Visit Brookings

Honeycomb Stained Glass Workshop
2024-09-12 12:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join local artists Laurel Wengler and Ginny Weeks in learning about the sweet art of stained glass, and to make a few of your own BEE-utiful window pieces!

This is a one session class
All supplies included
Wear old clothing and closed toed shoes
Adults only class (18+)

Women's Soccer vs. Wayne State
2024-09-12 19:00 | Fishback Soccer Complex, 1100 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States

Harvest & Heritage Barn Dance Fundraiser
2024-09-12 19:00 - 23:00 | Bennett Barn, 47439 214th Street, Aurora, 57002, United States
Kick up your heels at the Harvest and Heritage Barn Dance Fundraiser at the Bennett Barn in Aurora, SD! $10 cover charge. Brats, chips, and pop will be available to purchase. All proceeds benefit the digitizing of our Sudlow Photograph Collection. Can’t make it? Donate today!

SDSU Family Weekend
2024-09-13 - 2024-09-15 | South Dakota State University, SDSU Caldwell Hall 167 Box 2810A, Brookings, SD, 57007
Family Weekend at South Dakota State University is a great way to spend quality time with your student! Choose your own adventure and explore the best that SDSU and the Brookings community have to offer.
Find additional event information at SDSU here.

BHS Girls Varsity Tennis Triangular
2024-09-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Brookings Hillcrest Tennis Courts
Cheer on the Bobcats at Hillcrest Tennis Courts.

BPL Game Night at Wooden Legs
2024-09-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Join us for game night at Wooden Legs Brewing Company. We’ll have games available to choose from or feel free to bring your own to play with a group.

Fancakes at Wooden Legs Brewing Co.
2024-09-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
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 to our weekly partner. Our Partner for September 7th is BISA and The Brookings Rangers.

Farmers Market
2024-09-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
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 South Dakota.

Fall for Downtown
2024-09-14 09:00 - 16:00 | SD
Downtown Brookings invites you to enjoy a day of fall festivities, fun, and shopping during the “Fall for Downtown” event in September! From 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Main Avenue in Brookings will be bustling with activities the whole family can enjoy, including:

Pumpkin Painting
Petting Zoo
Games and Activities
Photo Booth
Sand Pit
Featured Menu Items
Local Vendor Booths
Chili Cook-Off (11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
Live Entertainment
Farmers Market (9 a.m. -12 p.m.)
In-store Specials

Chili Cook-off
Calling all community members who love chili! On Saturday, September 14th, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., visit various Downtown Brookings businesses to taste eight competing chilis. One chili will reign supreme and claim a trophy and cash prize. Pre-purchase your $10 tasting ticket to support the mission of the Downtown Brookings 501c3 non-profit. Tickets are limited, so don’t delay in securing your spot! https://square.link/u/NhBNGUTD

SDSU Family Weekend Collections Storage Tours
2024-09-14 10:00 - 12:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Visiting for SDSU Family Weekend? Stop by the Agricultural Heritage Museum to see our exhibits or stop by our collection storage building north of the museum and take a behind the scenes tour of part of our large artifact collection. Both the museum and collection storage tour are FREE and open to the public

Karts & Mowers
2024-09-14 10:00 - 22:00 | University Plains Speedway, 1942 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join University Plains Speedway for the Karts & Mowers race!
More event details at Facebook.com/UniversityPlainsSpeedway.

SDSU Cheer Fall Children's Clinic
2024-09-14 12:30 - 15:00 | Miller Wellness Center, 1440 N Campus Drive, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Date: Saturday, September 14th, 2024Camp Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm>Registration will be from 12:30 – 1:00pmLocation: SDSU Miller Wellness CenterCost: $40/childAges: Preschool – 6th grade
(please register by 8/21/24 to guarantee a t-shirt for participants.)
**Football Game & PerformanceKickoff: 6pmPerformance: First half of the game
The clinic will take place the morning of September 14th with a performance during the SDSU vs Augustana Football Game later that day!
Participants should wear athletic clothing to the clinic. They may wear a hair bow or hair accessories as you see fit.
Further questions contact sdsu.cheerleading@gmail.com

Pet Parade
2024-09-14 14:00 - 15:15 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Bring your pet and let them strut their stuff or just come to watch! Participants can dress up their pet, display a talent, or just let their fluffy friend shine as they parade past a crowd and a panel of librarian judges. ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!
Registration is required for participants wishing to enter their pets. Click here to register starting 8/9! If you just want to watch, no registration is required. Just show up with a chair and get ready for a night of cuteness.

