Horse-drawn Trolley Rides at McCrory Gardens
2025-12-07 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | McCrory Gardens, 631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Be watching for details on this annual holiday event!

SoPA Christmas Celebration of Dance
2025-12-07 14:00 - 15:30 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Displaying the talents of SDSU dancers, alums and community members, we celebrate a Christmas story, the story of a birth that changed the world, in hopes that this performance may inspire you to pause and return to your own story.

Free Infant Massage Class Series for Moms & Babies Under 2
2025-12-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Brookings Health System
Could you use a no-cost, take-anywhere tool in your parenting tool kit? 🛠
With the winter holiday season coming up, now’s the perfect time to harness the power of nurturing touch, to soothe and reconnect with your baby no matter how unpredictable your family’s schedule gets 🍂❄️
This free infant massage class series will be led by Aysia Platte, MSEd, PMH-C, of Tend, a trained Certified Educator of Infant Massage (CEIM). This opportunity is sponsored by Tumbleweed Counseling, as part of the free weekly Postpartum Wellness Group, held at the Brookings Hospital (300 22nd Ave, Conference Room C) every Monday from 10-11:30 a.m.
The Postpartum Wellness Group is led by licensed mental health clinician Elizabeth “Lizzy” Milton, LPC-MH, PMH-C, of Tumbleweed Counseling, in collaboration with the Brookings Health System and with support from the BIRTH-SD program at SDSU.
Virtual option available. Questions? Call (605) 736-2106 📞

December Make & Take Monday - Cow Ornaments
2025-12-08 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 December, we’re making cow ornaments.

Art Journaling
2025-12-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Let’s get creative and de-stress with an easy activity! Art Journaling is creating a visual diary by combining collage, words, drawing, painting, photographs, and found objects. Artist Eileen Binkley will help you create mixed- media collages in a journal.
Ages 12 and above are welcome.
-No writing required.
– Repeat attendees encouraged!
– If you already have a journal, bring it! If not, we will supply you with a journal for $10.

Story Time
2025-12-09 10:30 - 11:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
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.

Trivia Tuesday
2025-12-09 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+.

Drive to Donate
2025-12-10 07:30 - 18:00 | Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 1019 6th St, Brookings, ND, 57006, United States
Join us for Drive to Donate at Valvoline Instant Oil Change!
Drive to Donate is a recurring event held on the second Wednesday of each month, giving you the chance to support a different local cause each time you stop in!
Interested in having your charity considered for a future event? Submit an application at trustedtirend.com/vioc.

Sleepy Snoopy Paint & Sip
2025-12-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Get into the holiday spirit by painting an adorable festive pup! With guided instruction, you’ll create a cheerful piece perfect for your seasonal decor or to give as a gift. Sip, paint, and have a good time!
– All painting supplies and a hot chocolate is included!
– Ages 12+

EBC Trivia Night
2025-12-10 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.

Bingo at VFW
2025-12-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | VFW: George Dokken Post, 520 Main Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006
Doors open at 5:00 PM.
Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town!
$3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission,
Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 PM.
A variety of bingo games are played during each evening. Payouts range from $10 to $200! Payouts are split between all good BINGOs during that game.

Wall Street Wednesday
2025-12-10 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.

South Dakota Art Museum Open Late
2025-12-11 10:00 - 19:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features:
Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (46 new venders!)
Special events including live music, sip & shop, and family-friendly activities.
A cozy reading corner for kids.
Meet & greets with your favorite characters.
Free gift wrapping on select days.
Every purchase supports museum exhibitions and programming — thank you for making a difference with your holiday shopping!
Mark your calendars for extra-special dates:
Nov. 20–22: Gifting for Good Holiday Sale (with area cultural institution stores!)
Dec. 4, 5 – 8 pm: Sip & Shop with Nordic band Project Constellation & free gift wrapping.
Open until 7 pm on Thursdays in November and December.
Follow us on social media for updates, sneak peeks, and event details!

Books + Beer
2025-12-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Get ready for a night of books, brews, and good vibes! Join The Nook + Wooden Legs Brewing Co. for Books + Beer: A Grown-Up Book Fair on Thursday, December 11th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM!
Remember the magic of the Scholastic Book Fair? We’re bringing that nostalgia back, only this time, there’s beer involved! Enjoy an evening filled with books, beer + community as you browse a curated selection of reads while sipping your favorite local brews.
Come sip, shop, and relive the joy of discovering new books—because book fairs are even better with beer. 🍻📚

BHS Holiday Choir Concerts
2025-12-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Enjoy the spirit of the holidays with live music sung by the Brookings High School choir.

