Magic of Reindeer
Magic of Reindeer
Are you ready to make your holiday wishes come true by seeing reindeer and Santa's sleigh up close? Now is your time and photo opportunities are available!
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Santa Night at Dakotaland Federal Credit Union
Santa Night at Dakotaland Federal Credit Union
Come visit Santa at our Brookings Branch from 5-7 pm on Monday, December 2th. 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! Dec. 2th From 5PM-7PM – Brookings Branch […]
1 event,
Trivia Tuesday
Trivia Tuesday
Trivia Night at Wooden Legs is a time to test your knowledge against your fellow beer lovers! As always, the game is free to play and offers many fun prizes to our star teams of the evening. The game will start at 7:30pm and will wrap up by 10pm. Table are limited so we suggest […]
Free
1 event,
3 events,
Festival of Lights
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 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.
Santa Visits Dakota Insurance
Santa Visits 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 9th. Meet Santa, enjoy some hot cocoa, and stay for the Festival of Lights.
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Festival of Lights Pre-Parade Party
Festival of Lights Pre-Parade Party
Get your play in before heading to the 2024 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 […]
Free
4 events,
Winter Farmers Market
Winter Farmers Market
The Brookings Farmers Market is officially extended through the winter! Join us at the Brookings Activity Center (320 5th Ave) for all your favorite local goods—fresh produce, handmade crafts, fresh baked goods, and more.Starting November 21st, mark your calendars for the first Saturday (9-12 p.m.) and third Thursday (4-7 p.m.) of each month from November […]
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Free Community Art Day
Free Community Art Day
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.
Free
Bluestem Saturday Cruise
Bluestem Saturday Cruise
If you seek a casual bicycle ride centered around having fun and seeing different parts of town, this might be the one for you. We ride from Bluestem to a park, enjoy a beer, ride to another park, enjoy a beer, etc. We compel nobody to drink, and we appreciate our sober friends. We carry […]
1 event,
Santa Visits McCrory Gardens
Santa Visits McCrory Gardens
Head over to McCrory Gardens to share your list with Santa! Visits with Santa are free. Families who visit with Santa receive free Garden Glow tickets for the night they visit. Want to make your night a little more magical? Enjoy a trolley ride at the Gardens. Rides from 1-4pm and are $10 for Adults, […]
1 event,
Trivia Tuesday
Trivia Tuesday
Trivia Night at Wooden Legs is a time to test your knowledge against your fellow beer lovers! As always, the game is free to play and offers many fun prizes to our star teams of the evening. The game will start at 7:30pm and will wrap up by 10pm. Table are limited so we suggest […]
Free
2 events,
Music Bingo @ EBC
Music Bingo @ EBC
This Wednesday is another addition of SONGO "music bingo". Bring your friends and compete in a fun sing along version of bingo for a chance at free drinks and other fun prizes. Game starts at 7PM. See you all there!
Free
1 event,
Santa is Coming to Town!
Santa is Coming to Town!
Mills Property Management invites you to meet Santa & Mrs. Claus and a few of his reindeer! Get a free photo taken with the jolly ole fella and Mrs. Claus.
1 event,
Accessible Board Game Day
Accessible Board Game Day
Come enjoy disability and neurodivergent-friendly activities at the Brookings Public Library that are accessible, adaptable, and welcoming. Activities are free and open to the public.All ages are welcome. Please contact mneubauer@cityofbrookings-sd.gov with any questions
5 events,
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Holiday Market at the Museum
Holiday Market at the Museum
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!
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Author Signing with CK Van Dam
Author Signing with CK Van Dam
Join us at the Nook on Saturday, December 14th from 10:30 am - noon to meet author CK Van Dam. CK Van Dam is a daughter of the Dakota prairies. She writes historical fiction/western romance about strong women who have built our nation and our world. Join us to meet the author + learn more […]
Bluestem Saturday Cruise
Bluestem Saturday Cruise
If you seek a casual bicycle ride centered around having fun and seeing different parts of town, this might be the one for you. We ride from Bluestem to a park, enjoy a beer, ride to another park, enjoy a beer, etc. We compel nobody to drink, and we appreciate our sober friends. We carry […]
1 event,
Santa Visits McCrory Gardens
Santa Visits McCrory Gardens
Head over to McCrory Gardens to share your list with Santa! Visits with Santa are free. Families who visit with Santa receive free Garden Glow tickets for the night they visit. Want to make your night a little more magical? Enjoy a trolley ride at the Gardens. Rides from 1-4pm and are $10 for Adults, […]
1 event,
Santa visits McCrory Gardens
Santa visits McCrory Gardens
Head over to McCrory Gardens to share your list with Santa! Visits with Santa are free. Families who visit with Santa receive free Garden Glow tickets for the night they visit.
2 events,
Family STEAM Night
Family STEAM Night
Join us as we explore the amazing worlds of Science. Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics with hands-on experiments for the whole family.
Trivia Tuesday
Trivia Tuesday
Trivia Night at Wooden Legs is a time to test your knowledge against your fellow beer lovers! As always, the game is free to play and offers many fun prizes to our star teams of the evening. The game will start at 7:30pm and will wrap up by 10pm. Table are limited so we suggest […]
Free
3 events,
Santa is Coming to Peaceful Pines
Santa is Coming to Peaceful Pines
On Wednesday, December 18, Santa is coming to visit Peaceful Pines! Come see us and get your picture taken with Santa! All ages are welcome, and we will have cookies and hot cocoa to keep you warm. We look forward to having you!