Beef Bowl Party
2024-09-14 15:00 - 23:00 | Buffalo Wild Wings, 1801 6th St,, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Brookings SD are you ready to party? Just a few days away from BDubs FREE Concert at 8pm with Eclipse! Free mechanical bull from 3pm-11pm. Come join the fun, have some drinks and of course your favorite wings spun in any one of our signature sauces or dry rubs! Watch any of your favorite sports teams on our big screens too!

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2024-09-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Bluestem Bicycles, 405 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
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 in at our shop at 405 Main Ave.

SDSU Football vs. Augustana
2024-09-14 18:00 - 21:30 | Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, 1396 Stadium Rd, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The South Dakota State University Jackrabbits take on Augustana 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 Main Ave or stop in at the SDSU Bookstore on campus.
Be sure to check the Visit Brookings website www.visitbrookingssd.com for hotels, restaurants and other things to do before or after the game.
Go Jacks!

2nd Saturdays at Bluestem Bicycles
2024-09-14 20:00 - 23:59 | Bluestem Bicycles, 405 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The 2nd Saturday of every month we move the bikes out of the way and invite local artists into the shop to do… whatever it is they do,
and its great, admission is free, and you’re all invited.

Event is open to all ages to attend. Bluestem Bicycles does not censor their audio or visual artists and explicit language or art may be present at this event.

Follow our Facebook for updates each month.

SDSU Baseball: Fall Prospect Camp
2024-09-15 08:30 - 17:00 | Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57007
High school prospect camp will start with a showcase format, including running times, batting evaluation, specific position showcase. All participants will also receive individual instruction at their position from SDSU staff. Each player will be able to pitch, hit, and play his position. Two camp options are available. First, camp plus evaluation; camper will participate in all aspects of camp plus receive an evaluation covering your primary and secondary positions, plus hitting. The second option is available for PO’s (pitchers only). PO’s will have an evaluation as well.
Lunch will not be provided. There will be a 30-45 minute lunch break. Bring snacks, power bars, etc…
Time and format are subject to change.
Location: Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, located on the Campus of South Dakota State University.
Equipment Needed: Baseball pants, hat, shoes, glove, bat, batting gloves, helmet, catcher’s gear, etc.
Refund Policy: There will be no refunds given.
Additional Information: If a camper will require any accommodations due to special needs, we ask that you notify us via e-mail or in writing of those needs a minimum of two weeks prior to the camp start date so we can make the accommodations.
Questions Contact: Assistant Coach Ryley Kozisek | ryley.kozisek@sdstate.edu
Jackrabbit Baseball Camps are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).

Party on the Porch
2024-09-15 13:00 - 15:00 | McCrory Gardens, 631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
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!

Try Figure Skating for FREE: 2024 Glide & Slide
2024-09-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Larson Ice Center, 924 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Calling all kids! Girls AND Boys! FREE skating opportunity!The Brookings Figure Skating Club is hosting it’s Fall recruiting event, and we welcome ALL kids to Larson Ice Center to “Glide & Slide” with us while trying ice skating for FREE! Join in a fun on-ice game with Figure Skating Club members, or just be encouraged and supported while trying out the ice for your very first time!
Parents, this is not a drop-off event—we ask that you stay at the rink while your kids are on the ice. Skates of all sizes will be available (while supplies last!) to use for free during this event. Signed liability release required before your child skates. Club parents will be available for questions, and the Club’s Membership Chairperson will have information on hand.
All ages welcome to join the Brookings Figure Skating Club! No experience necessary! We’ve even have 3-year-old club members! Kids, feel free to bring a friend or two!
NEW MEMBER SPECIAL: 2024-2025 annual dues are just $75 for all first-time new members!! Join here: https://forms.gle/SsourAyarqDxzcyt7

Good Roots Wood Fire Pizza Nights
2024-09-15 16:30 - 19:30 | Good Roots Farm and Gardens, 3712 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
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 of your fancy, and select the time you’d like your pizzas to be ready the following Sunday! Our menu will be updated often to reflect the seasonal produce available.
Please note: If the pick-up time you’d prefer to reserve is not available, it has been reserved by another group. If there are no pick-up times available for that particular Pizza Night on The Farm, we are full.
On the night of, we welcome you to enjoy the evening on the farm with your family and friends. Our food is served picnic-style and we have plenty of space to spread out and make the evening special, safely. We encourage you to bring your own yard games, lawn chairs, blankets, and plates to enjoy our farm, food and animals. Friendly, non-barking dogs on leashes are welcome.
Q & A-

Do I need a reservation? We highly encourage it! To ensure your pizza is hot, fresh, and ready in a timely fashion we ask that you pre-order your pizzas. Visit goodrootsfarm.square.site to place your order.

