The Brookings High School Class of 2024 is excited to celebrate this significant milestone at the Dacotah Bank Center. Join us as we honor the achievements and hard work of our graduates! We look forward to seeing you there!
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: - Breakfast Tacos; Choice of Sausage or Veggie with Diced Fruit - Vegan and gluten free […]
Come and learn about some animal friends. The Brookings Public Library is hosting Zooman today at 1pm and 3pm at the Larson Nature Center (visitor center) at the Dakota Nature Park.
Come and learn about some animal friends. The Brookings Public Library is hosting Zooman today at 1pm and 3pm at the Larson Nature Center (visitor center) at the Dakota Nature Park.
Please join us throughout the summer for a taste of food trucks from the area. On May 30th, we will host La Corita! We hope to see you there! Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PMDate: Thursday, May 30, 2024Where: First Bank & Trust Brookings East Location at 2220 6th St. {FB&T|MemberFDIC} *You do not need […]
Miss South Dakota is back in Brookings for the 2024 Scholarship Competition. May 30 | 6:30pm Miss Preliminary 1 and Teen Preliminary May 31 | 6:30pm Miss Preliminary 2 and Teen Finals June 1 | 6:30pm Miss Finals Learn more about the Miss SD organization and purchase tickets today at www.misssd.org/.
0-36 months | Free | Family Style | Registration Required 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 […]
Miss South Dakota is back in Brookings for the 2024 Scholarship Competition. May 30 | 6:30pm Miss Preliminary 1 and Teen Preliminary May 31 | 6:30pm Miss Preliminary 2 and Teen Finals June 1 | 6:30pm Miss Finals Learn more about the Miss SD organization and purchase tickets today at www.misssd.org/.
The Brookings Farmers Market is open every Saturday from the first week of May through the last week of October. Join us on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the 300 block of 6th Ave, the street between the Brookings Library and County Courthouse. We are just southeast of the Children's Museum of […]
Celebrate Dinosaur Day at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota. Visit our lifesize Mama T. Rex and her son, Max! Dig like a paleontologist in our Dino Dig exhibit! Learn about fossils! Stay tuned for the schedule of events! It will be a great day to celebrate all sorts of fun fossil and dinosaur facts such as: The famous […]
You will learn the basic lace stitches on a swatch you create and learn to read both written and charted patterns. You can decide to knit flat or in the round. The last class will feature the addition of beads. Ages 16+. Skills required: Knit, Purl, Cast-on. Materials will be provided. Be sure that you […]
Our weekly wood-fired pizza nights are every Sunday evening, 4:30-7:30 PM, starting early June – mid Oct. This year, enjoy our farm fresh pizza with family and friends by placing a pre-order! Pre-orders for the upcoming Sundays will be open Tuesdays from 3 pm with the new menu. To place your order visit goodrootsfarm.square.site, order up to 6 pizzas […]
Brookings Cubs take on the Brandon Valley Rats at Bob Sheldon Field. Starts at 6:30.
Hike a different trail each day, spot birds & plants, learn and practice basic hiking safety, learn how to leave trail markers and enjoy some fun hiking songs. Ages 8- 10 | 9:00 – 10:00 AM Ages 5 - 7 | 10:45 – 11:45 AM Dress for the weather, mud, water, and fun! We recommend […]
Come join the fun as Caregivers and their kids dance and sing together at this rhythm and movement class. This multi-week class is geared for children 5 and under. Registration is Required.
Bigfoot and friends invite you to learn the 7 principles of Leave No Trace. Do you love nature and being in the great outdoors? Through games and activities learn about outdoor ethics. Make some fun crafts including an upcycled nightlight for when you camp. Ages 8 - 10 Max 18 per class Dress for the […]
Hike a different trail each day, spot birds & plants, learn and practice basic hiking safety, learn how to leave trail markers and enjoy some fun hiking songs. Ages 8- 10 | 9:00 – 10:00 AM Ages 5 - 7 | 10:45 – 11:45 AM Dress for the weather, mud, water, and fun! We recommend […]
Join the Brookings Public Library for some fun with their friends from Prairie Rep Theater. Check summer calendar for location.
