Visit Brookings

Outdoor messy playgroup
2024-08-08 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Lions Park, 1st St. & Orchard Dr. (alley off of Medary Ave.), Brookings, 57006, United States
Join @tend.baby + @thecreativespacestudiosd for sensory fun again this summer!
These 60-minute playgroups incorporate a variety of art + other materials for invitations to play that can’t be resisted! Find it hard to embrace the mess? Let us do the set up + clean up… all you have to do is show up in your play clothes ready to get messy.
We’re talking paint, chalk, ink, oobleck, cardboard, pasta, beans, ice, flowers, + more… with some imagination, these everyday materials allow your child to express their creativity in a low-pressure environment.
All events will be held at Lions Park in central Brookings, which has amenities including shade, restrooms, + playground equipment. We strongly encourage you to wear sun protection + bring a water bottle.
Each session starts at $10 for your first/only child, and +$5 for each additional child after that. Register in advance via https://www.thecreativespacestudiosd.com/playgroup/ for a special deal ($8/$4, instead of $10/$5).

Collage & Intuitive Art Youth Camp
2024-08-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Intuitive collage is created by sifting through magazines, books, patterned paper and other ephemera, and selecting materials without judging or overanalyzing the process. Students will be free to choose anything that excites or intrigues them. Additionally, they will be encouraged to work with watercolor, oil pastels, and markers to create intuitive artwork to combine with the collage materials to make the final piece. All that is required of this class is an open mind and creativity. Students will be provided a blank sketchbook for this class.

All supplies included, but feel free to bring any paper ephemera or art supplies from home if you’d like to use them.

Ages 9-15

Summer Maker Studio - Ages 5-7
2024-08-08 13:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for our Summer Maker Studio on Thursday afternoons. Children ages 5-7 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.
Drop Off
Registration Required
Price: $30 ($24 – Members)

Aiming to Inspire Health Fundraiser
2024-08-08 15:30 - 20:00 | Brookings Gun Club, 47693 US-14, Aurora, 57002-6507, United States
Join Brookings Health System Foundation for the 15th annual Aiming to Inspire Health fundraiser presented by First Bank & Trust!
Proceeds will support the purchase of a new advanced life support ambulance .
REGISTRATIONAdult, 4-person Team: $300Adult, Single: $75Youth, 4-person Team: $250Youth, Single: $65
Register at https://www.brookingshealth.org/AIH
Registration Deadline: Thursday, Aug. 1
RAFFLEGrand Prize: 2025 Polaris Ranger 1000 premium utility terrain vehicle (UTV)Second Prize: Black Benelli Nova 12-gauge hunting shotgun donated by Runnings of BrookingsThird Prize: 25-quart Igloo Trailmate cooler, spruce color, filled with snacks from Runnings of Brookings
Only 650 raffle tickets will be sold, costing $50 each.
Tickets may be purchased online at https://www.brookingshealth.org/Raffle.
Questions or interested in being a sponsor? Call (605) 696-8855 or email foundation@brookingshealth.org

Downtown at Sundown
2024-08-08 17:30 - 21:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, 57006, United States
Downtown at Sundown is a 5-week, outdoor music festival offering FREE admission, FREE kids activities, a variety of local food and beverage options, and local retail vendors. Each night kicks off with vendors opening at 5:30 p.m., followed by the headliner band at 6 pm! There are several engaging activities and booths for guests to enjoy including face painting, yard games, local business booths, food/drink stands with goodies available for purchase and more!
The primary goal of Downtown at Sundown is to create an all-ages event and central gathering place for community members and visitors alike.

Roald Dahl’s Matilda: The Musical
2024-08-08 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Brookings Community Theatre is presenting this Tony award winning, former Broadway and West End musical with book by Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and directed by award-winning director Mike Thompson Aug 1-4 and Aug 8-11.
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!
Packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs and an unforgettable star turn for a young actress, Matilda is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
Performances begin at 7 pm with Sunday matinees at 2 pm at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center.

Brookings Cubs State Tournament
2024-08-09 - 2024-08-11 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
More information to be released soon!

Edges of Summer skill camp with Coach Max Aaron!
2024-08-09 08:00 - 2024-08-11 17:00 | Larson Ice Center, 924 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
SAVE THE DATE!
Details will be posted very soon!

Child-Adult Playgroups
2024-08-09 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-09 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-08-10 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/

BPL Game Night at Wooden Legs
2024-08-09 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.

Farmers Market
2024-08-10 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.

14th Annual Camaro Fun Days
2024-08-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Pioneer Park, 6th Street and First Avenue Brookings, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Camaros only! Old, new, in primer, dented, rusty; if it’s a Camaro, bring it. More information to come as we get closer to our 14th Annual Camaro Fun Days on August 10, 2024.

Family Board Game Day, Charity Event
2024-08-10 13:30 - 16:00 | Rabbit’s Den Gaming, 420 4th St, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Invite your friends and family to head to Rabbits Gaming for an afternoon of fun and games fit for the whole crew. During this event, we will be collecting freewill donations for the Brookings Domestic Abuse Shelter. Each person who visits during the event will receive one free raffle ticket for a chance to win a board game gift bundle ($50 value). Additional tickets can be purchased for $2 a piece. We hope to see you there!

Women's Soccer vs. Jamestown
2024-08-10 14:00 | Fishback Soccer Complex, 1100 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2024-08-10 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.

Pretty, Pretty Princess Charity Tournament (Ages 18+)
2024-08-10 18:30 - 22:00 | Rabbit’s Den Gaming, 420 4th St, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Do you have what it takes to take home the crown? Join us to compete in a chaotic (and wholesome!) charity tournament where all proceeds go to the Brookings Domestic Abuse Shelter. $15 entry free, ages 18+. Freewill donation available on-site.

2nd Saturdays at Bluestem Bicycles
2024-08-10 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.

Good Roots Wood Fire Pizza Nights
2024-08-11 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.

The Fruit Truck SD: Bringing Fresh Peaches to You!
2024-08-12 09:30 - 10:00 | Parking Lot of Runnings, 2421 6th St, Parking Lot of Runnings, 2421 6th St, Brookings, United States
Fresh Peaches by The Fruit Truck SD is coming to Brookings!
Where: Parking lot of Runnings, 2421 6th St, Brookings, SD
When: August 12th, 9:30AM- 10:00AM
Don’t miss out on your chance to get fresh, delicious peaches! We are offering 20 lbs of fresh peaches for only $55. Payments can be made in cash or by check.
See you there!

August Make & Take Monday - Pollinator Suncatcher Windchimes
2024-08-12 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 August, we will be making pollinator suncatcher windchimes.

Family Night - Black Light Bowling at The Lanes
2024-08-13 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
2024-08-13 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+.

Summer Maker Studio
2024-08-14 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)

Adult Bingo at Strikerz
2024-08-14 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
2024-08-14 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.
