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Chemistry Day Camp
Chemistry Day Camp
What can you brew up in the laboratory? Put on your thinking caps and safety goggles as we conduct our own experiments. Please bring a sack lunch. *Please Note: Schedule subject to change due to the Brookings School District snow day makeup plan, if schedule changes, full refunds will be issued.* Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | […]
$48 – $60
Intermediate Nature Weaving with Julie Dent
Intermediate Nature Weaving with Julie Dent
Join exhibiting artist Julie Dent and local artist Eileen Binkley in a unique workshop that explores some of the methods Julie uses to create her own work. Some prior weaving experience required Students will be provided a small Y stick Students are also welcome to bring the following supplies to use or share: Interesting yarn, […]
$30
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BHS Track & Field: Varsity Quad
BHS Track & Field: Varsity Quad
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats at the Brookings High School Track Complex!
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BHS Tennis Boys Varsity Dual vs. Sioux Falls Washington
BHS Tennis Boys Varsity Dual vs. Sioux Falls Washington
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on Sioux Falls Washington at Hillcrest Tennis Courts!
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Coteau’s Community Meal
Coteau’s Community Meal
Join us for a $5 community meal! We’ve designed these meals as a way to bring the community together to share a simple, healthy, prepared meal for low cost. Invite a friend and dine with us! On the menu: - Cheese Pizza with Diced Fruit - Gluten free option available Café Coteau is open to […]
$5
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Brookings Economic Summit
Brookings Economic Summit
Join us for the2024 Brookings Economic Summit that aims to bring business leaders and community members together to discuss the economic landscape of Brookings. This event will feature conversations with local economic development leaders that will discuss the strategies and initiatives driving our local economy. Here's a what attendees can expect to learn about*: Why Economic […]
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After School Maker Studio
After School Maker Studio
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. Snack is provided. Read more about the program, including a list of frequently asked questions, on our blog. The space, designed by children for […]
$7
5 events,
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After School Maker Studio
After School Maker Studio
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. Snack is provided. Read more about the program, including a list of frequently asked questions, on our blog. The space, designed by children for […]
$7
First Thursday Member Evening Play
First Thursday Member Evening Play
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! Café Coteau will be open until 6:30 pm, too! Play along!
Museum Membership
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Becoming Whole: Work by Caitlin Pisha – Opening Reception
Becoming Whole: Work by Caitlin Pisha – Opening Reception
Join us for the opening reception of Sioux Falls multimedia artist Caitlin Pisha's newest exhibition: Becoming Whole Read more about the artist on our website: https://www.brookingsartscouncil.org/caitlin-pisha ---- Find yourself fascinated by her work and techniques? Register for our Artist Workshop with Caitlin on May 21st and learn a bit about her process of creation! https://www.brookingsartscouncil.org/.../pisha-wrkshp-may21
6 events,
Play Dates
Play Dates
0-36 months | Free | Family Style | Registration Required Play Dates is a free experience designed for children ages 0-36 months and their grown-ups to connect, discover, play and explore through hands-on experiences. We invite parents, caregivers, and the little ones in your lives to join us for a special time of play and […]
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Playful Preschoolers
Playful Preschoolers
Playful Preschoolers classes offer an opportunity to connect with new friends, explore new interests, and build new skills. Classes are hands-on and child-led. Play along! Snack provided. Ages: 3-5 Drop Off Optional Registration Required Price: $22 (17.60 - Members)
$22
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VisABILITY Accessible Craft Class
VisABILITY Accessible Craft Class
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 are making string art! All ages are welcome. Please contact mneubauer@cityofbrookings-sd.gov with any questions!
10 events,
Farmers Market
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 southeast of the Children's Museum of […]
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Brookings Women’s Expo
Brookings Women’s Expo
This is for women to come to ESCAPE + ENGAGE and be EMPOWERED. Guest Speaker Heather Venenga DIY Classes ( Pre-Registration) Professional Photo Sessions Shopping Boutiques & Handmade Informational Tables Lunch Counter Raffles and more!
$5
DIY Book Vase Class
DIY Book Vase Class
Class Name: Book Vase. Cost: $30 Create a unique arrangement using a hardcover book and a variety of greenery and wooden flowers. (All materials will be provided) Pre-Registration Required: Reserve your spot at srhoernemann@yahoo.com 10 spots available per class. Act fast to claim your spot at the very unique class!
