Child-Adult Playgroups
2024-06-14 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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/

Bombers Black 14U vs. Huron
2024-06-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Bombers Black 14u baseball take on Huron in the Cubby’s Sports Bar and Grill Classic, starting at 9:00am at Bob Sheldon Field.

Bombers Red 13u vs Tea Post 266
2024-06-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Mickelson Middle School, 1801 12th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Bombers Red 13u baseball take on Tea Post 266 in the Cubby’s Sports Bar and Grill Classic at 9:00am at Mickelson Middle School.

Cubby's Bar & Grill Classic 13U & 14U Baseball Tournament
2024-06-14 08:00 - 2024-06-16 17:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
The 2024 Brookings Friends of Baseball tournament dates are now set. Registration will be open soon. Three-game guarantees, divisions for all ages available. Teams from all states are welcome. The state/organization bat rules will apply.
Please see the website for information and dates. Teams are encouraged to register soon as the tournaments have historically been full.
Please note that there will be no refunds granted for any team that registers and then does not field a team for the tournament.
13U and 14U divisions. Games will be played at Bob Shelden Field, Mickelson Middle School, Volga and a location to be determined. ($400)

Brookings Cubs vs Milroy Yankees
2024-06-13 19:30 - 22:30 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Brookings Cubs take on the Milroy Yankees at Bob Sheldon field. Starts at 7:30.

Nunsense
2024-06-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-06-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
A Heavenly Musical Comedy
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Dan Goggin
June 12-14, 2024 at 7:30pm
June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm
Oscar Larson Theatre
This hilarious musical comedy follows the zany antics of five nuns from the Little Sisters of Hoboken, putting on a show to raise funds to bury sisters accidentally poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julie (Child of God). Come meet Reverend Mother Regina, a former circus performer; Sister Mary Hubert, the Mistress of novices; a streetwise nun from Brooklyn named Sister Robert Anne; Sister Mary Leo, a novice and wannabe ballerina; and the delightfully wacky Sister Mary Amnesia, the nun who lost her memory when a crucifix fell on her head. With catchy tunes, witty one-liners, and unforgettable characters, “Nunsense” is a must-see show that will leave you laughing all the way home.

Naturalist Program: Bugs, Bees & Blooms
2024-06-13 13:15 - 14:15, 2024-06-12 13:15 - 14:15, 2024-06-11 13:15 - 14:15 | Dakota Nature Park & Larson Nature Center
Does your camper love bugs? Have fun exploring the world of bugs, creepy crawlers, and insects? Try on beekeeper gear, see hive frames, and use a bee smoker. Learn about the ways bugs eat. Go on a bug hunt and get up close and personal with them.
Ages 8-10 | 1:15 – 2:15 PM
Dress for the weather, mud, water, and fun! We recommend each participant bring their own water bottles, insect repellent, and sunscreen. Max 18 per class

Summer Maker Studio - Ages 5-7
2024-06-13 13:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
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)

Naturalist Program: Animal Olympics
2024-06-13 09:00 - 11:45, 2024-06-12 09:00 - 11:45, 2024-06-11 09:00 - 11:45 | Dakota Nature Park & Larson Nature Center
Run as fast as a mouse and jump farther than a rabbit! You will be introduced to South Dakota’s amazing animals and learn about their astounding adaptations. Campers will participate in challenges and learn new skills, while discovering the creatures that live in our area.
Ages 8- 10| 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Ages 5 – 7 | 10:45 – 11:45 AM
Dress for the weather, mud, water, and fun! We recommend each participant bring their own water bottles, insect repellent, and sunscreen. Max 18 per class

Outdoor messy playgroup
2024-06-13 09:00 - 11:00 | 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).

Wall Street Wednesday
2024-06-12 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.

Music Bingo @ EBC
2024-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Eponymous Brewing Company, 126 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Bring your friends and compete for Eponymous prizes and other fun prizes may be in store! Games start at 7pm!

Adult Bingo at Strikerz
2024-06-12 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!

Jackrabbit Wrestling: Technique and Competition Camp
2024-06-12 16:00 - 2024-06-15 11:00 | Frank J Kurtenbach Family Wrestling Center, 1447 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
This camp is for individuals and teams seeking advanced techniques. New skills will be tested during live wrestling sessions. Each day features three sessions with a portion of time dedicated to live wrestling.
Location
Frank J. Kurtenbach Family Wrestling Center
Daily Sessions (subject to change):

9:00 – 11:00 AM
1:00 – 3:00 PM
6:00 – 8:00 PM

What Should I Bring?
Campers should bring wrestling shoes, multiple sets of workout clothes, headgear, kneepads, and spending money. Overnight campers should plan to bring personal toiletries, pillow, towels and sheets (extra large twin).
Accommodations
Overnight campers will stay in SDSU’s air-conditioned residence halls. Campers may request a roommate and requests will be accommodated to the best of our ability but cannot be guaranteed. All meals will be eaten in SDSU’s dining facilities which offer a large variety of food options. Please send any special meal requests and dietary restrictions at least two weeks prior to camp.
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.
For more information on our camps, contact camp director Coach Damion Hahn at damion.hahn@sdstate.edu.
Camps are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).

