Support the fully self-funded SDSU Cheerleading Team at their biggest fundraiser of the year! Join them for the 10th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser on Sunday, August 28th at Edgebrook Golf Course in Brookings. SDSU Cheer fans and supporters of all ages are encouraged to sign-up for a fun day on the green interacting with the […]
Cheer on the SDSU Women's Soccer team as they take on Bemidji State at the Fishback Soccer Complex! Purchase tickets online here.
Our weekly wood-fired pizza nights are every Sunday evening, June 12 - October 12! (subject to weather change- watch FB) Ordering of farm-fresh pizza will take place from 4:30-7:30. Due to popular demand, starting July 10th you will need to pre-order your Pizza on Facebook. On the night of, we welcome you to enjoy the […]
Brookings Public Library's Community Services Coordinator will lead the group in learning tips and tricks to stay creative and organized with this fun journaling technique. Materials will be provided. Space is limited and registration opens August 22nd. Please call the Library to reserve your spot.
Join in live at the pub for Trivia Night. It is free to play! First question starts at 730pm. Table are limited so we suggest getting here early to grab yours!
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on Brandon Valley! Boys and girls JV teams play at 4pm, with both varsity games beginning at 6pm.
Choose an item or two from a selection of pre-made bisqueware ceramic pieces to glaze. Items range from vases, seasonal items, dinnerware, trinkets, and home decor. All supplies included, no experience necessary 1 large, 2 medium, or 3-4 small pieces per person
Learn about the Library's Cricut cutting machine and make your own personalized keychain! Registration opens August 25th and space is limited. Please call the Library to reserve your spot. 605-692-9407
Join us at Kool Beans for Coffee with Vets every Third Wednesday at 11am, where we'll discuss programs and topics of interest to the Veteran community. Free coffee, camaraderie and guest speakers.
Cheer on the SDSU Women's Volleyball team as they take on Eastern Washington in the Comfort Suites Showcase! Purchase tickets online here.
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on Pierre at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium! Tonight is also Parents' and Teacher Appreciation Night.
Cheer on the SDSU Women's Volleyball team as they take on Eastern Washington in the Comfort Suites Showcase! Purchase tickets online here.
Our weekly wood-fired pizza nights are every Sunday evening, June 12 - October 12! (subject to weather change- watch FB) Ordering of farm-fresh pizza will take place from 4:30-7:30. Due to popular demand, starting July 10th you will need to pre-order your Pizza on Facebook. On the night of, we welcome you to enjoy the […]
Cheer on the SDSU Women’s Soccer team as they take on Drake at the Fishback Soccer Complex! Purchase tickets online here.
Join us at the BAC with ceramicist Rachel Funk to learn how use a pottery wheel! Only 3 spots open for each session. This class is 2 sessions, each approx. 2 hours long All supplies included in the cost of the class No experience necessary Materials used will generally wash out of clothing, but wear […]
Famous detective Hercule Poirot is called back from Istanbul to London on urgent business. He intends to book a first-class compartment on the Orient Express, run by his former friend and colleague, Monsieur Bouc. The train is surprisingly full, but Bouc manages to secure Poirot a spot in the first-class cabin. While aboard the Orient […]
Come to the Library, watch a movie, and have some popcorn! This month’s movie is: Fatherhood (PG-13 1hr. 49min.) Kevin Hart stars in a heartwarming true story about a widowed dad who copes with doubts, fears, heartache and dirty diapers as he sets out to raise his daughter on his own.
The Wake Singers, an Oglala Lakota band from Rapid City will be performing on the Anderson Plaza behind the South Dakota Art Museum the evening of September 6! Their music style is characterized as alternative rock and features Reed Two Bulls (vocals/keys), Douglas Two Bulls (guitar/bass/keys), Micheal Two Bulls (drums/guitar/bass/keys) and Dan Carroll (bass/guitar). The […]
Join us at Kool Beans for Coffee with Vets every Third Wednesday at 11am, where we'll discuss programs and topics of interest to the Veteran community. Free coffee, camaraderie and guest speakers.
