Visit Brookings

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2024-03-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-24 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

SDSU Women's Basketball vs. North Dakota State
2024-03-02 14:00 - 17:00 | Frost Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Cheer on the SDSU Women’s basketball team as they take on North Dakota State! Purchase tickets online here.

Optical Illusion Cube - Kids Class
2024-03-02 12:30 - 14:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ever heard of the term “Op Art”? It’s short for optical art, and is a style of visual art that uses optical illusions to create visual interest! Learn all about it with this kids day class taught by art teacher Hannah Grapevine.

Ages 9+, no adult accompaniment required

All supplies provided

Date
Saturday, March 2nd
Time
12:30 – 2pm

Downtown Brookings Boutique Crawl
2024-03-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, 57006, United States
Whether you’re a local that shops Downtown Brookings often, or someone from out of town that hasn’t been downtown for a while, now is the time! Join 7 local boutiques for the Downtown Brookings Boutique Crawl on Saturday, March 2nd! Each participating store will have specials and treats for all to enjoy! To make this event even more fun — pick up a ‘passport’ at any of the stores. Stop at every store on the passport for a stamp! Once your passport is complete, you will be entered to win 1 of 10 swag bags being given away! Each bag will be full of items from the participating stores! You won’t want to miss this! Grab your girls and come Downtown Brookings!

Jackrabbits Memorial Jackpot Show 2024
2024-03-01 13:00 - 2024-03-03 15:00 | Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Mark your Calendars, March 1-3, 2024, for the 11th Annual Jackrabbits Memorial Livestock Show.
2 Rings | 2 Days
Presented by SDSU Block & Bridle and Alpha Gamma Rho.

Play Dates
2024-03-01 09:00 - 10:00 | SD
0-36 months | Family Style
Play Dates is a free experience designed for children ages 0-36 months and their grown-ups to connect, discover, play and explore through hands-on experiences. We invite parents, caregivers, and the little ones in your lives to join us for a special time of play and exploration.

Brookings School District Band Concert
2024-02-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Brookings High School, 530 Elm Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States

SDSU Women's Basketball vs. North Dakota
2024-02-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Frost Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Cheer on the SDSU Women’s basketball team as they take on North Dakota! Purchase tickets online here.

Moss & Mingle: Sip, Design, Shop
2024-02-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Socialight Boutique, 420 Main Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Don’t miss out! Grab your pals and explore a fresh way of houseplanting by crafting your very own kokedama Join Socialight and Redhead Green Thumb on Thursday, February 29, starting at 6:30 pm for a fun night of crafting kokedamas, enjoying a glass of wine, and perusing the newest spring styles.
Advanced tickets required and are only $40 for a night of creative entertainment. Contact Redhead Green Thumb or go to https://square.link/u/RmYm0kOh

Leap Year Wine Tasting
2024-02-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Mosaic Wine Bar & Small Plates
Mark your calendars for a one-of-a-kind Leap Year Wine Tasting event on February 29th at 6pm! We invite you to join us and explore our curated selection of unique and uncommon varietals — and celebrate this extra day! John Thuringer from Republic National Distributing Company will be back to guide you through each selection — sharing insights into the unique grapes, flavors, aromas, and experiences of each bottle.

A light spread of refreshments will be provided at each table. Limited seating is available, so reserve your ticket now! Group seating will be accommodated of tickets purchased together. Guests must be 21+ to attend.

Live Music Thursdays
2024-02-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Craft Chophouse & Lounge, 610 Medary Ave S, Brookings, SD, 57006
Craft is hosting live music every Thursday in February! Music starts at 6:00
February 1st – El Trio del Sur
February 8th – Prairie Groove Band
February 15th – Dan Heier Quartet
February 22nd – Jim Speirs Quartet
February 29th – McKinney & Friends

Black History Month Celebration
2024-02-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
This all-ages event is a way to foster community connections and an appreciation of Black history and culture through food, fellowship, and activities.
The evening will begin with a free soul food tasting from R Cross M Big Country Cooking in Sioux Falls, as well as time to browse activities and displays. The evening will continue with presentations starting at 6:30pm, including a talk by the Director and Curator of the South Dakota African American History Museum and introductions by community organizations.

Artist Workshop: Weaving with Julie Dent
2024-02-29 17:30 - 20:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join exhibiting artist Julie Dent in a unique workshop that explores some of the methods she uses to create her own work.

Ages 13+

No prior weaving experience required

Students should bring a stick longer than 8” if possible, students are also welcome to bring the following supplies to use or share:

Interesting yarn, roving, strings, or strips of fabric

Feathers

Flexible reeds

Dried flowers or plants

Julie’s exhibition will be on display in our galleries from February 22nd to March 24th, 2024. Opening reception is Thursday, February 22nd from 5:30-7pm, all are invited and welcome.

