Trivia Tuesday
2023-06-20 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+.

Anderson Plaza Performance Series
2023-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | 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 on Tuesday evenings in June and July. Bring your own picnic, chair and blanket. We’ll have snacks and drinks for purchase, yard games and plenty of space for fun on the Campus Green while you enjoy the performance.

June 13 | Jim Groth | Folk music with a 3-time South Dakota Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee
June 20 | Afterwall | Solo folk music & Jon Bakken’s Hot Pockets | Free jam jazz
June 27 | ISANTI | Native American rock n roll from Sioux Falls, SD
July 11 | Eliza Blue | Timeless music with folk and blues roots
July 18 | Alma Andina | Traditional instruments from South America with Latin rhythms such as Cumbia, Salsa, Folk, Guajira, Latin Rock, Reggae, and other danceable styles
July 25 | JAS Quintet | Original jazz music and standards throughout the Jazz Age.

Tour De Tuesday
2023-06-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Spoke-N-Sport, 503 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join Jordan, Steve H, and Josh O for the Tour de Tuesday Ride! The group ride is open to everyone: all skill levels, disciplines, and endurance levels.
Rides will range from 1-2 hours, rides begin in the evening at 6pm; starting & stopping at the Spoke-N-Sport Brookings location on Main.
Routes at the beginning of the season will be geared towards the novice cyclist, progressing through the summer, along with the group’s skill level and desire.
Each ride will start off with a quick pre-ride bike check and discussion of the route. Undamaged helmets are required to participate, lights are recommended. Questions are encouraged.
Any changes to the ride or cancellations due to weather will be posted in the Facebook event.
Dates subject to change.
All participants must sign this waiver for each ride attended.

65+ Summer Garden Painting
2023-06-20 15:00 - 16:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Learn how to paint this beautiful summer garden with Brookings artist Erik Ritter!

Free of cost, must be 65+ to register and participate

Limited seats available

All painting supplies included

No experience necessary!

Sponsored by the Brookings Area Coalition on Aging
Date:
June 20th, 2023
Time:
3-4:30pm
Location:
Brookings Arts Council
Register here!

Prey vs. Predator at Dakota Nature Park
2023-06-20 13:15 - 14:15 | Dakota Nature Park & Larson Nature Center
Predators come in all sizes from insects, raptors, to mountain lions and even there are in between sizes known as mesopredators. Campers will learn about the importance of the food chain, what happens when the food chain is disturbed by an invasive species, different adaptations of both prey and predator, and how they capture prey.
Ages 8-10 | 1:15 pm – 2:15pm

STEAM Club
2023-06-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
This two week program is for kids entering grades 4 or 5. Register for up to 2 of the 3 projects. Held at 1 pm or 2 pm, locations vary. Registration required. Registration opens online on May 16th.
Project 1 – June 6 & 13 Sessions at 1 pm & 2 pm

Fairy Garden & Plants – Create you own garden as we learn about plants.

Project 2 – June 20 & 27 Sessions at 1 pm & 2 pm

Paracord Crafts – Have fun creating a fun craft with paracord.

Project 3 – July 11 & 18 Sessions at 1 pm & 2 pm

Earth & Sky – Dig for gems and explore pressure with rockets.

Summer 2023 at the Brookings Public Library. Find your voice at the Brookings Public Library with programs for all ages. We use our voices to share stories, express ourselves, and spark change. Our voices include not only the sounds we make but the words we write, the art we create, the movements we perform, and the actions we take each day to impact our world. More information about summer programs can be found on the CHildren’s Department website (www.brookingslibrary.org)

Joint Camp
2023-06-20 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.

Something Fishy at Dakota Nature Park
2023-06-20 09:00 - 2023-06-22 10:00 | Dakota Nature Park & Larson Nature Center
Campers will become an ichthyologist for the week! They will learn about the anatomy of fish, what they eat and the fish available at the Dakota Nature Park along with other local species. On the 22nd, we will go fishing. Campers are welcome to bring their own gear or borrow ours.
Ages 5-7 | 9-10 am
Ages 8-10 | 10:45 – 11:45

Day Camp: Theater
2023-06-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $52 ($41.60 members)
From character building to storytelling there are many ways to explore the world of theater. Children will dabble in the theatrics of stop motion, puppetry, improve and more in this delightfully interactive camp. Please bring a sack lunch.

