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Charm Bar Pop-Up
2024-11-15 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Dakota Soul Boutique, 419 Main Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for a charm bar pop-up event at Dakota Soul Boutique! Shop our collection of unique and stylish charms, and create your own custom charm necklace or bracelet. Enjoy refreshments and good company while you browse. Don’t miss out on this special event, happening during the Downtown Brookings Sip & Shop Friday November 15th from 4-7pm!

Serious Shirley at Wild Hare
2024-11-15 21:00 | Wild Hare, 303 3rd Street, Brookings, 57006, United States
We can’t wait to be back partying at the Hare! Let’s get wild!

The Rude Band at Main Street Pub
2024-11-15 21:30 - 23:30 | Main Street Pub, 408 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The Rude Band at Main Street Pub in Brookings, SD

Fancakes at Wooden Legs Brewing Co.
2024-11-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Fancakes is back for the Jackrabbits ’24-’25 Football Season. Fancakes are FREE Blueberry and Apple pancakes we will be offering the morning of Jackrabbit Home Football Games. Each week we partner with local non-profits or organizations with a need in the Brookings area. All free will donations collected for the Fancakes will be donated directly to our weekly partner. Our Partner for November 16th is The Brookings Area Girl Scouts.

3rd Annual Holiday Market
2024-11-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Brookings Inn & Convention Center, 2500 East 6th Street, Brookings, 57006, United States
One day shopping experience with boutiques, handmade and your favorite direct sales representatives, You don’t want to miss our last show of the year 2024. We appreciate you all for shopping and supporting small home-based and handmade businesses build dreams!
Share with your friends and family see you soon at the Holiday Matket.

Author Signing with Adalaide Blue
2024-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | the Nook, 314 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us at the Nook to meet author Adalaide Blue as she shares a little about her writing process & her book, Beauty in Deep Waters. After the discussion, Adalaide will sign copies of her book and have bookmarks and stickers for those attending.
Adalaide Blue’s debut novel, Beauty in Deep Waters, is women’s Christian fiction. A hauntingly beautiful story of healing, new beginnings, friendship, and a second chance at a love of a lifetime. You’ll fall in love with Tess and the Soul Sisters—the quirky group of Jesus-loving ladies who take Tess under their wing as she begins her new life in the seemingly perfect beach town of Pebble Cove. But nothing’s ever perfect. A missing girl, a sinister figure stalking her from the shadows, and a new friend with all the red flags of an abusive relationship thrust Tess into a whirlwind of unknowns. Amidst the turmoil, the infuriatingly amazing and impossible to ignore, John Taylor edges his way into her unwilling heart.
It’s the kind of book that makes you laugh out loud, brings you to tears, and you find yourself holding your breath as you read faster to turn the page.

2024 Holiday Skating Expo
2024-11-16 12:15 - 13:00 | Larson Ice Center, 924 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Watch figure skaters perform short numbers to demonstrate their new skills learned during the Fall session of Park & Rec lessons! There will be routines featuring advanced-level skaters from the Brookings Figure Skating Club, too! SKATERS: please report to Larson Ice Center by 11:30am!

ALL ARE WELCOME to this FREE event!

Enjoy holiday goodies and warm beverages with us.
This event is a partnership of the Brookings Figure Skating Club & the City of Brookings Parks & Recreation department.

SDSU Football vs. Southern Illinois
2024-11-16 14:00 - 17:30 | Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, 1396 Stadium Rd, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The South Dakota State University Jackrabbits take on Southern Illinois at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.
Game day information regarding parking, ticketing and tailgating can be found at South Dakota State Jackrabbits Athletics.
Find additional event information at SDSU here.
If you’re planning on getting some new Jackrabbit gear, stop in at Jackrabbit Central located at 416 Main Ave or stop in at the SDSU Bookstore on campus.
Be sure to check the Visit Brookings website www.visitbrookingssd.com for hotels, restaurants and other things to do before or after the game.
Go Jacks!

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2024-11-16 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.

Spark Studio
2024-11-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family Style | Drop In
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.

SDSU Women's Basketball vs. Duke
2024-11-17 14:00 - 17:00 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Catch the Jacks as they play Duke at the First Bank & Trust Arena.

Orchestra Concert
2024-11-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Enjoy an evening of live music at the Oscar.

November Make & Take Monday: Thankful Gourd Hangers
2024-11-18 14:30 - 17:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Join us on the second Monday of each month for a Make & Take Monday craft! Each month will bring a new craft for you to stop in, make, and take home to enjoy. The cost is $1 per craft, and you can visit agmuseum.com or our social media pages to check out the craft each month!
In November, Make & Take Monday will be moved to the THIRD Monday of the Month (Nov. 18) due to Veteran’s Day. We will be making Thankful Gourd Hangers

SDSU Softball Developmental Hitting Camp
2024-11-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Jackrabbit Softball Stadium, 1505 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
The Developmental Hitting Camps are for beginner to intermediate softball players just learning how to hit. The camp will be run indoors with a maximum of 20 hitters. Please bring turf shoes or running shoes or molded cleats. You will learn some individual fixes to help you become a better hitter, learn drills that our SDSU players do weekly, and learn more about your own hitting style.
Location
Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex – Indoor 1015 Campanile Ave Brookings, SD 57006
(Enter from the NE Doors)
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
Assistant Coach Joshua Bertke | joshua.bertke@sdstate.edu

SDSU Men's Basketball vs. Mount Marty
2024-11-18 19:00 - 22:00 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Jacks as they play the Mount Marty Lancers at First Bank & Trust Arena.