Free
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Santa is Coming to the BCOAC!
Santa is Coming to the BCOAC!
Santa is coming! Hot chocolate, candy canes, crafts for kids, temporary tattoos, camels, and more! Mark your calendars, you don't want to miss this one!
2 events,
Winter Farmers Market
Winter Farmers Market
The Brookings Farmers Market is officially extended through the winter! Join us at the Brookings Activity Center (320 5th Ave) for all your favorite local goods—fresh produce, handmade crafts, fresh baked goods, and more.Starting November 21st, mark your calendars for the first Saturday (9-12 p.m.) and third Thursday (4-7 p.m.) of each month from November […]
Cookie Crawl
Cookie Crawl
Bring a plate of cookies and your recipe to share with the crowd of taste testers. Judges will announce the "Best Cookie in Brookings" at the end of the night. Contestants can Click here to register starting December 12. If you would like to be a taste tester and gather some yummy recipes, no registration is required. […]
2 events,
Santa at the Brookings Arts Council!
Santa at the Brookings Arts Council!
We are excited to announce that Santa is making a stop at the Brookings Arts Council during our Festival of Trees! He will be here Saturday, December 21st from 2-7 pm. Please stop in so your little ones can share their wishlist with Santa and watch as he will be making clay animals.
Free
Bluestem Saturday Cruise
Bluestem Saturday Cruise
If you seek a casual bicycle ride centered around having fun and seeing different parts of town, this might be the one for you. We ride from Bluestem to a park, enjoy a beer, ride to another park, enjoy a beer, etc. We compel nobody to drink, and we appreciate our sober friends. We carry […]
1 event,
Santa visits McCrory Gardens
Santa visits McCrory Gardens
Head over to McCrory Gardens to share your list with Santa! Visits with Santa are free. Families who visit with Santa receive free Garden Glow tickets for the night they visit.
1 event,
Santa visits McCrory Gardens
Santa visits McCrory Gardens
Head over to McCrory Gardens to share your list with Santa! Visits with Santa are free. Families who visit with Santa receive free Garden Glow tickets for the night they visit.
1 event,
Music Bingo @ EBC
Music Bingo @ EBC
This Wednesday is another addition of SONGO "music bingo". Bring your friends and compete in a fun sing along version of bingo for a chance at free drinks and other fun prizes. Game starts at 7PM. See you all there!
Free
1 event,
Bluestem Saturday Cruise
Bluestem Saturday Cruise
If you seek a casual bicycle ride centered around having fun and seeing different parts of town, this might be the one for you. We ride from Bluestem to a park, enjoy a beer, ride to another park, enjoy a beer, etc. We compel nobody to drink, and we appreciate our sober friends. We carry […]
3 events,
NYE Party with BMC
Celebrate the year with Brookings Multicultural Center! Enjoy karaoke with DJ Gene Olson Family friendly event (no alcohol) Snacks/appetizers, Christmas movies and games. All are welcome! For more information contact 605.622.0128 or visit BrookingsMC.org
Noon Year’s Eve
Noon Year’s Eve
You don’t have to stay up late to celebrate the New Year! Join us for Noon Year’s Eve. The Museum will be open from 10 am to 5 pm with a parade led by Kidoodle and a ball drop celebration at noon sharp! Museum exhibits will be available all day with an opportunity to take […]
Trivia Tuesday
Trivia Tuesday
Trivia Night at Wooden Legs is a time to test your knowledge against your fellow beer lovers! As always, the game is free to play and offers many fun prizes to our star teams of the evening. The game will start at 7:30pm and will wrap up by 10pm. Table are limited so we suggest […]
Free
2 events,
Music Bingo @ EBC
Music Bingo @ EBC
Every other Wednesday is another addition of SONGO "music bingo". Bring your friends and compete in a fun sing along version of bingo for a chance at free drinks and other fun prizes. Game starts at 7PM. See you all there!
Free
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1 event,
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A Forté’s New Year’s: A Night of Jazz, Elegance, & the Spirit of the ’20s
A Forté’s New Year’s: A Night of Jazz, Elegance, & the Spirit of the ’20s
Step into the Roaring Twenties as we celebrate the start of 2025 with a dazzling evening of jazz, style, and intrigue at Forté of Brookings! On January 3rd, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, our black, gold, silver, and white soirée will whisk you back to an era of glitz and glamour. This free, 21+ event […]
Free
2 events,
Winter Farmers Market
Winter Farmers Market
The Brookings Farmers Market is officially extended through the winter! Join us at the Brookings Activity Center (320 5th Ave) for all your favorite local goods—fresh produce, handmade crafts, fresh baked goods, and more.Starting November 21st, mark your calendars for the first Saturday (9-12 p.m.) and third Thursday (4-7 p.m.) of each month from November […]
Bluestem Saturday Cruise
Bluestem Saturday Cruise
If you seek a casual bicycle ride centered around having fun and seeing different parts of town, this might be the one for you. We ride from Bluestem to a park, enjoy a beer, ride to another park, enjoy a beer, etc. We compel nobody to drink, and we appreciate our sober friends. We carry […]