Special Monday Opening
2023-06-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Today, is Juneteenth! We are OPEN for a special Monday day of PLAY!

Youth Ceramics Camp
2023-06-19 09:00 - 2023-06-22 12:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for four days of creativity and learning during each of our summer youth camps! During our ceramics camp you’ll learn different hand building clay techniques with a local art teacher Shelby Meyer!

Ages 9-15

All supplies included

SDSU Wrestling Junior Jacks Commuter Camp
2023-06-19 - 2023-06-23 | Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57007
This camp is designed to introduce young wrestlers to the sport and to develop the skills and technique of older wrestlers. Daily schedule will include technique sessions, live wrestling and games in a fun and inviting environment.
June 19th – 23rd
Who: Grades K-6th, Boys & Girls
Daily Check In: 8:00am
Daily Check Out: 12:00pm
Cost: $200
All Prices Have Included an 8% Sales Tax
All camps require a non-refundable minimum $50 deposit.
Camp fee balance must be paid prior to camp.
Location
Frank J. Kurtenbach Family Wrestling Center
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.
For more information on our camps, contact camp director Coach Damion Hahn at damion.hahn@sdstate.edu.
Camps are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).

Team Camp Session 2
2023-06-19 - 2023-06-21 | Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, 1396 Stadium Rd, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
24th Annual Team Camp | Session II

Camp Objectives:

Provide a camp for individuals and team members to improve their fundamentals in the game of football.
Develop each team in a variety of situations as they compete in a safe and controlled environment.
Building team camaraderie with a direct focus on disciplined work and positive feedback.

June 19th – 21st

Check-In: 11:00 AM, Day 1
Check-Out: 12:00 PM, Day 3
Team Rate: $225 | Includes Housing, Meals & Camp T-Shirt
Individual Rate: $225 | Includes Housing, Meals & Camp T-Shirt
Coach: $75
Manager: $80 | Non-Participant
Overnight Stay June 18th: $25
All Prices Have Included an 8% Sales Tax

**If Online registration is no longer available, walk ups day of camp are welcome.**
What to Bring:

Bathroom supplies such as soap, tooth paste, tooth brush, deodorant, etc..
Extra Snacks
Cash to Purchase T-Shirts, Hats, Shorts, bags and Drinks from the Camp Store.
Pillow, Sheets and Blankets are not provided. Each camper needs to being their own.
Towels are not provided. Each camper needs to being their own.
Dorms have an Air Conditioning Unit in each room. Fans are not necessary.

Camp Information & Features:

Camp Store with additional shorts and shirts available.
Limited to 15 teams in each session.
SDSU athletic trainers available before, during, and after each practice.
Camp Awards include: Team Awards, Hustle Awards, Effort Awards.
Team competitions filmed for coaches by SDSU Film Staff—each team receives a HUDL link of their competitions.
SDSU Football meeting rooms also available for coaches to watch film of their competitions as a staff or as a team.
Staff includes SDSU coaches, current players, and select college coaches.
We can accommodate campers with special needs. Notify us via e-mail or in writing a minimum of two weeks prior to the camp’s starting date.
This camp is open to any and all that applicants.

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.
Jackrabbit Football Camps are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).

Brookings Area Community Band Concert
2023-06-18 19:30 - 20:30 | Pioneer Park, 6th Street and First Avenue Brookings, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Throughout June and July, local resident musicians take the stage at Pioneer Park to perform your favorite tunes from the past. The Brookings Area Community Band host several concerts on Sunday evenings at 7:30 PM, encouraging community members to bring a blanket, their lawn chairs and settle in for a relaxing night of free, family fun. Each performance is typically centered around a theme and offers yummy snacks like popcorn, chocolate cake, watermelon, root beer, pretzels and more!
Please Note: In the event of bad weather, the performance will move to the Performing Arts Center on the campus of South Dakota State University.

Good Roots Wood Fire Pizza Night
2023-06-18 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.

