Visit Brookings

Second Annual Pancake Feed
2025-04-27 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Boys & Girls Club of Brookings, 1126 Southland Ln, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
You’re Invited!Join us for our Second Annual Pancake Feed featuring Grandma Virginia’s secret pancake recipe, plus eggs to start your day right! We’ll serve breakfast on Sunday, April 27th from 9 AM to 1 PM—with hot coffee and refreshing juice to complete your meal! Don’t forget to tour the Club and see all the exciting things we’re up to! Location: 1126 Southland Lane, Brookings Time: 9 AM – 1 PM Cost: $7 per meal (Kids 5 & under eat FREE!)Enjoy a delicious meal, support GREAT futures, and spend time with friends and family. We can’t wait to see you there!

April College ID Camp
2025-04-27 10:00 - 15:30 | Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57007
Train like the Summit League Champions in our state of the art indoor facility. Camp will be led by Brock Thompson, SDSU Head Women’s Soccer Coach, and attended by numerous college coaches from across the upper Midwest.

April 27th

Girls Grades: 9th – 12th and JUCO Players
Times:
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Includes T-Shirt
Space Is Limited
All Prices Include an 8% Sales Tax
$50 of registration is a non-refundable deposit

Location: Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex & Fishback Soccer Complex
Gear: Blue Jackrabbits Hooded Sweatshirt available for purchase during registration. Small and Medium sizes are available in limited quantity.
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.
Included: Transportation to and from the airport can be provided upon your request
Questions Contact: Andy Janssen | (605) 254-4521 | andrew.janssen@sdstate.edu

SDSU Women's Softball vs. Omaha
2025-04-27 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Jackrabbit Softball Stadium, 1505 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
SDSU Women’s Softball take on Omaha at Jackrabbit Softball Stadium

SDSU Men's Baseball vs. North Dakota State
2025-04-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Erv Huether Field, 1410 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
SDSU Men’s Baseball take on North Dakota State at Erv Huether Field

Spark Studio
2025-04-27 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.

BHS Varsity Softball vs. Mitchell
2025-04-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Southbrook Softball Complex, 22nd Ave S, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host Mitchell at Southbrook Softball Complex

BHS Boys Tennis Varsity Dual vs. Sioux Falls Christian
2025-04-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Brookings Hillcrest Tennis Courts
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host Sioux Falls Christian at Hillcrest Tennis Courts

Tee'd off Golf Simulator Golf Lessons
2025-04-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Tee’d Off Golf Simulators, 2508 Wilbert Ct, Brookings, 57006, United States
*Get a jumpstart on your swing for spring!
*Practice with coach Sharon and learn how to improve impact on the ball during play
*lessons are adapted for all ages and abilities!
Cost: $150 + tax
Includes:
4 – 30 min sessions of lessons/ practice w/coach Sharon
4 – 30 min practice sessions (on your own)- book online or call for appt
Golf Instruction times available:
Mondays: April 7, 14, 21, 28 between 5:30 and 7:30 pm
Thursdays: April 3, 10, 17, 24 between 5.30 and 7: 30 pm
*additional instruction times available upon request
*Bring your own clubs
*Coach Sharon uses her 26 years of physical therapy expertise to teach proper grip, posture, and alignment to create good ball and club contact, which makes playing golf more enjoyable and fun! All skill levels welcome!

2025 Brookings Economic Summit
2025-04-29 07:30 - 12:00 | Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for the 2025 Brookings Economic Summit that aims to bring business leaders and community members together to discuss the economic landscape of Brookings. This event will feature conversations with local economic development leaders that will discuss the strategies and initiatives driving our local economy.
Here’s what attendees can expect to learn about:

Local Economic Trends and Insights
Educational and Workforce Development Initiatives
Community and Economic Development Success Stories
and More

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a greater understanding of our local economy!
This event is hosted by the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce and the Brookings Economic Development Corporation.

Story Time
2025-04-29 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
2025-04-29 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:
– Cheese Pizza with Diced Fruit
– 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!

Make-n-Take Tuesdays
2025-04-29 17:00 - 19:00 | SD
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!

Brookings Bobcats Baseball vs. Sioux Falls Roosevelt
2025-04-29 17:00 - 21:30 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host the Rough Riders.
Games begin at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm.

Trivia Tuesday
2025-04-29 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+.

Jacks Gear Sale
2025-04-30 11:00 - 13:00 | SDSU Alumni Center, 815 Medary Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The SDSU Alumni Association, along with the Jackrabbit Central, will be hosting a Jacks Gear Drive to benefit Jacks Cupboard! Any donated, gently used Jacks gear can be dropped off from March 3rd through April 25th at either the SDSU Alumni Center or Jackrabbit Central during normal business hours. Jackrabbit Central will give anyone who donates an item to the drive a 15% off coupon to use during the week of #JacksGiveBack, April 20-26, 2025!

