Good Roots Pizza Nights
2025-06-15 16:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Good Roots Farm and Gardens, 3712 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
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.
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.
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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 water 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.

Brookings Area Community Band Concert Series
2025-06-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Pioneer Park, 6th Street and First Avenue Brookings, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
It’s officially summer and you know what that means! Come watch and listen to the Brookings Area Community Band at the Pioneer Park bandshell. They will be performing “See the U.S.A.” starting at 7:30pm and will have complimentary Root Beer and pretzels. This event is sponsored by Brookings Kiwanis.
* In case of rain, concerts will be held in the Performing Arts Center

Colorful Creations Art Multiday Camp
2025-06-16 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-17 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-18 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-19 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-20 13:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | Snack Provided | $140 ($112 members)
Join us for a colorful, hands-on journey through the world of art at Colorful Creations Art Camp!
Over four exciting afternoons (JUNE 10, 11, 12, 13), campers will explore painting, sculpture, mixed–media collage, and more, learning new techniques to bring their wildest ideas to life. They’ll create vibrant artwork, build 3D sculptures, experiment with texture, and express themselves through mixed media. On the final day, campers will showcase their masterpieces in a fun art show, celebrating their creativity and the art they’ve created throughout the week.

Brookings Cubs vs. Sioux Falls Flying Squirrels
2025-06-16 19:30 - 20:30 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the Cubs at Bob Shelden Field.

Nature Makers Day Camp
2025-06-17 09:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $70 ($56 members)
Discover the beautiful connection between art and nature at Nature Makers Camp! Campers will explore the outdoors while creating art inspired by the natural world, making DIY bird feeders, crafting nature weavings, and capturing the essence of nature through sunprinting. It’s a fun, hands-on way to blend creativity with the beauty of the environment! Please bring a sack lunch.

Story Time
2025-06-17 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.

Sensory Friendly Swim Time
2025-06-17 12:00 - 12:45 | Hillcrest Aquatic Center, 1505 5th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Join the Hillcrest Aquatic Center for some Friendly Swim Time!
$3/per person or a Aquatic Center Membership
A special swim time designed for kids in a sensory-friendly environment-no fountains, spray features, or music. Bring your favorite small toys and enjoy a calm, fun-filled swim!

Coteau’s Community Meal
2025-06-17 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!

Post 74 Senior Legion vs. Spearfish Post 164
2025-06-17 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-06-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on Post 74 Senior Legion at Bob Shelden Field.

International Cooking Class
2025-06-17 18:30 - 21:00 | The Carrot Seed Kitchen Co., 310 Main Ave S., Brookings, 57006, United States
The International Cooking classes are held at the Carrot Seed Kitchen Co. on the third Tuesday of every month from 6:30 pm. Learn how to cook amazing and delicious dishes from around the world. Each month learn about a new dish from different countries. Learn more about each event on Facebook.
Cost: $25 (incl. materials)

Come and cook with us! Learn more and register at cookingclass@brookingsmc.org

Trivia Tuesday
2025-06-17 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+.

Food Trucks & Fun: Le Petite French Cuisine
2025-06-18 11:30 - 13:30 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
On June 18, enjoy a taste of France with Le Petite French Cuisine food truck offering sweet crepes and savory galettes from 11:30 – 1:30. Seating will be available on the north side of the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum (behind the museum). We will move indoors for inclement weather. Check their social media channels for updates.

Carden International Glow Circus Spectacular
2025-06-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Get ready for glowing family fun at the Carden International Glow Circus Spectacular on June 18 at 6:30 PM at the Dacotah Bank Center! Experience the all-new 2025 GLOW Show packed with magic, memories, and thrilling performances. Arrive early to enjoy pre-show activities for all ages starting one hour before showtime. Tickets start at just $10 and can be purchased at the Active Heating Box Office or online at www.ticketmaster.com/venue/50017.

Visit spectacularcircus.com for more details on all the circus fun!

Music Bingo @ EBC
2025-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Eponymous Brewing Company, 126 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Every other Wednesday is another addition of SONGO “music bingo”. Bring your friends and compete in a fun sing along version of bingo for a chance at free drinks and other fun prizes.
Game starts at 7PM. See you all there!

Wall Street Wednesday
2025-06-18 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.

