Visit Brookings

Creepy Crawler Critters
2023-07-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-07-18 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Dakota Nature Park & Larson Nature Center
Does your camper love bugs? How about snakes and salamanders? Come with us and discover all things that creep and crawl.
Session 1:
June 27,28,29
Ages 5-7 | 9-10 am
Session 2:
July 18, 19, 20
Ages 5-7 | 9-10 am

Playful Preschoolers: Super Storytellers
2023-07-19 08:30 - 11:30 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 3-5 | Drop Off Optional | Registration Required | $20 ($16 members)
Preschool Camps offer a great opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, and have fun adventures. With our hands-on approach to learning, remember to dress for a mess!

Run 4 Fun
2023-07-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Brookings High School, 530 Elm Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Run 4 Fun Brookings is back for a second year!
Wednesdays July 5, 12, 19 and 26, starting at 6 p.m. at the Brookings High School track.
For boys and girls ages 4-12.
Free for all events!
Be part of the 2023 season by signing up here!
Age groups and events: Junior kindergarten & kindergarten — 50- and 100-
meter dashes; first and second grade — , 50-, 100- and 200-meter dashes; third and fourth grades — 100-, 200- and 400-meter dashes; fifth and sixth grades —100-, 200-, 400- and 800-meter runs.
The final race on July 26th will include the Predictor races — 400-, 800- and, for adults, 1,600 meters.
For weather changes tune to our Facebook page Run 4 Fun Brookings.
For more information:
Kati Merkley
605-999-4495 – kthoffman@yahoo.com

SDSU Volleyball Youth Camp
2023-07-19 - 2023-07-20 | Miller Wellness Center, 1440 N Campus Drive, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
If you are looking to introduce your son or daughter to the sport of volleyball, then this camp is for you! The Youth Camp is designed for all our smallest Jackrabbits who are looking to learn the basic skills. Interaction with SDSU student-athletes, SDSU coaches, and engaging volleyball content are the highlights for this camp. Healthy snacks & a camp t-shirt are included in your registration cost, please indicate your t-shirt size on your online registration form. Accommodations can be made for any dietary restrictions.
Go Big, Go Blue, Go Jacks!
Boys & Girls
Entering Grades: K – 5th
Time: 9:00AM – 12:00PM
Cost: $75
All Prices Have Included an 8% Sales Tax
A 50% discount is offered to children of SDSU faculty and staff with an sdstate.edu email address.
Please reach out to Allison.mayfield@sdstate.edu to receive a coupon code good for 50% off the commuter camper price.
Schedule:
8:30am – 9:00am | Registration
9:00am – 12:00pm | Camp Session
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 Volleyball Camps are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).

Trivia Tuesday
2023-07-18 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+.

Pet Parade
2023-07-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Bring your pet and let them strut their stuff or just come to watch! Participants can dress up their pet, display a talent, or just let their fluffy friend shine as they parade past a crowd and a panel of librarian judges. ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!
Registration is required for participants wishing to enter their pets. Contact the Brookings Public Library starting July 10 to register.
If you just want to watch, no registration is required. Just show up with a chair and get ready for a night of cuteness. This event will take place on 6th Avenue in front of the County Courthouse.

Tour De Tuesday
2023-07-18 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+ Puzzle and Coffee fun @ Kool Beans Coffee and Roasterie
2023-07-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Kool Beans
Team of 4 people put a 300 piece puzzle together.
One person on the team must be 65 years or older.
Free to enter!
Win Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place.
Come to Kool Beans Coffee at 225 Main Ave on July 18th from 2-4pm
Register your team today with Stephanie or Anna at 605-692-6311. Leave a message if she does not answer.

STEAM Club
2023-07-18 14:00 - 15:00 | 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
2023-07-18 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.

