Special Monday Opening – Native American Day
2025-10-13 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
School may be out, but we are OPEN for a special Monday day of PLAY!
Join us as we celebrate Native American Day.
Learn how to hoop dance and explore all of our Museum exhibits from 10 am to 5 pm!

Story Time
2025-10-14 10:30 - 11:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family style
With every story, an adventure awaits! Join us on Tuesdays at 10:30 for an interactive Story Time, where tales come to life through engaging activities and creative fun. Perfect for young imaginations, this weekly event invites children to dive into new worlds and exciting experiences with every turn of the page.

Coteau’s Community Meal
2025-10-14 16:00 - 18:30 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for a $5 community meal!
We’ve designed these meals as a way to bring the community together to share a simple, healthy, prepared meal for low cost. Invite a friend and dine with us!
On the menu:
– Grilled cheese and Tomato Basil Bisque
– Gluten free option available
Café Coteau is open to the public.
The Children’s Museum of South Dakota is open until 7 pm on Tuesday nights!

Grounded in Art: Evening Yoga
2025-10-14 18:30 - 19:15 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Grounded in Art: Evening Yoga
Tuesdays, September 16 – October 21 | 6:30–7:15 pm
Unwind at the end of your day with a calming yoga practice in the museum galleries. Grounded in Art: Evening Yoga invites participants to stretch, strengthen, and restore through rejuvenating mat-based movement. Guided by yoga instructor Mandy Lyons, this practice encourages relaxation, balance, and creative renewal in a setting that supports both body and mind.
All supplies are provided. BYO mat if you’re able.
We will also be offering a chair yoga class on Monday mornings at 8:00am.
Questions? Call the Museum at (605)688-5423.
Support provided by Art Bridges.

Trivia Tuesday
2025-10-14 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+.

EBC Trivia Night
2025-10-15 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.

Bingo at VFW
2025-10-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 | VFW: George Dokken Post, 520 Main Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006
Doors open at 5:00 PM.
Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town!
$3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission,
Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 PM.
A variety of bingo games are played during each evening. Payouts range from $10 to $200! Payouts are split between all good BINGOs during that game.

Wall Street Wednesday
2025-10-15 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.

Third Thursday
2025-10-16 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Head to Downtown Brookings each month for Third Thursday!
Every month, on the third Thursday, businesses will stay open later and offer entertainment, put out some snacks, have a special drink to order, or anything else tying into the monthly theme. Learn more about this month’s theme by visiting DowntownBrookings.com.
While kids are welcome, the event series is targeted for adults. Bring your friends, family or even co-workers out to enjoy Downtown Brookings.

Spooky Trivia at the Nook
2025-10-16 16:00 - 19:00 | the Nook, 314 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for Third Thursday in Downtown Brookings on October 16 from 4–7 p.m. at The Nook! This month we’re hosting a Spooky Themed Bookish Trivia Night—the perfect way to test your literary knowledge with a Halloween twist.

Come in costume (if you dare…), team up with friends or fly solo + meet new book-loving trivia buffs! We can’t wait to see you there!

SDSU Women's Volleyball VS. North Dakota State
2025-10-16 19:00 - 21:00 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Jackrabbits against rivals North Dakota State at First Bank and Trust Arena. Purchase tickets at gojacks.com!

Fear Asylum
2025-10-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-17 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-18 19:00 - 23:00 | Fear Asylum
Step inside if you dare… The Fear Asylum has been twisting nightmares into reality for more than a decade. With new rooms, darker halls, and terrors lurking around every corner, it’s South Dakota’s ultimate haunted house experience.
This attraction may not be suitable for children. Parents/guardians assume full responsibility for minors who attend.

The Diary of Anne Frank
2025-10-16 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-17 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
The true story of Anne Frank and her family as they hid from the Nazis in WWII by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. Newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman.

Jacks Club Hockey vs Lake Region
2025-10-17 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-18 12:00 - 14:30 | Larson Ice Center, 924 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the SDSU Jacks Club Hockey team as they host Lake Region at the Larson Ice Center.
Time is TBD.

Scotty Roberts 5K
2025-10-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Pioneer Park, 6th Street and First Avenue Brookings, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Registration/Bib Assignments: TBD
Race Start: TBD (gather at Pioneer Park)
The race starts and finishes at Pioneer Park in Brookings, SD. See the course map for complete details on the race route.
Registration information available at: www.brookingsmarathon.com
The Scotty Roberts 5K (Previously Longest Day 5K) is conducted in conjunction with the Brookings Marathon. The race is named after the late Dr. Scotty Roberts one of the running pioneers in the Brookings community.
For complete details about this event, visit the Brookings Marathon web site.

Brookings Marathon Half Marathon & Marathon Relay
2025-10-18 08:00 - 12:30 | SD
Brookings, South Dakota, hosts the 25th oldest marathon in the US, 3rd oldest among those run every year since inception. Though the race has evolved since 1970, the course still includes historic neighborhoods, beautiful parks, bike paths, and tree-lined streets. ​Along the way, runners are supported by hundreds of wonderful volunteers, and opportunities abound for family and friends to cheer.
Time is TBD.

Farmers Market
2025-10-18 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

Forte's Fall Craft Show
2025-10-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Forté Living, 2123 Tallgrass Parkway, Brookings, 57006, United States
Celebrate the season of crisp air, golden leaves, and handmade charm at the Forte Fall Craft Show! Join us for a festive day filled with local talent, community spirit, and hands-on fun.
What to Expect:– Artisan booths featuring local businesses and organizations, showcasing everything from rustic décor to seasonal treats– Make & Take craft stations—create your own fall-themed keepsakes– Cozy vibes, warm drinks, and plenty of inspiration for your autumn decorating and gifting
Giving Back:All booth fees will be donated to a local charity, so every purchase helps support our community.
Whether you’re hunting for the perfect handcrafted gift or just want to soak in the fall atmosphere, the Forte Fall Craft Show is the place to be. Come crunch some leaves, sip something warm, and celebrate the season with us!
Vendor Spotlights Coming Soon!Check back for sneak peeks of our featured vendors and the amazing crafts they’ll be bringing to the show.

Fall Family Festival
2025-10-18 10:00 - 13:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Stop by the Agricultural Heritage Museum and Art Museum for our fifth annual FREE Fall Family Festival! Both museums will have activities and kids of all ages are welcome to put on their costumes a few weeks early to trick-or-treat for candy at both sites. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

SDSU Piano Day
2025-10-18 14:00 - 20:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Enjoy live music at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center.

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2025-10-18 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.

Third Sunday Breakfast at VFW
2025-10-19 09:30 - 13:00 | VFW: George Dokken Post, 520 Main Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006
Pancakes, sausage and eggs for $8. Biscuits and gravy, sausage and eggs for $8. Pancakes AND biscuits and gravy, sausage and eggs for $10. Kids under 2 are free. Kids 3-7 years old are $5.
VFW George Dokken Post #2118
520 Main Avenue
Brookings, SD 57006

Pottery Wheel Lesson (10/19)
2025-10-19 14:30 - 16:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join a local ceramicist to learn how to use a pottery wheel.

Ages 9+, 11 and under should be accompanied by an adult to assist
No prior ceramic experience required.

**Note that this is a two session class, one for making and one for glazing. Register for your glazing class HERE. If you’re unable to attend the assigned glazing date, you may register for another, later, glazing class.
Making: Sunday, October 19
Glazing: Sunday, November 2
Payment plan available: $60 deposit plus 2 payments of $27.50, paid every four weeks.
