Visit Brookings

Family STEAM Night
2023-04-25 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Join Brookings Public Library as they explore the amazing worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics with hands-on experiments for the whole family.

SDSU Baseball vs. University of St. Thomas
2023-04-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-04-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-04-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Erv Huether Field, 1410 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
SDSU Jackrabbits take on University of St. Thomas.

Thomas Nichols LIVE at The Comedy Room
2023-04-22 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-04-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Sean Leary & Wooden Legs Brewing Company are proud to present: The Comedy Room!
This weekend’s headliner: THOMAS NICHOLS
Thomas Nichols is a stand-up comedian based out of Dallas, Texas. His unique and whip smart observations span from everything to cartoons to politics to pineapple fanta – the laid back funnyman transitions seamlessly from one tightly crafted joke to the next within the course of a single set. Deadpan, hilarious, and wise beyond his years, Nichols is a nationally touring comic who’s been featured in the horror film “Subferatu” as Roosevelt. He’s also been a finalist in many comedy festivals like Funniest Comic in Texas Competition, Seattle International Competition and many more.
His unique brand of friendly, effortless cool and his quick wit have made him a favorite recurring guest the most popular club across the country.
NO DRINK MINIMUM!

Pet Portraiture Painting
2023-04-22 13:30 - 16:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join the Brookings Arts Council to paint your pet! Artist Erik Ritter will prepare a sketch of your chosen photograph prior to the class, and will then guide you step by step on how to paint it. All supplies included.
Pet photos can be emailed to directorbac@swiftel.net. Please change the image file name to your name before sending.

Registration will be closed approximately 5 days before class to allow time for pre-sketching of photos

All painting supplies included

No experience necessary!

Earth Day Clean-UP
2023-04-22 12:00 - 14:00 | SD
Join us on Earth Day April 22, from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. and volunteer to help us clean up the gardens!
All ages are welcome, please sign-up using the link below
Volunteers will meet at the Education & Visitor Center to begin clean-up
Gloves and trash bags will be provided
sign-up here: https://forms.gle/LskPHLbHnzYyQoUA7

4-Person Scramble Fundraiser
2023-04-22 10:00 - 22:00 | Tee’d Off Golf Simulators, 2508 Wilbert Ct, Brookings, 57006, United States
Play 9 holes of simulator golf on Sea Island Golf Course!
This fundraiser runs everyday April 1 – 23.
Proceeds benefit the First Tee of South Dakota
Entry fee $25/player Register at League / Events – TEED OFF GOLF SIMULATORS (teedoffgolfbrookings.com)
Register online for a 2 hour booking or call (605) 692-7273
Tee times available M-F 10AM – 10PM, Sat. 9AM – 11PM, Sun. 11AM – 8 PM

Museum After Dark
2023-04-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
You are never too old to play!
Experience the Children’s Museum of South Dakota during our adult only (21+) Museum After Dark party!
The exhibits will be all yours along with games, beer, wine, door prizes, and snacks.
In addition to playing in the museum exhibits (yes YOU get first dibs on the Cloud Climber!) activities will include:
– Light Bright Pictionary
– Scavenger Hunts
– Cornhole
– Supermarket Sweep
– And More!
Grab your friends, let loose, and bring your play!
Drink tickets are an additional charge and can be purchased on-site (cash/card accepted).
Event is 21+. Must present your photo ID to enter.
Admission: $12 ($6 with college ID or museum membership)

Museum After Dark
2023-04-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
You are never too old to play!
Experience the Children’s Museum of South Dakota during our adult-only (21+) Museum After Dark party!
The exhibits will be all yours along with games, beer, wine, door prizes, and snacks.
In addition to playing in the museum exhibits (yes YOU get first dibs on the Cloud Climber!) activities will include:
Light Bright Pictionary
Scavenger Hunts
Cornhole
Supermarket Sweep
And More!
Grab your friends, let loose, and bring your play!
Admission: $12 ($6 with college ID or museum membership)
Drink tickets are an additional charge and can be purchased on-site (cash/card accepted).
Event is 21+. Must present your photo ID to enter.

Child-Caregiver Play Group
2023-04-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
0-36 months | Family Style | Registration Required | Free
These FREE playgroups are designed for parents and caregivers to interact and build skills with their children through play. It also helps families connect with one another and valuable community resources.
Questions? Call Carrie Benson 605-692-6700 X236.
Thank you to Brookings Avera Behavioral Health, tend playspace, and Brookings Area United Way for this partnership.

Women's State Bowling Tournament
2023-04-21 - 2023-04-23 | The Lanes, 722 Western Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States

Improvanopolis Improv Comedy
2023-04-20 19:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Get your comedy fix with Improvanopolis…buy tickets now and save!!
General Admission – $12 + fees online before the show!! or $15 cash at the door (If we aren’t sold out!?)
Student Tickets – $8 + fees online, or $10 cash at the door with student ID. Use code “student605”.
**Wooden Legs is a bar, so you must be accompanied by a legal guardian if UNDER 21.
No drink minimum.
Beer can be ordered from your table throughout the evening, and food can be delivered to your table as well.
If you have any questions please e-mail us at info@improvanopolis.com.
Doors to the event side room open at 6:00 pm.
No assigned seating…come as you will.
How the night will go…we start at 7 pm and run for about 40-45 min minutes doing short-form improv comedy featuring some new students!! We’ll take an intermission and come back for a long form set with our main company. We usually finish the night around 8:30-ish.
Improvanopolis brings you a comedy show like NO OTHER…literally. Every show is a one-of-a-kind experience since the script is actually made up on the spot.
Through a series of short-form improv games, akin to Whose Line is it Anyway & Improv-A-Ganza, this ensemble will keep you interjecting, intrigued, and in-stitches for the entire show.
Come and be part of something unique, so stop by Improvanopolis and have a laugh with us.
Improvanopoplis was founded in 2006 in Los Angeles by Bill Landsman and a wide-eyed troupe of improvisors. It has always been a dream to bring some improv back to his home state. We now have team members in Singapore, Melbourne, and South Dakota!!

