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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. To learn more and see what is happening in Brookings during Family Weekend, visit sdstate.edu/family-weekend 
Sundays in September (7, 14, 21 & 28) 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. 
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 of […] |
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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 […]
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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: - Chicken Alfredo with Garlic Breadstick - Gluten free option available Café Coteau is open to […]
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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 […]
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A SWIFTIE celebration celebrating the release of Taylor Swift’s newest album! Enjoy a day filled with music, community, and all things Taylor. shopping, and give away's and lot's of fun activities planned!
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Get into the spooky spirit by creating your own ceramic ghosts! In this two-part class, you’ll shape, glaze, and personalize ghostly decorations perfect for your Halloween display. Ages 10+ 2 session class: Please register for the glazing class on October 17 HERE.
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The summer season of the Brookings Farmers Market is 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 […]
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Downtown Brookings invites you to enjoy a day of fall festivities, fun, football, and shopping during The Fall Classic event on October 4th! Beginning at 10:00 am, Main Avenue in Brookings will be bustling with activities the whole family can enjoy. Stay to watch the SDSU football game at 5 p.m. on a larger-than-life screen […] 
Head to the University Plains Speedway for the annual Scarecrow Shootout on October 4, 2025. Race is scheduled to begin at 3pm. |
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Remember to come to Tee'd Off Oct 5 to celebrate 7 years of service! 605-692-7273 to reserve a spot in the scramble tournament and golf derby! GOLF DERBY FORMAT: (Like musical chairs)...all contestants play hole 1. The worst scoring player is "out". The remaining players play hole 2 and again, the worst scoring player is […]
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 of […] |
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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 […]
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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: - Pulled Pork Sliders with Coleslaw - Vegan and gluten free options available Café Coteau is […]
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TUMBLE TRY IT FREE! Wednesday October 8 Intermediate/Advanced • 2:45-3:30pm • Ages 11-18 Beginner • 3:30-4:15pm • Ages 4-6 Junior I • 4:15-5:00pm • Ages 6-8 Junior II • 5:00-5:45 • Ages 8-10 Please pre-register here: https://forms.gle/s8NeGdD2kUWA9m1FA
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Games, food trucks, entertainment, vendors and more will be at the rally! Event is open to everyone including the community, students, alumni and more. |
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Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $72 ($57.60 members) Join us for a full day of all things bugs and birds! We dive into the fascinating world of nature, discovering the secrets of our feathered friends and multi-legged creatures. Through hands-on activities and exploration, campers learn about the important roles bugs and […]
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Join us for a low-sensory playtime Halloween style! 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. Wear your costume and trick-or-treat on KidStreet Meet characters from different exhibits Play along in all of the museum […]
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Hobo Day Parade | Medary Avenue to Downtown Brookings | 9:30 a.m. – View the Hobo Day parade along its designated route. See creative floats made by student organizations and Brookings locals. Catch performances from The Pride of the Dakotas Marching Band and several other local high school bands. This is a parade you don't want […] 
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 […] |
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Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $72 ($57.60 members) It’s time to experiment! From fizzy reactions and slime creations to erupting volcanoes and invisible ink, this camp is all about surprising science that you can see, touch, and test. Campers will become junior scientists for the day, asking big questions and conducting […]
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School may be out, but we are OPEN for a special Monday day of PLAY! Join us as we celebrate Native American Day. Learn how to hoop dance and explore all of our Museum exhibits from 10 am to 5 pm!
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The summer season of the Brookings Farmers Market is 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 […]
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Stop by the Agricultural Heritage Museum and Art Museum for our fifth annual FREE Fall Family Festival! Both museums will have activities and kids of all ages are welcome to put on their costumes a few weeks early to trick-or-treat for candy at both sites. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Who will be crowned the 74th Miss SDSU? Join us in the Larson Concert Hall for this year’s production, “Femme Fatale”, featuring dazzling gowns, amazing talent performances, and some of South Dakota’s most intriguing personalities! We’ll be crowning six new titleholders, all of whom advance to the Miss South Dakota x Miss South Dakota’s Teen 2026 state competitions. […] |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Enjoy live music at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center |
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Time travel back to the 80s, 90s, and 00s! We’ll have nostalgic crafts and activities, music, candy, photo areas, and more! Come wearing an outfit from one of the decades for an entry into the doorprize drawing. All ages are welcome! Drop in any time! |
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Ages 5-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $38 ($30.40 members) It’s a win-win! Grown-ups get a well-deserved night out while kids enjoy a playful evening of hands-on fun at the museum. Each session invites children to dive into creative experiences in the Maker Studio—think robotics, circuits, hot glue, sculpture, painting, and more. With […]
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Monarch Aerial Arts Presents: CIRQUE DU SCREAM Fear takes flight on aerial silks, lyra, trapeze, and beyond… Cirque Du Scream | Friday, Oct 24 at 6PM Fishback Studio Theatre — Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center $10 adults | $5 kids under 10 — tickets at the door monarch-aerialarts.com
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Grab your friends, get dressed up in your Halloween costume and come spend the evening with Coaches Bella and Olivia! We've got the best night planned! When: Friday, October 24 Time: 6:30 - 8:30PM Where: Madison Avenue Dance Cost: $25 (pay with cash, check or card at drop off) Who: Ages 5-10 (you do not need to be a […] |
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The summer season of the Brookings Farmers Market is 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 […]
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Come and join our GFP naturalists on October 25 at the Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center and learn about what animals call South Dakota home! This free program is designed for children ages 8 and under. We hope to see you there!
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Join us for a FREE Community Art Day on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at the South Dakota Art Museum (1036 Medary Ave., Brookings). Co-organized with the Brookings Arts Council, this drop-in event invites participants of all ages to explore their creativity with a special painting project. Whether you stay for the full […] |
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Enjoy live music from the Brookings High School Orchestra at the Larson Memorial Concert Hall. |
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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 […]
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Grab your ghouls and head to Downtown Brookings for trick-or-treating fun on October 28th from 4-6 p.m.! Wander around the neighborhood to be treated (or tricked!) by area businesses. Do YOU have the best Halloween costume in town? We'd love to see it! Stop by the photobooth to snap a pic to cherish forever. Many thanks […]
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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: - Cheese Pizza with Diced Fruit - Vegan and gluten free options available Café Coteau is […]
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Teams will have 45 minutes to decorate their own spooky cake. Bring your own cake and we'll provide all the frosting and decorating supplies. Winners will receive a prize and bragging rights! This is an all-ages event! Click here to register starting October 23. Please register only once for your team . Please limit your team to […] |
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Residents at The Neighborhoods at Brookview nursing home will pass candy out to kids 12 years of age and younger. DOORS OPEN AT 3:45 P.M. For more information or to donate candy, please contact Activities Coordinator Amanda Uecker at (605) 696-8716. 
McCrory Gardens is hosting their Giggles and Ghouls Trick or Treating through the Gardens! Be watching for details on our website and social media for this fun, free, trick or treating through the Gardens experience. In case of inclement weather the event will be held in the Great Hall.1190 
Join for a fun and casual community bicycle ride around Brookings! Meet at the corner of 5th St. and Main Ave. by 6pm. Brookings Critical Mass takes place (weather permitting) on the last Friday of every month (January - October, plus a ride on the night of Brookings's festival of lights in early December). What […]
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Once upon a Christmas… 🎄✨ The shop is glowing, the trees are twinkling, and the air is filled with the scent of pine and nostalgia. You’re invited to our Merry on Main: A Vintage Christmas Open House at Flowers on Main in Downtown Brookings — a weekend of warmth, wonder, and holiday cheer. 🌤️ Saturday, […]
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