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Trivia Tuesday
2023-12-19 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-12-26 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-01-02 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
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 getting here early to grab yours! Trivia is 21+.

1/2 Day Camp Holiday Creations
2023-12-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
-Morning Session-
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $28 ($22.40 members)
In this seasonal offering, we will be making holiday creations and one-of-a-kind ornaments. Guaranteed to be a jolly time! Snack included.

1/2 Day Camp Holiday Creations
2023-12-20 13:00 - 17:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
-Afternoon Session-
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $28 ($22.40 members)
In this seasonal offering, we will be making holiday creations and one-of-a-kind ornaments. Guaranteed to be a jolly time! Snack included.

AHA Basic Life Support Course
2023-12-20 17:30 - 21:30 | Ambulance Station & Education Center, 2300 Yorkshire Drive Brookings, SD 57006
Covers adult, infant and child CPR as well as ventilation using a barrier device, AED, and choking relief for adults and infants.
The American Heart Association BLS Course is recommended for health care providers and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support. The class uses realistic scenarios and simulations to cover adult, infant and child CPR as well as ventilation using a barrier device, Automated External Defibrillation and choking relief for adults and infants.
The class uses QCPR training manikins which give the American Heart Association Certified BLS instructor real-time information about how a student performs chest compressions and airway ventilation. This feedback allows instructors to relay quality information to students and offer suggestions on how to improve their technique. This reassures students they can perform high-quality CPR that will save lives.
COST: $50
REGISTRATION: Closes 1 day prior to class.
HEALTH PRECAUTIONS
• One student will sit per table
• All surfaces and mannequins are disinfected prior to each class
• Hand sanitizer/soap & water is available
PARKING: Please park across the street in the Home Health & Hospice/Yorkshire Eye Clinic lot to ensure the ambulance can exit quickly in an emergency.
* The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in CPR and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Course materials are not necessary nor provided, but can be purchased on-line at Amazon, etc. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.

Wall Street Wednesday
2023-12-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-12-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
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.

Meet-up Mixer & Beer Tasting @ Tee'd Off
2023-12-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Tee’d Off Golf Simulators, 2508 Wilbert Ct, Brookings, 57006, United States
Want to meet others who golf?
This is your chance!
Beginners to advanced players welcome!
Bring your own clubs or rent ours.
Teams selected at 8 pm .
Join the fun and golf with us!
​$20/player
Must be 21 to partake in free beer tasting!

School Break Camp: Exploring Botany
2023-12-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 8-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | Bring a Sack Lunch | $52 ($41.60 members)
Explore the fascinating world of plants through a variety of hands-on activities. Learn about the bright side of photosynthesis, craft a plant cell model, build a terrarium, and more! It’s sure to be a wonderful “thyme” … get it?

December Improvanopolis
2023-12-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
A comedy show like no other… literally.
Every 3rd Thursday of the month at Wooden Legs Brewing Company enjoy improv comedy theatre!

School Break Camp: Theater
2023-12-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | Bring a Sack Lunch | $52 ($41.60 members)
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!

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2023-12-23 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-30 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.

School Break Camp: Mission to Space
2023-12-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 8-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | Bring a Sack Lunch | $52 ($41.60 members)
Take on the role of a NASA aerospace engineer, and work within a team to help design a space station best suited for human life on the moon.

EBC Trivia Night
2023-12-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Eponymous Brewing Company, 126 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
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 team size to less than 6 individuals.
Every week is a different topic and many weeks it is random trivia to test all your knowledge.

School Break Camp: Express Yourself
2023-12-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | Bring a Sack Lunch | $52 ($41.60 members)
Join us for a full day of self–expression and creativity, as we celebrate all the wonderful things that make you unique. How do you want to express yourself- sculpture, collage, music, poetry? You decide, because this day is all about YOU!

Squirt A & B Hockey Tournament
2023-12-29 - 2023-12-31 | Larson Ice Center, 924 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Brookings Rangers at the Squirt A & B Hockey Tournament!

