Scotty Roberts 5K
2024-05-10 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Pioneer Park, 6th Street and First Avenue Brookings, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Registration/Bib Assignments: 5 to 5:30 pm
Race Start: 6 pm (gather at Pioneer Park)
The race starts and finishes at Pioneer Park in Brookings, SD. See the course map for complete details on the race route.
Registration information available at: www.brookingsmarathon.com
The Scotty Roberts 5K (Previously Longest Day 5K) is conducted in conjunction with the Brookings Marathon. The race is named after the late Dr. Scotty Roberts one of the running pioneers in the Brookings community.
For complete details about this event, visit the Brookings Marathon web site.

Fire & Ice Gale + Auction
2024-05-10 17:00 - 21:00 | Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join East-Central CASA for an evening ofEXCITEMENT, CONNECTION, + MEANINGFUL IMPACT
By joining EC-CASA, you will be supporting our mission to advocate for and protect children in the foster care system. Your attendance enables us to provide vital resources and support to those who need it most, ensuring that every child has the chance to thrive in a safe, nurturing, and loving home.
The evening will include:
a lively SOCIAL HOUR with hors d’oeuvre + winean INSPIRING PROGRAM with a compelling story and a heartfelt testimonial to ignite your passion and tug at your heartstringsa PADDLE RAISE to provide an opportunity to make a direct and immediate impact to our missionan interactive and exciting game of HEADS OR TAILS where every flip of the coin brings us one step closer to our goal of providing a VOICE for every child who needs oneand finally, an unforgettable performance by DEUCES WILD DUELING PIANOS that will have you singing, dancing, laughing, and wanting more!

BPL Game Night at Wooden Legs
2024-05-10 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.

Softball: Varsity Game
2024-05-10 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-05-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Southbrook Softball Complex, 22nd Ave S, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the Bobcats as during their softball games!
5/10: Yankton
5/13: Harrisburg

Mother's Day Song Birds
2024-05-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Kick off Mother’s Day weekend with this fun spring evening class!

Ages 8+, under 13 should be accompanied by an adult

All supplies provided

No experience necessary

Customize the amount of birds to fit your family!

Brookings Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay
2024-05-11 07:00 - 13:00 | Pioneer Park, 6th Street and First Avenue Brookings, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for the oldest marathon in South Dakota and one of the oldest in the United States. Run every year since 1970, the Brookings Marathon offers small town running at its best!
Register here.

Mom & Me Mother's Day Event
2024-05-11 09:00 - 10:30 | Madison Avenue Dance Studio, LLC, 2021 Tallgrass Parkway, Brookings, SD, 57006
Join us for the ultimate (and cutest) Mom & Me Mother’s Day Event!
– 30 minute dance class for moms & daughters– Crumbl cookies & Starbucks coffee– Mom & daughter photo shoot (3 edited images emailed to you)– Play in the studio (bounce house!)– Glitter tattoos– Handprint crafts
Saturday May 11 • 9:00-10:30amCost is $45 per pair and open to ages 3-10 (add an additional daughter for $20 each).Register: www.dancestudio-pro.com/online/madisonavenuedance

Farmers Market
2024-05-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, 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.

Track and Field: Varsity ESD Meet
2024-05-11 10:00 - 19:00 | Brookings High School – Track Complex
Visit Brookings for the Varsity ESD Meet on Saturday, May 11.
Running events start at 1:00pm.

Mega Strong is coming to SDSU!
2024-05-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, 1396 Stadium Rd, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Mega Strong is coming to SDSU for a workout on the Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium football field on May 11th at 11 am! All you need is some dumbbells, water and a yoga mat and all are welcome to join us for this free, open to the public workout for all ages and fitness levels. Please park on the west side of the stadium and come in through the west gate! Please RSVP in the event if you plan to attend.

Wooden Legs Brewing Company's 11th Anniversary Celebration
2024-05-11 11:30 - 17:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Join us for our 11th Anniversary Celebration on May 11th! We will be tapping several special releases and a limited bottling run of Pogonophilia. What better way to celebrate Wooden Legs than with a Smoked Turkey Leg Lunch Special. We will also be bringing back some speciality throwback pizza’s from yesteryear! And of course, Tap Handle Renewals will launch that day! Stay tuned for more details!

SDSU Baseball vs. North Dakota State
2024-05-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Erv Huether Field, 1410 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
SDSU Jackrabbits take on the Bison at Erv Huether Field.

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2024-05-11 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.

2nd Saturdays at Bluestem Bicycles
2024-05-11 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.

Outdoor Skills with Brookings Activity Center
2024-05-13 13:30 - 15:00 | Dakota Nature Park & Larson Nature Center
Discover your inner adventurer at our Outdoor Skills Class tailored for older adults at the Nature Park! Join us for a 2-hour session filled with hands-on activities like 𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭 𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦. Learn essential outdoor skills and master the art 𝘰𝘧 𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘋𝘶𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘴 to create delicious meals outdoors. 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 $5 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 $10 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙣𝙤𝙣-𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙡𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 and treat yourself to a mouthwatering dump cake cooked in the Dutch oven. Don’t miss out on this enriching and tasty experience—stop in the center today to sign up!