What can I expect? Specialty, hand-crafted, wood-fired pizzas and a beautiful evening on the farm with space to enjoy your friends and family. You can spend the entire evening on the farm and when your pizzas are ready, we will display your order number by the Pizza Ovens.

Do I need to bring drinks? No, we’ve got you covered! We sell select beers, wine, and signature lemonades. Bring your own water or we will have some bottled you can purchase.

What should we bring? Our pizza is served picnic-style and delivered to you hot from our wood-fired oven in a pizza box. Please bring your own utensils, napkins, lawn chair, and yard games, if you like.

BHS Boys Varsity Golf Invitational
2024-09-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Brookings Country Club, 2180 Clubhouse drive, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the Bobcats at the boys varsity golf invitational.

Ceramic Wall Shelves
2024-09-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join local artist Rachel Funk to create a unique, organic, miniature wall shelf for trinkets, crystals, air plants, and more!

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: Monday, Sept. 16 – 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Glazing: Thursday, Oct. 3 – 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Movie Night: The Fall Guy
2024-09-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Movie Night: The Fall Guy

September’s Movie: The Fall Guy (Rated PG-13, 1 hour and 54 Minutes)
After leaving the business one year earlier, battle-scarred stuntman Colt Seavers springs back into action when the star of a big studio movie suddenly disappears. As the mystery surrounding the missing actor deepens, Colt soon finds himself ensnared in a sinister plot that pushes him to the edge of a fall more dangerous than any stunt.

SDSU Softball Developmental Hitting Camp
2024-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Jackrabbit Softball Stadium, 1505 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
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 SDSU players do weekly, and learn more about your own hitting style.
Location
Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex – Indoor 1015 Campanile Ave Brookings, SD 57006
(Enter from the NE Doors)
Additional Information
If a camper will require any accommodations due to special needs, we ask that you notify us via email or in writing of those needs a minimum of two weeks prior to the camp start date so we can make the accommodations.
Questions Contact
Assistant Coach Joshua Bertke | joshua.bertke@sdstate.edu

SDSU Softball Pitching Camps
2024-09-16 19:15 - 20:15 | Jackrabbit Softball Stadium, 1505 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
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 BRING THEIR OWN CATCHER. You will learn some individual fixes to help you become a better pitcher, learn drills that our SDSU pitchers do weekly, and learn more about your own pitching style.
Location
Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex – Indoor 1015 Campanile Ave Brookings, SD 57006
(Enter from the NE Doors)
Additional Information
If a camper will require any accommodations due to special needs, we ask that you notify us via email or in writing of those needs a minimum of two weeks prior to the camp start date so we can make the accommodations.
Questions Contact
Assistant Coach Joshua Bertke | joshua.bertke@sdstate.edu

BHS Girls Varsity Tennis Quad
2024-09-17 10:00 - 16:00 | SD

BHS Boys & Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Sioux Falls Lincoln
2024-09-17 16:00 - 20:00 | Fishback Soccer Complex, 1100 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host Sioux Falls Lincoln.
Girls Varsity play at 4:00 pm
Boys Varsity play at 6:00 pm

Pottery Wheel Lesson (9/17 and 10/3)
2024-09-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
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, September 17
Glazing: Thursday, October 3

Stories of Resilience: A Conversation About Home When Facing Life's Challenges - SDSU
2024-09-17 18:00 | Fishback Studio Theatre
Save the date for Stories of Resilience: A Conversation About Hope When Facing Life’s Challenges. The event will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2024, in the Fishback Studio Theatre at South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD.

This event is part of the Stories of Resilience project, which features stories from people who have faced challenges related to mental health or suicide and found help, hope, and healing. Learn more at 30stories.resilienttoday.org.
Watch for more information to come!