On Wednesday, April 30th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, the SDSU Alumni Association will hold a sale of all the donated items. All proceeds from the sale will go towards Jack’s Cupboard. Jack’s Cupboard combats food insecurity by ensuring those students who struggle financially to purchase food are provided with this free resource supported by students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends. It is available to all students with a student ID and a bag to collect food items.

For questions, please call the Alumni Office at 605-697-5198 or email alumni@statealum.com.
Jack’s Gear Drive Drop-off Locations:

March 3-April 25, 2025
SDSU Alumni Center815 Medary AvenueBrookings, SD 57006

Jackrabbit Central (Downtown)416 Main AveBrookings, SD 57006

Jackrabbit Central (On-Campus)1421 Student Union LaneBrookings, SD 57007
Wednesday, April 30, 202511:00 AM-1:00 PMCash-only sales.
SDSU Alumni Center815 Medary AveBrookings, SD 57006

EBC Trivia Night
2025-04-30 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
2025-04-30 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.

BHS Boys Varsity Tennis Triangular
2025-05-01 10:00 - 18:00 | Brookings Hillcrest Tennis Courts
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host a tennis triangular at Hillcrest.

Spark Studio
2025-05-01 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.

La Petite Crepe @ SDSU School of American & Global Studies
2025-05-01 15:00 - 18:00 | Sylvan Green, 1421 Student Union Ln., Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Come at Sylvan Green for the 1st event of the year, it will be the SDSU School of American & Global Studies end of the year but also a public event!
See you then!

Brookings Bobcats Baseball vs. Huron
2025-05-01 17:00 - 21:30 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host the Huron Tigers at Bob Shelden.
Games begin at 5:00 and 7:00pm.

"Free For All: The Public Library" Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion
2025-05-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Free for All: The Public Library tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today’s librarians who service the public despite working in a contentious age of closures and book bans, meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all.
PANEL DISCUSSION TOPIC: The State of Libraries in South Dakota

May Day Wine Tasting
2025-05-01 18:00 - 20:30 | Mosaic Wine Bar & Small Plates
Join us as we welcome the beauty of May with a wine tasting that celebrates the season! We’re pouring a handpicked lineup of bright, fresh, and floral wines that are perfect for sipping on sunny patios, pairing with springtime meals, or enjoying with friends. Carlie Allen of Republic National Distributing Company will be back to guide you through these awesome wines — think crisp whites, light reds, and maybe a surprise rosé. Whether you’re a wine newbie or a seasoned sipper, come discover your new spring favorite in a relaxed, welcoming setting!

Each ticket grants you access to a guided tasting of five exceptional wines, accompanied by light refreshments. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase bottles at our unbeatable retail price! Space is limited, so reserve your ticket early to secure your spot at this tasting. This event is for individuals aged 21 and above.

Open Mic Comedy Night
2025-05-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
FREE Open Mic Comedy Night May 1st Hosted by Jacob Womack who recently won Sioux Falls’s Funniest Comic 2024. Doors for the event will open at 6pm with the show starting at 7pm. We are expecting several Sioux Falls and area comedians to join. Let’s pack the room for or a hilarious show!

Interested in giving stand up a try? Prepare a 5-7min set and sign up before the event.

Step Afrika!
2025-05-01 19:30 - 22:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Step Afrika! is the first professional Company dedicated to the artform of stepping. Under Step Afrika! Founder Mr. Williams’ leadership, stepping has evolved into one of America’s cultural exports. Step Afrika! ranks as one of the top ten African American dance Companies in the United States, touring more than 60 countries across the globe. Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional West and Southern African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Performances are much more than dance shows: they integrate songs, storytelling, humor, and audience participation. The blend of technique, agility, and pure energy makes each performance unique and leaves the audience with their hearts pounding.

Playful Preschoolers
2025-05-02 08:30 - 11:30 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Ages 3-5 | Drop Off Optional | Registration Required | $25 ($20 members)
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. These camps are designed to provide children with a chance to learn through play and inquiry. Play along! Snack provided.

SDSU Men's Baseball vs. Northern Colorado
2025-05-02 15:00 - 18:00 | Erv Huether Field, 1410 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
SDSU Men’s Baseball take on Northern Colorado at Erv Huether Field

Brookings Bobcats Baseball vs. Pierre
2025-05-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host the Pierre Governors at Bob Shelden.
Games begin at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm.

Kids Night In + Parents Night Out
2025-05-02 17:30 - 20:30 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Ages 5-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $35 ($28 members)
Parents can enjoy a night on the town while the kids stay and play. You never know what kind of fun you’ll find in the Maker Studio after hours!
Explore robotics, circuitry, pottery, sculpture, and painting. Play games, read books, or create your adventure. Children will have the time and space to explore the diverse interests they bring with them.
Please register in advance. If a minimum number of participants is not met within 48 hours in advance full refunds will be issued.
Please bring a sack supper.
