Join us for special member hours! The Museum exhibits will be open for play for our members until 7 pm. Play Central Toys & Books will be offering a 20% discount on member purchases made that night. Play along! Café Coteau will be open until 6:30 pm, too! Play along!
We are excited to invite you to the 29th year we have offered Together We Dance Competitions and the 42nd year of Just For Kix.
Join illustrator and watercolorist Eileen Binkley as she guides you through the basic techniques and methods of watercolor painting. 8+, under 13 should be accompanied by an adult No experience necessary, perfect for beginners as well anyone who wants to brush up on their painting foundations All supplies included, but feel free to bring your […]
Looking to beat the winter blues with a great family activity or a fun afternoon with friends to support a good cause? We're hosting our annual puzzle tournament and the profits will be used to support academic scholarships at SDSU, professional development, and support community service projects completed by members of the local collegiate and […]
Let’s get creative! Art Journaling is creating a visual diary, combining collage, words, drawing, painting, photographs or found objects. Artist Eileen Binkley will help you create mixed media images that reflect a memory, place, emotion, season, etc. -Repeat attendees encouraged! -All supplies included in the cost of the class. -If you already have a journal, […]
JK/K Students Ages 5-7 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $30 ($24 members) Play along with us while you are off from school during the Brookings School District Kindergarten Screening days! We welcome any current enrolled JK and Kindergarten students (Ages 5-7) to join us in our Maker Studio for a 1/2 day camp […]
Join us for a $5 community meal! We’ve designed these meals as a way to bring the community together to share a simple, healthy, prepared meal for low cost. Invite a friend and dine with us! On the menu: - BBQ Brisket Sandwich - Vegan and gluten free options available - Café Coteau is open […]
Join us at the BAC to glaze pre-made gnome mugs! Ages 9+, 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult No prior ceramic experience required
JK/K Students Ages 5-7 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $30 ($24 members) Play along with us while you are off from school during the Brookings School District Kindergarten Screening days! We welcome any current enrolled JK and Kindergarten students (Ages 5-7) to join us in our Maker Studio for a 1/2 day camp […]
Head over to the Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center and enjoy free archery nights hosted by South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks! Bring your own bow or borrow one from the BCOAC. The event is open-house style, so come and go as you please during the event. Event is suitable for ages 8 and up.
Join us for a low-sensory playtime that offers a calm, less crowded opportunity for exploration in our Museum’s exhibits. This event is specially designed for children, adults, and families who will benefit from expanded accessibility and sensory accommodations. Service providers and therapists are welcome to accompany students/clients. Regular admission rates apply. These events include the […]
MADS x SDSU DANCE TEAM together again for Dance with the Jacks! Halftime performance at the SDSU Jacks Basketball Game on February 10! Practice @ MADS 8:30-10:00am • Ages 6-12 10:30-12:00pm • Ages 3-5 Game @ FROST ARENA 3:00pm • we perform at halftime $45/dancer, includes: Practice clinic, game performance, shirt and hair bow! Register […]
Join the South Dakota Art Museum as they host a Free Family Fun Day! Learn more about the Art Museum and other events at sdartmuseum.com
Get ready for Valentine’s Day with our Family Fun Day! We’re partnering with the South Dakota Art Museum for a morning filled with Valentine’s Day themed crafts, activities, and more. This event is FREE and open to the public. Activities will be held at both museums. The Agricultural Heritage Museum is located at 977 11th […]
Join us 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, and you can visit agmuseum.com or our social media pages for more information! In February, we will be making Llama Valentines.
Join us for a $5 community meal! Tonight is the Celebration for Celebrations and there is FREE museum admission. On the menu: Lunar New Year Meal - Chinese pork dumplings, noodles, and fried eggs and tomatoes - Vegan and gluten free option: Thai Veggie Noodle Café Coteau is open to the public. We’ve designed these […]
Join us for a special evening celebrating our latest exhibit: Celebrations! Celebrations is located on the second-floor balcony and explores New Year celebrations in South Korea, China, and Vietnam. Watch a performance of the Sioux Falls Lion Dance Team at 6:30 pm. Take part in an art activity Explore Asian culture during Storytime Play along in all of […]
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $60 ($48 members) 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.
The Brookings Regional Builders Association is hosting the 2024 Home Show at Dacotah Bank Center! The Home Show is happening during Frost Fest weekend and the Dacotah Bank Center is celebrating with a fun drink in honor of Frost Fest! Featured Sessions Presented by the Brookings Historic Preservation Commission: Sat. 17 at 10am: Historic Preservation […]
Brrr-ing on the lights! If you missed the 2023 Garden Glow (or were waiting for the snow to fall) join us as we reignite the lights! It is also Doggy Date Night, so make sure to bring your furry friend and take a stroll through the lights! This event is for all ages. Tickets can […]
Come on out to the Larson Ice Center to experience the Siouxland Sled Hockey Jamboree. This event will start Saturday, February 17 and go through Sunday, February 18th.
