Dakota State Jackrabbits Athletics. Find everything you need to know about parking and tailgating right here. If you’re planning on getting some […]
Join 152 CSSB of the South Dakota Army National Guard for the Best Squad Competition! Other activities also include vehicle displays, weapon displays, face painting, live music, recruiter swag, and more. While you're at it, check out the Brookings County Veterans Memorial Pork Feed from 11am-1pm!
Sundays in September - with your paid admission to the Gardens, enjoy the ambiance of live music and bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Also enjoy delicious food options for purchase from our food truck! Musician list: September 11: Kyle Knutson September 18: Oak Lake String Band September 25: Plum Crazy
Head to the Brookings Country Club for the BHS Boys Varsity Golf Invitational! Teams include Aberdeen Central, Brandon Valley, Harrisburg, Huron, Mitchell, O'Gorman, Pierre, Rapid City Central, Sioux Falls Jefferson, Sioux Falls Lincoln, Sioux Falls Roosevelt, Sioux Falls Washington, Tea Area School District, Watertown, and Yankton.
Join us on the second Monday of each month for a Make & Take Monday craft! Each month will bring a new craft for you to stop in, make, and take home to enjoy. The cost is $1 per craft, and you can visit agmuseum.com or our social media pages to check out the craft […]
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! Ages 3-5 | Drop Off Optional | Registration Required | $20 ($16 members ) Register here.
SDSU students are invited to enjoy FREE food and have fun while exploring cultural establishments on campus. Participating locations include the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, the South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, and the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. Each location will have selfie stations, activities, and free food. You can start at any […]
Ages 0-2 | Family Style | $10 ($8 members) These playgroups are designed for parents and caregivers to interact and build skills with their children through play. It also helps families connect with one another and valuable community resources. This 4-week series begins September 9 and runs Fridays 9:00-9:45 am at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota. The $10 […]
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 […]
Join us at Option 1 for an open house on September 17th! We'll have center tours available, fall drinks, and a chance to ask any questions you may have about our ministry. Whether you are familiar with our work in the Brookings community or have never heard of us, we invite you to come, see, […]
Sundays in September - with your paid admission to the Gardens, enjoy the ambiance of live music and bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Also enjoy delicious food options for purchase from our food truck! Musician list: September 11: Kyle Knutson September 18: Oak Lake String Band September 25: Plum Crazy
Ages 2-5 | Family Style | $6.50 ($5.20 members) 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.
All Ages | Family Style | Free All are welcome for the caregiver and littles active group brought to you by Avera Behavioral Health. We hope to see you at this flexible active opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, walk, play, do yoga and make new friends. Carrier and carrier checks will be available. Activities will be geared toward youth ages […]
Join us at Kool Beans for Coffee with Vets every Third Wednesday at 11am, where we'll discuss programs and topics of interest to the Veteran community. Free coffee, camaraderie and guest speakers.
Ages 3-5 | Drop Off Optional | Registration Required | $20 ($16 members ) 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 Here
Ages 0-2 | Family Style | $10 ($8 members) These playgroups are designed for parents and caregivers to interact and build skills with their children through play. It also helps families connect with one another and valuable community resources. This 4-week series begins September 9 and runs Fridays 9:00-9:45 am at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota. The $10 […]
Join us for The South Dakota Festival of Books Young Readers! This is South Dakota’s premier literary event, brought to you by the South Dakota Humanities Council. 10-10:45 am Petite Rouge & Other Twisted Tales-Mike Artell, Community Room The Story Behind a Dinosaur Named Ruth – Julia Lyon, Party on One Classified: The Secret Career of […]
Join us for the opening reception for our newest exhibit, “Crossroads: Change in Rural America”. The exhibit will be open and free refreshments will be served from 4:30 – 7 PM. At 5:30 PM, join us for an author talk and book signing by Sarah Vogel, author of The Farmer’s Lawyer, the unforgettable true story […]
The Downtown Brookings Business District Committee invites you to enjoy a day of fall festivities, fun and shopping during Fall Fest on Saturday, September 24th! From 9:00AM to 5:00PM Main Avenue in Brookings will be bustling with activities the whole family can enjoy - a farmers market, pumpkin painting contest, fall themed family photo booth, […]
Join us for The South Dakota Festival of Books Young Readers! This is South Dakota’s premier literary event, brought to you by the South Dakota Humanities Council. Schedule subject to change. Check out the most recent version on their website. 9-9:45 am Wastes Time, Annoys Others: From Class Clown to Children’s Author, Community Room The Story Behind […]
Baked Potato Fundraiser to support Brookings Regional Humane Society. Ticket includes: Baked potato with toppings, cookie or bar, and beverage. Brookings Activity Center. September 24, 2022. 11am-1pm. $8/person, $5/kids 8 & under.
Sundays in September - with your paid admission to the Gardens, enjoy the ambiance of live music and bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Also enjoy delicious food options for purchase from our food truck! Musician list: September 11: Kyle Knutson September 18: Oak Lake String Band September 25: Plum Crazy
Celebrate the power of family at Dakota Nature Park! Enjoy a free meal, free activities, and a free take home bag. Lawn chairs are welcome! No pets please.
Ages 2-5 | Family Style | $6.50 ($5.20 members) 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.
All are welcome for the caregiver and littles active group brought to you by Avera Behavioral Health. We hope to see you at this flexible active opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, walk, play, do yoga and make new friends. Carrier and carrier checks will be available. Activities will be geared toward youth ages 0-5. Meet on […]
Ages 3-5 | Drop Off Optional | Registration Required | $20 ($16 members ) 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!
ABOUT CONNIE GISI Drawing, painting, and the love of animals and the outdoors, have been a part of Connie Gisi’s life since childhood. Her mission is to put on paper or canvas what others pass by, but don’t actually see. She paints Plein Air (French term for painting in nature), or from photos she has […]
Family Weekend at South Dakota State University is a great way to spend quality time with your student! Choose your own adventure and explore the best that SDSU and the Brookings community have to offer. See the full schedule and register at sdstate.edu/familyweekend.
Ages 0-2 | Family Style | $10 ($8 members) These playgroups are designed for parents and caregivers to interact and build skills with their children through play. It also helps families connect with one another and valuable community resources. This 4-week series begins September 9 and runs Fridays 9:00-9:45 am at the Children’s Museum of […]
Visiting for SDSU Family Weekend? Stop by the Agricultural Heritage Museum to see our exhibits or stop by our collection storage building north of the museum and take a behind the scenes tour of part of our large artifact collection. Both the museum and collection storage tour are free and open to the public. For […]
It’s Game Day! It’s game day as the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits take on Western Illinois at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. Kickoff is at 2:00 pm. Tickets and additional information is available at South Dakota State Jackrabbits Athletics. Find everything you need to know about parking and tailgating right here. If you’re planning on getting some […]