Adult Bingo at Strikerz
2024-05-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | The Lanes, 722 Western Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The Strikerz Bar & Grill hosts weekly bingo just for the adults!

Summit League Softball Championship
2024-05-08 08:00 - 2024-05-11 17:00 | Jackrabbit Softball Stadium, 1505 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
The 2024 Summit League Softball Championship will take place May 8-11 at South Dakota State’s Jackrabbit Softball Stadium in Brookings, S.D. The winner of the Summit League Championship receives the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Ceramic Tea Light Holders - May 8 & 22
2024-05-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join local artist Rachel Funk to create a unique, shelf style tea light holder.

Note that this is a two session class, one for making and one for glazing.

Ages 9+, 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult

No prior ceramic experience required

Dates
Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 – Making
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024 – Glazing
Time
5:30-7:30pm, both nights

Trivia Tuesday
2024-05-07 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+.

Mama’s Fun Run
2024-05-07 17:45 - 19:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
All Ages | Free
Kick off Brookings Marathon race week and join us for Mama’s Fun Run. The race will start in front of the museum at 5:45 pm.
– Pre-race stretches with Kidoodle will start around 5:35 pm
– 5:45 pm Mama’s Fun Run starts
– The race route will be along the perimeter of our block leading into our backyard which will take you right by Mama T. Rex and her son Max!
– The finish line will be on the east side of our building between the museum and 1921 building. No registration is required. All ages welcome!
The museum is open for play until 7:00 pm, if you would like to stay and play, admission or museum membership is required.

Pottery Wheel Lesson - May 7 & 23
2024-05-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us at the BAC with a local ceramicist to learn how to use a pottery wheel!

Only 4 spots open for each class

This class is 2 sessions, each approx. 2 hours long

All supplies included in the cost of the class

No experience necessary

Materials used will generally wash out of clothing, but wear things you’re okay with getting a bit muddy!

Short fingernails are helpful for this class.

Dates
Making: Tuesday, May 7th
Glazing: Thursday, May 23rd
Time
5:30 – 7:30pm both dates

Author Signing with Ruth Harper and Jodi Andrews
2024-05-07 17:00 - 19:00 | the Nook, 314 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Author signing and poetry reading. More information to come.
Follow The Nook on Facebook for additional events and information.

After School Maker Studio
2024-05-07 15:00 - 17:30 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Need after-school care? Or perhaps you are looking for a place to spark your child’s imagination? The After School Maker Studio is a flexible, come-and-go experience for children age 5 and up. Snack is provided.
Read more about the program, including a list of frequently asked questions, on our blog.
The space, designed by children for children, will inspire all makers. Daily experiences foster creativity, curiosity, and self-expression through a variety of activities including robotics, circuitry, pottery, sculpture, and paint to name a few. Children will have the time and space to explore the diverse interests they bring with them.
Ages: 5-12
Drop Off
Registration Required
Price: $7 ($5.60 – Member)

Playful Preschoolers
2024-05-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Playful Preschoolers classes offer an opportunity to connect with new friends, explore new interests, and build new skills. Classes are hands-on and child-led. Play along! Snack provided.
Ages: 3-5
Drop Off Optional
Registration Required
Price: $22 ($17.60 – Members)

The Intersection Between Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) and Sex Trafficking Talk
2024-05-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Lisa Heth from the Pathfinder Center will cover how sex trafficking can be related to MMIP, what makes a person high risk, and what you need to do if your loved one goes missing.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89700968521?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 897 0096 8521
Passcode: [REDACTED]
This program is made possible through support from the South Dakota Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities through the United We Stand Initiative

Comedy Night at Strikerz Bar & Grill
2024-05-04 19:00 - 22:00 | The Lanes, 722 Western Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
An evening of comedy with Big John Small!
And… a chance to win cash and prizes with a fun game show. This event is 21+
Tickets available at The Lanes.

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2024-05-04 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.

Free Comic Book Day Guest Announcement
2024-05-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Brookings Book Company, 321 Main Ave, Brookings, 57006, United States
Join Richard from Brookings Books and Comics and our Director Shane in Brooking or on Facebook live as they announce our biggest Comic Book Guest Ever!!

DIY Book Vase Class
2024-05-04 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-05-04 09:30 - 11:00 | Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center, 2810 22nd Ave South, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Class Name: Book Vase. Cost: $30 Create a unique arrangement using a hardcover book and a variety of greenery and wooden flowers. (All materials will be provided)
Pre-Registration Required: Reserve your spot at srhoernemann@yahoo.com
10 spots available per class. Act fast to claim your spot at the very unique class!

Season Opener - Karts & Mowers
2024-05-04 10:00 - 22:00 | University Plains Speedway, 1942 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join University Plains Speedway on their Season Opener with Karts & Mowers!
More event details at Facebook.com/UniversityPlainsSpeedway.

SDSU 2024 Commencement
2024-05-04 10:00 - 21:00 | Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2024 will be held May 4, 2024 at the Dacotah Bank Center in Brookings, South Dakota. The move from campus is due to the construction in Frost Arena as that facility continues its transformation into First Bank & Trust Arena.
Graduates, associate through doctoral degrees, will walk with their respective colleges at the following times:

10 a.m. – College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences and the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering;
2 p.m. – College of Education and Human Sciences and the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions; and
6 p.m. – College of Nursing, College of Natural Sciences and the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Each ceremony will be ticketed based on capacity, and graduates will receive up to six tickets apiece for their guests.
The Dacotah Bank Center is located at 824 32nd Ave. in Brookings.

