Day Camp: Exploring the Studio
2023-08-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Brookings, 57006, United States
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $52 ($41.60 members)
What inspires your child’s artistic side? Children will discover their muse and explore different ways of representing their inspiration. Will you be a fiber and textile artist, sculptor, painter, collage artist, or mixed media? Hint – you can be more than one! Please bring a sack lunch.

Pottery Wheel Lesson
2023-08-07 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: August 7
Glazing: August 22

Youth Custom Clothing Camp
2023-08-07 09:00 - 2023-08-10 12:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join Brookings Arts Council for four days of creativity and learning during each of our summer youth camps! During our new custom clothing design camp you’ll discover a variety of creative ways to alter your apparel with artist and teacher Shelby Meyer! Explore dyeing, tying, printing, cutting, and more!

Ages 9-15

Practice fabric, t-shirts, bandanas, and a canvas bag included. Youth may bring other items they would like to experiment with!

Good Roots Wood Fire Pizza Night
2023-08-06 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.

9 to 5: The Musical
2023-08-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-03 19:00 - 21:00
BCT presents “9 to 5: The Musical” by Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton Book by Patricia Resnick
9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s. this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic. Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she?

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2023-08-05 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.

Garden Party
2023-08-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-04 08:00 - 17:00 | McCrory Gardens, 631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007
Save the dates for the 35th Annual Garden Party!!
Friday, August 4th: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
FREE SDSU ice cream & jazz music
Saturday, August 5th: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
FREE admission & activities
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Native Plant Sale
10:30 a.m. Yoga in the Gardens with Prairie Soul Yoga
pre-registration required: https://prairiesoulstudio.com/workshops-special-events/
11 a.m. , 1 p.m. , & 3 p.m. tours of the Garden with Education Coordinator Sydney Trio
Photo contest displayed in Strawbale House
Yard games, snowcones & more!

Brookings Farmers Market
2023-08-05 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.

Pottery Wheel Lesson
2023-08-04 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: July 21
Glazing: August 4

Mini Makers: Scented Play-Dough
2023-08-04 10:30 - 11:15 | Brookings, 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.

Water Carnival
2023-08-04 09:30 - 11:00 | Hillcrest Aquatic Center, 1505 5th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Don’t miss out on this fun filled Water Carnival – Friday, August 4th 9:30am-11:00 am. Games will be located in the Hillcrest Aquatic Center and in the Park. Free for All!

Fishin' Fridays at Dakota Nature Park
2023-08-04 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

SDSU Women's Soccer Yellow vs. Blue Scrimmage
2023-08-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Fishback Soccer Complex, 1100 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the SDSU Women’s Soccer team at the Fishback Soccer Complex!

Downtown at Sundown
2023-08-03 17:30 - 21:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, 57006, United States
Downtown at Sundown is a 5-week, outdoor music festival offering FREE admission, FREE kids activities, a variety of local food and beverage options, and local retail vendors. Each night kicks off with vendors opening at 5:30 p.m., followed by the headliner band at 6 p.m! There are several engaging activities and booths for guests to enjoy including face painting, inflatables, yard games, retail/shopping booths, local business booths, food/drink stands with goodies available for purchase and more!
The primary goal of Downtown at Sundown is to create an all-ages event and central gathering place for community members and visitors alike.
Downtown at Sundown Series Lineup:
July 27: Ivory
August 3: Rowan Grace
August 10: Multicultural Night: Soca Jukebox
August 17: New Resident Welcome Night: Barn Flies
August 24: SDSU Night: Shalo Lee Band

Brookings Public Library Movie Night
2023-08-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
August’s Movie:
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
1 hour and 46 minutes, Rated PG-13
Popcorn is provided!
A plucky eleven-year-old named Margaret finds her life on the cusp of change as her family uproots from the heart of the city to a quiet suburban neighborhood. Margaret must then navigate the ups and downs of adolescence, including new friends, new feelings, and, ultimately, a new sense of self. Based on the novel of the same name by Judy Blume.

