Train like the Summit League Champions in our state of the art indoor facility. Camp will be led by Brock Thompson, SDSU Head Women’s Soccer Coach, and attended by numerous college coaches from across the upper Midwest. Girls Grades: 9th - 12th and JUCO Players Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:30 PM - 3:30 […]
North Pole Holiday Fair Nov. 30th 10am - 6pm and Dec 1st. 10am - 4pm. Santa pictures and gift wrapping! Please come support our Pay it Forward Ministry startup efforts, so we can help people in our community. Vendors contact us for info: email dahliaevents.sd@gmail.com or 605-651-9349
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family Style | Drop In 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 […]
Come visit Santa at our Brookings Branch from 5-7 pm on Monday, December 2th. Be your own photographer and take a free photo with Santa. We will also have free cookie decorating and hot chocolate. Get in the Christmas spirit with this family friendly event. Everyone is welcome! Dec. 2th From 5PM-7PM – Brookings Branch […]
Welcome to Pasque's holiday arrangement + styling classes. This is an opportunity for you to learn, explore + experiment with different picks, sprays, florals + accents while being assisted by the Pasque team. Bring your own vase / tray / item to style or get one from us and we will help you style with […]
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 […]
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 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, December 3rd Glazing: Thursday, December 19th
Welcome to Pasque's holiday arrangement + styling classes. This is an opportunity for you to learn, explore + experiment with different picks, sprays, florals + accents while being assisted by the Pasque team. Bring your own vase / tray / item to style or get one from us and we will help you style with […]
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 […]
Our Jingle & Mingle holiday shopping event offers a personalized shopping experience complete with free gift wrapping. Let the play experts at Play Central Toys & Books help you find that unique, creative, educational gift for the child in your life. Our personal shoppers will be on hand to help you find the perfect gifts. […]
Join us 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!
All tournaments will be held at the Larson Ice Center in Brookings, SD. Guaranteed 3 games most will be 4 All games will be played under USA Hockey Rules as modified by SD Hockey.
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 us at the Nook for our holiday open house celebration! There will be goodies, discounts, conversation and oodles of merriment! Santa will also join us for pictures with kiddos. Keep a look out for more information. It is going to be SO MUCH FUN!
Celebrate the sparkle and joy of the holiday season! Downtown Brookings will be lit up and ready for your family to enjoy the 29th Annual Festival of Lights celebration. Pre-parade activities start at 4 or 5 p.m. and the parade kick-off at 7 p.m.
The Brookings Farmers Market is officially extended through the winter! Join us at the Brookings Activity Center (320 5th Ave) for all your favorite local goods—fresh produce, handmade crafts, fresh baked goods, and more.Starting November 21st, mark your calendars for the first Saturday (9-12 p.m.) and third Thursday (4-7 p.m.) of each month from November […]
Kick off the holiday season with a magical morning! When: Saturday December 7Time: 9:00-10:30amWhere: Madison Avenue DanceCost: $25 (cash, check or card at drop off)Who: Ages 3-8 (will split into groups ages 3-5 and 6-8; you not need to be a member of MADS to attend) This event includes:Ballet class with Miss Olivia (learning a […]
Join us at the Nook for our holiday open house celebration! There will be goodies, discounts, conversation and oodles of merriment! Santa will also join us for pictures with kiddos. Keep a look out for more information. It is going to be SO MUCH FUN!
Experience the cheer of the holiday season with this performance at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center.
Join us at the Nook for our holiday open house celebration! There will be goodies, discounts, conversation and oodles of merriment! Santa will also join us for pictures with kiddos. Keep a look out for more information. It is going to be SO MUCH FUN!
Head over to McCrory Gardens to share your list with Santa! Visits with Santa are free. Families who visit with Santa receive free Garden Glow tickets for the night they visit. Want to make your night a little more magical? Enjoy a trolley ride at the Gardens. Rides from 1-4pm and are $10 for Adults, […]
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 […]
The 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 […]
Get in the holiday spirit with local artist Eileen Binkley as you paint some vintage inspired Christmas trees. Use fun 60s-themed colors like pink, mint green, and turquoise to make your tree feel like a mid-century masterpiece. -No experience necessary. -Supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own as well!
Learn to paint a gingerbread house, step by step! All materials are provided. Ages 13+. Click here to register starting December 3.
This Wednesday is another addition of SONGO "music bingo". Bring your friends and compete in a fun sing along version of bingo for a chance at free drinks and other fun prizes. Game starts at 7PM. See you all there!
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 […]
The Brookings School District is hosting a winter band concert on December 12 at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center.
All tournaments will be held at the Larson Ice Center in Brookings, SD. Guaranteed 3 games most will be 4 All games will be played under USA Hockey Rules as modified by SD Hockey.
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 […]
Get ready for two days of competitive cornhole fun, food & drink specials, and lots of chances to win! Join us at the Dacotah Bank Center for an event you won’t want to miss. Schedule Highlights Friday, Dec 13 4 PM – Early Bird Blind Draw 7 PM – ACL Swap Saturday, Dec 14 10 […]
Be sure to bring your holiday wish list because Santa will be visiting the Museum during this Sensory Friendly Play! Join us for a low-sensory playtime that offers a calm, less crowded opportunity for exploration in our Museum’s exhibits. This event is specially designed for children, adults, and families who will benefit from expanded accessibility […]
Join the museum and the Brookings Farmers Market for our fifth annual Holiday Market at the Museum! Browse booths filled with your favorite farmers market vendors and stop by the museum store to cross some holiday shopping off your list!