Anderson Plaza Performance Series
2023-07-18 08:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Mad Scientist Escape Room
2023-07-18 - 2023-07-21 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
You and your friends have snuck into a mad scientist’s lab! Now you must steal his evil plans and save the city before the scientist returns!
Sign up for an evening slot with your group of six or fewer people starting Monday, September 11. Participants must be 13+. Call the Library, send a Facebook message (@bkglib), or email mneubauer@cityofbrookings-sd.gov to register.

Leather Stamping Workshop
2023-07-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-07-17 13:30 - 15:00 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Learn how to use leather stamping tools and make your own leather keychain!
Registration is required and opens on July 10. Please call the Brookings Public Library, message them on Facebook, or email mneubauer@cityofbrookings-sd.gov to reserve your spot in one of the time slots.

Pottery Wheel Lesson
2023-07-17 17:30 - 20:30 | 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 a local ceramicist!

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: July 17
Glazing: July 31

Introduction to Kayaking
2023-07-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Dakota Nature Park & Larson Nature Center
Class includes learning about the equipment and its uses, dock launches, maneuvers, posture, using single kayaks, boating courtesy, safety issues along with the free time on the ponds to do some kayaking on your own. No paddling experience is required, beginners are welcome! Life jackets and basic equipment are provided. Max 8 per class
Class 1 | June 12
Registration Deadline June 6th | Ages 11-17 | 10-11:30 am
Class 2 | June 26
Registration Deadline June 20th | Ages 11-17 | 10-11:30 am
Class 3 | July 17
Registration Deadline July 11th | Ages 11-17 | 10-11:30 am

SDSU Women's Basketball Little Hoopers Camp
2023-07-17 - 2023-07-18 | Frost Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Designed to introduce young players to the fundamentals of basketball and teamwork, while providing an opportunity to work closely with current players and coaches.
July 17th – 18th
Girls Entering Grades: K – 3rd
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $70 per Camper
All Prices Have Included an 8% Sales Tax
Location: South Dakota State Athletic Facilities
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.
Questions Contact:
Camp Director | aaron.johnston@sdstate.edu
Operations Director | Shelby.Selland@sdstate.edu
Jackrabbit Women’s Basketball Camps are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).

Brookings Area Community Band Concert
2023-07-16 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
2023-07-16 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.

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2023-07-15 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 Farmers Market
2023-07-15 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.

Game Night at Wooden Legs Brewing Company
2023-07-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Join the Brookings Public Library for game night at Wooden Legs Brewing Company. There will be games available to choose from or feel free to bring your own to play with a group!

Sensory Friendly Play
2023-07-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for a low-sensory playtime that offers a calm, less crowded opportunity for exploration in our Museum’s exhibits. This event is specially designed for children, adults, and families who will benefit from expanded accessibility and sensory accommodations. Service providers and therapists are welcome to accompany students/clients. Regular admission rates apply.
These events include the following adaptations:
– Service providers as well as service pets are welcome
– Less crowded environment
– Designated quiet rooms
– Adaptive equipment
– Adaptive art tools
– Café space available if families bring a packed meal
If your child needs specific accommodations to attend, participate, or engage in play at our museum, please contact the Director of Education Carrie Benson at 605-692-6700 ext. 236 or cbenson@prairieplay.org.
Do you know someone who would like to know about these events? Please share this newsletter with them, or have them sign up themselves!

Mini Makers: Once Upon a Playtime
2023-07-14 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
2023-07-14 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

Fishback Classic Soccer Tournament
2023-07-14 - 2023-07-16 | Fishback Soccer Complex, 1100 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The Fishback Classic Soccer Tournament is an annual event hosted by the SoDak Spurs Soccer Club.
The tournament will host over 1,000 youth soccer players from all across the region.
Ages: U9-U19

Day Camp: Start Your Engines
2023-07-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $52 ($41.60 members)
Ready… set… go! Airplanes, cars, boats, trains, you name it! They take you where you need to go. Build, design, and explore the basics of mechanical engineering and transportation vehicles through a variety of hands-on activities.

Wall Street Wednesday
2023-07-12 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
2023-07-12 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.
