Sundays in September (8, 15, 22 & 29) free admission for Party on the Porch! Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the ambiance of live music in the Terrace Garden! Purchase a delicious food item or beverage from SDSU Catering! Food/beverage available during the performance from 1:00pm-3:00pm. More information coming soon!
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 up to 6 pizzas […]
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family style With every story, an adventure awaits! Join us on Tuesdays at 10:30 for an interactive Story Time, where tales come to life through engaging activities and creative fun. Perfect for young imaginations, this weekly event invites children to dive into new worlds and exciting experiences […]
Come carve your own stamp out of linoleum and use it to personalize a tote bag. Spooky and regular designs will be available! Click here to register starting September 24!
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: - Spaghetti with Garlic Breadstick - Vegan and gluten free options available Café Coteau is open […]
Bring your yoga mat and take care with us! Four free Wellness Wednesdays, open to the public, September 25 through October 16, 5:15-6:15 p.m. Yoga Instructor Mandy Lyons will offer a 4-part series exploring four of the chakras through a yoga practice in the "A Beautiful Despair" gallery, where Anila Agha’s cube casts luxurious shadows […]
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.
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family style Spark Studio is designed to ignite creativity and imagination through hands-on exploration, including sensory experiences. Join us in our First Floor Art Studio for a facilitated creative session that encourages young artists to experiment with materials, explore textures, sounds, and colors, and discover the joy […]
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!
Join us for the opening reception of printmaker Andrew Kosten's series, "Ritual, Or Habit" Read more about this artist on our website:brookingsartscouncil.org/andrew-kosten
The Miller Wellness Center brings you the 2024 Jackrabbit Open Pickleball Tournament! Registration for one event is $35.00 and includes a t-shirt. Additional registrations are $15.00 per event. Registration will CLOSE on Sunday, September 29. For those who regester after Wednesday, Septermeber 18, you will not be guarantee t-shirt. The schedule is as follows: Friday, Ocotober 4: Men’s & Women’s Singles (2pm […]
The Pink Ladies are hosting the State Dart Tournament in Brookings at the Dacotah Bank Center. More information can be found on our Facebook.
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 […]
Ages 5-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $35 ($28 members) Parents can enjoy a night on the town while the kids stay and play. You never know what kind of fun you’ll find in the Maker Studio after hours! Explore robotics, circuitry, pottery, sculpture, and painting. Play games, read books, or create your […]
Celebrate "That’s How We Roll" the new collaborartive artwork by Jim Yellowhawk and Ray “Rock Boy” Janis. This work will be on view in the lower level of the South Dakota Art Museum. The image shared here is a portion of the entire artwork. 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Reception with Jim Yellowhawk and Ray “Rock Boy” Janis. […]
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 […]
Paint a moonlit Halloween scene with artist, Lisa Solum. Pre-registration is necessary for seating and supplies. Register at Ray's by October 1st. $20 per person and 20 seats are available.
We are celebrating 6 years of service to the Brookings area. Please join the fun at the indoor/outdoor tournament Oct 4-5 and customer appreciation party Oct 6 from 1-3 with free simulator time and tasty treats from Homestead Meats!
It’s one harrowing and hilarious turn after another on this roller coaster ride through the day of an amnesiac trying to decipher her fractured life. Claire is abducted by a man who claims her husband wants to kill her. Audiences will view the ensuing mayhem through the kaleidoscope of Claire’s world!
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 up to 6 pizzas […]
The Developmental Hitting Camps are for beginner to intermediate softball players just learning how to hit. The camp will be run indoors with a maximum of 20 hitters. Please bring turf shoes or running shoes or molded cleats. You will learn some individual fixes to help you become a better hitter, learn drills that our […]
he Softball Pitching Camps are for beginner to intermediate softball pitchers just learning how to pitch, wanting to learn more pitches, or find out ways to gain more velocity. The camp will be run indoors with a maximum of 20 pitchers. Please bring turf shoes or running shoes or molded cleats, and all pitchers MUST […]
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family style With every story, an adventure awaits! Join us on Tuesdays at 10:30 for an interactive Story Time, where tales come to life through engaging activities and creative fun. Perfect for young imaginations, this weekly event invites children to dive into new worlds and exciting experiences […]
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 […]
Join a local ceramicist to learn how to use a pottery wheel. 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. Making: Tuesday, October 8th Glazing: Thursday, October 24th
Share the Warmth is a one-day event to provide free winter outerwear items to people in Brookings County. This extraordinary effort is made possible thanks to local donations and volunteers. Donate new or gently used and washed winter outerwear items such as coats, snow pants, boots, hats, gloves and scarves! All items are given away […]
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 (8:00 AM - 1:00 PM) (CDT) Description Beyond Grit: Embracing Passion and Perserverance to Gain the High-Performance Edge Cindra Kamphoff Author & Certified Speaking Professional with the National Speakers Association This keynote will help you embrace passion and purpose in our life and work. Based on almost twenty years of research […]
Join us for the opening of our newest exhibit, Digging Deep: The Secrets of Soil. At 5:30 p.m., Eli Halverson will be presenting the program, "The Hutton Project: How 100 Years of Cultivation has Changed Soil in South Dakota". This event is FREE and open to the public and refreshments will be served.