We're kicking off our One Day for STATE celebration a little early this year with Jack's Journey Around Brookings on Wednesday, September 7. Put on your best yellow and blue gear, decorate your sidewalk/driveway, & step outside as Jack the Jackrabbit drives through your neighborhood. Special guests this year include President Barry Dunn, Coach John […]
Drink like a capitalist at this dynamic draft beer stock exchange at WLBC! Opening bell rings at 7 PM, all draft prices start to fall and only rise when a beer is ordered. You set the price at Wall Street Wednesday - the most dynamic happy hour in Brookings! Closing bell rings at 10 PM.
On Thursday, September 8, the SDSU Foundation will be hosting the 6th annual One Day for STATE, a 24-hour challenge for Jackrabbits to unite as one, celebrating SDSU and the impact of philanthropy. Last year, thousands of donors from across the world joined together to raise $1.9 million for Jackrabbits. This year's goal is once […]
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on Yankton! Both JV games at 4pm and varsity at 6pm.
Bust out your yellow and blue and join us for a night of celebrating SDSU. Food trucks, Pride of the Dakotas performance along with the SDSU dance and cheer teams, SDSU athletes, free SDSU ice cream, yard games, and tons of kid activities: it’s going to be a night to remember! In the event of […]
Come make a Linoleum Printed Tote Bag on Thursday, September 8th at 6:00pm! Registration is required for these classes and space is limited, so please call the Library starting September 1st to reserve your spot.
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on Rapid City Central and Watertown! JV and Varsity games start at 11am.
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on the Rapid City Central Cobblers! 4:00pm - 9th Grade 4:30pm - JV 5:45pm - 10th Grade 7:00pm - Varsity
Join Brookings Public Library for game night at Wooden Legs Brewing Company! We’ll have games available to choose from or feel free to bring your own to play with a group. Check out our event on Facebook to RSVP and let us know you’re coming!
Bring your appetite and enjoy Fancakes before the Jackrabbit home football games at Wooden Legs Brewing Company in downtown Brookings, South Dakota. Bring your entire family and enjoy FREE pancakes to start your day! This is an all-ages event, featuring BLUE and YELLOW pancakes. Free will donations will be accepted and donated to our weekly […]
Every day in the United States 22 veterans commit suicide. Help us end this tragedy. Plan to walk, run, bike, or ride 2.2 miles to help us end veteran suicide. We will begin the event at the Volga Veteran's Memorial on Samara Ave and end there as well. Suggested donation of $22 to participate, or […]
Head to McCrory Gardens for the (free) Insect Festival! Enjoy interactive insect education, Assemble-an-Arthropod contest, edible insects, Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, an insect photo contest, a photobooth, games, and crafts. Participate in the Pollinator Parade at 11:30 AM by dressing as your favorite bee, butterfly, moth, or beetle to join the critter caravan through the gardens!
Join 152 CSSB of the South Dakota Army National Guard for the Best Squad Competition! Other activities also include vehicle displays, weapon displays, face painting, live music, recruiter swag, and more. While you're at it, check out the Brookings County Veterans Memorial Pork Feed from 11am-1pm!
Sundays in September - with your paid admission to the Gardens, enjoy the ambiance of live music and bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Also enjoy delicious food options for purchase from our food truck! Musician list: September 11: Kyle Knutson September 18: Oak Lake String Band September 25: Plum Crazy
Interested in learning how to golf? Head to Tee'd Off Golf Simulators for a golf lesson! Cost is $30/player, and sessions are at 1pm and 3pm.
Head to the Brookings Country Club for the BHS Boys Varsity Golf Invitational! Teams include Aberdeen Central, Brandon Valley, Harrisburg, Huron, Mitchell, O'Gorman, Pierre, Rapid City Central, Sioux Falls Jefferson, Sioux Falls Lincoln, Sioux Falls Roosevelt, Sioux Falls Washington, Tea Area School District, Watertown, and Yankton.
