13U Class A State Baseball Tournament
Which team will go home the state champions? Brookings hosts 13U teams from across the state playing for all the marbles. More details here: 13 Under Division (sdclassabaseball.com)
Which team will go home the state champions? Brookings hosts 13U teams from across the state playing for all the marbles. More details here: 13 Under Division (sdclassabaseball.com)
BCT presents "9 to 5: The Musical" by Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton Book by Patricia Resnick 9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s. this hilarious story of friendship and revenge […]
Our weekly wood-fired pizza nights are every Sunday evening, 4:30-7:30 PM, starting early June - mid Oct. This year, enjoy our farm fresh pizza with family and friends by placing a pre-order! Pre-orders for the upcoming Sundays will be open Tuesdays from 3 pm with the new menu. To place your order visit goodrootsfarm.square.site, order […]
Join us at the BAC to learn how to use a pottery wheel from a local ceramicist! Only 4 spots open for each class 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 […]
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $52 ($41.60 members) Join us in looking at art from many different angles and new perspectives. Using shapes, colors and forms children will create one-of-a-kind masterpieces.
Make your own hanging book decoration out of recycled books! Registration is required and opens on July 25. Please call the Brookings Public Library, message on Facebook, or email mneubauer@cityofbrookings-sd.gov to reserve your spot for either the 1pm or 6pm time slot on August 1.
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors […]
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!
The Brookings County Resilient Communities team invites all community members to this free event. Please encourage a friend to sign up, too. Join Brookings Economic Development Corporation CEO and Senator, Tim Reed and Dakota Insitute CEO, Dr. Jared McEntaffer, PhD to participate in a Poverty Escape Room simulation and discussion around building protective factors throughout […]
Brookings Health System's First Aid class is designed for bystanders to recognize and respond to an emergency. It teaches students critical skills that may save a life, including how to respond and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services arrive. Topics include how to treat the most common life-threatening emergencies, […]
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $52 ($41.60 members) From character building to storytelling there are many ways to explore the world of theater. Children will dabble in the theatrics of stop motion, puppetry, improve and more in this delightfully interactive camp. Please bring a sack lunch.
SDSU Extension in conjunction with the USDA FSIS will host the 2023 SDSU/USDA FSIS Food Safety Summit on August 3 at the SDSU Animal Science Complex, room 126 (1097 N. Campus Dr. Brookings, SD 57007). Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the program will run from 9:00 a.m-4:00 p.m. The SDSU / USDA FSIS Food […]
Join us for special member hours! The Museum exhibits will be open for play for our members until 7 pm. Play Central Toys & Books will be offering a 20% discount on member purchases made that night. Play along! Please note: The Café will not be open during First Thursday until further notice.
Save the dates for the 35th Annual Garden Party!! Friday, August 4th: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. FREE SDSU ice cream & jazz music Saturday, August 5th: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. FREE admission & activities 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Native Plant Sale 10:30 a.m. Yoga in the Gardens with Prairie Soul Yoga pre-registration […]
The Nature Center is offering a safe and supervised class for your child to explore some local fishing spots. We supply the bait and equipment. If you choose you can bring your own. Max 10 people per class. Early bird pricing $27 ends May 16. Fee: $35 Session 1: Friday June 9 & 16 Registration […]
Don't miss out on this fun filled Water Carnival - Friday, August 4th 9:30am-11:00 am. Games will be located in the Hillcrest Aquatic Center and in the Park. Free for All!
Support your local producer at the Brookings Farmers Market! The Brookings Farmers Market is open every Saturday from the first week of May through the last week of October. Join us on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the 300 block of 6th Ave, the street between the Brookings Library and County Courthouse. We are just […]
Save the dates for the 35th Annual Garden Party!! Friday, August 4th: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. FREE SDSU ice cream & jazz music Saturday, August 5th: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. FREE admission & activities 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Native Plant Sale 10:30 a.m. Yoga in the Gardens with Prairie Soul Yoga pre-registration […]
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 […]
BCT presents "9 to 5: The Musical" by Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton Book by Patricia Resnick 9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s. this hilarious story of friendship and revenge […]
Our weekly wood-fired pizza nights are every Sunday evening, 4:30-7:30 PM, starting early June - mid Oct. This year, enjoy our farm fresh pizza with family and friends by placing a pre-order! Pre-orders for the upcoming Sundays will be open Tuesdays from 3 pm with the new menu. To place your order visit goodrootsfarm.square.site, order […]
Join Brookings Arts Council for four days of creativity and learning during each of our summer youth camps! During our new custom clothing design camp you’ll discover a variety of creative ways to alter your apparel with artist and teacher Shelby Meyer! Explore dyeing, tying, printing, cutting, and more! Ages 9-15 Practice fabric, t-shirts, bandanas, […]
Join us at the BAC to learn how to use a pottery wheel from a local ceramicist! Only 4 spots open for each class 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 […]
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $52 ($41.60 members) What inspires your child’s artistic side? Children will discover their muse and explore different ways of representing their inspiration. Will you be a fiber and textile artist, sculptor, painter, collage artist, or mixed media? Hint – you can be more than one! Please […]
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 […]
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!