SDSU Softball Pitching Camps
2024-11-18 19:15 - 20:15 | Jackrabbit Softball Stadium, 1505 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
The Softball Pitching Camps are for beginner to intermediate softball pitchers just learning how to pitch, wanting to learn more pitches, or find out ways to gain more velocity. The camp will be run indoors with a maximum of 20 pitchers. Please bring turf shoes or running shoes or molded cleats, and all pitchers MUST BRING THEIR OWN CATCHER. You will learn some individual fixes to help you become a better pitcher, learn drills that our SDSU pitchers do weekly, and learn more about your own pitching style.
Location
Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex – Indoor 1015 Campanile Ave Brookings, SD 57006
(Enter from the NE Doors)
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
Assistant Coach Joshua Bertke | joshua.bertke@sdstate.edu

SDSU Jazz Ensembles Fall Concert
2024-11-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Enjoy an evening of live jazz music at the Oscar.

Holiday Self-Care Party
2024-11-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
We’ll have calming crafts, a cocoa bar, and a yoga/meditation session! Wear your coziest clothes, bring a blanket for the meditation session, if you like, and get ready to relax! This event is for individuals ages 18+. Click here to RSVP

Story Time
2024-11-19 10:30 - 11:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
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
2024-11-19 16:00 - 18:30 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
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:
– Chicken Alfredo with Garlic Breadstick
– 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!

Scandinavian Folk Art Watercolors
2024-11-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join local artist Eileen Binkley for this unique painting class–customize your arrangement to your hearts content!

No experience necessary
All supplies provided
Ages 10+, 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult or have an adult with them that is taking the class

Holiday Arrangement + Styling Class
2024-11-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Pasque, 400 Main Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Welcome to Pasque’s holiday arrangement + styling classes. This is an opportunity for you to learn, explore + experiment with different picks, sprays, florals + accents while being assisted by the Pasque team. Bring your own vase / tray / item to style or get one from us and we will help you style with products from Pasque! Learn the art of floral arrangement + tray styling that will last for seasons to come. It’s going to be SO FUN! (plus, there will be wine🍷)
Register now at: https://www.mypasque.com/classes-events

BCMS: The Queen's Cartoonists
2024-11-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
The Brookings Chamber Music Society Presents:
The Queen’s Cartoonists perform music from cartoons! Pulling from over 100 years of animation from around the world, The Queen’s Cartoonists bring animated films to life, perfectly synchronizing their performances with the films projected on stage. The band matches the energy of the cartoons, leading the audience through a world of virtuosic musicianship, multi-instrumental mayhem, and comedy.

Trivia Tuesday
2024-11-19 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+.

Adult Bingo at Strikerz
2024-11-20 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!

EBC Trivia Night
2024-11-20 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.

Wall Street Wednesday
2024-11-20 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.

SDSU Men's Basketball vs. Southern Miss
2024-11-20 19:00 - 22:00 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Jacks as they play at home on November 20th.

MacBeth by William Shakespeare
2024-11-21 07:30 - 22:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders the King and takes the Scottish throne for himself. Shakespeare’s classic tale gives warning to the destruction wrought when ambition goes unchecked by moral constraints.

Gifting for Good
2024-11-21 10:00 - 2024-11-23 17:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Get your holiday shopping done early and shop local at these unique mission-driven gift shops. From art to jewelry, to toys and books, your purchase directly supports the mission of each organization. Gift shop hours vary by location. Please check in with each location for more information closer to the event. Participating Gift Shops:
– Brookings Arts Council: Stop by our pop-up holiday store, The Holly Leaf, featuring local artisan items such as paintings, prints, jewelry, pottery, hand-crafted stuffed animals, and more.
– McCrory Gardens: Unique items such as garden flags, rabbit garden sculptures, local honey, and McCrory maple syrup.
– Play Central Toys & Books (located at Children’s Museum of South Dakota): Hand-selected books, games, plush, puzzles, t-shirts, STEM-related toys, and unique children’s toys.
– South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum: European glass Christmas ornaments, locally-sourced goods, South Dakota made items, and more. Capturing the Spirit of South Dakota in every gift!
– South Dakota Art Museum: Unique gifts from South Dakota and beyond. It’s the Art Museum’s Annual Holiday Sale! Original paintings, pottery, art glass, home decor, and more.