Join us on the second Monday of each month for a Make & Take Monday craft! Each month will bring a new craft for you to stop in, make, and take home to enjoy. The cost is $1 per craft, and you can visit agmuseum.com or our social media pages to check out the craft […]
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 […]
Cheer on the BHS Bobcats as they take on Aberdeen Roncalli, O'Gorman, and St. Thomas More!
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on the Sioux Falls Lincoln Patriots! 4:00pm - Girls Varsity and Boys JV 6:00pm - Boys Varsity and Girls JV
Everything you do, every decision you make runs on a model that is learned. With each choice you decide to not pay attention to something else. What if you could easily adjust those thoughts, those ideas, and consciously make a shift, that one shift that changes the trajectory of your path? Irmadene will help you […]
Drink like a capitalist at this dynamic draft beer stock exchange at WLBC! Opening bell rings at 7 PM, all draft prices start to fall and only rise when a beer is ordered. You set the price at Wall Street Wednesday - the most dynamic happy hour in Brookings! Closing bell rings at 10 PM.
Preschool camps offer a great opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, and have fun adventures. With our hands-on approach to learning, remember to dress for a mess! Ages 3-5 | Drop Off Optional | Registration Required | $20 ($16 members ) Register here.
SDSU students are invited to enjoy FREE food and have fun while exploring cultural establishments on campus. Participating locations include the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, the South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, and the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. Each location will have selfie stations, activities, and free food. You can start at any […]
Cheer on the SDSU Women’s Soccer team as they take on Air Force at the Fishback Soccer Complex! Purchase tickets online here.
Ages 0-2 | Family Style | $10 ($8 members) These playgroups are designed for parents and caregivers to interact and build skills with their children through play. It also helps families connect with one another and valuable community resources. This 4-week series begins September 9 and runs Fridays 9:00-9:45 am at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota. The $10 […]
Family Style | Free with paid admission With every story an adventure awaits. Join us for an interactive story time geared for children ages 1-5.
Showcasing our summer interns and next-generation ag professionals in the Ag and Biosystems Engineering Department and Agronomy, Horticulture, and Plant Science Departments. Registration is free and required. Please register by September 2, 2022. For more information, contact Kristen Stuckey: kristin.stuckey@sdstate.edu.
$2000 to the winner of MPO! $10 cash only ace pot, throw off after round 3 if no aces are hit. Saturday night player's party with raffles, CTP's each round for pros and amateurs, ring of fire, and more. See the schedule, registration link and additional information here or at the website link below.
Bring your appetite and enjoy Fancakes before the Jackrabbit home football games at Wooden Legs Brewing Company in downtown Brookings, South Dakota. Bring your entire family and enjoy FREE pancakes to start your day! This is an all-ages event, featuring blueberry and apple pancakes. Free will donations will be accepted and donated to our weekly […]
Bring your appetite and enjoy Fancakes before the Jackrabbit home football games at Wooden Legs Brewing Company in downtown Brookings, South Dakota. Bring your entire family and enjoy FREE pancakes to start your day! This is an all-ages event, featuring BLUE and YELLOW pancakes. Free will donations will be accepted and donated to our weekly […]
Join us at Option 1 for an open house on September 17th! We'll have center tours available, fall drinks, and a chance to ask any questions you may have about our ministry. Whether you are familiar with our work in the Brookings community or have never heard of us, we invite you to come, see, […]
Sundays in September - with your paid admission to the Gardens, enjoy the ambiance of live music and bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Also enjoy delicious food options for purchase from our food truck! Musician list: September 11: Kyle Knutson September 18: Oak Lake String Band September 25: Plum Crazy
Cheer on the SDSU Women’s Soccer team as they take on Kansas State at the Fishback Soccer Complex! Purchase tickets online here.
Our weekly wood-fired pizza nights are every Sunday evening, June 12 - October 12! (subject to weather change- watch FB) Ordering of farm-fresh pizza will take place from 4:30-7:30. Due to popular demand, starting July 10th you will need to pre-order your Pizza on Facebook. On the night of, we welcome you to enjoy the […]
Join Brookings Public Library for storytime featuring traditional books, songs, and take-home crafts paired with apps, video clips, and more!
