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Juneteenth Celebration
2022-06-19 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Hillcrest Park
Join in community at Hillcrest Park (1520 6th St) in Brookings on Sunday, 6/19/22, to commemorate the anniversary of the liberation of enslaved Black people from chattel slavery on June 19th, 1865.
This family-friendly event is open to all and will have vendors and refreshments, youth engagement programming including bubble play and crafts, a fashion show, African dance performance, keynote address delivered by Kas Williams, panel discussion with local fathers in recognition of the dual holidays, reading and book signing from author Ukamaka Olisakwe… and more!
A special prize will be given to the youngest and oldest dad in attendance, in honor of Father’s Day.
Thank you to the Brookings Human Rights Commission and our community partners for fiscal sponsorship and support.
Please message the page @juneteenth.brookings or e-mail juneteenth.brookings@gmail.com if you have a talent you’d like to share.

SDSU National Summer Transportation Institute: Free Summer Camp!
2022-06-19 - 2022-06-25 | South Dakota State University, SDSU Caldwell Hall 167 Box 2810A, Brookings, SD, 57007
Are you a South Dakota high school student interested in learning more about engineering and transportation? Would you like to learn on the beautiful South Dakota State University campus through interactive, fun, and hands-on activities? Do you want to explore opportunities in the transportation sector and consider it as a career? Then, the South Dakota State University’s National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) may be right for you!

All selected students will receive scholarships to attend the NSTI! The scholarship will cover the cost of on-campus housing, food, and workshops, so the camp is free! During this one-week long summer camp, you will be introduced to different aspects of transportation engineering, such as planning, materials, and transportation modes, among other topics. You’ll also have an opportunity to participate in hands-on lab activities in workshops and learn from experts about the transportation sector and the problems transportation engineers solve.

Register by May 31, 2022 here or at the website below.

Eligibility Criteria:

Entering grades 9-12 (as of 2022-2023 school year)
Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 (out of 4.0)
Completed algebra (or will be qualified to enroll in coming school term)
Interested in engineering, science, or technology

Father's Day Aquatic Center Special
2022-06-19 | Hillcrest Aquatic Center, 1505 5th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Dad gets in free when accompanied by a child with a season ticket or paying a daily fee.

Sioux Falls A.B.A.T.E Ride Through
2022-06-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Skinner’s Pub
REV your engines!!! Sioux River A.B.A.T.E. & Skinners Pub 2022 Ride Through Ride.
5:00 p.m. Registration
6:30 p.m. Games & Awards
8:00 p.m. Ride Through

Peter and the Starcatcher
2022-06-18 14:00 - 15:30, 2022-06-17 19:30 - 21:00, 2022-06-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2022-06-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Prairie Repertory Theatre’s second show, Peter and the Starcatcher.
A young orphan and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff. They know nothing of the mysterious trunk in the captain’s cabin, which contains a precious, otherworldly cargo. At sea, the boys are discovered by a precocious young girl named Molly, a Starcatcher-in-training who realizes that the trunk’s precious cargo is starstuff, a celestial substance so powerful that it must never fall into the wrong hands. When the ship is taken over by pirates – led by the fearsome Black Stache, a villain determined to claim the trunk and its treasure for his own – the journey quickly becomes a thrilling adventure.
For a full schedule of shows click here.

Longest Day 10K
2022-06-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Fishback Soccer Complex, 1100 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The Longest Day 10K is one of only a few 10Ks offered in the area.
Race time and day: 8 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2022
Race Divisions:
10K: Open division
Relay: Open Division
​Online registration ($25 per individual or per team) closes at midnight June 16.
Day of registration ($30 per individual or per team) 6:45 – 7:30 am June 18 (race day).
Shirts (optional) will be for sale for $5 the day of the race on a first-come, first-serve basis.
​ A small bottled water may be offered at the race’s midpoint depending on weather and COVID-19 conditions. Runners should be prepared for HOT and HUMID weather.
All proceeds from the event will go to benefit the Brookings High School and South Dakota State University cross country programs.

Brookings Kite Festival
2022-06-18 - 2022-06-19 | Fishback Soccer Complex, 1100 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The Brookings Kite Festival is a free community event for all ages. Fly a kite, and view massive show kites. Held annually at Fishback Soccer Complex in Brookings, South Dakota.

Jr. Legion 16U vs. Renner
2022-06-17 15:00 - 19:00 | SD

Cubby's Classic 13U and 14U
2022-06-17 12:00 - 2022-06-19 17:00 | SD

Make-N-Take Block Printing
2022-06-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Design! Carve! Ink! Print. Children will learn the technique of linoleum block printing from an experienced facilitator and will take home their project as a memento.
Register Here.

