Wooden Legs Brewing Company's 11th Anniversary Celebration
2024-05-11 11:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Join us for our 11th Anniversary Celebration on May 11th! We will be tapping several special releases and a limited bottling run of Pogonophilia. What better way to celebrate Wooden Legs than with a Smoked Turkey Leg Lunch Special. We will also be bringing back some speciality throwback pizza’s from yesteryear! And of course, Tap Handle Renewals will launch that day! Stay tuned for more details!

Mega Strong is coming to SDSU!
2024-05-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, 1396 Stadium Rd, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Mega Strong is coming to SDSU for a workout on the Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium football field on May 11th at 11 am! All you need is some dumbbells, water and a yoga mat and all are welcome to join us for this free, open to the public workout for all ages and fitness levels. Please park on the west side of the stadium and come in through the west gate! Please RSVP in the event if you plan to attend.

Track and Field: Varsity ESD Meet
2024-05-11 10:00 - 19:00 | Brookings High School – Track Complex
Visit Brookings for the Varsity ESD Meet on Saturday, May 11.
Running events start at 1:00pm.

Farmers Market
2024-05-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, 57006, United States
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.

Mom & Me Mother's Day Event
2024-05-11 09:00 - 10:30 | Madison Avenue Dance Studio, LLC, 2021 Tallgrass Parkway, Brookings, SD, 57006
Join us for the ultimate (and cutest) Mom & Me Mother’s Day Event!
– 30 minute dance class for moms & daughters– Crumbl cookies & Starbucks coffee– Mom & daughter photo shoot (3 edited images emailed to you)– Play in the studio (bounce house!)– Glitter tattoos– Handprint crafts
Saturday May 11 • 9:00-10:30amCost is $45 per pair and open to ages 3-10 (add an additional daughter for $20 each).Register: www.dancestudio-pro.com/online/madisonavenuedance

Brookings Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay
2024-05-11 07:00 - 13:00 | Pioneer Park, 6th Street and First Avenue Brookings, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for the oldest marathon in South Dakota and one of the oldest in the United States. Run every year since 1970, the Brookings Marathon offers small town running at its best!
Register here.

Mother's Day Song Birds
2024-05-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Kick off Mother’s Day weekend with this fun spring evening class!

Ages 8+, under 13 should be accompanied by an adult

All supplies provided

No experience necessary

Customize the amount of birds to fit your family!

Softball: Varsity Game
2024-05-10 18:00 - 20:30 | Southbrook Softball Complex, 22nd Ave S, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the Bobcats as during their softball games!
5/10: Yankton
5/13: Harrisburg

BPL Game Night at Wooden Legs
2024-05-10 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 have games available to choose from or feel free to bring your own to play with a group.

Fire & Ice Gale + Auction
2024-05-10 17:00 - 21:00 | Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join East-Central CASA for an evening ofEXCITEMENT, CONNECTION, + MEANINGFUL IMPACT
By joining EC-CASA, you will be supporting our mission to advocate for and protect children in the foster care system. Your attendance enables us to provide vital resources and support to those who need it most, ensuring that every child has the chance to thrive in a safe, nurturing, and loving home.
The evening will include:
a lively SOCIAL HOUR with hors d’oeuvre + winean INSPIRING PROGRAM with a compelling story and a heartfelt testimonial to ignite your passion and tug at your heartstringsa PADDLE RAISE to provide an opportunity to make a direct and immediate impact to our missionan interactive and exciting game of HEADS OR TAILS where every flip of the coin brings us one step closer to our goal of providing a VOICE for every child who needs oneand finally, an unforgettable performance by DEUCES WILD DUELING PIANOS that will have you singing, dancing, laughing, and wanting more!

Scotty Roberts 5K
2024-05-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Pioneer Park, 6th Street and First Avenue Brookings, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Registration/Bib Assignments: 5 to 5:30 pm
Race Start: 6 pm (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.

SDSU Baseball vs. North Dakota State
2024-05-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Erv Huether Field, 1410 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
SDSU Jackrabbits take on the Bison at Erv Huether Field.

hoopla Basics
2024-05-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Come learn about the Library’s newest eResource: hoopla! We’ll show you how to download and navigate the app so that you can start reading books and watching movies from your own device. Come with questions and a device, like a phone or tablet!

Bob Semrad Memorial Exhibition - Opening Reception
2024-05-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us on May 9th, 2024 to honor and remember artist Bob Semrad’s creative spirit and many contributions to the art community of Brookings with a selection of his work showcased in the East Gallery of the Brookings Arts Council.