Winter Classic - Girls 15U B
2025-12-12 08:00 - 2025-12-14 17:00 | Larson Ice Center, 924 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on your favorite team at the Brookings Winter Classic Tournament. All games are held at the Larson Ice Center.

Winter Classic Cornhole Tournament
2025-12-12 13:00 - 2025-12-13 23:30 | Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Dacotah Bank Center Winter Classic Cornhole TournamentDecember 12-13, 2025Brookings, South Dakota
Save the date, more info to come!

Sensory Friendly Play Featuring Santa
2025-12-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Be sure to bring your holiday wish list because Santa will be visiting the Museum during this Sensory Friendly Play!
Join us for a low-sensory playtime that offers a calm, less crowded opportunity for exploration in our Museum’s exhibits. This event is specially designed for children, adults, and families who will benefit from expanded accessibility and sensory accommodations. Service providers and therapists are welcome to accompany students/clients. Regular admission rates apply.
This event includes the following adaptations:
– Less crowded environment
– Designated quiet rooms
– Adaptive equipment
– Adaptive art tools
– Service animals welcome
– Café space available if families bring a packed meal
If your child needs specific accommodations to attend, participate, or engage in play at our museum, please call 605-692-6700.
To be reminded of upcoming Sensory Friendly Play events, sign up for our email list.

BPL Game Night at Wooden Legs
2025-12-12 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 bring a bunch of games to play, and Wooden Legs has a bunch too. Feel free to bring a game or two to get going with a group if you’d like! While you’re there, don’t forget about Wooden Legs’ delicious food and beverage options too.

If you’re coming on your own, make sure to say hi to one of the two Library staff members there! We’ll introduce you to a group to play with.

Jingle & Mingle Christmas Gala
2025-12-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Peaceful Pines Senior Living, 900 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Get ready to jingle all the way into the holiday season! Join us for a holly jolly evening of festive fun, fabulous food, and merry music sure to warm your heart. We’ll have tasty treats, cheerful drinks, and entertainment that will have your toes tapping and spirits soaring. Come celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with friends, laughter, and lots of Christmas cheer!

BHS Basketball Double Header vs. Watertown
2025-12-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Brookings High School, 530 Elm Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host Watertown.
Girls Varsity: 6:00pm
Boys Varsity: 7:30pm

SDSU Men's Basketball vs. Dakota Wesleyan
2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:30 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Jackrabbits as they host Dakota Wesleyan at First Bank & Trust Arena

Holiday Market at the Museum
2025-12-13 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 sixth 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! Check our website for a full list of vendors as the date gets closer.

Free Community Art Day | Winter Bird Ornaments with Karen Kinder
2025-12-13 10:00 - 13:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for another FREE Community Art Day!
Come get creative on Saturday, December 13th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Dakota Art Museum (1036 Medary Ave., Brookings) with local artist and art teacher Karen Kinder!

This month, we’ll continue our annual collectable ornament series with a brand new design: painted Christmas ornaments featuring winter birds! Karen will guide participants step-by-step through painting charming feathered friends that will make your holiday decor extra special.

Open to all ages—everyone is welcome to join the fun Come and go as you please—drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. All materials are provided—just bring your creativity No cost to attend—it’s completely FREE!Take home a one-of-a-kind ornament to add to your collection or gift to someone you love!

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2025-12-13 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.

2nd Saturdays at Bluestem Bicycles
2025-12-13 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.

Red Dirt Road at The Wild Hare
2025-12-13 21:30 - 23:59 | Wild Hare, 303 3rd Street, Brookings, 57006, United States
If you’ve been to a Red Dirt Road show you know that they are a sound and light experience that you won’t want to miss. They combine great musicianship, killer harmonies, and an arena style light show that will keep you coming back every time.
Find more RDR Stuff at:https://linktr.ee/REDDIRTROADBAND

Holiday Letter Writing Day
2025-12-14 12:00 - 16:00 | the Nook, 314 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Send a handwritten smile to a local nursing home!
Join us for Holiday Letter Writing Day and help spread the spirit of the season within our community. We provide the cards and supplies, and you bring the warmth, kindness, and joyful words that mean so much this time of year.
Stop in on Sunday, December 14th from 12 pm – 4 pm and share a moment of connection with neighbors who could use a little extra holiday cheer. Together, we can make the season brighter one card at a time.

Santa Visits McCrory Gardens
2025-12-14 13:00 - 16:00 | McCrory Gardens, 631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ho! Ho! Ho! Be watching for details on visiting Santa.