Bandits 18U vs. Renner
2022-06-16 17:00 - 21:00 | SD

Brookings Country Club Open House
2022-06-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Brookings Country Club, 2180 Clubhouse drive, Brookings, SD, 57006
Join us at the BCC to preview our club house, menu, and all that we have to offer. Happy hour starts at 5pm with free snacks and cocktails. Thursdays are our $8 Craft Sandwich Nights where you can try our Triple Bypass Burger (our Burger Clash 2022 Entry) or any of the other menu options that suit your fancy.
Take a shot on our new Trackman virtual golf simluator while you sip a cold brew.
We hope to see you there. Please call 693-4316 or email kimton@brookingscc.com for more information ot to make a reservation.

Mini-Camp One: Arts on the Farm
2022-06-16 12:30 - 16:30, 2022-06-15 12:30 - 16:30, 2022-06-14 12:30 - 16:30 | Good Roots Farm and Gardens, 3712 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Do you know a 5-11 year old looking for an adventure this summer? Have them join the Prairie Learning Academy and Good Roots Farm and Gardens for a nature-based mini-camp this summer! Camp 1, “Arts on the Farm,” will focus on:

Personal Expression
Empathy
Imagination
Confidence

Camps are supervised by vetted, experienced educators and/or background-checked school volunteers, and Good Roots Farm staff. Enrichment providers are experienced and/or certified art, music, dance, and theater instructors.
Facilitated experiences will comprise roughly 1.5 hours of the day while much of the day will involve child-directed activity, hands-on exploration, and collaborative play.
All camps will explore nature and farm life!
Cost is $90 for the first child per camp, and $80 per additional child/per camp. To inquire about financial assistance, e-mail hello@brookingsPLA.org.
Register on the website here or at the link below.

South Dakota Quarter Horse Association Summer Shootout
2022-06-16 08:00 - 2022-06-19 20:00 | Swiftel Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join the show in Brookings for this family fun and friendly event! For more information and to reserve stalls, email Jodie Svennes, admin@jsshowmanagement.com, or check out the SDQHA website here.

Fiber and Textiles Camp
2022-06-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ags 6-12
Imagine. Design. Create. Learn the skills of macramé, embroidery, embellishment, and more. You’ll have SEW much fun you won’t want to WEAVE! Please bring a sack lunch.
Register Here.

Jr. Legion 16U vs. Harrisburg
2022-06-15 13:00 - 17:00 | SD

Make-N-Take Block Printing
2022-06-15 13:00 - 14:30 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Design! Carve! Ink! Print. Children will learn the technique of linoleum block printing from an experienced facilitator and will take home their project as a memento.

Summertime Food Trucks & Fun
2022-06-15 11:30 - 13:30 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
We’re excited to be back for our fourth summer of Summertime Food Trucks & Fun events! On June 15, enjoy food from the Shorty’s Hot Box food truck and live music from Kyle Knutson. Seating will be available on the north side of the museum (behind the museum). In case of inclement weather, check our social media channels for plans to move indoors.

Coffee with Vets
2022-06-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Kool Beans
Join us at Kool Beans for Coffee with Vets every Third Wednesday at 11am, where we’ll discuss programs and topics of interest to the Veteran community. Free coffee, camaraderie and guest speakers.

Lego Day - Big Event Wednesday
2022-06-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Hillcrest Park Shelters
Join the library every Wednesday in the summer for a fun session with your kids. This week’s special event is Lego Day. Meet at the Hillcrest Park Shelters D & E from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Playful Preschoolers - Music Makers
2022-06-15 08:30 - 11:30 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Preschool camps offer a great opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, and have fun adventures. With our hands-on approach to learning, remember to dress for a mess!

City Council Meeting
2022-06-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookings City and County Government Center, 520 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Open to the public.

Anderson Plaza Summer Performance Series: SDSU Jazz Quintet
2022-06-14 18:00 - 19:30 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us on Anderson Plaza, behind the South Dakota Art Museum (1036 Medary Ave.), for free performances co-hosted by the Brookings Arts Council and the South Dakota Art Museum. Bring your own picnic, chair and blanket. We’ll have snacks for purchase, yard games and plenty of space for fun on the Campus Green while you enjoy the performance.
In case of inclement weather, we’ll move the performance inside the art museum. Free parking is available the parking lots south and west of the museum, no need for permits or passes after 4 pm.
This performance is made possible through support provided by Lynn A. and Diane Engh Anderson and generous donors like you. Thank you! Operational support for the South Dakota Art Museum is provided by South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Arts Council.

Treasure Seekers Camp at Dakota Nature Park
2022-06-14 13:00 - 2022-06-16 14:30 | Dakota Nature Park & Larson Nature Center
Search for buried treasure while learning how to read maps, make a compass, and navigate the sun. Explore the Nature Park’s trails and discover the sense of wonder that surrounds us when we venture into new natural places.
Ages 8-10: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Call (605) 693-2233 to register. Early bird pricing of $27 plus tax ends May 20th at 11 p.m.

STEAM Camp
2022-06-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Want to tinker? Be part of a team working its way through science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) challenges. Feeling creative? Explore art through a variety of tools and mediums. Every STEAM camp holds a new adventure! Please bring a sack lunch.
Register Here.