$30
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The Intersection Between Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) and Sex Trafficking Talk
The Intersection Between Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) and Sex Trafficking Talk
Lisa Heth from the Pathfinder Center will cover how sex trafficking can be related to MMIP, what makes a person high risk, and what you need to do if your loved one goes missing. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89700968521?pwd=18KMvTudq4XUBn3tpNzoIkRXtNx5Zt.1 Meeting ID: 897 0096 8521 Passcode: mmipbpl This program is made possible through support from the South […]
Free
6 events,
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Playful Preschoolers
Playful Preschoolers
Playful Preschoolers classes offer an opportunity to connect with new friends, explore new interests, and build new skills. Classes are hands-on and child-led. Play along! Snack provided. Ages: 3-5 Drop Off Optional Registration Required Price: $22 ($17.60 - Members)
$22
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After School Maker Studio
After School Maker Studio
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. Snack is provided. Read more about the program, including a list of frequently asked questions, on our blog. The space, designed by children for […]
$7
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Author Signing with Ruth Harper and Jodi Andrews
Author Signing with Ruth Harper and Jodi Andrews
Author signing and poetry reading. More information to come. Follow The Nook on Facebook for additional events and information.
Free
6 events,
Summit League Softball Championship
The 2024 Summit League Softball Championship will take place May 8-11 at South Dakota State's Jackrabbit Softball Stadium in Brookings, S.D. The winner of the Summit League Championship receives the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Ceramic Tea Light Holders – May 8 & 22
Ceramic Tea Light Holders – May 8 & 22
Join local artist Rachel Funk to create a unique, shelf style tea light holder. Note that this is a two session class, one for making and one for glazing. Ages 9+, 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult No prior ceramic experience required Dates Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 - Making Wednesday, May 22nd, […]
$30
EBC Trivia Night
EBC Trivia Night
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 […]
4 events,
Pottery Wheel Lesson – May 9 & 23
Pottery Wheel Lesson – May 9 & 23
Join us at the BAC with a local ceramicist to learn how to use a pottery wheel! 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 […]
$100
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Bob Semrad Memorial Exhibition – Opening Reception
Bob Semrad Memorial Exhibition – Opening Reception
Join us on May 9th, 2024 to honor and remember artist Bob Semrad’s creative spirit and many contributions to the art community of Brookings with a selection of his work showcased in the East Gallery of the Brookings Arts Council. Bob Semrad's works will be on display in conjunction with Caitlin Pisha's from May 2nd […]
Free
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hoopla Basics
hoopla Basics
Come learn about the Library’s newest eResource: hoopla! We’ll show you how to download and navigate the app so that you can start reading books and watching movies from your own device. Come with questions and a device, like a phone or tablet!
8 events,
Play Dates
Play Dates
0-36 months | Free | Family Style | Registration Required Play Dates is a free experience designed for children ages 0-36 months and their grown-ups to connect, discover, play and explore through hands-on experiences. We invite parents, caregivers, and the little ones in your lives to join us for a special time of play and […]
Sensory Friendly Play
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 and sensory accommodations. Service providers and therapists are welcome to accompany students/clients. Regular admission rates apply. These events include the […]
Free with paid admission
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Brookings Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay
Brookings Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay
Join us for the oldest marathon in South Dakota and one of the oldest in the United States. Run every year since 1970, the Brookings Marathon offers small town running at its best! Register here.
$50 – $150
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Mom & Me Mother’s Day Event
Mom & Me Mother’s Day Event
Join us for the ultimate (and cutest) Mom & Me Mother's Day Event! - 30 minute dance class for moms & daughters- Crumbl cookies & Starbucks coffee- Mom & daughter photo shoot (3 edited images emailed to you)- Play in the studio (bounce house!)- Glitter tattoos- Handprint crafts Saturday May 11 • 9:00-10:30amCost is $45 […]
Farmers Market
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 southeast of the Children's Museum of […]
1 event,
4 events,
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Outdoor Skills with Brookings Activity Center
Outdoor Skills with Brookings Activity Center
Discover your inner adventurer at our Outdoor Skills Class tailored for older adults at the Nature Park! Join us for a 2-hour session filled with hands-on activities like 𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭 𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦. Learn essential outdoor skills and master the art 𝘰𝘧 𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘋𝘶𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘴 to create delicious meals […]
$5 – $10
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May Make & Take Monday – Bee and Flower Craft
May Make & Take Monday – Bee and Flower Craft
Stop by the museum on the second 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. In May, we are making bee and flower crafts.
$1
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Bring Your Own Craft Night
Bring Your Own Craft Night
Are you working on a project? Do you want an opportunity to socialize? Bring a craft and work alongside other crafters! Small crafts will be available for those who don’t have their own project. Knitting help will also be offered. No registration is required!
2 events,
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BHS Track & Field: Varsity Meet
BHS Track & Field: Varsity Meet
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats at the Brookings High School Track Complex!