Ages 2-5 | Family Style | $6.50 ($5.20 members) In this hands-on class participants will make their own take home play-kit while meeting new friends. This play date inspired class has time to explore different ways your kit can be played with at home.
Cheer on the BHS Bobcats as they take on the Mitchell Kernels! 4:30pm - 9th Grade (Jostad Gym) & JV 5:30pm - 10th Grade 7:00pm - Varsity
All Ages | Family Style | Free All are welcome for the caregiver and littles active group brought to you by Avera Behavioral Health. We hope to see you at this flexible active opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, walk, play, do yoga and make new friends. Carrier and carrier checks will be available. Activities will be geared toward youth ages […]
Join us at Kool Beans for Coffee with Vets every Third Wednesday at 11am, where we'll discuss programs and topics of interest to the Veteran community. Free coffee, camaraderie and guest speakers.
Trivia Night at EBC 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 7pm and will wrap up by 9pm. We also ask that you limit your […]
Ages 3-5 | Drop Off Optional | Registration Required | $20 ($16 members ) Preschool camps offer a great opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, and have fun adventures. With our hands-on approach to learning, remember to dress for a mess! Register Here
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats at the Cross-Country Invitational Meet! Varsity, JV, and junior high teams will be running.
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on the Mitchell Kernels! 4pm - Boys Varsity and Girls JV 6pm - Girls Varsity and Boys JV
Join us for the 20th annual South Dakota Festival of Books! September 23-25, 2022 – Brookings, SD The state’s premier literary event, the Festival celebrates literature in South Dakota and beyond by connecting the very best regional and national writers with our state’s readers for conversations, presentations, panel discussions, book signings, and special events. Through […]
Ages 0-2 | Family Style | $10 ($8 members) These playgroups are designed for parents and caregivers to interact and build skills with their children through play. It also helps families connect with one another and valuable community resources. This 4-week series begins September 9 and runs Fridays 9:00-9:45 am at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota. The $10 […]
Join us for The South Dakota Festival of Books Young Readers! This is South Dakota’s premier literary event, brought to you by the South Dakota Humanities Council. 10-10:45 am Petite Rouge & Other Twisted Tales-Mike Artell, Community Room The Story Behind a Dinosaur Named Ruth – Julia Lyon, Party on One Classified: The Secret Career of […]
Meet in front of the Brookings Post Office (500 Main Ave) and move south through downtown to view the newly installed poetry walk, learn more about South Dakota’s seven Poets Laureate, and hear some of their work. Led by Christine Stewart-Nunez, South Dakota Poet Laureate 2019-2021, and members of the South Dakota State Poetry Society. […]
Be part of the historic Jack 15! For 59 years, runners have been making an annual trek from White, S.D., to Brookings, S.D., making it the oldest road race in the Midwest. The 60th running of the 15.2-mile course from Hooker and Main in White to the Campanile in Brookings via county roads is Sept. 24. To […]
Join us for The South Dakota Festival of Books Young Readers! This is South Dakota’s premier literary event, brought to you by the South Dakota Humanities Council. Schedule subject to change. Check out the most recent version on their website. 9-9:45 am Wastes Time, Annoys Others: From Class Clown to Children’s Author, Community Room The Story Behind […]
Candidate forums are held by the Public Affairs Committee of the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce. These forums provide those seeking elected positions a fair and open method to express their views so community members can understand their positions and make informed voting choices. District 7 House of Representative Candidates Melissa Heerman (R) Roger DeGroot […]
Sundays in September - with your paid admission to the Gardens, enjoy the ambiance of live music and bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Also enjoy delicious food options for purchase from our food truck! Musician list: September 11: Kyle Knutson September 18: Oak Lake String Band September 25: Plum Crazy
Our weekly wood-fired pizza nights are every Sunday evening, June 12 - October 12! (subject to weather change- watch FB) Ordering of farm-fresh pizza will take place from 4:30-7:30. Due to popular demand, starting July 10th you will need to pre-order your Pizza on Facebook. On the night of, we welcome you to enjoy the […]
Candidate forums are held by the Public Affairs Committee of the Brooking Area Chamber of Commerce. These forums provide those seeking elected positions a fair and open method to express their views so community members can understand their positions and make informed voting choices. The County Commission forum will begin at 9:00 AM. The County Sheriff forum […]
Join Brookings Public Library for storytime featuring traditional books, songs, and take-home crafts paired with apps, video clips, and more!
