Friday, December 1, 2023

Dec
1
Pre-Parade Party
Downtown Brookings
Downtown Brookings

Pre-Parade Party

Get your play in before heading to the 2023 Downtown Brookings Festival of Lights Parade. Play along with us in the museum exhibits! Also, be sure to stop in the Art Studio to write a letter to Santa. Drop it in our mailbox and we will get it to the North Pole in time for […]

December 1, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Friday, December 1, 2023

Dec
1
Pictures with Santa at Dakota Insurance
126 Main Avenue, Suite 1
Downtown Brookings
Holidays
Santa Sighting
Downtown Brookings
Holidays
Santa Sighting

Pictures with Santa at Dakota Insurance

Bring the family and dress in your holiday best, pets welcome! Complimentary pictures will be taken and posted on the Dakota Insurance Facebook page Monday, December 4th. A free will donation will be collected for the Brookings County Salvation Army, as well as pet supplies for the Brookings Regional Humane Society. Meet Santa, enjoy some […]

December 1, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Friday, December 1, 2023

Dec
1
Festival of Lights
400 Main Ave
Downtown Brookings
Holidays
Downtown Brookings
Holidays

Festival of Lights

Celebrate the sparkle and joy of the holiday season! Downtown Brookings will be lit up and ready for your family to enjoy the annual Festival of Lights parade. Other activities include Letters to Santa, cookie tasting, free hot cocoa, crafts for kids, and a window decorating contest. Click here for more details

December 1, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Saturday, December 2, 2023

Dec
2
The Grinch Visits Little Rascals
2035 Orchard Dr Suite 5
Holidays
Santa Sighting
Holidays
Santa Sighting

The Grinch Visits Little Rascals

He's a mean one and he is coming to visit Brookings! Meet and take pictures with the Grinch at Little Rascals Consignment. Learn more by visiting their Facebook page.

December 2, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Saturday, December 2, 2023

Dec
2
Garden Glow Opening Night
631 22nd Ave
Holidays
Seasonal
Holidays
Seasonal

Garden Glow Opening Night

We are excited and looking forward to the most wonderful time of the year! Stroll through a wonderland of lights, images and scenes of the holidays. Save the dates for Garden Glow: December 2, 2023-January 6, 2024 5-9 p.m. nightly. Last admission at 8:30 p.m. (except 12/24, 12/25, and 1/1) Admission rates apply, advance purchase […]

December 2, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Saturday, December 2, 2023

Dec
2
Learn 2 Curl & Open Ice
924 32nd Ave
Activities
Sports & Recreation
Activities
Sports & Recreation

Learn 2 Curl & Open Ice

Join the Brookings Curling Club on the ice and Learn 2 Curl and followed up by Broomstacking at Wooden Legs Brewing Company. Join BCC for a Learn 2 Curl! Your ticket price will cover an hour and a half of instruction and play time as you learn the sport of curling. At the conclusion of […]

December 2, 2023 @ 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
$30
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Sunday, December 3, 2023

Dec
3
McCrory Gardens hosts Santa
631 22nd Ave
Attractions
Santa Sighting
Attractions
Santa Sighting

McCrory Gardens hosts Santa

Visit Santa at McCrory Gardens! VIsit McCrory Gardens' website for more information on each visit.

December 3, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Monday, December 4, 2023

Dec
4
Dakotaland Brookings Branch Santa Night
2423 6th St
Community
Holidays
Santa Sighting
Community
Holidays
Santa Sighting

Dakotaland Brookings Branch Santa Night

Come visit Santa at our Brookings Branch from 5-7 pm on Monday, December 4th. Be your own photographer and take a free photo with Santa. We will also have free cookie decorating and hot chocolate. Get in the Christmas spirit with this family friendly event. Everyone is welcome!

December 4, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Monday, December 4, 2023

Dec
4
Woodland Christmas Watercolor Trees
524 4th Street

Woodland Christmas Watercolor Trees

Now that Thanksgiving is over… let’s get festive for Christmas! Join Eileen Binkley and learn to create a cheerful and customizable watercolor tree full of your favorite woodland critters! 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 […]

December 4, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
$26
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