May Make & Take Monday - Bee and Flower Craft
2024-05-13 14:30 - 17:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Stop by the museum on the second 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.
In May, we are making bee and flower crafts.

Bring Your Own Craft Night
2024-05-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Are you working on a project? Do you want an opportunity to socialize? Bring a craft and work alongside other crafters! Small crafts will be available for those who don’t have their own project. Knitting help will also be offered.
No registration is required!

Skin Lessons with Esthetics By Grace
2024-05-13 18:30 - 20:00 | The Skin Studio, 118 Main Ave South, Brookings, 57006, United States
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Monday, May 13th @ 6:30 pm I will be offering my first skincare lesson!! This is something that has been requested for awhile now!
I have 6 spots available for an hour long lesson with yours truly. A perfect mother-daughter activity or just a fun way to elevate your at-home skincare routine.
Booking link in my below!
https://estheticsbygrace.as.me/Skinlessons

Coteau’s Community Meal
2024-05-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
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:
– Grilled Cheese and Tomato Basil Bisque
– Gluten free option available
Café Coteau is open to the public.
The Children’s Museum of South Dakota is open until 7 pm on Tuesday nights!

BHS Track & Field: Varsity Meet
2024-05-14 16:00 - 19:30 | Brookings High School – Track Complex
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats at the Brookings High School Track Complex!

Par 3 Golf Mixer
2024-05-14 18:45 - 19:45 | Edgebrook Golf Course, 1415 22nd Ave S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Let’s go golfing! Meet others who golf with this fun get-together event at the Edgebrook Par 3 course sponsored by Tee’d Off Golf Simulators.
We will form groups and golf for fun at 6:45 on Tuesdays in May.
Please register here: https://www.teedoffgolfbrookings.com/league–events.html

Trivia Tuesday
2024-05-14 19:30 - 22:00 | 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+.

Women in Leadership May Luncheon
2024-05-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
“What Difference Can One Person Make: Emphasizing the Importance of Your Work”
Coleen Liebsch
Entrepreneur, Community Leader, Author, Speaker
Key Takeaways:
What’s In a Name
Destined For Failure
“I think you could be something”
Hurdling Low Bars
Surviving Insecurity
Concluding Challenge to Audience/What difference WASN’T initiated by one person?
Author, Entrepreneur, Award-Winning Business Leader, Founder of the Books 4 Kids Program and Public Speaker. Coleen founded her first company in Laramie, Wyoming. From a KOA on the outskirts of town, to nine employees, Tri-Tech Marketing filled a need other marketing companies overlooked.
In 1994, Coleen founded Premier Marketing in Spokane, Washington on $1,000.00 and a belief in a better way to do business. By 1996, the company employed 90 people, enjoyed a 7% turnover rate and had a waiting list of applicants. In 1997, Premier Marketing was honored with an Agora Award for Small Business Excellence.
In 2010, Coleen was selected by the mayor to coordinate Arlington’s role in the Tour de Kota bicycle ride across the state. Coleen inspired 25% of the community to volunteer or participate in the event that brought over 200 bicyclists to town. The town was named Community of the Ride and Coleen was named Community Coordinator of the ride for 2010.
In 2016, Coleen founded a non-profit called the Books 4 Kids Program where she provides character-building books to children from PK to 8th grade, for free. So far, the organization has given out over 50,000 books in eleven states and four countries. Coleen’s first novel, a thriller titled Choices: Arrival of the Fourth Generation, was a 2017 finalist for the McGrath House Indie Book Awards. In addition to two other novellas, Coleen has authored seven children’s books.
Coleen was a 2021 nominee for the Spirit of Dakota award and lives in Eastern South Dakota with her husband and their pack of Pomeranians.
Join us at the Dacotah Bank Center beginning with networking and lunch at 11:30am and presentation from 12pm-1pm.
Tickets are just $30 for members, $45 for non-members, and $15 for students.
Use your Season Pass or Season Pass Plus! 2024 Season Passes (4 luncheons for $100) or NEW THIS YEAR the Season Pass Plus (4 luncheons + Half Day Summit for $200). Purchase a Season Pass or Season Pass Plus here: https://brookingsareachamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com/store/ or at time of registration.

Welcome to Summer
2024-05-15 15:00 - 19:00 | Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center, 2810 22nd Ave South, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Come see what there is to do in Brookings County. Learn safety, shoot archery, and much, much more.
Visit the Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center’s Facebook for more information.

Adult Bingo at Strikerz
2024-05-15 19:00 - 21:00 | The Lanes, 722 Western Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The Strikerz Bar & Grill hosts weekly bingo just for the adults!

Music Bingo @ EBC
2024-05-15 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!

Wall Street Wednesday
2024-05-15 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.

Brookings Cubs vs Lake Norden Lakers
2024-05-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Brookings Cubs play Lake Norden Lakers at the Bob Shelden Field. Starting at 7:30pm.