Ages 5-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $5.50 ($4.40 members ) Need after-school care? Or perhaps you are looking for a place to spark your child’s imagination? The After School Maker Studio is a flexible, come and go experience for children age 5 and up. The space, designed by children for children, will […]
Ages 2-5 | Family Style | $6.50 ($5.20 members) In this hands-on class participants will make their own take home play-kit while meeting new friends. This play date inspired class has time to explore different ways your kit can be played with at home.
Ages 5-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $5.50 ($4.40 members) Need after-school care? Or perhaps you are looking for a place to spark your child’s imagination? The After School Maker Studio is a flexible, come and go experience for children age 5 and up. The space, designed by children for children, will inspire […]
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on the Sioux Falls Washington Warriors! 4pm - Girls Varsity and Boys JV 6pm - Boys Varsity and Girls JV
All are welcome for the caregiver and littles active group brought to you by Avera Behavioral Health. We hope to see you at this flexible active opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, walk, play, do yoga and make new friends. Carrier and carrier checks will be available. Activities will be geared toward youth ages 0-5. Meet on […]
Join us at Kool Beans for Coffee with Vets every Third Wednesday at 11am, where we'll discuss programs and topics of interest to the Veteran community. Free coffee, camaraderie and guest speakers.
Join artists Laurel Wengler and Ginny Winks at the BAC for a beginner stained glass experience. students will learn how to cut glass, copper foil, and solder to create 3 different stain glass pieces. This class will take place for 2 hours, 2 days in a row, and you will have the opportunity to create […]
Ages 3-5 | Drop Off Optional | Registration Required | $20 ($16 members ) Preschool camps offer a great opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, and have fun adventures. With our hands-on approach to learning, remember to dress for a mess!
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on the Mitchell Kernels and Sioux Falls Washington Warriors!
Do you dread attending “Networking Events”? Connie Schroeder discusses Authentic Networking, no more boring, fake conversations! Networking that works and is fun! Tickets are $15 for Chamber members, $20 for non-members. Ticket includes a beverage (beer or soda/water) to sip on through the training. Space is limited to 35 individuals. Stick around after the training for a […]
Family Weekend at South Dakota State University is a great way to spend quality time with your student! Choose your own adventure and explore the best that SDSU and the Brookings community have to offer. See the full schedule and register at sdstate.edu/familyweekend.
Ages 0-2 | Family Style | $10 ($8 members) These playgroups are designed for parents and caregivers to interact and build skills with their children through play. It also helps families connect with one another and valuable community resources. This 4-week series begins September 9 and runs Fridays 9:00-9:45 am at the Children’s Museum of […]
Cheer on the SDSU Women’s Soccer team as they take on Denver at the Fishback Soccer Complex! Purchase tickets online here.
Do you know what species of lizard is the largest in the world? Could you guess the name of Abraham Lincoln’s wife? Gather your friends and put your minds to the test in our general knowledge trivia night. Study up and join us at 6:30 pm. This is a non-pub pub-quiz, so ages 16 and […]
Bring your appetite and enjoy Fancakes before the Jackrabbit home football games at Wooden Legs Brewing Company in downtown Brookings, South Dakota. Bring your entire family and enjoy FREE pancakes to start your day! This is an all-ages event, featuring blueberry and apple pancakes. Free will donations will be accepted and donated to our weekly […]
Cheer on the SDSU Equestrian Team at the DeHaan Equestrian Center!
Visiting for SDSU Family Weekend? Stop by the Agricultural Heritage Museum to see our exhibits or stop by our collection storage building north of the museum and take a behind the scenes tour of part of our large artifact collection. Both the museum and collection storage tour are free and open to the public. For […]