New Year’s Creations Day Camp
2023-12-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $52 ($41.60 members)
Dip into the new year as we spend the morning creating yummy snacks and appetizers. In the afternoon we will create party hats and noise makers, and learn about New Year’s celebrations around the world!

Eras Dance Party at Madison Avenue Dance Studio
2023-12-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Madison Avenue Dance Studio, LLC, 2021 Tallgrass Parkway, Brookings, SD, 57006
Calling all Swifties!
Join us over winter break for a Taylor Swift themed Eras Dance Party! Come dressed as your favorite ‘Taylor Swift Era’ and enjoy a few hours of dancing to our favorite Tswift songs, hair-tinsel, bracelet-making, and pizza (bring your own beverage, please)! We’ll even take your picture on our Polaroid so you can go home with a fun pic to remember this event.

Open to all youth ages 5-10 (you do not need to be a member of MADS to attend!), but pre-registration is required.
Cost is $25/child and payment is due at drop off. Cash/Card accepted. Thank you!

BHS Boys & Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Yankton
2023-12-30 11:30 - 14:00 | Brookings High School, 530 Elm Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on Yankton! The girls varsity begins at 11:30am and the boys varsity game begins at 1pm .

Agricultural Heritage Museum Store Member Sale
2023-12-31 08:00 - 17:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
During the month of December, museum members receive an extra 10% off at the museum store! Members can also shop online at agmuseumstore.com using the code MEMBER10 at checkout. All museum store profits support education and exhibition projects, so you can support the museum mission and cross people off your gift list at the same time.

Noon Year's Eve
2023-12-31 12:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
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.

Enjoy all of the museum exhibits from noon to 5 pm.
Play along in the Art Studio with New Year’s themed activities such as noise makers and party hats
Take a photo in our new year’s photo backdrop
Take part in a confetti drop and dance party session on our indoor prairie!
Schedule information to come! For now, save the date.

Regular admission rates apply.

SDSU Men's Basketball vs. North Dakota
2023-12-31 14:00 - 17:00 | Frost Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Cheer on the SDSU Men’s Basketball team as they take on North Dakota! Purchase tickets online here.

New Years Eve Party at Bluestem Bicycle
2023-12-31 21:00 - 23:59 | Bluestem Bicycles, 405 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Party in the New Year at the shop!
We’re still sorting things out, but you can look forward to:
-Music
-Video Games
-RETURN OF THE PICKLE TRAY!
-HotWheels Drag Racing
-and more….
The doors open at 9pm, admission is FREE and you’re invited!! Tell a friend.

Brookings Area Burger Clash Begins
2024-01-01 | Visit Brookings Office, 1321 6th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The Brookings Area Burger Clash begins on January 1 and runs through February 29, 2024. There are 23 participating restaurants this year to try.
See the full list here.
The Brookings Area Burger Clash was created by Shane Andersen to lift and support the restaurant industry after the pandemic.

BHS Girls Varsity Basketball vs. O'Gorman
2024-01-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Brookings High School, 530 Elm Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on O’Gorman

Jack 15
2024-01-03 08:00 - 17:00 | SD
Be part of the history of Jack 15.
For 61 years, runners have been making an annual trek from White, S.D., to Brookings, S.D., making it the oldest road race in the Midwest. The 62nd running of the 15.2-mile course from Hooker and Main in White to the Campanile in Brookings via county roads is Sept. 21.
Prize money is offered for the top three male and female placers — $200 for first, $100 for second and $50 for third. All entries will receive a long-sleeve, moisture-wicking T-shirt and all finishers of the 15.2-mile run will receive a medal.
So start training for Prairie Striders’ version of an ultra-half marathon or grab some friends and form a relay team.

Eastern South Dakota Shootout
2024-01-03 16:00 - 2024-01-07 17:00 | Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The Easter South Dakota Shootout is held at the Dacotah Bank Center January 3 – 7, 2024!
9-Ball Singles, 8-Ball Singles, and 4-Person Team 8-Ball options to play.

Music Bingo @ EBC
2024-01-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Eponymous Brewing Company, 126 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Bring your friends and compete for Eponymous prizes and other fun prizes may be in store! Games start at 7pm!