BHS Tennis Boys Varsity Invitational
2024-05-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Brookings Hillcrest Tennis Courts
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats at Hillcrest Tennis Courts!

Fandom Fest at the Brookings Public Library
2024-05-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Join us for our first ever Fandom Fest! This all-ages pop culture celebration will feature events, photo ops, a cosplay contest, and door prizes! Costumes are encouraged, so feel free to come dressed as your favorite character!
No registration is required, and you can come and go to any or all of the events as you’re interested!
– 10:00am: “Comics Are For Everyone” Talk with Shane Gerlach
Dispelling the myth that comics are for kids, this discussion will take readers from the magical childhood worlds of Mo Willems (Pigeon and Elephant & Piggie series) Dav Pilkey (Captain Underpants, Dog Man) to the young reader adventures of Judd Winnick’s HiLo, & Jeff Smith’s Bone; on through the traditional mythologies, super heroics and New York Times best selling, Tony Winning and Pulitzer prize winning comic books from Authors Gaiman, Willingham, Spiegelman, Bechdel, Moore, Lewis and others.
– 11:15am-12:45pm: Comic Creation Workshop with Hector Curriel (for ages 11 to adult)
Local artist and comic author, Hector Curriel will teach the basic skills you need to create comics. Materials will be provided to practice and start your own comic strip! No registration required!
– 1:00pm-3:00pm: Family Star Wars Party with a visit from the 501st Legion
Enjoy Star Wars photo-ops with the 501st Legion cosplayers, activities, and a snack. Wear your favorite costume!
– 1:15pm: Fandom Fest Trivia
Gather your friends and test your pop culture knowledge with this trivia game! Prizes will be awarded to the winners!
– 3:15pm: Cosplay Contest
Show off your cool cosplay and our judges will choose their favorite costumes. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. There will be categories for participants “14 and under” and “15 and up”!

Brookings Women’s Expo
2024-05-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center, 2810 22nd Ave South, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
This is for women to come to ESCAPE + ENGAGE and be EMPOWERED.
Guest Speaker Heather Venenga
DIY Classes ( Pre-Registration)
Professional Photo Sessions
Shopping Boutiques & Handmade
Informational Tables
Lunch Counter
Raffles and more!

Farmers Market
2024-05-04 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.

IV Play at The Wild Hare
2024-05-03 22:00 - 23:59 | Wild Hare, 303 3rd Street, Brookings, 57006, United States
Head to The Wild Hare to listen to IV Play. Music begins at 10pm.

Music Night at The Lanes
2024-05-03 19:00 - 22:00 | The Lanes, 722 Western Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Enjoy live music at The Lanes and Strikerz Bar & Grill.
The event is free to attend.

MMS Choir Pops Concert
2024-05-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Mickelson Middle School, 1801 12th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States

VisABILITY Accessible Craft Class
2024-05-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Come enjoy disability and neurodivergent-friendly activities at the Brookings Public Library that are accessible, adaptable, and welcoming. Activities are free and open to the public. This month we are making string art!
All ages are welcome. Please contact mneubauer@cityofbrookings-sd.gov with any questions!

Playful Preschoolers
2024-05-03 12:00 - 15:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Playful Preschoolers classes offer an opportunity to connect with new friends, explore new interests, and build new skills. Classes are hands-on and child-led. Play along! Snack provided.
Ages: 3-5
Drop Off Optional
Registration Required
Price: $22 (17.60 – Members)

Medary 1st Grade Concert
2024-05-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Medary 1st Grade is ready to wow at their spring concert.

Reading a Crochet Pattern Class
2024-05-02 18:00 - 20:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Join the Brookings Fiber Guild for an introduction into reading crochet patterns! No specific skills are needed for this class but basic knowledge of crochet is useful. This class will cover both written instructions and charts. The minimum age for this class is 15, but please tell the museum if you have someone younger interested in classes – we may add a class for kids and/or teenagers if there is interest.
The cost for these classes is $15 and it covers all supplies. Register at https://www.agmuseumstore.com/reading-a-crochet-pattern.html.

Becoming Whole: Work by Caitlin Pisha - Opening Reception
2024-05-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for the opening reception of Sioux Falls multimedia artist Caitlin Pisha’s newest exhibition: Becoming Whole
Read more about the artist on our website: https://www.brookingsartscouncil.org/caitlin-pisha
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Find yourself fascinated by her work and techniques? Register for our Artist Workshop with Caitlin on May 21st and learn a bit about her process of creation!
https://www.brookingsartscouncil.org/…/pisha-wrkshp-may21

First Thursday Member Evening Play
2024-05-02 17:00 - 19:00 | SD
Join us for special member hours!
The Museum exhibits will be open for play for our members until 7 pm.
Play Central Toys & Books will be offering a 20% discount on member purchases made that night. Play along!
Café Coteau will be open until 6:30 pm, too!
Play along!
