Fly/Drive-In Breakfast
2024-07-13 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Brookings Regional Airport, 509 W 2nd Street S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
SDSU’s Women in Aviation Club and Flying Jacks Club will be hosting the annual fly-in breakfast at Brooking’s Municipal Airport on July 13th from 8am-12pm. We are serving pancakes, sausage patties, and scrambled eggs. A flight over Brookings will also be available for a small cost! Whether you’re flying in or driving in everyone is welcome!

Farmers Market
2024-07-13 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.

Brookings Summer Arts Festival
2024-07-13 10:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Pioneer Park, 6th Street and First Avenue Brookings, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Beautiful Pioneer Park in Brookings, South Dakota is home to South Dakota’s premier juried art festival. Over 200 artists from across the nation, representing 15 disciplines of art, grace Pioneer Park with original skilled and handcrafted works of art. Thirty eight gourmet and ethnic food booths satisfy every appetite. The Edibles and Naturals area has 28 artisans who produce gourmet packaged cottage foods and natural skin products. Historic and antique booths celebrate South Dakota’s heritage. A lively children’s area in the center of the park provides fun, educational activities. In addition to the great works of art, the festival has become known for the entertainers performing in the historic park Bandshell and on side stages throughout the park.
Planning for the annual Brookings Summer Arts Festival is already well underway. The BSAF volunteer committee members work tirelessly to produce this extravaganza of art, food and entertainment for the whole family.

Linocut Printed Dish Towels
2024-07-13 12:30 - 15:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Make a completely unique dishtowel via the process of linoleum block printing with art teacher Hannah Grapevine!

Ages 10+, 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult

Printing supplies (linoleum, carving tools, ink, practice fabric, etc.) provided

One dish towel provided

Students may bring an extra dish towel or plain canvas totebag, but they should be prewashed

Brookings Bullets 16U vs. Marshall Orange
2024-07-13 13:00 | Erv Huether Field, 1410 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
The Bullets take on Marshall in the Buffalo Wild Wings Tournament at Erv Huether Field. Game starts at 1pm.

2nd Annual Back Alley Bicycle Show
2024-07-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Bluestem Bicycles, 405 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Bluestem Bicycles is hosting their 2nd Annual Back Alley Bicycle Show on July 13th from 2pm-4pm.
Follow Bluestem Bicycles on Facebook for additional details.

Cinderella
2024-07-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Music by Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein
Adapted for the Stage by Tom Briggs
From the Teleplay by Robert L. Freedman
July 10-12 and 17-19, 2024 at 7:30pm
July 13 and 20, 2024 at 2:00pm
Oscar Larson Theatre
Experience the magic of “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” as the timeless fairy tale comes to life on stage. Follow Cinderella, a young woman who is forced into a life of servitude by her cruel stepmother and self-centered stepsisters, who dreams of a better life. Be transported to a world of enchantment with stunning costumes, captivating music, and unforgettable performances. Don’t miss this beloved classic tale that will leave you believing in the power of love and magic.

Child-Adult Playgroups
2024-07-13 15:00 - 16:30 | Root and Grow Dance Studio, 410 4th St., Brookings, 57006, United States
Join Tend at Root and Grow Dance Studio at 410 4th St. in downtown Brookings for learning and play! Our 90-minute groups are facilitated by a credentialed Montessori guide who is trained in early childhood inclusive education, and designed for children from birth to age six and their adults.
The session cost is per family, $5-$15 on a self-reported sliding scale, or you can purchase a $75 punch card that covers ten sessions between June 1 and September 1. We currently accept cash only, payable at your session. Drop-in welcome!
Tend is a 501(c)3 nonprofit generously supported by our participants, grants, and donations. Help good things grow: https://givebutter.com/tenfortend/

3D Structures Workshop with Dick Termes
2024-07-13 16:00 - 17:30 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for a hands-on workshop with artist Dick Termes to learn and practice the foundations of art and nature: polyhedra (3D shapes)!

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2024-07-13 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.

Evans Jones Band at Strikerz
2024-07-13 19:00 - 22:00 | The Lanes, 722 Western Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Evans Jones Band performing 7-10pm July 13th at Strikerz Bar and Grill @ The Lanes, Specials are $30 wristbands

2nd Saturdays at Bluestem Bicycles
2024-07-13 20:00 - 23:59 | Bluestem Bicycles, 405 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The 2nd Saturday of every month we move the bikes out of the way and invite local artists into the shop to do… whatever it is they do,
and its great, admission is free, and you’re all invited.

Event is open to all ages to attend. Bluestem Bicycles does not censor their audio or visual artists and explicit language or art may be present at this event.

Follow our Facebook for updates each month.

Brookings Area Community Band
2024-07-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Pioneer Park, 6th Street and First Avenue Brookings, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join the Brookings Area Community Band Sundays in July at the Pioneer Park Bandshell.