Prairie Repertory Theatre Presents: Romeo & Juliet
2025-06-18 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Coolidge Sylvan Theatre, 912 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Experience the timeless love story of Romeo & Juliet, where love defies the bitter feud between two families in Verona. Join us for an unforgettable production in partnership with the South Dakota Shakespeare Festival as we bring to life this poignant tale of passion, fate, and the power of love. This performance takes place outdoors on SDSU’s Sylvan Green. Bring your blanket or chair and enjoy!
By William Shakespeare
June 18-20, 2025 at 7:00pm
June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm
SDSU’s Sylvan Green

SDSU Football: Youth Camp
2025-06-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57007
Youth Camp

June 19th

Grades: K – 8th
Registration: 9:30 AM
(Southwest entrance of the Sanford Jackrabbit Indoor Athletic Complex)
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Price Includes All Required Fees and an 8% Sales Tax

Questions: Contact Camp Director Marcus McLin at jackrabbitfootballcamps25@gmail.com
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.

Spark Studio
2025-06-19 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.

Paper Arts Camp
2025-06-19 13:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Ages 5-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | Snack Provided | $37 ($29.60 members)
Explore the art of paper in many forms! Try your hand at origami, experiment with paper marbling, create vibrant collages, and design intricate paper sculptures. This hands-on camp is a creative adventure where you’ll transform paper into stunning works of art!

Third Thursday
2025-06-19 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, 57006, United States
Head to Downtown Brookings each month for Third Thursday!
Every month, on the third Thursday, businesses will stay open later and offer entertainment, put out some snacks, have a special drink to order, or anything else tying into the monthly theme. Learn more about this month’s theme by visiting DowntownBrookings.com.
While kids are welcome, the event series is targeted for adults. Bring your friends, family or even co-workers out to enjoy Downtown Brookings.

6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
2025-06-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Pioneer Park, 6th Street and First Avenue Brookings, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
All community members – inclusive of race, ethnicity and all other identities – are welcome at the Brookings Juneteenth Celebration. There is no cost to attend and registration is not required. Pioneer Park is situated at Sixth Street and First Avenue.The event will feature:• live music, DJ and dancing• a community drum circle• kids’ activities• lawn games• food for purchase.Vendor opportunities are available. For information, read the full press release at https://ow.ly/W5nK50W7WrE

Brookings Cubs vs. Renner Monarchs
2025-06-19 19:30 - 20:30 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006

SDSU Football: Prospect Camp II
2025-06-20 08:00 - 19:30 | Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57007
25th Annual Prospect Camps

June 20th

Entering Grades: 10th – 12th
Position & Time:
QB/RB/TE/WR/CB/S/LB: 8:00AM – 12:30PM
OL/DL: 3:00PM – 7:30PM
All Prices Include an 8% Sales Tax

**If Online registration is no longer available, walk ups day of camp are welcome.**
What Should I Bring:

Helmet & Shoulder Pads
Practice Jersey (Light & Dark If Available)
T-Shirt & Shorts
Running Shoes
Football Cleats for Practice
Toiletries: Soap, Shampoo, Towels & Personal Items

Additional Information:

Showers are available.
SDSU Athletic Training Staff available at all times.
Coaches from area Division II, Divsion III, and NAIA schools will be observing and scouting.
This is a Contact Camp: Helmet and Shoulder Pads are mandatory. No Equipment Rental available.
This camp is open to any and all individuals in the defined age range with a focus on providing opportunities for junior and seniors in high school, Junior College or in the NCAA transfer Portal.

There cannot be any recruiting contact/communication with both four-year student-athletes who are not in the transfer portal and/or junior college non-qualifiers who are in their first year of enrollment.

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 Camp Director a jackrabbitfootballcamps25@gmail.com

Forte Food Truck Friday
2025-06-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Forté Living, 2123 Tallgrass Parkway, Brookings, 57006, United States
Join us for Food Truck Fridays at Forte Living – your new favorite way to kick off the weekend!
Each month from June through September, we’re bringing the community together with:

Delicious eats from local food trucks Live entertainment Yard games & fun for all ages Tours of our vibrant 50+ independent living community

Whether you’re a Forte resident, a neighbor, or just love good food and good vibes, everyone is welcome! Bring your friends, family, and appetites — we can’t wait to see you there.

Location: Forte Living, 2123 Tallgrass Parkway

Questions? Call (888) 689-4972 or email kisham@elationproperties.com

Let’s make your Fridays deliciously memorable!