Bob Semrad’s works will be on display in conjunction with Caitlin Pisha’s from May 2nd through June 2nd, 2024. Admission is always free, and all are welcome.

Pottery Wheel Lesson - May 9 & 23
2024-05-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us at the BAC with a local ceramicist to learn how to use a pottery wheel!

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.

Dates
Making: Tuesday, May 9th
Glazing: Thursday, May 23rd
Time
5:30 – 7:30pm both dates

Wall Street Wednesday
2024-05-08 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
2024-05-08 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.

Adult Bingo at Strikerz
2024-05-08 19:00 - 21:00 | The Lanes, 722 Western Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The Strikerz Bar & Grill hosts weekly bingo just for the adults!

Summit League Softball Championship
2024-05-08 08:00 - 2024-05-11 17:00 | Jackrabbit Softball Stadium, 1505 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
The 2024 Summit League Softball Championship will take place May 8-11 at South Dakota State’s Jackrabbit Softball Stadium in Brookings, S.D. The winner of the Summit League Championship receives the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Ceramic Tea Light Holders - May 8 & 22
2024-05-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join local artist Rachel Funk to create a unique, shelf style tea light holder.

Note that this is a two session class, one for making and one for glazing.

Ages 9+, 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult

No prior ceramic experience required

Dates
Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 – Making
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024 – Glazing
Time
5:30-7:30pm, both nights

Trivia Tuesday
2024-05-07 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+.

Mama’s Fun Run
2024-05-07 17:45 - 19:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
All Ages | Free
Kick off Brookings Marathon race week and join us for Mama’s Fun Run. The race will start in front of the museum at 5:45 pm.
– Pre-race stretches with Kidoodle will start around 5:35 pm
– 5:45 pm Mama’s Fun Run starts
– The race route will be along the perimeter of our block leading into our backyard which will take you right by Mama T. Rex and her son Max!
– The finish line will be on the east side of our building between the museum and 1921 building. No registration is required. All ages welcome!
The museum is open for play until 7:00 pm, if you would like to stay and play, admission or museum membership is required.

Pottery Wheel Lesson - May 7 & 23
2024-05-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us at the BAC with a local ceramicist to learn how to use a pottery wheel!

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.

Dates
Making: Tuesday, May 7th
Glazing: Thursday, May 23rd
Time
5:30 – 7:30pm both dates

Author Signing with Ruth Harper and Jodi Andrews
2024-05-07 17:00 - 19:00 | the Nook, 314 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Author signing and poetry reading. More information to come.
Follow The Nook on Facebook for additional events and information.

After School Maker Studio
2024-05-07 15:00 - 17:30 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Need after-school care? Or perhaps you are looking for a place to spark your child’s imagination? The After School Maker Studio is a flexible, come-and-go experience for children age 5 and up. Snack is provided.
Read more about the program, including a list of frequently asked questions, on our blog.
The space, designed by children for children, will inspire all makers. Daily experiences foster creativity, curiosity, and self-expression through a variety of activities including robotics, circuitry, pottery, sculpture, and paint to name a few. Children will have the time and space to explore the diverse interests they bring with them.
Ages: 5-12
Drop Off
Registration Required
Price: $7 ($5.60 – Member)

Playful Preschoolers
2024-05-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Playful Preschoolers classes offer an opportunity to connect with new friends, explore new interests, and build new skills. Classes are hands-on and child-led. Play along! Snack provided.
Ages: 3-5
Drop Off Optional
Registration Required
Price: $22 ($17.60 – Members)

The Intersection Between Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) and Sex Trafficking Talk
2024-05-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Lisa Heth from the Pathfinder Center will cover how sex trafficking can be related to MMIP, what makes a person high risk, and what you need to do if your loved one goes missing.
Join Zoom Meeting
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This program is made possible through support from the South Dakota Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities through the United We Stand Initiative

Comedy Night at Strikerz Bar & Grill
2024-05-04 19:00 - 22:00 | The Lanes, 722 Western Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
An evening of comedy with Big John Small!
And… a chance to win cash and prizes with a fun game show. This event is 21+
Tickets available at The Lanes.

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2024-05-04 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.

Free Comic Book Day Guest Announcement
2024-05-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Brookings Book Company, 321 Main Ave, Brookings, 57006, United States
Join Richard from Brookings Books and Comics and our Director Shane in Brooking or on Facebook live as they announce our biggest Comic Book Guest Ever!!