Bigfoot and friends invite you to learn the 7 principles of Leave No Trace. Do you love nature and being in the great outdoors? Through games and activities learn about outdoor ethics. Make some fun crafts including an upcycled nightlight for when you camp. Ages 8 - 10 Max 18 per class Dress for the […]
Join the show in Brookings for this family fun and friendly event! For more information and to reserve stalls email Jodie Svennes, admin@jsshowmanagement.com, or check out the SDQHA website, https://www.sdqha.com/.
Hike a different trail each day, spot birds & plants, learn and practice basic hiking safety, learn how to leave trail markers and enjoy some fun hiking songs. Ages 8- 10 | 9:00 – 10:00 AM Ages 5 - 7 | 10:45 – 11:45 AM Dress for the weather, mud, water, and fun! We recommend […]
Ages 5-7 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $30 ($24 members) Join us for our Summer Maker Studio on Thursday afternoons. Children ages 5-7 are invited to explore their interests making for an afternoon of fun. The Maker Studio is a space, designed by children for children, that will inspire all makers. Experiences will […]
Bigfoot and friends invite you to learn the 7 principles of Leave No Trace. Do you love nature and being in the great outdoors? Through games and activities learn about outdoor ethics. Make some fun crafts including an upcycled nightlight for when you camp. Ages 8 - 10 Max 18 per class Dress for the […]
0-36 months | Free | Family Style | Registration Required 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 […]
WHEN: Fri June 7th 9:45AM-10:30AM CSTLOCATION: Runnings, 2421 6th St. Brookings, SDFruit Available this Delivery:Georgia Peaches Approx 20lbs-$45Georgia Pecans 12oz-$15Sign Up for Delivery Notification: https://www.myfruittruck.com/signupView Full Delivery Schedule:https://www.myfruittruck.com/scheduleCash, Venmo, Check Accepted at pickup!
Join Tend at Root and Grow Dance Studio at 410 4th St. in downtown Brookings for learning and play! Our 90-minute groups are facilitated by a credentialed Montessori guide who is trained in early childhood inclusive education, and designed for children from birth to age six and their adults. The session cost is per family, […]
Find the clues. Solve the puzzles. Escape the island! Sign up for a time slot for your group of six or fewer people starting Monday, June 3. Participants must be 13+. Register on the Library’s website or at https://bit.ly/regbpl
The Brookings Farmers Market is open every Saturday from the first week of May through the last week of October. Join us on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the 300 block of 6th Ave, the street between the Brookings Library and County Courthouse. We are just southeast of the Children's Museum of […]
Join us on the beach of Lake Campbell for a relaxing yoga flow followed by mimosas and fellowship! This is a fundraising event for Prairie Light Refuge; $15/person Yoga Flow will be led by Nikki Ribstein! If weather goes awry, we will shift to flowing under the Kattails Patio! Bring a Beach Towel or Yoga […]
You will learn the basic lace stitches on a swatch you create and learn to read both written and charted patterns. You can decide to knit flat or in the round. The last class will feature the addition of beads. Ages 16+. Skills required: Knit, Purl, Cast-on. Materials will be provided. Be sure that you […]
The Brookings Car Show is an annual event put on by the Brookings Car Council. The second weekend in June has seen Brookings, SD, filled with hot rods and muscle cars since 1993. With the great collection of vehicles to view at the show, it will be an afternoon of fun for all in attendance […]
The Dodge Brothers Club (DBC) 36th Annual Meet, Mid-America Prairie Tour, will be in Brookings from June 9 - June 14, 2024. DBC Inc. was founded for the research, restoration, and preservation of Dodge Brothers Motor Vehicles and Graham Brothers Commercial Vehicles from 1914 - 1938. These beautiful vehicles each has a story and their […]
Our weekly wood-fired pizza nights are every Sunday evening, 4:30-7:30 PM, starting early June – mid Oct. This year, enjoy our farm fresh pizza with family and friends by placing a pre-order! Pre-orders for the upcoming Sundays will be open Tuesdays from 3 pm with the new menu. To place your order visit goodrootsfarm.square.site, order up to 6 pizzas […]
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. Registration Deadline: June 4 Ages: 11 […]
Join us the second Monday of each month from 2:30-5 PM for Make & Take Monday! 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 […]
Join local artist Rachel Funk to create a unique, shelf style tea light holder. Note that this is a three session class, two for making and one for painting Ages 8+ All supplies provided, but students are welcome to bring their own bottles to use or share Dates Monday June 10th & Tuesday June 11th […]