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family style Spark Studio is designed to ignite creativity and imagination through hands-on exploration, including sensory experiences. Join us in our First Floor Art Studio for a facilitated creative session that encourages young artists to experiment with materials, explore textures, sounds, and colors, and discover the joy […]
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!! We are thrilled to announce that tickets for the 3rd Annual Banquet are now LIVE and ready to purchase.Secure your spot today by purchasing tickets though the QR code or this link: https://pfqf.myeventscenter.com/event/92462
Join a local ceramicist to learn how to use a pottery wheel. 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. Making: Thursday, October 10th Glazing: Thursday, October 24th
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 […]
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $65 ($52 members) Join us for a full day of all things bugs and birds! We dive into the fascinating world of nature, discovering the secrets of our feathered friends and multi-legged creatures. Through hands-on activities and exploration, campers learn about the important roles bugs and […]
Join us for a low-sensory playtime Halloween style! 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. - Wear your costume and trick-or-treat on KidStreet - Meet friendly scarecrows - Explore hands-on fall sensory bins - […]
What one thing unites campus, community and over 100 years of Jackrabbits? Say it loud: Hobo Day! The 2024 Hobo Day Committee invites you to join in celebrating our beloved homecoming tradition on October 12, 2024. Hobo Day is the homecoming celebration for South Dakota State University and includes a parade through campus, Downtown Brookings, […]
To help celebrate SDSU's Homecoming, Prairie Striders sponsors a 5K road race every Hobo Day before the Hobo Day parade. Post-race refreshments are provided. All race participants receive a commemorative mug. Chip timing. Proceeds benefit Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Fancakes is back for the Jackrabbits '24-'25 Football Season. Fancakes are FREE Blueberry and Apple pancakes we will be offering the morning of Jackrabbit Home Football Games. Each week we partner with local non-profits or organ Duplicate izations with a need in the Brookings area. All free will donations collected for the Fancakes will be […]
It’s Hobo Day! The South Dakota State University Jackrabbits take on Youngstown State at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. Game day regarding parking, ticketing and tailgating can be found at South Dakota State Jackrabbits Athletics. Find additional event information at SDSU here. If you’re planning on getting some new Jackrabbit gear, stop in at Jackrabbit Central located […]
Free admission, horse-drawn hayrides, scarecrow scavenger hunt, arts class, Dog Day of Fall (Attendees can bring their furry friend for $1 a pup), and more!
Come join us any time between noon and 3pm at McCrory Gardens Education & Visitor Center for a fun and creative cyanotype class using the beautiful fall foliage. Learn the art of creating stunning nature prints using natural elements found in the garden. No prior experience needed, just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! This in-person […]
Create an inviting fall floral centerpiece of your own! Bring your own container and collect flowers and other beautiful plant parts from McCrory Gardens to create your own arrangement during our Fall Festival! Designer and instructor Elizabeth Schmid will artfully guide the process and provide tips to make your own beautiful fall floral arrangement! Liz […]
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $65 ($52 members) Step back in time at our Prehistoric Camp, where our paleontologists uncover the mysteries of the past. Campers will explore the age of dinosaurs, dig for fossils, and learn about the creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago. In celebration of […]
School is out, and we are open for a special day of play in all of the museum exhibits. Join us as we celebrate Native American Day. Learn how to hoop dance and explore all of our Museum exhibits from 10 am to 5 pm!
Join us at Forté of Brookings for a spooktacular evening of food, fun, and festivities at the Halloween Harvest Festival! We’ll be hosting a variety of delicious food trucks, offering free bites for all. Enjoy complimentary drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, including our special signature cocktail that’s sure to add a festive flair to your […]
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family style With every story, an adventure awaits! Join us on Tuesdays at 10:30 for an interactive Story Time, where tales come to life through engaging activities and creative fun. Perfect for young imaginations, this weekly event invites children to dive into new worlds and exciting experiences […]
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: - BBQ Brisket Sandwich with Side of Mac and Cheese - Vegan and gluten free options […]
Join us as we explore the amazing worlds of Science. Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics with hands-on experiments for the whole family.
