Be a part of a lasting legacy in our community. Brookings residents are invited to a Community Painting Party as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday. The Brookings Regional Growth Alliance is partnering with the Brookings Arts Council in creating a patriots’ flag mosaic mural, made with over 950 tiles, each one hand-painted by Brookings residents. […]
Join us for another Community Art Day! Gather your friends and family for art making with Brookings Council and a special guest artist at the South Dakota Art Museum. Each event features a different creative project led by an area artist, with simple, approachable activities that anyone can enjoy; no prior art experience needed. Come […]
What Makes Your Soul Breathe? is a free, interactive arts event taking place on May 2, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Sylvan Green on the South Dakota State University campus. Participants are asked to gather on the front steps of the South Dakota Art Museum at 1:00 PM to begin a multidisciplinary […]
Be a part of a lasting legacy in our community. Brookings residents are invited to a Community Painting Party as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday. The Brookings Regional Growth Alliance is working with the community, creating a patriots’ flag mosaic mural, made with over 950 tiles, each one hand-painted by Brookings residents. Once finished, this […]
Stop by the museum on the second Monday of each month 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. In May, we’re making barn picture frame magnets.
You are invited to a Community Painting Party as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday. The Brookings Regional Growth Alliance is creating a mosaic mural, made with over 950 tiles, each one hand-painted by area residents, to be displayed on the north side of the VFW at 520 Main Avenue. All participants will receive a mural […]
Free Public Painting Session: Friday, May 15: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Be a part of a lasting legacy in our community. Brookings residents are invited to a Community Painting Party as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday. The Brookings Regional Growth Alliance is working with the community, creating a patriots’ flag mosaic mural, made with […]
School’s out for summer! Stop by the Children’s Museum of South Dakota to celebrate! Enjoy free SDSU ice cream courtesy of Café Coteau from 1-4 pm. Be a part of our bubble party! Create giant bubbles as big as you. Play oversized games. Check out the magnetic sensory tables. Practice creativity at our do-it-yourself face-painting […]
FREE admission for EVERYONE! Each visit will offer new views, spring blooms, summer color and fall beauty. Bring a friend or come on your own! 4th Wednesday of each month (May-October) 10 a.m.-7 p.m. *Last admission: 6:30 p.m.
Bring your own blanket or lawn chair. Join us at the pre-show warm up 10 minutes before the show. Bring lunch and enjoy an afternoon at the gardens for FREE!!
Interested in learning to fish? Come fish with us, and we will teach you how! Ages: Any ages. 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult Fish with us at the BCOAC and learn a great new hobby and maybe even catch a big one! In this class you will: Lean how to use […]
Do you have a young person in your life who is interested in the outdoors and wildlife? Bring them to our free SD animals program! Come join us for an hour of learning and fun as we learn about wildlife in South Dakota! In this class, participants will learn all about the different types of […]
Get ready for three days of fun at Mac’s Carnival north of the Dacotah Bank Center building at the Larson Ice Center parking lot! With thrilling rides, exciting games, and classic carnival treats, it’s everything you love about a traditional carnival—right here in Brookings! Enjoy the bright lights of the Ferris wheel, test your skills at the […]
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 […]
Get ready for three days of fun at Mac’s Carnival north of the Dacotah Bank Center building at the Larson Ice Center parking lot! With thrilling rides, exciting games, and classic carnival treats, it’s everything you love about a traditional carnival—right here in Brookings! Enjoy the bright lights of the Ferris wheel, test your skills at the […]
Get ready for three days of fun at Mac’s Carnival north of the Dacotah Bank Center building at the Larson Ice Center parking lot! With thrilling rides, exciting games, and classic carnival treats, it’s everything you love about a traditional carnival—right here in Brookings! Enjoy the bright lights of the Ferris wheel, test your skills at the […]
We’re excited to be back for our seventh summer of Summertime Food Trucks & Fun events! On June 3, we’ll be welcoming the Shorty’s Hot Box food truck and live music from AJ the Band. Seating will be available on the north side of the Ag Heritage museum (behind the museum). In case of inclement […]
Explore, create, and problem-solve! Campers will spend the day bringing art into the third dimension through clay, cardboard, and found objects. Ages 5-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | Snack Provided | $40 ($32 members)
Celebrate a piece of Brookings history! Join us for the grand unveiling of the America’s 250th Community Mural on Thursday, June 4, at 7:00 PM at the VFW George Dokken Post (520 Main Ave). This community mosaic mural is a true community project, featuring over 950 individual tiles hand-painted by Brookings residents. The VFW parking […]
Join Tend x The Creative Space Studio + Creative Play for sensory fun again this summer! These 60-minute child-adult non-separating 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 […]
Design and create art you can wear! Campers will experiment with materials and techniques to make wearable pieces that blend creativity, fashion, and personal style. Ages 5-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | Snack Provided | $40 ($32 members)
Interested in learning to fish? Come fish with us, and we will teach you how! Ages: Any ages. 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult Fish with us at the BCOAC and learn a great new hobby and maybe even catch a big one! In this class you will: Lean how to use […]
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 […]
Kart Racing at it's finest! We are a family owned and run, 1/5 high bank dirt/clay oval track on the North edge of Brookings near the Community Gardens. Mowers, wing karts, flat karts & stingers. On average we will have 13-16 different classes race! Our racers will range from age 5 up to 70+. We […]