Ages 8-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $30 ($24 members) Calling all art enthusiasts! Come spend time with us in the Maker Studio exploring different mediums of art. Trained staff will support participants as they practice and learning new artistic skills and techniques. Not only will you get to take home your one-of-a-kind […]
Join us at the BAC to learn how to use a pottery wheel from a local ceramicist! Only 4 spots open for each class 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 […]
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $52 ($41.60 members) Want to tinker? Be part of a team working its way through science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) challenges. Feeling creative? Explore art through a variety of tools and mediums. Every STEAM camp holds a new adventure! Please bring a sack lunch.
Downtown at Sundown is a 5-week, outdoor music festival offering FREE admission, FREE kids activities, a variety of local food and beverage options, and local retail vendors. Each night kicks off with vendors opening at 5:30 p.m., followed by the headliner band at 6 p.m! There are several engaging activities and booths for guests to […]
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.
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. This month we will be playing yard games! All ages are welcome. Please contact mneubauer@cityofbrookings-sd.gov with any questions! If you require assistance, alternative formats, and/or accesible locations consistent with the […]
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on Rapid City Stevens! Girls JV and boys varsity play at 2pm and Boys JV and girls varsity play at 4pm.
Fall Prospect Camp High school prospect camp will start with a showcase format, including running times, batting evaluation, specific position showcase. All participants will also receive individual instruction at their position from SDSU staff. Each player will be able to pitch, hit, and play his position. Two camp options are available. First, camp plus evaluation; […]
Support your local producer at the Brookings Farmers Market! The Brookings Farmers Market is open every Saturday from the first week of May through the last week of October. Join us on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the 300 block of 6th Ave, the street between the Brookings Library and County Courthouse. We are just […]
Registration will begin at 11am at the 9 Bar at Cubby's. The group will be leaving at Noon with an escort out of Brookings. Remember... All types of vehicles are welcome to join in supporting SD Special Olympics!! Contact Sarah Keizer (605-691-9167) with questions!
Elite Prospect Camps SDSU softball coaches invite players to a full day of softball instruction geared towards softball student-athletes who have competed in high-level softball and going into grades 7-12. Following skill instruction in the morning, each player will take part in competitive scrimmage games in the Jackrabbit Softball Stadium. August 13th Grades: 7th - 12th […]
It's the annual Soggy Doggy Day at the Hillcrest Aquatic Center. For $7 admission bring your dog to the aquatic center and let them loose. Dogs must be spayed and neutered, current on vaccinations & dog and people friendly. Owners are expected to keep dogs on a leash when not in the water and pick […]
Beat the Heat & Try Figure Skating for FREE! Calling all kids! Girls AND Boys! FREE skating opportunity! The Brookings Figure Skating Club is hosting it's summer recruiting event, and we welcome ALL kids to Larson Ice Center to "Beat the Heat" with us while trying ice skating for FREE! Join in a fun on-ice […]
Learn some fun stitches and get started on your own project! This class is for beginners and introduces basic embroidery skills, so those new to the hobby or who want a refresher are encouraged to attend. All materials are provided. Registration is required and opens August 7. Call the Brookings Public Library, send a Facebook […]
Join us 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 for more information! In August, we will be making flower suncatchers.
Learn some fun stitches and get started on your own project! This class is for beginners and introduces basic embroidery skills, so those new to the hobby or who want a refresher are encouraged to attend. All materials are provided. Registration is required and opens August 7. Call the Brookings Public Library, send a Facebook […]
Grab your morning coffee for a fascinating livestream discussion about works in the South Dakota Art Museum Collection with Taylor McKeown, Exhibitions and Collections Curator and Abigail Ramsbottom, Education Curator! Registration required!