Run as fast as a mouse and jump farther than a rabbit! You will be introduced to South Dakota’s amazing animals and learn about their astounding adaptations. Campers will participate in challenges and learn new skills, while discovering the creatures that live in our area. Ages 8- 10| 9:00 – 10:00 AM Ages 5 - […]
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $60 ($48 members) Imagination, creativity, playfulness, and a little bit of whimsy are a must for this camp. Craft a fantasy creature, paint a delightful landscape with wild colors, build a silly sculpture that twirls in the wind, or be a master storyteller. The whimsical possibilities […]
Does your camper love bugs? Have fun exploring the world of bugs, creepy crawlers, and insects? Try on beekeeper gear, see hive frames, and use a bee smoker. Learn about the ways bugs eat. Go on a bug hunt and get up close and personal with them. Ages 8-10 | 1:15 – 2:15 PM Dress […]
Run as fast as a mouse and jump farther than a rabbit! You will be introduced to South Dakota’s amazing animals and learn about their astounding adaptations. Campers will participate in challenges and learn new skills, while discovering the creatures that live in our area. Ages 8- 10| 9:00 – 10:00 AM Ages 5 - […]
Does your camper love bugs? Have fun exploring the world of bugs, creepy crawlers, and insects? Try on beekeeper gear, see hive frames, and use a bee smoker. Learn about the ways bugs eat. Go on a bug hunt and get up close and personal with them. Ages 8-10 | 1:15 – 2:15 PM Dress […]
Join @tend.baby + @thecreativespacestudiosd for sensory fun again this summer! These 60-minute playgroups incorporate a variety of art + other materials for invitations to play that can't be resisted! Find it hard to embrace the mess? Let us do the set up + clean up... all you have to do is show up in your […]
Run as fast as a mouse and jump farther than a rabbit! You will be introduced to South Dakota’s amazing animals and learn about their astounding adaptations. Campers will participate in challenges and learn new skills, while discovering the creatures that live in our area. Ages 8- 10| 9:00 – 10:00 AM Ages 5 - […]
Join us for our Summer Maker Studio on Thursday afternoons. Children ages 5-7 are invited to explore their interests making for an afternoon of fun. The Maker Studio is a space, designed by children for children, that will inspire all makers. Experiences will foster creativity, curiosity, and self-expression through a variety of activities including robotics, […]
0-36 months | Free | Family Style | Registration Required 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 […]
Join Tend at Root and Grow Dance Studio at 410 4th St. in downtown Brookings for learning and play! Our 90-minute groups are facilitated by a credentialed Montessori guide who is trained in early childhood inclusive education, and designed for children from birth to age six and their adults. The session cost is per family, […]
Join Tend at Root and Grow Dance Studio at 410 4th St. in downtown Brookings for learning and play! Our 90-minute groups are facilitated by a credentialed Montessori guide who is trained in early childhood inclusive education, and designed for children from birth to age six and their adults. The session cost is per family, […]
The Brookings Farmers Market is open every Saturday from the first week of May through the last week of October. Join us on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the 300 block of 6th Ave, the street between the Brookings Library and County Courthouse. We are just southeast of the Children's Museum of […]
It’s time for another FREE community art day! Join the South Dakota Art Museum and the Brookings Arts Council in welcoming local Art Instructor Erik Ritter. This time we’ll be creating mini treasure chests from found objects. - All ages are welcome to attend and create - Open house style event--drop in any time between […]
You will learn the basic lace stitches on a swatch you create and learn to read both written and charted patterns. You can decide to knit flat or in the round. The last class will feature the addition of beads. Ages 16+. Skills required: Knit, Purl, Cast-on. Materials will be provided. Be sure that you […]
Our weekly wood-fired pizza nights are every Sunday evening, 4:30-7:30 PM, starting early June – mid Oct. This year, enjoy our farm fresh pizza with family and friends by placing a pre-order! Pre-orders for the upcoming Sundays will be open Tuesdays from 3 pm with the new menu. To place your order visit goodrootsfarm.square.site, order up to 6 pizzas […]
The Brookings Area Community Band invites the community to join them on the historic Sylvan Theater and Green for three performances in Summer 2024 while the Bandshell at Pioneer Park is undergoing renovations. Concerts start at 7:30p.m. and feature various musical themes. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, etc. and enjoy the music!
