Undercover Band Live at Skinner's
2024-12-13 20:30 - 23:30 (America/Chicago) | Skinner’s Pub
Undercover is coming back to Brookings…go Jacks!!

Holiday Market at the Museum
2024-12-14 09:00 - 13:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Join the museum and the Brookings Farmers Market for our fifth annual Holiday Market at the Museum! Browse booths filled with your favorite farmers market vendors and stop by the museum store to cross some holiday shopping off your list!

Winter Classic Cornhole Tournament
2024-12-14 10:00 - 21:00 | Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Get ready for two days of competitive cornhole fun, food & drink specials, and lots of chances to win! Join us at the Dacotah Bank Center for an event you won’t want to miss.
Schedule Highlights
Friday, Dec 13

4 PM – Early Bird Blind Draw
7 PM – ACL Swap

Saturday, Dec 14

10 AM – Doors Open
11 AM – Early Bird Blind Draw
3 PM – Doubles Round Robin
~7 PM – ACL Swap

Event Details

All Events: $20/player, 80% payout
Doubles Round Robin (Sat): $40/team, 6-game minimum
Sit & Goes: $10 as time allows

Important Notes

ACL Local Point Events – no membership required
Pre-register at iplaycornhole.com
ACL-approved bags only; some provided if needed

Come on out, toss some bags, and have a blast with us! Thanks for supporting Fish ON Target Cornhole and Dacotah Bank Center!

Author Signing with CK Van Dam
2024-12-14 10:30 - 12:00 | SD
Join us at the Nook on Saturday, December 14th from 10:30 am – noon to meet author CK Van Dam.
CK Van Dam is a daughter of the Dakota prairies. She writes historical fiction/western romance about strong women who have built our nation and our world. Join us to meet the author + learn more about her work!

SDSU Football vs. Incarnate Word - FCS Quarterfinals
2024-12-14 11:00 - 16:30 | Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, 1396 Stadium Rd, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
SDSU will host a quarterfinal game on Saturday at 11am against Incarnate Word.
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.
Be sure to check the Visit Brookings website www.visitbrookingssd.com for hotels, restaurants and other things to do before or after the game.

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2024-12-14 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.

Delaney Christmas
2024-12-14 18:30 - 21:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Delaney’s fresh take on iconic Christmas songs brings a festive holiday spirit to the Oscar Larson Theatre. With a mix of new interpretations and beloved classics, the concert has become a family-friendly tradition and the perfect start to celebrating the Christmas season together!

SDSU Women's Basketball vs. Northern Iowa
2024-12-14 19:00 - 22:00 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Catch the Jacks as they play UNI on Saturday, December 14.
Game time TBD.

2nd Saturdays at Bluestem Bicycles
2024-12-14 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.

Santa Visits McCrory Gardens
2024-12-15 13:00 - 16:00 | McCrory Gardens, 631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007
Head over to McCrory Gardens to share your list with Santa! Visits with Santa are free.
Families who visit with Santa receive free Garden Glow tickets for the night they visit.
Want to make your night a little more magical? Enjoy a trolley ride at the Gardens. Rides from 1-4pm and are $10 for Adults, SDSU Students and ages 6-17 are $5 and children 5 and under are free.

Spark Studio
2024-12-15 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.

MADS Christmas Showcase
2024-12-15 16:00 - 19:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Join us for our annual Merry & Bright Christmas Showcase where hundreds of local dancers will perform ballet, tap, jazz, pom, hip hop and lyrical routines set to your favorite holiday tunes!
4PM Show: All Tiny, Petite & Beginner classes as well as our Gems Competition Team.
6PM Show: All Junior I, Junior II, Intermediate and Advanced classes as well as our Diamond, Platinum & Elite Competition Teams.
All tickets are sold online and go on sale November 1 @ 1pm. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime.

Stuff Your Stocking
2024-12-16 10:00 - 18:00 | SD
Your holidays are about to get merrier and brighter. Our annual Stuff Your Stocking event is happening on Monday, December 16th from 10am-6pm. *Stock* up on great gifts and treat yourself to something you’ve had your eye on at The Carrot Seed. We’ll provide the stocking, and you get 25% off the treasures you fit inside it!

*Exception: Echo Market refillable items.*

Santa visits McCrory Gardens
2024-12-16 17:00 - 20:00 | McCrory Gardens, 631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007
Head over to McCrory Gardens to share your list with Santa! Visits with Santa are free.
Families who visit with Santa receive free Garden Glow tickets for the night they visit.

SDSU Softball Developmental Hitting Camp
2024-12-16 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 Softball Pitching Camps
2024-12-16 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

Story Time
2024-12-17 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
2024-12-17 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!

Gnome for the Holidays
2024-12-17 16:00 - 19:00 | Dakota Nature Park & Larson Nature Center
Craft fair by the Larson Nature Center!
Join us at the Larson Nature Center for an afternoon crafting a festive gnome table-top decoration and natural material ornaments! All materials are provided. If you are not pre-registered, walk-ins are welcome while supplies last.
The event is open house style and you can come anytime between 4pm – 7pm.

Santa Visits the Museum
2024-12-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Santa is visiting the Children’s Museum of South Dakota and Café Coteau! Grab your camera and come visit Santa. The museum will be open for play until 7 pm as well!
Still doing holiday shopping? Check out our toy store Play Central Toys & Books (No museum admission is needed and your purchase supports our mission!)
Cafe Coteau will also be serving a $5 Community Meal. Make a night of it.
Please note: The Santa visit is at no cost, but admission or membership is required to play in the exhibits.
Play Along!

Make-n-Take Tuesdays
2024-12-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
All Ages | Come-and-Go | Family Style | Museum admission required
Make-n-Take Tuesdays offer a rotating lineup of creative activities, perfect for the whole family. Each week, dive into a new hands-on project like clay sculpting, tie-dye, shrink dinks, printmaking, and more. The fee adjusts based on the activity, ensuring a fresh and fun experience every time. Come create something unique to take home and enjoy!

SDSU Women's Basketball vs. Dakota State
2024-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Jacks as they play the Trojans at the First Bank & Trust Arena.

Paint Your Pet Class
2024-12-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Back by popular demand, sign up to paint your pet! Artist Erik Ritter will prepare a sketch of your chosen photograph prior to the class, and will then guide you step by step on how to paint it with acrylic paint. All supplies included.

One photo per student
Pet photos can be emailed to directorbac@swiftel.net. Please change the image file name to your name before sending.

Trivia Tuesday
2024-12-17 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+.

Santa is Coming to Peaceful Pines
2024-12-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Peaceful Pines Senior Living, 900 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
On Wednesday, December 18, Santa is coming to visit Peaceful Pines! Come see us and get your picture taken with Santa!
All ages are welcome, and we will have cookies and hot cocoa to keep you warm. We look forward to having you!

Santa is Coming to the BCOAC!
2024-12-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center, 2810 22nd Ave South, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Santa is coming! Hot chocolate, candy canes, crafts for kids, temporary tattoos, camels, and more! Mark your calendars, you don’t want to miss this one!

Adult Bingo at Strikerz
2024-12-18 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
2024-12-18 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
2024-12-18 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.

Spark Studio
2024-12-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family style
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.