Joint Camp is a free, 60-minute educational session for individuals who are having, or are thinking about, knee or hip joint replacements. Joint Camp is presented by team members who regularly assist patients on their joint journey, including nurses and therapists. Topics covered include an explanation of joint pain, physical and occupational therapy preparation, how […]
Join Jordan, Steve H, and Josh O for the Tour de Tuesday Ride! The group ride is open to everyone: all skill levels, disciplines, and endurance levels. Rides will range from 1-2 hours, rides begin in the evening at 6pm; starting & stopping at the Spoke-N-Sport Brookings location on Main. Routes at the beginning of […]
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!
We are hosting a FREE event for all families to come!! Come check it out on August 16th 4:30-7:30pm before school starts again! We will have yard games, ice cream social, sidewalk chalk, and more! You can also check out our equipment rentals! *any equipment rentals will have the regular fees.
Covers adult, infant and child CPR as well as ventilation using a barrier device, AED, and choking relief for adults and infants. The American Heart Association BLS Course is recommended for health care providers and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support. The class uses realistic […]
The intersection of technology across Midwestern industries is crucial to sustaining the region's competitive advantage. Communities must continue to prioritize technology and innovation to remain stable and secure. Whether it be on the farm, in the warehouse or in the storefront, industry leaders are taking the next step forward. The Midwest Cybersecurity & Technology Summit […]
Downtown at Sundown is a 5-week, outdoor music festival offering FREE admission, FREE kids activities, a variety of local food and beverage options, and local retail vendors. Each night kicks off with vendors opening at 5:30 p.m., followed by the headliner band at 6 p.m! There are several engaging activities and booths for guests to […]
Cheer on the SDSU Women's Soccer team as they take on Manitoba! Purchase tickets online here.
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.
𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻 is hosting a Family Fun Night at Hillcrest Park on August 18th! Join us for an evening of community fun while supporting 𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻 and our mission of providing sporting opportunities to young girls in the Brookings community. Follow along on Facebook for more information and updates!
Cheer on the SDSU Jackrabbits as they take on the Augustana Vikings for an exhibition match at Brookings High School!
Support your local producer at the Brookings Farmers Market! The Brookings Farmers Market is open every Saturday from the first week of May through the last week of October. Join us on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the 300 block of 6th Ave, the street between the Brookings Library and County Courthouse. We are just […]
The East Central SD Realtors are teaming up with Brookings Backpack Project for the 3rd annual Beanbags For Backpacks tournament! Join us August 19th - tournament registration starts at 11am. There will be prizes, raffles, food trucks, and FUN! Mark your calendars and follow along on Facebook for updates and more information.
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on Dell Rapids!
Our weekly wood-fired pizza nights are every Sunday evening, 4:30-7:30 PM, starting early June - mid Oct. This year, enjoy our farm fresh pizza with family and friends by placing a pre-order! Pre-orders for the upcoming Sundays will be open Tuesdays from 3 pm with the new menu. To place your order visit goodrootsfarm.square.site, order […]
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on Aberdeen Central! Girls 9th begins at 4:30pm in the Bob Jostad Gym, girls JV begins at 4:30pm in the Auxiliary Gym, girls 10th begins at 5:30pm in the Auxiliary Gym and girls varsity begins at 7pm in the Auxiliary Gym.
Join us at the BAC to learn how to use a pottery wheel from a local ceramicist! Only 4 spots open for each class 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 […]
The Brookings Public Library is partnering with Prairie Soul Yoga to put on a two-part class on August 22nd and 29th to teach the first steps of starting a yoga practice. No experience or equipment is necessary! Registration is required and space is limited. Call the Library, message us on Facebook, or email mneubauer@cityofbrookings-sd.gov starting […]
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!
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 […]
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.
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on Watertown! Girls JV and boys varsity play at 4pm and girls varsity and boys JV play at 6pm
Downtown at Sundown is a 5-week, outdoor music festival offering FREE admission, FREE kids activities, a variety of local food and beverage options, and local retail vendors. Each night kicks off with vendors opening at 5:30 p.m., followed by the headliner band at 6 p.m! There are several engaging activities and booths for guests to […]
The Miller Wellness Center will be hosting its first annual Jackrabbit Open Pickleball Tournament on August 25-27, 2023. Events to be offered include: men's & women's singles, 60+ open doubles, men's & women's doubles, mixed doubles, and 12U open doubles in 3.0 & under, 3.5, and 4.0+ skill divisions. Registration closes August 9th […]
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.