Bring your yoga mat and take care with us! Four free Wellness Wednesdays, open to the public, September 25 through October 16, 5:15-6:15 p.m. Yoga Instructor Mandy Lyons will offer a 4-part series exploring four of the chakras through a yoga practice in the "A Beautiful Despair" gallery, where Anila Agha’s cube casts luxurious shadows […]
The South Dakota Ballet will be hosting a masterclass for middle school/high school dancers! Space is limited to 20 spots. Participants will be emailed a discount code for $5 off a ticket to the October 19th SD Ballet Performance at The Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center.
It's time for the Fall Friends of the Brookings Public Library Book Sale! We'll have plenty of gently-used books, DVDs, CDs, board games, and more for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Brookings Public Library. Most items are $2 or under. BOOK SALE DATES: Wednesday, October 16 – 5:30-7:30** **Wednesday hours are for Friends of the […]
Come join our team! SDSU Career Fair, Thursday, October 17th, 2024 from 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. at McCrory Gardens. We offer a wide variety of employment opportunities; competitive compensation and benefits; and generous paid time off. There will be on-site interviews for custodial and maintenance positions and a chance to win Jack's gear and […]
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family style Spark Studio is designed to ignite creativity and imagination through hands-on exploration, including sensory experiences. Join us in our First Floor Art Studio for a facilitated creative session that encourages young artists to experiment with materials, explore textures, sounds, and colors, and discover the joy […]
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 […]
It's time for the Fall Friends of the Brookings Public Library Book Sale! We'll have plenty of gently-used books, DVDs, CDs, board games, and more for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Brookings Public Library. Most items are $2 or under. BOOK SALE DATES: Wednesday, October 16 – 5:30-7:30** **Wednesday hours are for Friends of the […]
The Fear Asylum is rated South Dakota's top haunted attraction and is a must-visit in the fall. The patients are restless, and that’s putting it mildly. The seemingly now abandoned Brookend Asylum has been overturned by the patients who have come to realize they’re not the only demented and twisted ones onsite; the doctors they […]
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 […]
It's time for the Fall Friends of the Brookings Public Library Book Sale! We'll have plenty of gently-used books, DVDs, CDs, board games, and more for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Brookings Public Library. Most items are $2 or under. BOOK SALE DATES: Wednesday, October 16 – 5:30-7:30** **Wednesday hours are for Friends of the […]
Stop by the Agricultural Heritage Museum and Art Museum for our fourth annual FREE Fall Family Festival! Both museums will have activities and kids of all ages are welcome to put on their costumes a few weeks early to trick-or-treat for candy at both sites. The Agricultural Heritage Museum is located at 977 11th St, […]
It's time for the Fall Friends of the Brookings Public Library Book Sale! We'll have plenty of gently-used books, DVDs, CDs, board games, and more for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Brookings Public Library. Most items are $2 or under. BOOK SALE DATES: Wednesday, October 16 – 5:30-7:30** **Wednesday hours are for Friends of the […]
When Charlie Cox, a middle-aged editor, learns that he has the incurable, degenerative condition known as Lou Gehrig's disease, he gets in his car and starts driving. He soon finds himself in the Arizona desert, where he uncharacteristically picks up a hitchhiker, a sarcastic, impatient guy named Wally, who happens to be his own personal […]
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 each month! […]
The Developmental Hitting Camps are for beginner to intermediate softball players just learning how to hit. The camp will be run indoors with a maximum of 20 hitters. Please bring turf shoes or running shoes or molded cleats. You will learn some individual fixes to help you become a better hitter, learn drills that our […]
he Softball Pitching Camps are for beginner to intermediate softball pitchers just learning how to pitch, wanting to learn more pitches, or find out ways to gain more velocity. The camp will be run indoors with a maximum of 20 pitchers. Please bring turf shoes or running shoes or molded cleats, and all pitchers MUST […]
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family style With every story, an adventure awaits! Join us on Tuesdays at 10:30 for an interactive Story Time, where tales come to life through engaging activities and creative fun. Perfect for young imaginations, this weekly event invites children to dive into new worlds and exciting experiences […]
Enroll in the October class to become a Brookings Tourism Ambassador. Location: Coughlin Room, Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium ABOUT THE PROGRAM: The Brookings Tourism Ambassador Program aims to provide frontline employees and volunteers with learning experiences to enhance their knowledge of the region and improve their customer service skills. This certification equips participants with the […]
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: - Grilled Cheese and Tomato Basil Bisque - Gluten free option available Café Coteau is open […]
Help the library build an ofrenda (an altar made to honor deceased loved ones during Dia De los Muertos or the Day of the Dead )! Come craft marigolds and butterflies, “sugar skulls”, and picture frames to display in the library! Those who wish to have their friends or relatives featured on the ofrenda can […]
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 […]
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family style Spark Studio is designed to ignite creativity and imagination through hands-on exploration, including sensory experiences. Join us in our First Floor Art Studio for a facilitated creative session that encourages young artists to experiment with materials, explore textures, sounds, and colors, and discover the joy […]
Join acclaimed author and producer Curtis Chin for a screening of his newly released documentary "Dear Corky", featuring New Yorker photojournalist Corky Lee, who documented his hometown’s Chinatown and Asian American communities around the country for over 50 years. Plus a bonus screening of segments of "Vincent Who", learning who Vincent is and his monumental […]
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 […]
Join local artist Eileen Binkley for this fun and seasonal watercolor class. Costumes encouraged! No experience needed All supplies provided 8+, students 12 and under should have an adult accompanying or taking the class
A monthly, casual bicycle ride around Brookings! Meet at the corner of 5th St. & Main Ave at 6pm. We bicycle around town for about an hour! Find the "Brookings Critical Mass" Facebook page for routes & more details. October 25th wear your costumes!!
