North Pole Holiday Fair Nov. 30th 10am - 6pm and Dec 1st. 10am - 4pm. Santa pictures and gift wrapping! Please come support our Pay it Forward Ministry startup efforts, so we can help people in our community. Vendors contact us for info: email dahliaevents.sd@gmail.com or 605-651-9349
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!
🎄✨ Join us at Forté of Brookings on Monday, December 2nd, from 1–3 PM for a festive afternoon filled with holiday cheer! 🌟 🎙️ Live Radio Broadcast ☕ Build Your Own Hot Cocoa Bar 🎨 Make-and-Take Ornaments 🏡 Guided Tours 🎁 Support Project Joy by bringing a toy donation for their collection trailer! While Forté […]
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 […]
Our Jingle & Mingle holiday shopping event offers a personalized shopping experience complete with free gift wrapping. Let the play experts at Play Central Toys & Books help you find that unique, creative, educational gift for the child in your life. Our personal shoppers will be on hand to help you find the perfect gifts. […]
Join us at the Nook for our holiday open house celebration! There will be goodies, discounts, conversation and oodles of merriment! Santa will also join us for pictures with kiddos. Keep a look out for more information. It is going to be SO MUCH FUN!
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.
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.
Kick off the holiday season with a magical morning! When: Saturday December 7Time: 9:00-10:30amWhere: Madison Avenue DanceCost: $25 (cash, check or card at drop off)Who: Ages 3-8 (will split into groups ages 3-5 and 6-8; you not need to be a member of MADS to attend) This event includes:Ballet class with Miss Olivia (learning a […]
Join us at the Nook for our holiday open house celebration! There will be goodies, discounts, conversation and oodles of merriment! Santa will also join us for pictures with kiddos. Keep a look out for more information. It is going to be SO MUCH FUN!
December 7th | 1:00 - 4:00 pm The Nook | Downtown Brookings Santa is coming to the Nook! J Mark your calendars + join us on Saturday, December 7 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Santa will join us to read a short story to all present followed by photos. Bring your kiddos and snap a […]
Experience the cheer of the holiday season with this performance at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center.
Join us at the Nook for our holiday open house celebration! There will be goodies, discounts, conversation and oodles of merriment! Santa will also join us for pictures with kiddos. Keep a look out for more information. It is going to be SO MUCH FUN!
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, […]
Get in the holiday spirit with local artist Eileen Binkley as you paint some vintage inspired Christmas trees. Use fun 60s-themed colors like pink, mint green, and turquoise to make your tree feel like a mid-century masterpiece. -No experience necessary. -Supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own as well!
Learn to paint a gingerbread house, step by step! All materials are provided. Ages 13+. Click here to register starting December 3.
Be sure to bring your holiday wish list because Santa will be visiting the Museum during this Sensory Friendly Play! Join us for a low-sensory playtime that offers a calm, less crowded opportunity for exploration in our Museum’s exhibits. This event is specially designed for children, adults, and families who will benefit from expanded accessibility […]
Get into the holiday spirit by making some linocut Holiday Cards. Local art teacher Shelby Meyer will guide you through this fun printmaking process. No experience required. Supplies will be provided. Ages 9+, children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult.
Experience Mistletoe Mayhem: Dinner & Improvanopolis Show, merging fine dining with holiday-themed improv comedy! The night kicks off at 5PM with a social hour, followed by a chef-crafted meal at 6PM. Dietary concerns? Email info@dacotahbankcenter.com beforehand. Dinner includes a winter-inspired dinner featuring a honey garlic stuffed rib chop, perfectly paired with rosemary roasted Yukon potatoes […]
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!
Delaney's fresh take on iconic Christmas songs brings a festive holiday spirit to the Oscar Larson Theatre. With a mix of new interpretations and beloved classics, the concert has become a family-friendly tradition and the perfect start to celebrating the Christmas season together!
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, […]
Join us for our annual Merry & Bright Christmas Showcase where hundreds of local dancers will perform ballet, tap, jazz, pom, hip hop and lyrical routines set to your favorite holiday tunes! 4PM Show: All Tiny, Petite & Beginner classes as well as our Gems Competition Team. 6PM Show: All Junior I, Junior II, Intermediate […]
Your holidays are about to get merrier and brighter. Our annual Stuff Your Stocking event is happening on Monday, December 16th from 10am-6pm. *Stock* up on great gifts and treat yourself to something you’ve had your eye on at The Carrot Seed. We’ll provide the stocking, and you get 25% off the treasures you fit inside […]
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.
Santa is visiting the Children’s Museum of South Dakota and Café Coteau! Grab your camera and come visit Santa. The museum will be open for play until 7 pm as well! Still doing holiday shopping? Check out our toy store Play Central Toys & Books (No museum admission is needed and your purchase supports our […]
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!
Head to Downtown Brookings each month for Third Thursday! Every month, on the third Thursday, businesses will stay open later and offer entertainment, put out some snacks, have a special drink to order, or anything else tying into the monthly theme. Learn more about this month's theme by visiting DowntownBrookings.com. While kids are welcome, the […]
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. […]
The Hegg Brothers are performing in Brookings for a holiday special event!
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $33 ($26.40 members) Join us for our Afternoon Maker Studio. Children ages 6-12 are welcome to join us in the Maker Studio for an afternoon of fun. In this seasonal offering, we will be making holiday creations and one-of-a-kind ornaments. Guaranteed to be a jolly time! […]
Monarch Aerial Arts Presents:Winter Wonderland Student Showcase! When: Friday, December 20th. Show begins at 6pm. Ticket sales begin at 5pm in person - cash or card accepted. Where: McCrory Gardens - Great Hall Cost: Adults $10 | Children under 12 $5 Ticket to the Showcase includes Admission to Garden Glow after the Showcase We would […]
Join the Brookings Curling Club this festive season to learn the basics of this team-driven, community-centered sport. In the spirit of Christmas, we will go over ice safety, the mechanics of the game, and basic rules of play, all while enjoying some holiday cheer. Your ticket price will cover an hour and a half of […]
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
You don’t have to stay up late to celebrate the New Year! Celebrate Noon Year’s Eve at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota. Play along in all of the museum exhibits and take part in these New Year activities: TWO Confetti drops: One at NOON and one at 4 pm. Each confetti drop will be […]
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 […]