First Thursday Member Evening Play
2023-08-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Brookings, 57006, United States
Join us for special member hours!
The Museum exhibits will be open for play for our members until 7 pm.
Play Central Toys & Books will be offering a 20% discount on member purchases made that night. Play along!
Please note: The Café will not be open during First Thursday until further notice.

SDSU/USDA FSIS Food Safety Summit
2023-08-03 09:00 - 16:00 | SDSU Animal Science Complex, 1097 N Campus Drive, Brookings, SD, 57007
SDSU Extension in conjunction with the USDA FSIS will host the 2023 SDSU/USDA FSIS Food Safety Summit on August 3 at the SDSU Animal Science Complex, room 126 (1097 N. Campus Dr. Brookings, SD 57007). Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the program will run from 9:00 a.m-4:00 p.m.
The SDSU / USDA FSIS Food Safety Summit is an opportunity to learn about federal meat regulations and current food safety issues. Presentations will cover the scientific gaps in Appendix A and B, navigating critical control points in non-meat ingredients, minimizing STEC in raw beef, and industry perspectives on sanitation. Anyone involved in the meat and poultry industry is invited to attend.

Hotel Accommodations

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
3000 Lefevre Dr
Brookings, SD 57006
605-692-3500
Comfort Suites University
929 25th Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
605-937-5867

Hampton Inn & Suites Brookings
3017 Lefevre Dr
Brookings, SD 57006
605-697-5232
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brookings
3020 Lefevre Dr
Brookings, SD 57006
605-692-9060

Registration
There will be both an in-person and virtual option to attend the summit. The cost of attendance is $35 for both virtual and in-person attendees. Registration covers program information and lunch and parking for in-person attendees. Attendees can park in Lot 113, located southwest of the Animal Science Complex. Guest passes are required so please note if you will need one when registering.
Registration is preferred by July 26, 2023; registrations after the deadline will not be guaranteed lunch if attending in person or access to the provided presentation files.
For more information or questions, please contact Christina Bakker, Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Meat Science Specialist.

Day Camp: Theater
2023-08-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Brookings, 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.

Wall Street Wednesday
2023-08-02 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.

First Aid Class
2023-08-02 17:30 - 20:30 | Ambulance Station & Education Center, 2300 Yorkshire Drive Brookings, SD 57006
Brookings Health System’s First Aid class is designed for bystanders to recognize and respond to an emergency. It teaches students critical skills that may save a life, including how to respond and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services arrive. Topics include how to treat the most common life-threatening emergencies, including bleeding, sprains, broken bones and shocks.
The course is designed for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in first aid to meet job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA) or other requirements. It is ideal for daycare providers and includes bystander CPR.
Cost for the class is $50. Registration closes 1 day prior to class. To register, please visit this link.
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.

Resilient Communities: The State of the Community: Brookings County
2023-08-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Brookings High School, 530 Elm Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The Brookings County Resilient Communities team invites all community members to this free event. Please encourage a friend to sign up, too.
Join Brookings Economic Development Corporation CEO and Senator, Tim Reed and Dakota Insitute CEO, Dr. Jared McEntaffer, PhD to participate in a Poverty Escape Room simulation and discussion around building protective factors throughout Brookings County.
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Hands-on activities and discussion centered on the state of Brookings County economy, and how economy, poverty, and protective factors directly influence one another.
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Networking Lunch (provided by START-SD)
Location: Brookings High School Commons, 530 Elm Ave.
Registration Required

Playful Preschoolers: Art Explorers
2023-08-02 08:30 - 11:30 | Brookings, 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!

Trivia Tuesday
2023-08-01 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+.

National Night Out
2023-08-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Pioneer Park, 6th Street and First Avenue Brookings, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.

National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide on the first Tuesday in August (Texas and select areas celebrate on the first Tuesday in October). Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits and much, much more.

Hanging Book Craft Class
2023-08-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Make your own hanging book decoration out of recycled books!
Registration is required and opens on July 25. Please call the Brookings Public Library, message on Facebook, or email mneubauer@cityofbrookings-sd.gov to reserve your spot for either the 1pm or 6pm time slot on August 1.

Tour De Tuesday
2023-08-01 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.