VB Elite Camp
2024-07-14 12:00 - 2024-07-16 11:30 | South Dakota State University, SDSU Caldwell Hall 167 Box 2810A, Brookings, SD, 57007
The Elite Camp offers the most competitive and advanced camp experience at SDSU. Designed for the intermediate to advanced camper, this camp will include training, education, and competition of the highest level. This camp will include training for all skills while progressing to multiple matches of open 6v6 play. All positions are welcome, recommended for the Varsity level athlete and lower. A complimentary gift and one free ticket to a Jackrabbit Volleyball home match in Brookings are included in your registration cost. Accommodations can be made for any dietary restrictions.
Resident Meal Schedule (Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast)
Commuter Meal Schedule (Dinner, Lunch, Dinner)
Boys & Girls
Entering Grades: 6th – 12th
Overnight Cost: $370 (Includes 2-night stay and 5 meals)
Commuter Cost: $290 (Includes 3 meals)

Tentative Schedule:
Day 1:

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Registration / Check-In
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Session #1
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Dinner
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Session #2

Day 2:

8:00 AM | Breakfast
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Session #3
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Lunch
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Session #4
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Dinner
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Session #5

Day 3:

8:00 AM | Breakfast
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Session #6

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.

Good Roots Wood Fire Pizza Nights
2024-07-14 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.

Theatre and Dance Summer Exploration Days
2024-07-15 09:00 - 2024-07-17 16:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Who Can Attend?
Any 6th – 12th grade student.
When Is It?
Monday, July 15 – Wednesday, July 17: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Wednesday July 17: 7:30 p.m. attend PRTs Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
How Much Does it Cost?
$50 including lunches, snacks, materials and a ticket to PRTs Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Where Is It?
At the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, Brookings.
What Is The Daily Schedule?
Games, master classes, rehearsals
What will I learn?
Dance for Musical Theatre, Voice for Musical Theatre, Acting and Theatrical Design
Financial Assistance Available
Contact Melissa Hauschild-Mork with questions.

Introduction to Kayaking
2024-07-15 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 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.
Registration Deadline: July 9
Ages: 11 – 17
Max 8 per class
Early bird price: $20 + tax ends May 14 at 11:30pm
Fee: $26 + tax

Bingo
2024-07-15 13:00 - 14:00 | SD
Everyone is welcome! Bring a beach chair, enjoy some sun, and have fun! Prizes include candy.

Bombers Black 14U vs. Tea Post 266
2024-07-16 12:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Bombers Black 14u take on Tea Post 266 at Bob Sheldon Field. First game starting at 12:00, second game starting at 2:00.

Linocut Printed Teen Day Camp
2024-07-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Interested in customizing fabrics, tote bags, or clothing? Learn about the process of linoleum block printing with this teen day camp taught by art teacher Hannah Grapevine.

Ages 13 – 17, no adult accompaniment needed

Printing supplies (linoleum, carving tools, ink, practice fabric, etc.) provided

Bring your own prewashed plain t-shirts, canvas tote bags, dish towels, handkerchiefs, etc. to print on!

Post 74 Junior Legion vs. Marshall
2024-07-16 17:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Post 74 Junior Legion take on Marshall at Bob Sheldon Field. First game starting at 5:00pm, second game starting at 7:00pm.

Markie Scholz Puppet Making Workshop
2024-07-16 17:30 - 19:00 | SD
Join Markie Scholz at the South Dakota Art Museum for a puppet making workshop.
Time is TBD. Visit the SD Art Museum’s website for all events happening within the museum.

Anderson Plaza Summer Performance Series— Gordon Bird
2024-07-16 18:00 - 19:30 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Pop style dance music with Gordon Bird- Tuesday, July 16th, 6-7:30 pm. Join us for this FREE family friendly concert behind the the South Dakota Art Museum (1036 Medary Ave.)…inside if it rains.
🧺Bring your sunhat, picnic, chair, blanket – and dancing shoes!!! Gordon describes his style as music that makes you want to dance and live a life that you love living!
🍿We’ll have a no-host bar, snacks for purchase, yard games and plenty of space for fun on the Campus Green while you enjoy the performance.
🚘Free parking is available in the parking lots south and west of the museum, no need for permits or passes after 4 pm. Come early to explore the South Dakota Art Museum, which will stay open on performance nights until 7:30.
📆Plan to attend all Anderson Plaza Summer Performances: Tuesdays in June and July at 6 pm.
These performances are made possible through support provided by Lynn A. and Diane Engh Anderson and generous donors like you. Thank you! Significant operational support is provided by South Dakota State University. Additional support is provided by the South Dakota Arts Council.

Family Night - Black Light Bowling at The Lanes
2024-07-16 18:00 - 21:00 | The Lanes, 722 Western Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Grab your family and head on over to The Lanes for half-price, black light bowling. Every Tuesday starting at 6PM!

Trivia Tuesday
2024-07-16 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+.

BPL Presents Duke Otherwise
2024-07-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-17 15:00 - 16:00 | SD
With his guitar, tap shoes and distinct baritone, Duke sings his hilarious and imaginative songs.

Summer Maker Studio
2024-07-17 13:00 - 17:00 | SD
Join us for our Summer Maker Studio on Wednesday afternoons. Children ages 8-12 are invited to explore their interests making for an afternoon of fun. The Maker Studio is a space, designed by children for children, that will inspire all makers. Experiences will foster creativity, curiosity, and self-expression through a variety of activities including robotics, circuitry, pottery, sculpture, and painting. Children will have the time and space to explore the diverse interests they bring with them. Every day is a new adventure. Snack will be provided.

Ages: 8-12
Drop Off
Registration Required
Price: $30 ($24 – Members)

Cone with a Cop
2024-07-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Zesto, 1010 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The Brookings Police Department is excited to invite you to their first Cone with a Cop event!! Please join them for some scoops and smiles at Brookings Zesto on Wednesday, July 17th from 2pm-3:30pm! Zesto will kindly be serving a free ice cream cone to kids and cops! Hope to see you there!
Free cones will be served during this event to kids 12 and under.