25+ artisan booths with handmade items. Let us help you start your holiday shopping! Sponsored by General Federation of Women's Club Brookings. For more information please contact us via email: GFWC.brookings@gmail.com
Crafters, Boutiques, Makers & More... All for your shopping pleasure! Brookings Inn & Convention CenterSaturday October 26th9 am to 3 pm
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 […]
Residents at The Neighborhoods at Brookview nursing home will pass candy out to kids 12 years of age and younger. DOORS OPEN AT 1:30 P.M. For more information or to donate candy, please contact Activities Coordinator Amanda Uecker at (605) 696-8716.
Trick or Treat on the trail, glow bobber fishing & Halloween crafts inside!
The Developmental Hitting Camps are for beginner to intermediate softball players just learning how to hit. The camp will be run indoors with a maximum of 20 hitters. Please bring turf shoes or running shoes or molded cleats. You will learn some individual fixes to help you become a better hitter, learn drills that our […]
he Softball Pitching Camps are for beginner to intermediate softball pitchers just learning how to pitch, wanting to learn more pitches, or find out ways to gain more velocity. The camp will be run indoors with a maximum of 20 pitchers. Please bring turf shoes or running shoes or molded cleats, and all pitchers MUST […]
Teams will have 45 minutes to decorate their own spooky cake. Bring your own cake and we'll provide all the frosting and decorating supplies. Winners will receive a prize and bragging rights! This is an all-ages event! Click here to register starting October 22. Please register only once for your team . Please limit your team to […]
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family style With every story, an adventure awaits! Join us on Tuesdays at 10:30 for an interactive Story Time, where tales come to life through engaging activities and creative fun. Perfect for young imaginations, this weekly event invites children to dive into new worlds and exciting experiences […]
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: - Monster Face Quesadillas with Mandarin Orange “Pumpkins” - Gluten free option available Café Coteau is […]
On Wednesday, October 30, we will be having our Trick or Treat event from 3:00-5:00pm. Come in your best costume, visit our residents, and score some candy! We look forward to celebrating Halloween with you!
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family style Spark Studio is designed to ignite creativity and imagination through hands-on exploration, including sensory experiences. Join us in our First Floor Art Studio for a facilitated creative session that encourages young artists to experiment with materials, explore textures, sounds, and colors, and discover the joy […]
McCrory Gardens is hosting their Giggles and Ghouls Trick or Treating through the Gardens! Be watching for details on our website and social media for this fun, free, trick or treating through the Gardens experience. In case of inclement weather the event will be held in the Great Hall.
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 […]
Cheer on the Jacks Club Hockey as they take on UND at the Larson Ice Center in the First Bank & Trust Rink.
The Fear Asylum is rated South Dakota's top haunted attraction and is a must-visit in the fall. The patients are restless, and that’s putting it mildly. The seemingly now abandoned Brookend Asylum has been overturned by the patients who have come to realize they’re not the only demented and twisted ones onsite; the doctors they […]
Fancakes is back for the Jackrabbits '24-'25 Football Season. Fancakes are FREE Blueberry and Apple pancakes we will be offering the morning of Jackrabbit Home Football Games. Each week we partner with local non-profits or organizations with a need in the Brookings area. All free will donations collected for the Fancakes will be donated directly […]
The South Dakota State University Jackrabbits take on Murray State at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. Game day information regarding parking, ticketing and tailgating can be found at South Dakota State Jackrabbits Athletics. Find additional event information at SDSU here. If you’re planning on getting some new Jackrabbit gear, stop in at Jackrabbit Central located at 416 […]
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 […]