Virtual Artist Talk
2024-02-29 14:30 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
🎨 Join us for an exciting Virtual Artist Chat with some of the innovative contemporary artists who participated in the Stuart Artist-In-Residence at SDSU! 🌟 We will explore their unique perspectives and techniques behind their works of art. 🖌️ Whether you’re an art enthusiast, aspiring artist, or simply curious about the creative process, this is an event you will enjoy! Save the date and we hope to see you there! 🎨✨
February 29th at 2:30pm via Zoom!
Register here: https://sdstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAod-mspz8tEtyxRqx6mkbA6cxrLWb7tRxW.
🎨 Neal Rock, “Mπλε,” 2023. Pigmented silicone on polystyrene.
🎨 Paige Mostowy, “I never understood why she put up with him.,” 2017. Collage, gold leaf, frame.
🎨 Ali Hval, “Something Worn, Something Blue,” 2022. Ceramic, acrylic, rhinestones, fabric, polyfil, beads.
🎨 Ali Hval, “Mind Your Ps and Qs,” 2024. Ceramic, acrylic, rhinestones, fabric, O-rings, pom-pom hair ties.

NAIA Indoor Track & Field Championships
2024-02-29 08:00 - 2024-03-02 17:00 | Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57007
The 59th annual NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championship hosted by Dakota State University will be in Brookings February 29 – March 2.

Brookings Area Burger Clash Last Day!
2024-02-29 | Visit Brookings Office, 1321 6th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The Brookings Area Burger Clash begins on January 1 and runs through February 29, 2024. There are 23 participating restaurants this year to try.
See the full list here.
The Brookings Area Burger Clash was created by Shane Andersen to lift and support the restaurant industry after the pandemic.

Wall Street Wednesday
2024-02-28 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.

Adult Bingo at Strikerz
2024-02-28 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!

Music Bingo @ EBC
2024-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Eponymous Brewing Company, 126 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Bring your friends and compete for Eponymous prizes and other fun prizes may be in store! Games start at 7pm!

*Rescheduled* Girl Scout Cookie and Flight Night
2024-02-28 16:00 - 21:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Experience the ultimate Valentine’s Day date night at Wooden Legs Brewing Co. with our Girl Scout Cookie Flight Night! Join us from 4pm-7pm as the local Girl Scouts sell their irresistible cookies by the box. Explore our Beer and Cookie Flight pairing, combining your favorite cookies with our craft beer. Indulge in this delightful experience until 9 pm!

Trivia Tuesday
2024-02-27 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+.

Coteau’s Community Meal
2024-02-27 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:
– Spaghetti with garlic breadstick
– Vegan and gluten free options available
Café Coteau is open to the public.
The Children’s Museum of South Dakota is open until 7 pm on Tuesday nights!

Corey Shelsta | ART IS Filling the Empty Space | Guild Program
2024-02-27 09:30 - 11:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for a South Dakota Art Museum Guild gathering featuring Corey Shelsta. At 10:00, following 9:30 coffee and social time, Corey will share on ART IS Filling the Empty Space.
Guild membership is encouraged but not required to attend monthly programs. Dues of $20 per year support Guild programs and contribute to the museum’s Art Acquisitions Fund.

Winter Social At Mosaic Wine Bar
2024-02-25 16:00 - 18:30 | Mosaic Wine Bar & Small Plates
A comforting winter gathering with friends, good wine, delicious small plates, and warm light. The Golden Hour Supper Society is collecting our members and gathering Downtown Brookings hosted by Mosaic Wine Bar to experience a unique, curated menu of small plates and wine pairings. This will be a special treat and a snack sized offering of usual large dinners.
Mosaic will be offering three small plates as well as wine pairings with each at this social style event. As always, non-alcoholic pairings and food substitutions will be offered as needed and requested.
Join us for a cozy night gathered in warm light at Mosaic.
Menu (subject to change):
First Round:
Bite: Crostini with herb whipped ricotta, caramelized oranges, and prosciutto
Drink: Codorniu Ars Collecta Brut Cava (sparkling)
Second Round:
Bite: Arugula, brie, pear, walnut salad bite; Goat cheese & scallion stuffed dates; Cucumber, basil, blackberry, mozzarella bite
Drink: Bertani Due Uve (50% pinot grigio, 50% sauvignon blanc)
Third Round:
Bite: individual charcuterie spread
Drink: Château de la chaize brouilly (brouilly red)
NA wine is available upon request and dietary restrictions can be accommodated aside from severe food allergies.
Get tickets and learn more: https://www.goldenhoursuppersociety.com/mosaic-wine-bar…

Civic Orchestra Concert
2024-02-25 16:00 - 17:30 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
The Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center presents the Civic Orchestra Concert on February 25, 2024.

SDSU Wrestling vs. North Dakota State
2024-02-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Frost Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Cheer on the SDSU Jackrabbits as they take on North Dakota State!

The Escape Thingy
2024-02-25 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-02-24 19:30 - 22:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
By Deb Heitt
Fishback Studio Theatre
February 22-24, 7:30 p.m.
February 25, 2 p.m.
The Escape Thingy was one of our featured plays during last year’s Festival of New Plays. We are excited to bring playwright Deb Hiett back to campus for this fully-staged production! Two very different couples meet in an “Escape Room” game night, each needing very different types of escape. The clock is literally ticking as they attempt to solve the puzzles, distinguish facts from alternative facts, and weigh the risks of unlocking the door to the dangerous world outside.
*May contain explicit content (language)

SOS Band LIVE at The Wild Hare
2024-02-24 21:30 - 23:59 | Wild Hare, 303 3rd Street, Brookings, 57006, United States
Live music from Somebody or Someone! Sioux Falls variety band playing a unique blend of rock, pop, dance, R&B, and country at The Wild Hare! 9pm-1am. No Cover!
