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 […]
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host Yankton at Fishback Soccer Complex. Girls Varsity play at 4:00 pm Boys Varsity play at 6:00 pm
One Day for STATE 2024 will kick off with Jack's Journey around Brookings on Wednesday, September 4 at 6 pm. Put on your best yellow and blue gear and step outside as Jack drives through your neighborhood. Jack's route and special guests will be announced in the upcoming weeks. Jack's Journey is part of the […]
The SDSU Foundation is hosting the 8th annual One Day for STATE, a 24-hour campaign inviting Jackrabbits everywhere to join together to celebrate SDSU and the transformative impact of philanthropic giving. Last year, thousands of donors from across the world joined together to raise $2.5 million for Jackrabbits during One Day for STATE. This year’s […]
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host Brandon Valley at Fishback Soccer. Boys Varsity play at 4:00 pm Girls Varsity play at 6:00 pm
Bring your Jackrabbit friends and family to the Yellow and Blue Block Party, a community celebration happening from 5–8 p.m. on the Alumni Green. 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 […]
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!
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 us for an evening of community fun while supporting Her Turn and our mission of providing sporting opportunities to young girls in the Brookings community. Enjoy a variety of activities including a meal, yard games, and raffle drawings! Challenge friends and family to some friendly yard game competitions. Enter our raffle drawing for a […]
Fancakes is back for the Jackrabbits '24-'25 Football Season. Fancakes are FREE Blueberry and Apple pancakes we will be offering the morning of Jackrabbit Home Football Games. Each week we partner with local non-profits or organizations with a need in the Brookings area. All free will donations collected for the Fancakes will be donated directly […]
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 […]
SDSU Extension and McCrory Gardens will host the seventh annual Insect Festival on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at McCrory Gardens (631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57007). This event helps spread the understanding and importance of insects in our environment. There will be garden tours, interactive insect education, an insect costume parade, edible […]
Sundays in September (8, 15, 22 & 29) free admission for Party on the Porch! Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the ambiance of live music in the Terrace Garden! Purchase a delicious food item or beverage from SDSU Catering! Food/beverage available during the performance from 1:00pm-3:00pm. More information coming soon!
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 […]
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 […]
Join us as we explore the amazing worlds of Science. Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics with hands-on experiments for the whole family.
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. Find additional event information at SDSU here.
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 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 […]
Downtown Brookings invites you to enjoy a day of fall festivities, fun, and shopping during the "Fall for Downtown" event in September! From 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Main Avenue in Brookings will be bustling with activities the whole family can enjoy, including: Pumpkin Painting Petting Zoo Games and Activities Photo Booth Sand Pit Featured […]
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 […]
Fancakes is back for the Jackrabbits '24-'25 Football Season. Fancakes are FREE Blueberry and Apple pancakes we will be offering the morning of Jackrabbit Home Football Games. Each week we partner with local non-profits or organizations with a need in the Brookings area. All free will donations collected for the Fancakes will be donated directly […]
Sundays in September (8, 15, 22 & 29) free admission for Party on the Porch! Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the ambiance of live music in the Terrace Garden! Purchase a delicious food item or beverage from SDSU Catering! Food/beverage available during the performance from 1:00pm-3:00pm. More information coming soon!
Calling all kids! Girls AND Boys! FREE skating opportunity!The Brookings Figure Skating Club is hosting it's Fall recruiting event, and we welcome ALL kids to Larson Ice Center to "Glide & Slide" with us while trying ice skating for FREE! Join in a fun on-ice game with Figure Skating Club members, or just be encouraged […]
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 […]
Join local artist Rachel Funk to create a unique, organic, miniature wall shelf for trinkets, crystals, air plants, and more! Note that this is a two session class, one for making and one for glazing Ages 9+, 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult No prior ceramic experience required Making: Monday, Sept. 16 […]
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host Sioux Falls Lincoln. Girls Varsity play at 4:00 pm Boys Varsity play at 6:00 pm
Join a local ceramicist to learn how to use a pottery wheel. Note that this is a two session class, one for making and one for glazing. Ages 9+, 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult. No prior ceramic experience required. Making: Tuesday, September 17 Glazing: Thursday, October 3
South Dakota State University Fall Farmers Market sponsored by Jacks dining is again brining the community together. There will be over 15 vendor, and multiple on campus organizations congregating for the community event. Come and join us for the festivities. Cash and credit card will be the only form of payment at many of the […]
Create Botanical Ring Holders with local art teacher Shelby Meyer. Note that this is a two session class, one for making and one for glazing. Ages 9+, 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult No prior ceramic experience required. Making: Wednesday, September 9 Glazing: Wednesday, October 2
Join a local ceramicist to learn how to use a pottery wheel. Note that this is a two session class, one for making and one for glazing. Ages 9+, 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult. No prior ceramic experience required. Making: Tuesday, September 19 Glazing: Thursday, October 3
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 […]
September is upon us and the sunflowers are in full bloom outside and on our paper! Join illustrator and watercolorist Eileen Binkley as she guides you through painting some customizable, colorful, modern sunflowers with watercolors. No experience necessary, perfect for beginners as well anyone who wants to brush up on their painting foundations All supplies […]
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on Pierre T.F. Riggs
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 […]
Come show off your Hog or Hot Rod at Brookings Auto Mall's THIRD ANNUAL H&HR Car Show! We will be serving Kool Beans coffee, and delicious donuts. All registries will receive a goodie bag filled with BAM/Car Show swag so tell your friends and join in on the fun!
