All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family Style | Drop In Spark Studio is designed to ignite creativity and imagination through hands-on exploration, including sensory experiences. Join us in our First Floor Art Studio for a facilitated creative session that encourages young artists to experiment with materials, explore textures, sounds, and colors, and […]
Cheer on the Jacks as they play Dakota Wesleyan in the new First Bank & Trust Arena.
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family style With every story, an adventure awaits! Join us on Tuesdays at 10:30 for an interactive Story Time, where tales come to life through engaging activities and creative fun. Perfect for young imaginations, this weekly event invites children to dive into new worlds and exciting experiences […]
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, December 3rd Glazing: Thursday, December 19th
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family style Spark Studio is designed to ignite creativity and imagination through hands-on exploration, including sensory experiences. Join us in our First Floor Art Studio for a facilitated creative session that encourages young artists to experiment with materials, explore textures, sounds, and colors, and discover the joy […]
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!
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: Thursday, December 5th Glazing: Thursday, December 19th
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 at the Nook for our holiday open house celebration! There will be goodies, discounts, conversation and oodles of merriment! Santa will also join us for pictures with kiddos. Keep a look out for more information. It is going to be SO MUCH FUN!
Celebrate the sparkle and joy of the holiday season! Downtown Brookings will be lit up and ready for your family to enjoy the 29th Annual Festival of Lights celebration. Pre-parade activities start at 4 or 5 p.m. and the parade kick-off at 7 p.m.
Kick off the holiday season with a magical morning! When: Saturday December 7Time: 9:00-10:30amWhere: Madison Avenue DanceCost: $25 (cash, check or card at drop off)Who: Ages 3-8 (will split into groups ages 3-5 and 6-8; you not need to be a member of MADS to attend) This event includes:Ballet class with Miss Olivia (learning a […]
Join us at the Nook for our holiday open house celebration! There will be goodies, discounts, conversation and oodles of merriment! Santa will also join us for pictures with kiddos. Keep a look out for more information. It is going to be SO MUCH FUN!
There is a Free Community Art Day at the South Dakota Art Museum on Saturday, December 7th from 10 am -1 pm. The CAD features artist Xavier Pastrano teaching Zentangle Squares.
Experience the cheer of the holiday season with this performance at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center.
Join us at the Nook for our holiday open house celebration! There will be goodies, discounts, conversation and oodles of merriment! Santa will also join us for pictures with kiddos. Keep a look out for more information. It is going to be SO MUCH FUN!
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family Style | Drop In Spark Studio is designed to ignite creativity and imagination through hands-on exploration, including sensory experiences. Join us in our First Floor Art Studio for a facilitated creative session that encourages young artists to experiment with materials, explore textures, sounds, and colors, and […]
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 each month! […]
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family style With every story, an adventure awaits! Join us on Tuesdays at 10:30 for an interactive Story Time, where tales come to life through engaging activities and creative fun. Perfect for young imaginations, this weekly event invites children to dive into new worlds and exciting experiences […]
Get in the holiday spirit with local artist Eileen Binkley as you paint some vintage inspired Christmas trees. Use fun 60s-themed colors like pink, mint green, and turquoise to make your tree feel like a mid-century masterpiece. -No experience necessary. -Supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own as well!
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family style Spark Studio is designed to ignite creativity and imagination through hands-on exploration, including sensory experiences. Join us in our First Floor Art Studio for a facilitated creative session that encourages young artists to experiment with materials, explore textures, sounds, and colors, and discover the joy […]
The Brookings School District is hosting a winter band concert on December 12 at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center.
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 […]
Be sure to bring your holiday wish list because Santa will be visiting the Museum during this Sensory Friendly Play! 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 […]
Get into the holiday spirit by making some linocut Holiday Cards. Local art teacher Shelby Meyer will guide you through this fun printmaking process. No experience required. Supplies will be provided. Ages 9+, children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult.
Join the museum and the Brookings Farmers Market for our fifth annual Holiday Market at the Museum! Browse booths filled with your favorite farmers market vendors and stop by the museum store to cross some holiday shopping off your list!
Delaney's fresh take on iconic Christmas songs brings a festive holiday spirit to the Oscar Larson Theatre. With a mix of new interpretations and beloved classics, the concert has become a family-friendly tradition and the perfect start to celebrating the Christmas season together!
The 2nd Saturday of every month we move the bikes out of the way and invite local artists into the shop to do... whatever it is they do, and its great, admission is free, and you're all invited. Event is open to all ages to attend. Bluestem Bicycles does not censor their audio or visual […]
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family Style | Drop In Spark Studio is designed to ignite creativity and imagination through hands-on exploration, including sensory experiences. Join us in our First Floor Art Studio for a facilitated creative session that encourages young artists to experiment with materials, explore textures, sounds, and colors, and […]
Join us for our annual Merry & Bright Christmas Showcase where hundreds of local dancers will perform ballet, tap, jazz, pom, hip hop and lyrical routines set to your favorite holiday tunes! 4PM Show: All Tiny, Petite & Beginner classes as well as our Gems Competition Team. 6PM Show: All Junior I, Junior II, Intermediate […]
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family style With every story, an adventure awaits! Join us on Tuesdays at 10:30 for an interactive Story Time, where tales come to life through engaging activities and creative fun. Perfect for young imaginations, this weekly event invites children to dive into new worlds and exciting experiences […]
Santa is visiting the Children’s Museum of South Dakota and Café Coteau! Grab your camera and come visit Santa. The museum will be open for play until 7 pm as well! Still doing holiday shopping? Check out our toy store Play Central Toys & Books (No museum admission is needed and your purchase supports our […]
Join us as we explore the amazing worlds of Science. Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics with hands-on experiments for the whole family.
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family style Spark Studio is designed to ignite creativity and imagination through hands-on exploration, including sensory experiences. Join us in our First Floor Art Studio for a facilitated creative session that encourages young artists to experiment with materials, explore textures, sounds, and colors, and discover the joy […]
Cheer on the Bobcats as they take on Tea Area. Girls varsity plays at 6:30 pm Boys varsity plays at 8:00 pm
Cheer on the Jacks as they play Chadron State at the First Bank & Trust Arena.
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 […]
Cheer on the Jacks Club Hockey as they take on Bemidji State Beavers at the Larson Ice Center in the First Bank & Trust Rink.
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family style Spark Studio is designed to ignite creativity and imagination through hands-on exploration, including sensory experiences. Join us in our First Floor Art Studio for a facilitated creative session that encourages young artists to experiment with materials, explore textures, sounds, and colors, and discover the joy […]
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 […]
Lights, camera, action! Be part of a grand, one-day production leading to a final performance with an audience. Take on a lead character role, design costumes, build props, or become a director! The choice (and stage) is yours! Please bring a sack lunch.
At Maker Camp, children engage in collaborative projects and explore hands-on activities that unleash their creativity and dive into STEAM concepts (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) and artistic expression. Come explore our variety of different tools and mediums. Please bring a sack lunch.
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family style Spark Studio is designed to ignite creativity and imagination through hands-on exploration, including sensory experiences. Join us in our First Floor Art Studio for a facilitated creative session that encourages young artists to experiment with materials, explore textures, sounds, and colors, and discover the joy […]
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 […]