Please watch your children; we are unable to do so.

Even though it is tempting to go barefoot, a barnyard has many things that could cause a painful step, so best to keep shoes on.

Father's Day Aquatic Center Special
2023-06-18 13:00 - 19:00 | Hillcrest Aquatic Center, 1505 5th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Dads get in free when accompanied by a child with a season ticket or paying a daily fee.
Hillcrest Aquatic Center open 1 pm – 7 pm

Rumors
2023-06-17 14:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-06-15 19:30 - 21:00 | SD
By Neil Simon
June 14-16, 2023 at 7:30pm
June 17, 2023 at 2:00pm
Oscar Larson Theatre
At a large townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though it’s only a flesh wound, Ken Gorman’s self-inflicted injury sets off a series of events causing four couples to experience a severe attack of Farce.
As their tenth wedding anniversary party commences, Ken lies bleeding in another room, and his wife Chris is nowhere in sight. Chris and their lawyer, Ken, scramble to get “the story” straight before the other guests arrive. As the confusions and miscommunications mount, the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity.

Agriculture Day
2023-06-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Celebrate Agriculture Day with the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Hungry for Truth, and South Dakota Soybean Checkoff!
Join us for interactive activities and opportunities to learn more about the farmers who bring your food from farm to table.
Make DIY Playdough and Meet Your Farmer: Saturday, June 17, from 10 am – 4 pm
Register to win a FREE annual membership: Visit anytime Saturday, June 17-Friday, June 24 (we have a special OPEN on Monday, too!) and register to win a FREE annual museum membership. Simply scan the QR code on the signage near our Welcome Desk and fill out the form on HungryForTruthSD.com.
Play along in all of the museum’s exhibits: Play along on the farm, harvest food and bring it to market, and climb the clouds on our prairie while learning about agriculture, South Dakota’s largest industry.
We can’t wait to play along with you!
Activities and giveaway sponsored by: Hungry for Truth and the South Dakota Soybean Checkoff

Brookings Farmers Market
2023-06-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Brookings
Support your local producer at the Brookings Farmers Market!​
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.
Products available at the market vary on the season. Area producers sell a variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs, meats, jams, honey, bread, coffee, soap, eggs, teas, mixes, and more. Each week offers something new and delicious. Support your local producer by shopping often! To see a list of our recurring market vendors, click here.
Market will occasionally close early due to weather or vendors selling out of products. Be sure to arrive earlier in the day for the best selection.
Free family yoga is offered every Saturday in June, July and August at 9 a.m.
Spend a Saturday with the Brookings Market on special event days. To see our event calendar, click here.
We are proud to accept SNAP benefits. To learn more, click here.

Harvey Mills Longest Day 10K
2023-06-17 08:00 | 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 Divisions:
10K: Open division
Relay: Open Division
​Online registration ($25 per individual or per team) closes at midnight June 15.
Day of registration ($30 per individual or per team) 6:45 – 7:30 am June 17 (race day). Register online and find more race details here.
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. 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.

Bike for Life South Dakota
2023-06-17 06:30 - 11:30 | Option 1 Women’s Health Center, 103 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join the Bike for Life ride benefitting the Alpha Center!
Meet at 6:30am at Option 1 in Brookings and ride to Alpha Center in Sioux Falls. A light breakfast will be provided. There will be rest stops along the way at Colman City Park and the Shell gas station in Crooks. Arrive at Alpha Center in Sioux Falls where lunch will be provided.
Sign up here!

Brookings Kite Festival
2023-06-17 - 2023-06-18 | Fishback Soccer Complex, 1100 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The Brookings Kite Festival is a free community event for all ages at Fishback Soccer Complex in Brookings, South Dakota. This annual event fills the sky with enormous show kites! The festival also includes a few kid-friendly activities, food vendors, face painting and much more. Get outside and enjoy the afternoon watching kites fly in the sky at the Fishback Soccer Complex.

Pottery Wheel Lesson - Jun. 2 & 16 (AFTERNOON CLASS)
2023-06-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us at the BAC to learn how to use a pottery wheel from local ceramicist Rachel Funk!
PLEASE NOTE: This is an afternoon class!