Learn different drawing techniques, practice color theory with paint, and more during this four day morning youth camp! Got a project idea you’d like to try? Share it with the class! All supplies, tools, and smocks provided Ages 9-15, no experience necessary
Learn different drawing techniques, practice color theory with paint, and more during this four day morning youth camp! Got a project idea you’d like to try? Share it with the class! All supplies, tools, and smocks provided Ages 9-15, no experience necessary
Family Style | Museum admission required Join us for Tie-Dye Tuesday, where the mess is on us! Dive into a colorful adventure as you craft your own unique masterpiece. Purchase a limited edition museum shirt to tie-dye. This event is come-and-go. Let the tie-dye fun begin! Museum admission is required.
Summer is here and it’s time to celebrate! Join illustrator and watercolorist Eileen Binkley as she guides you through painting some fun, easy, Folk Art inspired watercolor trees. 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 […]
Learn different drawing techniques, practice color theory with paint, and more during this four day morning youth camp! Got a project idea you’d like to try? Share it with the class! All supplies, tools, and smocks provided Ages 9-15, no experience necessary
The Brookings Human Rights Commission will sponsor the fifth annual Brookings Juneteenth Celebration on Wednesday, June 19, at Pioneer Park in Brookings from 5 to 8 p.m. The event commemorates the important U.S. milestone of the emancipation of enslaved Black people from slavery, which occurred on June 19, 1865. All community members— inclusive of race, […]
Learn different drawing techniques, practice color theory with paint, and more during this four day morning youth camp! Got a project idea you’d like to try? Share it with the class! All supplies, tools, and smocks provided Ages 9-15, no experience necessary
Join us for our Summer Maker Studio on Thursday afternoons. Children ages 5-7 are invited to explore their interests making for an afternoon of fun. The Maker Studio is a space, designed by children for children, that will inspire all makers. Experiences will foster creativity, curiosity, and self-expression through a variety of activities including robotics, […]
Kendra Gottsleben's life motto is "When Life Hands You Lemons...Make Lemonade". Join her as she shares her journey of living life with a rare disease and how she strives to make an impact in the rare disease and disability space. Inclusion, diversity and true representation are topics very important to her.
0-36 months | Free | Family Style | Registration Required 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 […]
Brookings Cubs take on the Marshall A's at Bob Sheldon Field. Starts at 7:00pm.
The Longest Day 10K is one of only a few 10Ks offered in the area. Race time and day: 8 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024 Race Divisions: 10K: Open division Relay: Open Division Online registration ($25 per individual or per team) closes at midnight June 20 Day of registration ($30 per individual or per team) […]
The Brookings Farmers Market is open every Saturday from the first week of May through the last week of October. Join us on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the 300 block of 6th Ave, the street between the Brookings Library and County Courthouse. We are just southeast of the Children's Museum of […]
The Brookings Kite Festival is a free community event for all ages at Fishback Soccer Complex in Brookings, South Dakota. This annual event fills the sky with enormous show kites! The festival also includes a few kid-friendly activities, food vendors, face painting and much more. Get outside and enjoy the afternoon watching kites fly in the sky […]
The Brookings Kite Festival is a free community event for all ages at Fishback Soccer Complex in Brookings, South Dakota. This annual event fills the sky with enormous show kites! The festival also includes a few kid-friendly activities, food vendors, face painting and much more. Get outside and enjoy the afternoon watching kites fly in the sky […]
Our weekly wood-fired pizza nights are every Sunday evening, 4:30-7:30 PM, starting early June – mid Oct. This year, enjoy our farm fresh pizza with family and friends by placing a pre-order! Pre-orders for the upcoming Sundays will be open Tuesdays from 3 pm with the new menu. To place your order visit goodrootsfarm.square.site, order up to 6 pizzas […]
Brookings Cubs take on the Baltic Riverdawgs at Bob Sheldon Field. Starts at 7:00pm.