Event Cancelation: The Brookings Park, Recreation, and Forestry shared the ice is too thin to safely ice fish on. Enjoy ice fishing at Dakota Nature Park during Frost Fest. Event is free and for ages up to 16. *Event is weather dependent. Visit Brookings will update this listing if the event is canceled.
Come enjoy Frost Fest at Tee'd Off! Kicking off the day at 9:30 am middle school and younger will compete. At 10:30 am, we invite high school students and adults to show off their skills. The derby is $5 per player.
The Brookings Regional Builders Association is hosting the 2024 Home Show at Dacotah Bank Center! The Home Show is happening during Frost Fest weekend and the Dacotah Bank Center is celebrating with a fun drink in honor of Frost Fest! Featured Sessions Presented by the Brookings Historic Preservation Commission: Sat. 17 at 10am: Historic Preservation […]
Head over to the Larson Ice Center for a special Frost Fest open skate. Event is free to attend. Skate rentals are available are $5.
Did you play in the Sleep in Heavenly Peace Fundraiser Golf Tournament? The awards party is Sunday, February 18 from 7pm to 8pm. Golf for free and enjoy treats provided by Tee'd Off.
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $60 ($48 members) Slurping and burping, the art of farts, big, slimy boogers and more! Got Grossbumps? Come join us in this disgusting class filled with all sorts of really gross things! Please bring a sack lunch.
School may be out, but we are OPEN for a special Monday day of PLAY! It’s Visit Brookings’ Annual Frost Fest! Bundle up to celebrate the season on our indoor and outdoor prairie at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota. Additional Frost Fest activities in Brookings will be listed on the Visit Brookings website.
Join the Brookings Curling Club in partnership with the Brookings Parks and Rec for Frost Fest! Join us on the ice and learn Curling for free! Your ticket will provide you with an hour of instruction and play time as you learn the sport of curling. We'll take you through each step of the game, […]
Join us for a $5 community meal! We’ve designed these meals as a way to bring the community together to share a simple, healthy, prepared meal for low cost. Invite a friend and dine with us! On the menu: - Grilled cheese and tomato basil bisque - Gluten free option available Café Coteau is open […]
Head over to the Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center and enjoy free archery nights hosted by South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks! Bring your own bow or borrow one from the BCOAC. The event is open-house style, so come and go as you please during the event. Event is suitable for ages 8 and up.
At this all-ages event, community members will read selected readings and excerpts by Black authors. This event will open with a “book tasting” where attendees will have a chance to mingle, enjoy refreshments, and browse books by Black authors from various genres. Readings will begin at 6:20pm. The National African American Read-In was established in […]
Saturday, Feb. 24 (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.): It's time for another FREE Community Art Day at the South Dakota Art Museum (1036 Medary Ave., Brookings)! Together with the Brookings Arts Council we welcome local artist Eileen Binkley in our first Community Art Day of 2024. This time we'll be creating narrative collage art works--get […]
The Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center presents the Civic Orchestra Concert on February 25, 2024.
Join us for a $5 community meal! We’ve designed these meals as a way to bring the community together to share a simple, healthy, prepared meal for low cost. Invite a friend and dine with us! On the menu: - Spaghetti with garlic breadstick - Vegan and gluten free options available Café Coteau is open […]
This all-ages event is a way to foster community connections and an appreciation of Black history and culture through food, fellowship, and activities. The evening will begin with a free soul food tasting from R Cross M Big Country Cooking in Sioux Falls, as well as time to browse activities and displays. The evening will […]
0-36 months | Family Style Play Dates is a free experience designed for children ages 0-36 months and their grown-ups to connect, discover, play and explore through hands-on experiences. We invite parents, caregivers, and the little ones in your lives to join us for a special time of play and exploration.
Whether you’re a local that shops Downtown Brookings often, or someone from out of town that hasn’t been downtown for a while, now is the time! Join 7 local boutiques for the Downtown Brookings Boutique Crawl on Saturday, March 2nd! Each participating store will have specials and treats for all to enjoy! To make this event […]
Ever heard of the term “Op Art”? It’s short for optical art, and is a style of visual art that uses optical illusions to create visual interest! Learn all about it with this kids day class taught by art teacher Hannah Grapevine. Ages 9+, no adult accompaniment required All supplies provided Date Saturday, March 2nd […]