Cheer on the Bobcats at the competitive Cheer and Dance Invitational.
Sundays in September (8, 15, 22 & 29) free admission for Party on the Porch! Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the ambiance of live music in the Terrace Garden! Purchase a delicious food item or beverage from SDSU Catering! Food/beverage available during the performance from 1:00pm-3:00pm. More information coming soon!
The Brookings Chamber Music Society Presents: Dmytro Gnativ is a flutist and educator whose musical journey began at the age of eight when he started attending the local conservatory in Sambir, Ukraine, for flute and piano lessons with Ihor Fedorenko and Natalia Moskalenko. Later, he pursued his studies at the Lviv State Music College with […]
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 […]
Join local artist Eileen Binkley in a unique workshop that explores some methods of creating nature weavings. Students will be provided some sticks and basic supplies but are also welcome and invited to bring the following supplies to use or share: Interesting yarn, roving, strings, or strips of fabric Feathers Flexible reeds Dried flowers or plants […]
A community party hosted by author Phyllis Cole-Dai, celebrating THE SINGING STICK, her latest book. Grab your autographed copy of the novel! Then dance to the fabulous Big Band jazz of the Johnson/McKinney Quintet. Cash bar. Wood-fired pizza available for purchase.
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!
Cheer on the Jacks Club Hockey as they take on UNL at the Larson Ice Center in the First Bank & Trust Rink.
Build your own cube with internationally renowned artist Anila Quayyum Agha! She's the creator of the current exhibition at the South Dakota Art Museum (the installation, "A Beautiful Dispair" is shown here)! Don't miss this special opportunity!!! Registration is required to participate: https://www.southdakotaartmuseumstore.com/workshop-anila.... Workshop cost: $50.- $45 for SDSU students, staff and faculty- $40 for Museum […]
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 the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, the Association of Children’s Museums, and Nickelodeon for a Worldwide Day of Play! We are also celebrating our 14th anniversary! As a day dedicated to experiencing joyful learning through play, this event focuses on getting kids and their families up, out, and playing around. Play along with us […]
Sundays in September (8, 15, 22 & 29) free admission for Party on the Porch! Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the ambiance of live music in the Terrace Garden! Purchase a delicious food item or beverage from SDSU Catering! Food/beverage available during the performance from 1:00pm-3:00pm. More information coming soon!
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 […]
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host Sioux Falls Washington
Discover the art of crafting your very own kokedama with local Redhead Green Thumb, Laurie Carruthers. Kokedamas encompass a Japanese method that entails wrapping moss around a soil sphere, with an ornamental plant thriving on the surface. These captivating living creations can be hung or showcased in a container, adding a unique touch to your space. Participants take […]
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!
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 […]
Parents can enjoy a night on the town while the kids stay and play. You never know what kind of fun you’ll find in the Maker Studio after hours! Explore robotics, circuitry, pottery, sculpture, and painting. Play games, read books, or create your adventure. Children will have the time and space to explore the diverse […]
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on Tea. This is also Brookings High School's homecoming game.
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 […]
Create your own unique linocut dish towels! Art teacher Hannah Grapevine will teach you this fun printmaking process. No exerience necessary All supplies provided Ages 9+, children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult.
Grab your lawn chair and join us in downtown Brookings for an exciting match between the SDSU Jackrabbits and the UNI Panthers! Event Schedule: 3:00 PM: Pre-Game Activities 4:00 PM: Kickoff - Catch the game live on a massive 20’ screen with surround sound! Please note: This event is subject to weather conditions. Stay updated by checking […]
