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Prairie Repertory Theatre Presents: Grease
2025-06-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-12 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-13 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-14 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Grease, the musical is revving up for a sensational performance that will transport you back to the 1950s, with toe-tapping tunes and a whirlwind romance between Danny and Sandy. Don’t miss the chance to relive the rock ‘n’ roll magic and vibrant charm of Rydell High!
*Grease is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatrical Company. www.concordtheatricals.com
June 11-13, 2025 at 7:00pm
June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm
Oscar Larson Theatre

Spark Studio
2025-06-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family style
Spark Studio is designed to ignite creativity and imagination through hands-on exploration, including sensory experiences. Join us in our First Floor Art Studio for a facilitated creative session that encourages young artists to experiment with materials, explore textures, sounds, and colors, and discover the joy of making. Spark Studio is the perfect place to unleash creativity and engage in sensory exploration.

Food Truck Frenzy!
2025-06-12 11:00 - 14:00 | First Bank & Trust, 2220 6th St, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Please join us throughout the summer for a taste of local food trucks from the area!
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PMWhere: First Bank & Trust Brookings – East Location2220 6th St.
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*You do not need to be a customer to participate.*Food will be purchased by participants, not First Bank & Trust

Colorful Creations Art Multiday Camp
2025-06-12 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-13 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-14 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-15 13:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | Snack Provided | $140 ($112 members)
Join us for a colorful, hands-on journey through the world of art at Colorful Creations Art Camp!
Over four exciting afternoons (JUNE 10, 11, 12, 13), campers will explore painting, sculpture, mixed–media collage, and more, learning new techniques to bring their wildest ideas to life. They’ll create vibrant artwork, build 3D sculptures, experiment with texture, and express themselves through mixed media. On the final day, campers will showcase their masterpieces in a fun art show, celebrating their creativity and the art they’ve created throughout the week.

Brookings Cubs vs. Milroy Irish
2025-06-12 19:30 - 20:30 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the Cubs at Bob Shelden.

2025 Cubby's Sports Bar and Grill Classic 13u&14u
2025-06-13 - 2025-06-15 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
More details coming soon.

Brookings Red 13U vs. Yankton
2025-06-13 11:30 - 13:30 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on Brookings Red 13U baseball as they go up against Yankton at Bob Shelden Field.

BPL Game Night at Wooden Legs
2025-06-13 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 bring a bunch of games to play, and Wooden Legs has a bunch too. Feel free to bring a game or two to get going with a group if you’d like! While you’re there, don’t forget about Wooden Legs’ delicious food and beverage options too.

If you’re coming on your own, make sure to say hi to one of the two Library staff members there! We’ll introduce you to a group to play with.

Brookings Black 14U vs. Sioux Falls Chargers
2025-06-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on Brookings Black 14U baseball as they go against the Sioux Falls Chargers at Bob Shelden Field.

Brookings Red 13U vs. Jamestown
2025-06-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Erv Huether Field, 1410 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Cheer on Brookings Red 13U baseball as they go up against Jamestown at Erv Huether Field.

Farmers Market
2025-06-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The summer season of the Brookings Farmers Market is 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!
​The 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 and children’s activities are occasionally offered.
​To stay up-to-date with the Brookings Farmers Market, find us on Facebook & Instagram! You can also reach us at: brookingsmarket@gmail.com

Free Community Art Day | Nature Weaving
2025-06-14 10:00 - 13:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for another FREE Community Art Day!
Come get creative on Saturday, June 14th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Dakota Art Museum (1036 Medary Ave., Brookings) with a special nature weaving project led by Sioux Falls multimedia artist Julie Dent!
Open to all ages—everyone is welcome to join the fun Come and go as you please—drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. All materials are provided—just bring your creativity No cost to attend—it’s completely FREE!

Brookings Kite Festival
2025-06-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-14 20:30 - 22:00, 2025-06-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Fishback Soccer Complex, 1100 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Let’s go fly a kite! Fly your own, buy your own or just enjoy the giant show kites from flyers across the region. Food trucks, kids games, and FREE outdoor fun for everyone!
📅 Saturday & Sunday, June 14 & 15
🪁 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (both days) + Sat. 8:30 p.m. lighted kite show
📌 Fishback Soccer Complex in Brookings, SD. (1100 20th St S)
🏷️FREE!

Brookings Black 14U vs. Sioux Falls Post 15
2025-06-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Mickelson Middle School, 1801 12th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on Brookings Black 14U baseball as they go against Sioux Falls Post 15 at Mickelson Field.

32nd Annual Brookings Car Show
2025-06-14 13:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-15 11:30 - 15:00 | Pioneer Park, 6th Street and First Avenue Brookings, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The 32nd Annual Brookings Car Festival Saturday, June 14th and Sunday, June 15th, 2025.
This year’s Car Festival weekend kicks off on Saturday with a Poker Run from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, benefitting the Special Olympics of South Dakota/Brookings. Later in the evening, a Downtown Drive-In on the 300 block of 4th Street* in Brookings from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with a show-n-shine style event where visitors can hang out with car enthusiasts and enjoy specials at downtown establishments.
On Sunday, head over to the car show in Pioneer Park from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM. There is NO COST to enter a car, truck, or motorcycle in the show and admission is free. There will be food vendors on site and live music from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Visit www.brookingscarshow.org for more information.

*4th Street will be closed from Main Avenue (Ray’s Corner) west to 3rd Ave.

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2025-06-14 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.

Brookings Black 14U vs. Sanford White
2025-06-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Erv Huether Field, 1410 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Cheer on Brookings Black 14U baseball as they go up against Sanford White at Erv Huether Field.

Brookings Red 13U vs. Marshall (MN)
2025-06-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Mickelson Middle School, 1801 12th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on Brookings Red 13U baseball as they compete against Marshall at Mickelson Field.

B-Town at Bluestem
2025-06-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Bluestem Bicycles, 405 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
We will be hosting an open mic portion of the Bluestem second Saturday show from 7-8, come check it out, and all the featured acts Bluestem Bicycle has scheduled to perform!

2nd Saturdays at Bluestem Bicycles
2025-06-14 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.

Father's Day Special
2025-06-15 13:00 - 19:00 | Hillcrest Aquatic Center, 1505 5th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Hillcrest Aquatic Center welcomes all dads for this special event!
Dads get in free when accompanied by a child with a season ticket or paying a daily fee.