Spring Canvas Class
2023-04-20 18:00 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Get in the mood for spring by learning to paint a floral scene. All materials are provided.
Registration is required. Call the Brookings Public Library, send a Facebook message to the Library’s page, or email mneubauer@cityofbrookings-sd.gov to register starting April 13th.

Wall Street Wednesday
2023-04-19 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.

EBC Trivia Night
2023-04-19 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.

AHA Basic Life Support Course
2023-04-19 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.

SDSU Baseball vs. Waldorf
2023-04-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Erv Huether Field, 1410 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
SDSU Jackrabbits take on Waldorf.

Trivia Tuesday
2023-04-18 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+.

Paper Collage and Photo Transfers
2023-04-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Learn the art of mixed media collage with artist and former art teacher Lisa Solum! Learn how to include printed photos into your art work, adding depth and meaning, along with a personal touch

This is a TWO night class, on a Monday and Tuesday

Most supplies included. Students will need to bring the following:

Inkjet printed photos on regular copy paper they would like to include. Make sure they are a collage appropriate size, around 5×7 at the largest. If you would like assistance with sizing and printing, contact directorbac@swiftel.net

Magazines and other collage material will be provided, but if students would like to include specific items or themes in their pieces, they will need to bring them themselves

Dates: April 17 & 18, 2023
Time: 6-8pm, both dates

SDSU Baseball vs Northwestern Iowa
2023-04-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Erv Huether Field, 1410 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
SDSU Jackrabbits take on Northwestern.

Joint Camp
2023-04-18 12:30 - 13:30 | Brookings Health System
Joint Camp is a free, 60-minute educational session for individuals who are having, or are thinking about, knee or hip joint replacements.
Joint Camp is presented by team members who regularly assist patients on their joint journey, including nurses and therapists. Topics covered include an explanation of joint pain, physical and occupational therapy preparation, how to prepare the home for safety, what to bring with to the hospital and what to expect the day of surgery. In addition, patients will learn about available services to help them plan for recovery and going home, including swing bed, short-term rehabilitation, home health and outpatient therapy.
Patients are also encouraged to bring along a support person to Joint Camp. The support person will work with the patient to learn therapeutic exercises and expectations for post-surgical care.

An Evening with Marie Osmond
2023-04-17 19:30 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Previously scheduled for a holiday performance, Ms. Osmond is thrilled to be bringing her sophisticated and swinging nightclub show to The Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center in Brookings.

*All tickets for the holiday show will be honored as originally issued.
*As Woodbine Productions continues to serve as a remarkable scholarship benefit for music students in the South Dakota State University School of Performing Arts, no refunds or exchanges will be offered.

Marie Osmond has spent over 6 iconic decades in the entertainment business performing as a successful singer, television performer and talk show host, dancer, actor, author, entrepreneur and public speaker. She has continued to maintain relevance, remaining an instantly recognizable figure across the globe. Marie’s debut single “Paper Roses” reached the #1 spot on two Billboard charts, a feat that not only placed her among an elite class of musical royalty, but instantly catapulted her into international superstardom. She is a multiple gold and platinum selling artist and CMA winner, garnering numerous Billboard chart-topping singles and albums, and three New York Times Bestselling books. She has entertained millions throughout the world through television, radio, film, literature, live concerts and Broadway performances.

"Bar Crawl" Baking Competition
2023-04-17 18:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Bring a pan of bars and your recipe to share with the crowd. Official librarian judges will announce the “Best Bar in Brookings” at the end of the night. Registration is required for contestants. Call the Library, send a Facebook message to the Brookings Public Library’s page, or email mneubauer@cityofbrookings-sd.gov to register starting April 10th. Registration closes April 15th at noon.
If you would like to be a taste tester and gather some yummy recipes, no registration is required. Just show up ready to try some treats.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame
2023-04-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
The Hunchback of Notre Dame begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris. Quasimodo, the outcast bell-ringer who longs to be “Out There,” observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day, only to be treated cruelly by all except the beautiful Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission of destruction – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

SDSU Baseball vs. Omaha
2023-04-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Erv Huether Field, 1410 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
SDSU Jackrabbits take on Omaha.

SDSU Softball vs. NDSU
2023-04-16 12:00 | Jackrabbit Softball Stadium, 1505 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Cheer on the SDSU Jackrabbits as they take on our rivals from up north, the NDSU Bison!

State FFA Convention
2023-04-16 - 2023-04-18 | South Dakota State University, SDSU Caldwell Hall 167 Box 2810A, Brookings, SD, 57007