Get ready for two days of competitive cornhole fun, food & drink specials, and lots of chances to win! Join us at the Dacotah Bank Center for an event you won’t want to miss. Schedule Highlights Friday, Dec 13 4 PM – Early Bird Blind Draw 7 PM – ACL Swap Saturday, Dec 14 10 […]
Join us at the Nook on Saturday, December 14th from 10:30 am - noon to meet author CK Van Dam. CK Van Dam is a daughter of the Dakota prairies. She writes historical fiction/western romance about strong women who have built our nation and our world. Join us to meet the author + learn more […]
Head over to McCrory Gardens to share your list with Santa! Visits with Santa are free. Families who visit with Santa receive free Garden Glow tickets for the night they visit. Want to make your night a little more magical? Enjoy a trolley ride at the Gardens. Rides from 1-4pm and are $10 for Adults, […]
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family Style | Drop In 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 […]
Join us for our annual Merry & Bright Christmas Showcase where hundreds of local dancers will perform ballet, tap, jazz, pom, hip hop and lyrical routines set to your favorite holiday tunes! 4PM Show: All Tiny, Petite & Beginner classes as well as our Gems Competition Team. 6PM Show: All Junior I, Junior II, Intermediate […]
Your holidays are about to get merrier and brighter. Our annual Stuff Your Stocking event is happening on Monday, December 16th from 10am-6pm. *Stock* up on great gifts and treat yourself to something you’ve had your eye on at The Carrot Seed. We’ll provide the stocking, and you get 25% off the treasures you fit inside […]
Head over to McCrory Gardens to share your list with Santa! Visits with Santa are free. Families who visit with Santa receive free Garden Glow tickets for the night they visit.
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 […]
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 […]
Santa is visiting the Children’s Museum of South Dakota and Café Coteau! Grab your camera and come visit Santa. The museum will be open for play until 7 pm as well! Still doing holiday shopping? Check out our toy store Play Central Toys & Books (No museum admission is needed and your purchase supports our […]
Join us as we explore the amazing worlds of Science. Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics with hands-on experiments for the whole family.
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 […]
Enroll in the December class to become a Brookings Tourism Ambassador. Location: Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center 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 resources […]
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 […]
Head to Downtown Brookings each month for Third Thursday! Every month, on the third Thursday, businesses will stay open later and offer entertainment, put out some snacks, have a special drink to order, or anything else tying into the monthly theme. Learn more about this month's theme by visiting DowntownBrookings.com. While kids are welcome, the […]
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 […]
Monarch Aerial Arts Presents:Winter Wonderland Student Showcase! When: Friday, December 20th. Show begins at 6pm. Ticket sales begin at 5pm in person - cash or card accepted. Where: McCrory Gardens - Great Hall Cost: Adults $10 | Children under 12 $5 Ticket to the Showcase includes Admission to Garden Glow after the Showcase We would […]
We are excited to announce that Santa is making a stop at the Brookings Arts Council during our Festival of Trees! He will be here Saturday, December 21st from 2-7 pm. Please stop in so your little ones can share their wishlist with Santa and watch as he will be making clay animals.
Join Sheri Vaughn of Hand Tied Floral to craft a stunning centerpiece for your holiday gatherings or as a wonderfully unique host gift!
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 […]
Head over to McCrory Gardens to share your list with Santa! Visits with Santa are free. Families who visit with Santa receive free Garden Glow tickets for the night they visit.
Head over to McCrory Gardens to share your list with Santa! Visits with Santa are free. Families who visit with Santa receive free Garden Glow tickets for the night they visit.
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 […]
This Wednesday is another addition of SONGO "music bingo". Bring your friends and compete in a fun sing along version of bingo for a chance at free drinks and other fun prizes. Game starts at 7PM. See you all there!
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 […]
Lights, camera, action! Be part of a grand, one-day production leading to a final performance with an audience. Take on a lead character role, design costumes, build props, or become a director! The choice (and stage) is yours! Please bring a sack lunch.
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 […]
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 […]
At Maker Camp, children engage in collaborative projects and explore hands-on activities that unleash their creativity and dive into STEAM concepts (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) and artistic expression. Come explore our variety of different tools and mediums. Please bring a sack lunch.
Join us for a festive New Year’s Celebrations Camp, where campers will craft party hats, create their own noisemakers, and get ready to ring in the new year with a special noon countdown. This fun-filled camp is perfect for young party planners who want to celebrate the new year in style alongside our museum guests, […]
You don’t have to stay up late to celebrate the New Year! Join us for Noon Year’s Eve. The Museum will be open from 10 am to 5 pm with a parade led by Kidoodle and a ball drop celebration at noon sharp! Museum exhibits will be available all day with an opportunity to take […]
You don’t have to stay up late to celebrate the New Year! Celebrate Noon Year’s Eve at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota. Play along in all of the museum exhibits and take part in these New Year activities: TWO Confetti drops: One at NOON and one at 4 pm. Each confetti drop will be […]
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 […]
SDSU Men's Basketball takes on Denver at First Bank & Trust Arena. The time is TBD! Stay tuned for more information.
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!
All tournaments will be held at the Larson Ice Center in Brookings, SD. Guaranteed 3 games most will be 4 All games will be played under USA Hockey Rules as modified by SD Hockey.
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 […]
The Brookings Farmers Market is officially extended through the winter! Join us at the Brookings Activity Center (320 5th Ave) for all your favorite local goods—fresh produce, handmade crafts, fresh baked goods, and more.Starting November 21st, mark your calendars for the first Saturday (9-12 p.m.) and third Thursday (4-7 p.m.) of each month from November […]
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 […]