Edges of Summer skill camp with Coach Max Aaron! SAVE THE DATE! More info to follow, so stay tuned at the Brookings Figure Skating Club Facebook page!
Fall Prospect Camp High school prospect camp will start with a showcase format, including running times, batting evaluation, specific position showcase. All participants will also receive individual instruction at their position from SDSU staff. Each player will be able to pitch, hit, and play his position. Two camp options are available. First, camp plus evaluation; […]
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats at Brookings Hillcrest Tennis Courts!
Support your local producer at the Brookings Farmers Market! The Brookings Farmers Market is open every Saturday from the first week of May through the last week of October. Join us on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the 300 block of 6th Ave, the street between the Brookings Library and County Courthouse. We are just […]
Support the fully self-funded SDSU Cheerleading Team at our biggest fundraiser of the year! SDSU Cheer fans and supporters of all ages are encouraged to sign-up for a fun day on the green interacting with the SDSU Cheerleaders. Join us for our 11th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser on Sunday, August 27th at Edgebrook Golf Course […]
Cheer on the SDSU Women's Soccer team as they take on Iowa State! Purchase tickets online here.
Our weekly wood-fired pizza nights are every Sunday evening, 4:30-7:30 PM, starting early June - mid Oct. This year, enjoy our farm fresh pizza with family and friends by placing a pre-order! Pre-orders for the upcoming Sundays will be open Tuesdays from 3 pm with the new menu. To place your order visit goodrootsfarm.square.site, order […]
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats at the Brookings Edgebrook Golf Course!
August is already upon us! The gorgeous South Dakota Sunflowers are in full bloom outside and on our paper! Join illustrator and watercolorist Eileen Binkley as she guides you through painting some customizable, colorful, modern sunflowers with watercolors. - No experience necessary, perfect for beginners as well anyone who wants to brush up on their […]
Join Jordan, Steve H, and Josh O for the Tour de Tuesday Ride! The group ride is open to everyone: all skill levels, disciplines, and endurance levels. Rides will range from 1-2 hours, rides begin in the evening at 6pm; starting & stopping at the Spoke-N-Sport Brookings location on Main. Routes at the beginning of […]
The Brookings Public Library is partnering with Prairie Soul Yoga to put on a two-part class on August 22nd and 29th to teach the first steps of starting a yoga practice. No experience or equipment is necessary! Registration is required and space is limited. Call the Library, message us on Facebook, or email mneubauer@cityofbrookings-sd.gov starting […]
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 […]
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!
Grab your morning coffee for a fascinating livestream discussion about works in the South Dakota Art Museum Collection with Christina Burke, and South Dakota Art Museum Exhibitions and Collections Curator, Taylor McKeown and Education Curator, Abigail Ramsbottom! Christina Burke is a museum curator who focuses on Native American artistic traditions and their contemporary expressions. For […]
This free reception will celebrate the opening of the 48th Annual Fine Art Exhibition. This show features a variety of pieces from local artists. This reception is from 5:30 - 7pm. Awards will be at 6pm. This exhibition will be on display at the Brookings Arts Council until October 1.
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on Watertown! Girls 9th begins at 4:30pm in the Bob Jostad Gym, girls JV begins at 4:30pm in the Auxiliary Gym, girls 10th begins at 5:30pm in the Auxiliary Gym and girls varsity begins at 7pm in the Auxiliary Gym.
Get creative and learn how to paint your own masterpiece. All materials are provided. Registration is required. Call the Library, send a Facebook message to the Library's page, or email mneubauer@cityofbrookings-sd.gov to register starting August 24.
Join the South Dakota Art Museum for a talk featuring artists from Continuum: Honoring Oscar Howe's Legacy! In this evening program, we invite you to hear more from the artists who studied under Oscar Howe's students, thus showing the continual ripple effect that Oscar Howe's life and work produced. You will be able to become […]
Support your local producer at the Brookings Farmers Market! The Brookings Farmers Market is open every Saturday from the first week of May through the last week of October. Join us on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the 300 block of 6th Ave, the street between the Brookings Library and County Courthouse. We are just […]
19th Annual Charity 727th DAV Poker Run | September 2, 2023 | Dacotah Bank Center Registration: $20 per person, begins at 10am Parade departs at high noon from 6th Street & Main Avenue and stops at the Dacotah Bank Center. First place will be $500 best poker hand plus many other great prizes. Rain or […]
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 […]