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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 […]
$120
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 […]
Free with paid admission
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Are you ready to make your holiday wishes come true by seeing reindeer and Santa's sleigh up close? Now is your time and photo opportunities are available!
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🎄✨ Join us at Forté of Brookings on Monday, December 2nd, from 1–3 PM for a festive afternoon filled with holiday cheer! 🌟 🎙️ Live Radio Broadcast ☕ Build Your Own Hot Cocoa Bar 🎨 Make-and-Take Ornaments 🏡 Guided Tours 🎁 Support Project Joy by bringing a toy donation for their collection trailer! While Forté […]
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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 […] |
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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 […]
Free with paid admission
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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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All Ages | Come-and-Go | Family Style | Museum admission required Make-n-Take Tuesdays offer a rotating lineup of creative activities, perfect for the whole family. Each week, dive into a new hands-on project like clay sculpting, tie-dye, shrink dinks, printmaking, and more. The fee adjusts based on the activity, ensuring a fresh and fun experience […]
Museum Admission
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4 events,
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. 
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,
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 […]
Free with paid admission
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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 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, December 5th Glazing: Thursday, December 19th
$105
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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. 
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. 
Bring the family and dress in your holiday best, pets welcome! Complimentary pictures will be taken and posted on the Dakota Insurance Facebook page Monday, December 9th. Meet Santa, enjoy some hot cocoa, and stay for the Festival of Lights. |
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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 […]
$25
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There is a Free Community Art Day at the South Dakota Art Museum on Saturday, December 7th from 10 am -1 pm. The CAD features artist Xavier Pastrano teaching Zentangle Squares.
Free
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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, […] |
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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! […]
$1
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 […] |
7 events,
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 […]
Free with paid admission
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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 […]
$5
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All Ages | Come-and-Go | Family Style | Museum admission required Make-n-Take Tuesdays offer a rotating lineup of creative activities, perfect for the whole family. Each week, dive into a new hands-on project like clay sculpting, tie-dye, shrink dinks, printmaking, and more. The fee adjusts based on the activity, ensuring a fresh and fun experience […]
Museum Admission
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4 events,
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. 
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!
Free
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4 events,
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 […]
Free with paid admission
Mills Property Management invites you to meet Santa & Mrs. Claus and a few of his reindeer! Get a free photo taken with the jolly ole fella and Mrs. Claus. 
He's making a list and checking it twice! Visit with Santa at Cubby's Sports Bar & Grill on Thursday, Dec. 12 from 5-7pm. |
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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. 
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.All ages are welcome. Please contact mneubauer@cityofbrookings-sd.gov with any questions 
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 […]
Free with paid admission
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […]
Free with paid admission
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
8 events,
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 […]
Free with paid admission
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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: - Chicken Alfredo with Garlic Breadstick - Gluten Free option available Café Coteau is open to […]
$5
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Craft fair by the Larson Nature Center! Join us at the Larson Nature Center for an afternoon crafting a festive gnome table-top decoration and natural material ornaments! All materials are provided. If you are not pre-registered, walk-ins are welcome while supplies last. The event is open house style and you can come anytime between 4pm […]
$5
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On Wednesday, December 18, Santa is coming to visit Peaceful Pines! Come see us and get your picture taken with Santa! All ages are welcome, and we will have cookies and hot cocoa to keep you warm. We look forward to having you!
Free
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Santa is coming! Hot chocolate, candy canes, crafts for kids, temporary tattoos, camels, and more! Mark your calendars, you don't want to miss this one!
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. |
7 events,
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 […]
Free with paid admission
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 […]
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 […] |
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Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $33 ($26.40 members) Join us for our Afternoon Maker Studio. Children ages 6-12 are welcome to join us in the Maker Studio for an afternoon of fun. In this seasonal offering, we will be making holiday creations and one-of-a-kind ornaments. Guaranteed to be a jolly time! […]
$26.40 – $33
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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 […] |
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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.
Free
Join Sheri Vaughn of Hand Tied Floral to craft a stunning centerpiece for your holiday gatherings or as a wonderfully unique host gift!
$55
If you seek a casual bicycle ride centered around having fun, chilling, and seeing different parts of town, this might be the one for you. We pedal from park to park, taking a break at each to chat. Want to know if we are riding? Call us at 605.692.2453, email us at info@bluestembicycles.com or pop […] |
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We would like to inform our patrons of our Holiday open skate schedule. We look forward to seeing you at the rink! Happy Holidays!
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. |
2 events,
We would like to inform our patrons of our Holiday open skate schedule. We look forward to seeing you at the rink! Happy Holidays!
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. |
1 event,
We would like to inform our patrons of our Holiday open skate schedule. We look forward to seeing you at the rink! Happy Holidays! |
2 events,
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.
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!
Free
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3 events,
We would like to inform our patrons of our Holiday open skate schedule. We look forward to seeing you at the rink! Happy Holidays!
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 […]
Free with paid admission
We would like to inform our patrons of our Holiday open skate schedule. We look forward to seeing you at the rink! Happy Holidays! |
2 events,
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.
We would like to inform our patrons of our Holiday open skate schedule. We look forward to seeing you at the rink! Happy Holidays! |
1 event,
If you seek a casual bicycle ride centered around having fun, chilling, and seeing different parts of town, this might be the one for you. We pedal from park to park, taking a break at each to chat. Want to know if we are riding? Call us at 605.692.2453, email us at info@bluestembicycles.com or pop […] |
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1 event,
We would like to inform our patrons of our Holiday open skate schedule. We look forward to seeing you at the rink! Happy Holidays! |
5 events,
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.
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We would like to inform our patrons of our Holiday open skate schedule. We look forward to seeing you at the rink! Happy Holidays! |
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Celebrate the year with Brookings Multicultural Center! Enjoy karaoke with DJ Gene Olson Family friendly event (no alcohol) Snacks/appetizers, Christmas movies and games. All are welcome! For more information contact 605.622.0128 or visit BrookingsMC.org 
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, […]
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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 […] 
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 […] |
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Get ready to enjoy 20+ delicious burgers in and around Brookings. The Burger Clash begins on January 1 and ends on February 28, giving you two whole months to try as many burgers as you can! *Check with individual restaurants for hours and availability.
We would like to inform our patrons of our Holiday open skate schedule. We look forward to seeing you at the rink! Happy Holidays!
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.
Every other 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!
Free
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3 events,
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 […]
Free with paid admission
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We would like to inform our patrons of our Holiday open skate schedule. We look forward to seeing you at the rink! Happy Holidays! |
2 events,
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.
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Step into the Roaring Twenties as we celebrate the start of 2025 with a dazzling evening of jazz, style, and intrigue at Forté of Brookings! On January 3rd, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, our black, gold, silver, and white soirée will whisk you back to an era of glitz and glamour. This free, 21+ event […]
Free
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3 events,
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, chilling, and seeing different parts of town, this might be the one for you. We pedal from park to park, taking a break at each to chat. Want to know if we are riding? Call us at 605.692.2453, email us at info@bluestembicycles.com or pop […] |