Only 4 spots open for each class

This class is 2 sessions, each approx. 2 hours long

All supplies included in the cost of the class

No experience necessary

Materials used will generally wash out of clothing, but wear things you’re okay with getting a bit muddy!

Short fingernails are helpful for this class

Ages 9+, under 13 should be accompanied by an adult

Dates
Making: June 2
Glazing: June 16

VisABILITY Initiative Yard Game Day
2023-06-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Come enjoy disability and neurodivergent-friendly activities that are accessible, adaptable, and welcoming!
Activities are free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.
Please contact mneubauer@cityofbrookings-sd.gov with any questions!
If you require assistance, alternative formats, and/or accessible locations consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the City ADA Coordinator at (605) 692-6281 at least 3 working days prior to any meeting held at the Library.

Mini Makers: Sensory Play
2023-06-16 10:30 - 11:15 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 2-5 | Family Style | $6.50 ($5.20 members)
In this hands-on class participants will make their own take home play-kit while meeting new friends. This play date inspired class has time to explore different ways your kit can be played with at home.

Fishin' Fridays at Dakota Nature Park
2023-06-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Dakota Nature Park & Larson Nature Center
The Nature Center is offering a safe and supervised class for your child to explore some local fishing spots. We supply the bait and equipment. If you choose you can bring your own. Max 10 people per class.
Early bird pricing $27 ends May 16.
Fee: $35
Session 1: Friday June 9 & 16
Registration due May 30th | Ages 9-16 | 9-11 am
Session 2: Friday June 23 & 30
Registration due June 13th | Ages 9-16 | 9-11 am
Session 3: Friday July 14& 21
Registration due July 4th | Ages 9-16 | 9-11 am
Session 4: Friday, July 28 & August 4
Registration due July 18th | Ages 9-16 | 9-11 am

Team Camp Session I
2023-06-16 - 2023-06-18 | Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, 1396 Stadium Rd, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
24th Annual Team Camp | Session I

Camp Objectives:

Provide a camp for individuals and team members to improve their fundamentals in the game of football.
Develop each team in a variety of situations as they compete in a safe and controlled environment.
Building team camaraderie with a direct focus on disciplined work and positive feedback.

June 16th – 18th

Check-In: 11:00 AM, Day 1
Check-Out: 12:00 PM, Day 3
Team Rate: $225 | Includes Housing, Meals & Camp T-Shirt
Individual Rate: $225 | Includes Housing, Meals & Camp T-Shirt
Coach: $75 | Includes Camp T-Shirt
Manager: $80 | Non-participant
Overnight Stay June 15th: $25
All Prices Have Included an 8% Sales Tax

**If Online registration is no longer available, walk ups day of camp are welcome.**
What to Bring:

Bathroom supplies such as soap, tooth paste, tooth brush, deodorant, etc..
Extra Snacks
Cash to Purchase T-Shirts, Hats, Shorts, bags and Drinks from the Camp Store.
Pillow, Sheets and Blankets are not provided. Each camper needs to being their own.
Towels are not provided. Each camper needs to being their own.
Dorms have an Air Conditioning Unit in each room. Fans are not necessary.

Camp Information & Features:

Camp Store with additional shorts and shirts available.
Limited to 15 teams in each session.
SDSU athletic trainers available before, during, and after each practice.
Camp Awards include: Team Awards, Hustle Awards, Effort Awards.
Team competitions filmed for coaches by SDSU Film Staff—each team receives a HUDL link of their competitions.
SDSU Football meeting rooms also available for coaches to watch film of their competitions as a staff or as a team.
Staff includes SDSU coaches, current players, and select college coaches.
We can accommodate campers with special needs. Notify us via e-mail or in writing a minimum of two weeks prior to the camp’s starting date.
This camp is open to any and all that applicants.

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.
Jackrabbit Football Camps are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).

2023 Cubby's Bar and Grill Classic (13U - 14U)
2023-06-16 - 2023-06-18 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
The 2023 Brookings Friends of Baseball tournament dates and registration is now open. Three-game guarantees, divisions for all ages available. New bat rules will apply. Teams from all states are welcome.