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
7 events,
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Women in Leadership May Luncheon
Women in Leadership May Luncheon
“What Difference Can One Person Make: Emphasizing the Importance of Your Work” Coleen Liebsch Entrepreneur, Community Leader, Author, Speaker Key Takeaways: What's In a Name Destined For Failure "I think you could be something” Hurdling Low Bars Surviving Insecurity Concluding Challenge to Audience/What difference WASN'T initiated by one person? Author, Entrepreneur, Award-Winning Business Leader, Founder […]
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Welcome to Summer
Welcome to Summer
Come see what there is to do in Brookings County. Learn safety, shoot archery, and much, much more. Visit the Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center's Facebook for more information.
4 events,
Bullet Journaling Class
Bullet Journaling Class
Our Community Services Coordinator will lead the group in learning tips and tricks to stay creative and organized with this fun journaling technique. Materials are provided. Ages 16+ Space is limited and registration opens May 9! Click here to register.
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Bring on Baseball 2024
Bring on Baseball 2024
Mark your calendars...Bring on Baseball 2024 at Dacotah Bank Center!! Come enjoy a night to celebrate Brookings Baseball! Reserve your table or tickets today by emailing bringonbaseball@gmail.com
3 events,
Play Dates
Play Dates
0-36 months | Free | Family Style | Registration Required Play Dates is a free experience designed for children ages 0-36 months and their grown-ups to connect, discover, play and explore through hands-on experiences. We invite parents, caregivers, and the little ones in your lives to join us for a special time of play and […]
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Summer Kickoff
Summer Kickoff
School’s out for summer! Stop by the Children’s Museum of South Dakota to celebrate! Enjoy free SDSU ice cream courtesy of Café Coteau from 1-4 pm. Be a part of our bubble party! Create giant bubbles as big as you. Play oversized games such as Connect 4, Checkers, Timber Stackers, and more Practice creativity at our do-it-yourself […]
4 events,
Farmers Market
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 southeast of the Children's Museum of […]
Mid-Central Showdown Series
Mid-Central Showdown Series
Join University Plains Speedway for thier Mid-Central Showdown Series! More event details at Facebook.com/UniversityPlainsSpeedway.
3 events,
Shine the Light on Tourism
Visit Brookings invites the community to shine red in support for the hundreds of our friends, families and neighbors whose livelihoods depend on tourism during National Travel & Tourism Week May 19-25, 2024. Red is the official color of NTTW. Join the Visit Brookings office, the Children’s Museum of South Dakota and other attractions in […]
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McCrory Gardens – Gardens Discovery Festival
McCrory Gardens – Gardens Discovery Festival
Be watching our website and social media for details coming in the spring about our annual Garden Discovery Festival!
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Brookings Cubs vs Volga Cormorants
Brookings Cubs vs Volga Cormorants
Brookings Cubs take on the Volga Cormorants at Bob Sheldon field! Starts at 5:00pm.
2 events,
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Cake Decorating Competition
Cake Decorating Competition
Teams will have 45 minutes to decorate their own adventure-themed cake. Bring your own cake and we'll provide all the frosting and decorating supplies. Winners will receive a prize and bragging rights! Space is limited. Registration opens May 13. This is an all-ages event.
3 events,
Caitlin Pisha Artist Workshop
Caitlin Pisha Artist Workshop
Join exhibiting artist Caitlin Pisha in a unique workshop that explores some of the methods Caitlin uses to create her own work including creating her own paint and using masking fluid to create shapes of negative space! All supplies provided, no experience necessary Ages 16+ Date Tuesday, May 21st Time 6:30-8:30pm Caitlin Pisha’s exhibition “Becoming […]
$35
Trivia Tuesday: Tourism Takeover
Trivia Tuesday: Tourism Takeover
Join Visit Brookings at Wooden Legs for a special National Travel and Tourism Week Trivia Night! Test your knowledge on the tourism industry, Brookings attractions, history and more 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 […]
Free
5 events,
EBC Trivia Night
EBC Trivia Night
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 […]
5 events,
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Free Outdoor Children’s Concert at McCrory Gardens: Featuring Phil Baker!
Free Outdoor Children’s Concert at McCrory Gardens: Featuring Phil Baker!
Grab your dancing shoes and join us for a morning of dancing and singing!
Free
Accessible Yoga Class
Accessible Yoga Class
An instructor from Prairie Soul Yoga will teach yoga poses that can be adapted for all abilities. No experience or equipment is necessary!