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. Registration Deadline: June 18 Ages: 11 […]
Brookings Cubs take on the Sioux Falls Flying Squirrels at Bob Sheldon Field. Starts at 7:30pm.
All ages are welcome to join us to celebrate Pride month! We will have snacks, crafts, a photo wall, & a book display. Feel free to RSVP at bit.ly/bplprideparty
Grab your family and head on over to The Lanes for half-price, black light bowling. Every Tuesday starting at 6PM!
Bluegrass-inspired folk music with Humbletown Band- Tuesday, June 25th, 6-7:30 pm. Join us for this FREE family friendly concert behind the museum (1036 Medary Ave.)...inside if it rains. 🧺Bring your sunhat, picnic, chair, blanket - and dancing shoes!!! Based out of the Black Hills of South Dakota, Humbletown is a powerful multi-genre bluegrass-inspired duo featuring […]
Brookings Community Theatre with generous sponsors Brookings Cinema 8, Pints & Quarts, HyVee and The Cove is hold a fundraiser with the showing of the 1996 classic family comedy movie Matilda. Social Hour (included with ticket) with food and drinks provided by Pints & Quarts, HyVee and The Cove starts at 5:30-6:30pm Movie & Popcorn/pop […]
Join @tend.baby + @thecreativespacestudiosd for sensory fun again this summer! These 60-minute playgroups incorporate a variety of art + other materials for invitations to play that can't be resisted! Find it hard to embrace the mess? Let us do the set up + clean up... all you have to do is show up in your […]
Join us for our Summer Maker Studio on Thursday afternoons. Children ages 5-7 are invited to explore their interests making for an afternoon of fun. The Maker Studio is a space, designed by children for children, that will inspire all makers. Experiences will foster creativity, curiosity, and self-expression through a variety of activities including robotics, […]
0-36 months | Free | Family Style | Registration Required 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 […]
A monthly, casual bicycle ride around Brookings! Meet at the corner of 5th St. & Main Ave at 6pm. We bicycle around town for about an hour. Find the "Brookings Critical Mass" Facebook page for routes & more details!
The Brookings Farmers Market is open every Saturday from the first week of May through the last week of October. Join us on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the 300 block of 6th Ave, the street between the Brookings Library and County Courthouse. We are just southeast of the Children's Museum of […]
Our weekly wood-fired pizza nights are every Sunday evening, 4:30-7:30 PM, starting early June – mid Oct. This year, enjoy our farm fresh pizza with family and friends by placing a pre-order! Pre-orders for the upcoming Sundays will be open Tuesdays from 3 pm with the new menu. To place your order visit goodrootsfarm.square.site, order up to 6 pizzas […]
The Brookings Area Community Band invites the community to join them on the historic Sylvan Theater and Green for three performances in Summer 2024 while the Bandshell at Pioneer Park is undergoing renovations. Concerts start at 7:30p.m. and feature various musical themes. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, etc. and enjoy the music!
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 collages in a journal. -Repeat attendees encouraged! -All ages welcome. -All supplies included in the cost of the class. - If you already have a journal, bring […]
Brookings Cubs take on the Tea Steam at Bob Sheldon Field. Starts at 7:30pm.
Grab your family and head on over to The Lanes for half-price, black light bowling. Every Tuesday starting at 6PM!
It’s Back! Mark your calendar for Thursday, July 4, 2024, as the Dacotah Bank Center brings back the beloved Uncle Sam Jam festival in Brookings, SD, presented by Active Heating, Inc. This FREE festival allows you to enjoy and celebrate Independence Day with family, friends, and the entire community. UNCLE SAM JAM HAS BEEN MOVED […]
0-36 months | Free | Family Style | Registration Required 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 […]
The Brookings Farmers Market is open every Saturday from the first week of May through the last week of October. Join us on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the 300 block of 6th Ave, the street between the Brookings Library and County Courthouse. We are just southeast of the Children's Museum of […]
Due to forecasted weather on the 4th, the fireworks show has been rescheduled to Saturday, July 6 weather permitting. ADMISSION FREE and open to the public! SCHEDULE: 8:30PM | Dacotah Bank Center Concourse Restrooms Open Approx. 10:00PM | Fireworks The fireworks are set to go off approximately shortly after sunset. Please note the time is […]