Summer Maker Studio
2024-06-12 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)

BPL: Bike Rodeo
2024-06-12 13:00 - 15:00 | SD
Bring your bike, decorate it, and test your skills on the obstacle course.

Men's Basketball Camp: Day Camp 1
2024-06-12 08:30 - 11:30 | Frost Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Thank you for considering SDSU’s Boys Basketball Camps. We are very excited about the opportunity to host these camps on our campus and look forward to several days of excellent competition in our first-class facilities. The camps that are offered provide each individual with an excellent opportunity to work on skill development and implement what is learned into competitive situations. The camps will allow each camper to receive individual instruction for his position, plus will allow for plenty of fun in numberous competitions that will be held. I am anxious to see you at SDSU this summer. Go Jacks!
Location: Frost Arena
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: jacksbasketballcamp@gmail.com

Bombers Red 13U vs. Huron
2024-06-12 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Bombers Red 13u baseball take on Huron at Bob Sheldon Field at 5:00pm and 7:00pm.

Trivia Tuesday
2024-06-11 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+.

Family Night - Black Light Bowling at The Lanes
2024-06-11 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!

Anderson Plaza Summer Performance Series— Mission Essential Brass from the 147th Army Band
2024-06-11 18:00 - 19:30 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us on Anderson Plaza, behind the South Dakota Art Museum (1036 Medary Ave.), for free performances on Tuesday evenings (6-7:30 p.m.) in June and July. Bring your own picnic, chair and blanket. We’ll have snacks and drinks for purchase, yard games and plenty of space for fun on the Campus Green while you enjoy the performance.
June 11| Mission Essential Brass from the 147th Army Band
June 18 | Curious Music Collective
June 25 | Humbletown
July 2 | (no concert)
July 9 | Alma Andina
July 16 | Gordon Bird
July 23 | Prairie Groove Band
July 30 | Gene McGowan and Friends
In case of inclement weather, we’ll move the performance inside the Art Museum. Free parking is available the parking lots south and west of the museum, no need for permits or passes after 4 pm.
These performances are made possible through support provided by Lynn A. and Diane Engh Anderson and generous donors like you. Thank you!

Bombers White 13U/14U vs. Aberdeen Smittys
2024-06-11 15:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Bombers White Baseball takes on the Aberdeen Smittys at 3:00pm and 5:00pm at Bob Sheldon Field.

Coffee with Collections—Curator’s Cut: "The Prairie is My Garden"
2024-06-11 09:30 - 10:15 | Online, Online, Brookings, 57006, United States
In or out? Explore works considered for our permanent collection exhibition, “The Prairie is My Garden” that didn’t make the cut. Grab your morning coffee for a fascinating livestream discussion (via zoom) with Taylor McKeown, Exhibitions and Collections Curator and Abigail Ramsbottom, Education Curator! Learn about the process for selecting works for an exhibition and see some of the well loved works that didn’t make the cut (this time!).
The title of Harvey Dunn’s quintessential prairie painting, “The Prairie is My Garden,” serves as a springboard for this exhibition which considers the human connection to the land that we now know as South Dakota. Explore works by Oscar Howe, Charles Greener, Paul Goble, Ela Irving, Bernice Talbot, Olive Cottier, Tom Thorson, Duane Schat, Jhon Goes In Center, and others, as well as Harvey Dunn. “The Prairie is My Garden” is on view at the South Dakota Art Museum May 25 – September 15, 2024.

Coffee with Collections | Curator's Cut
2024-06-11 09:30 - 10:15 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
In or out? Explore works considered for our permanent collection exhibition, “The Prairie is My Garden” that didn’t make the cut. Grab your morning coffee for a fascinating livestream discussion with Taylor McKeown, Exhibitions and Collections Curator and Abigail Ramsbottom, Education Curator! Learn about the process for selecting works for an exhibition and see some of the well loved works that didn’t make the cut (this time!).
This is a virtual event. Register for the Zoom link: https://sdstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckcOuhrzouG9K2FT6zGu_rCaa6uUzY2Qby.
The title of Harvey Dunn’s quintessential prairie painting, “The Prairie is My Garden,” serves as a springboard for this exhibition which considers the human connection to the land that we now know as South Dakota. Explore works by Oscar Howe, Charles Greener, Paul Goble, Ela Irving, Bernice Talbot, Olive Cottier, Tom Thorson, Duane Schat, Jhon Goes In Center, and others, as well as Harvey Dunn. This exhibition is on view at the South Dakota Art Museum May 25 – September 15, 2024. For more information, visit: www.southdakotaartmuseum.com.

Whimsical Creations Day Camp
2024-06-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $60 ($48 members)
Imagination, creativity, playfulness, and a little bit of whimsy are a must for this camp. Craft a fantasy creature, paint a delightful landscape with wild colors, build a silly sculpture that twirls in the wind, or be a master storyteller. The whimsical possibilities are endless! Please bring a sack lunch.