Movie Night: American Fiction
Movie Night: American Fiction
May’s Movie: American Fiction (Rated R, 1 hour and 57 Minutes) Monk is a frustrated novelist who's fed up with the establishment that profits from Black entertainment that relies on tired and offensive tropes. To prove his point, he uses a pen name to write an outlandish Black book of his own, a book that propels him […]
3 events,
Play Dates
Play Dates
0-36 months | Free | Family Style | Registration Required Play Dates is a free experience designed for children ages 0-36 months and their grown-ups to connect, discover, play and explore through hands-on experiences. We invite parents, caregivers, and the little ones in your lives to join us for a special time of play and […]
Dan Bublitz LIVE at The Comedy Room
Dan Bublitz LIVE at The Comedy Room
Sean Leary & Wooden Legs Brewing Company are proud to present: The Comedy Room! Presented by Shane Andersen Brookings Home Team pwrd by Century 21 Krogman & Co. When: Friday, May 24th 7pm and Saturday, May 25th at 7pm Where: Wooden Legs Brewing Company - 309 5th St Ste 100, Brookings, SD 57006 Headliner: Dan Bublitz […]
$20
4 events,
Farmers Market
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 southeast of the Children's Museum of […]
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 […]
Dan Bublitz LIVE at The Comedy Room
Dan Bublitz LIVE at The Comedy Room
Sean Leary & Wooden Legs Brewing Company are proud to present: The Comedy Room! Presented by Shane Andersen Brookings Home Team pwrd by Century 21 Krogman & Co. When: Friday, May 24th 7pm and Saturday, May 25th at 7pm Where: Wooden Legs Brewing Company - 309 5th St Ste 100, Brookings, SD 57006 Headliner: Dan Bublitz […]
$20
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BHS Graduation
BHS Graduation
The Brookings High School Class of 2024 is excited to celebrate this significant milestone at the Dacotah Bank Center. Join us as we honor the achievements and hard work of our graduates! We look forward to seeing you there!
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Memorial Day Program
Memorial Day Program
Join us for a special Memorial Day Program on May 27, 2024, at the Dacotah Bank Center. This free event, open to the public, will begin at 10:00 AM and conclude at approximately 11:00 AM. We invite you to join us as we gather to honor and pay tribute to those who have served and […]
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Patricia Duncan | ART IS is Plein Air Painter Pursuing Her Passion to Heal | Guild Program
Patricia Duncan | ART IS is Plein Air Painter Pursuing Her Passion to Heal | Guild Program
Join us for a South Dakota Art Museum Guild gathering featuring Patricia Duncan. At 10:00, following 9:30 coffee and social time, Patricia will share on ART IS Plein Air Painter Pursuing Her Passion to Heal Guild membership is encouraged but not required to attend monthly programs. Dues of $20 per year support Guild programs and […]
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
4 events,
Music Bingo @ EBC
Music Bingo @ EBC
Bring your friends and compete for Eponymous prizes and other fun prizes may be in store! Games start at 7pm!
Free
2 events,
Pottery Wheel Lesson – May 30 & June 13
Pottery Wheel Lesson – May 30 & June 13
Join us at the BAC with a local ceramicist to learn how to use a pottery wheel! 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 […]
$100
Miss South Dakota 2024
Miss South Dakota 2024
Miss South Dakota is back in Brookings for the 2024 Scholarship Competition. May 30 | 6:30pm Miss Preliminary 1 and Teen Preliminary May 31 | 6:30pm Miss Preliminary 2 and Teen Finals June 1 | 6:30pm Miss Finals Learn more about the Miss SD organization and purchase tickets today at www.misssd.org/.
3 events,
Fishback Classic Youth Soccer Tournament
The Fishback Classic is an annual youth soccer tournament hosted by The SoDak Spurs Soccer Club. This tournament is sanctioned by the South Dakota Youth Soccer Association. This event brings in approximately 100 youth soccer teams and about 3,000 daily attendees.
Play Dates
Play Dates
0-36 months | Free | Family Style | Registration Required Play Dates is a free experience designed for children ages 0-36 months and their grown-ups to connect, discover, play and explore through hands-on experiences. We invite parents, caregivers, and the little ones in your lives to join us for a special time of play and […]
Miss South Dakota 2024
Miss South Dakota 2024
Miss South Dakota is back in Brookings for the 2024 Scholarship Competition. May 30 | 6:30pm Miss Preliminary 1 and Teen Preliminary May 31 | 6:30pm Miss Preliminary 2 and Teen Finals June 1 | 6:30pm Miss Finals Learn more about the Miss SD organization and purchase tickets today at www.misssd.org/.
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Ruff Rider Poker Run 2024
Ruff Rider Poker Run 2024
Stay tuned for information on our annual Ruff Rider Poker run. All wheels are welcome. Cash prizes. All proceeds benefit the animals of Brookings Humane!
Farmers Market
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 southeast of the Children's Museum of […]
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Dinosaur Day
Dinosaur Day
Celebrate Dinosaur Day at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota. Visit our lifesize Mama T. Rex and her son, Max! Dig like a paleontologist in our Dino Dig exhibit! Learn about fossils! Stay tuned for the schedule of events! It will be a great day to celebrate all sorts of fun fossil and dinosaur facts such as: The famous […]
Free with paid admission