Free admission, horse-drawn hayrides, scarecrow scavenger hunt, arts class, Dog Day of Fall (Attendees can bring their furry friend for $1 a pup), and more!
Join us for some Halloween fun for the whole family! This is a come and go event that includes activities such as an apple slingshot, trolley rides, scavenger hunt, trick-or-treat tables, yard games, crafts, and more!
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!
Celebrate the 11th Annual Frost Fest in Brookings! Keep an eye out for updates to see events for 2025.
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $33 ($26.40 members) Your heart will be aflutter during this winter-inspired, heart-focused Maker Studio session. Activities will explore art, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. There will be something to love for everyone! Experiences will foster creativity, curiosity, and self-expression and each child will have the time […]
It’s Visit Brookings’ Annual Frost Fest! Bundle up to celebrate the season on our indoor and outdoor prairie at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota. Explore all of the Museum Exhibits! - Snow-themed activities in the Art Studio - Test out our Snow Striders - Weather-permitting take part in sledding, snowshoeing, and snow forts WITH […]
Interested in a kid-friendly fancy dinner before the Snow Ball winter formal? Dine with us in Cafe Coteau! On the menu: Salad, spaghetti with marinara sauce, breadstick, and a mini ice cream sundae Water, milk, and sparkling juice Gluten-free option available. Seating is limited for this special event and reservations are required. The price for this […]
The Snow Ball winter formal is sure to be a special night for children and their grown-up. The museum will transform into a dance floor and a DJ will be spinning tunes from the balcony! Get dressed up in your fanciest dance apparel and play and dance along with us. The Museum exhibits will also […]
Join the museum and the Brookings Farmers Market for our annual Frost Fest Farmers Market! Held during Brookings’ Frost Fest, we will have a variety of vendors selling products like fresh produce, baked goods, fresh coffee, handmade items, and much more! Check back in late January for a full list of vendors.