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BHS Tennis Boys Varsity Dual vs. Sioux Falls Christian
2024-04-22 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Brookings Hillcrest Tennis Courts
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on Sioux Falls Christian at Hillcrest Tennis Courts!

Flower Arrangements with Hand Tied
2024-04-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Brookings Activity Center, 320 5th Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Are you captivated by the beauty of flowers? Curious about the art of floral arrangements?
Open to all community members
Join us on Monday, April 22nd, at 1pm for an enchanting workshop at the activity center. Learn the art of stunning arrangements and create your own masterpiece with the flowers and vases provided. 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘧𝘰𝘳 $30 𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 & $40 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘯𝘰𝘯-𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴. Let your creativity blossom!

Author Talk and Book Signing with C.K. Van Dam *Rescheduled*
2024-04-21 14:00 - 17:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
The museum is excited to welcome CK Van Dam, author of the book “Lone Tree Claim”. This second novel from CK follows Katie, a Civil War widow who homesteaded 160 acres in Dakota Territory to become a sheepherder. Join CK as she discusses the spark that started this book and her vast research of women homesteaders on the Dakota plains.

This event is FREE and open to the public and refreshments will be provided.

James and the Giant Peach
2024-04-21 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-20 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-04-19 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-04-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
From the book by Roald Dahl
Adapted by David Wood
Oscar Larson Theatre
April 18-20, 7:30 p.m.
April 21, 2 p.m.
In this delightful stage adaptation of the classic children’s tale, Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach is faithfully told by James himself, along with the insect characters – Miss Spider, Old-Green-Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybird, and Earthworm. Children and adults alike will smile with delight as James and his friends tell the story of how they came to live in the giant peach stone in Central Park, New York.

SDSU Baseball vs. St. Thomas
2024-04-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Erv Huether Field, 1410 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
SDSU Jackrabbits take on the Tommies at Erv Huether Field.

Jackrabbit Soccer: College ID Camp
2024-04-21 10:00 - 17:30 | Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57007
Train like the Summit League Champions in our state of the art indoor facility. Each camp will be led by Brock Thompson, SDSU Head Women’s Soccer Coach, and attended by numerous college coaches from across the upper Midwest.
Location: Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex & Fishback Soccer Complex
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
Jackrabbit Soccer Camps are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).

Boys & Girls Club of Brookings Pancake Feed
2024-04-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Boys & Girls Club of Brookings, 1126 Southland Ln, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Enjoy Grandma Virginia’s secret pancake recipe and fixings while supporting Great Futures!
Boys & Girls Club of Brookings invites all to our first annual Pancake Feed! Join us on Sunday, April 21 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Club (1126 Southland Lane).
$5/person & free will donation. Children 5 years old & under eat FREE!

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2024-04-20 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.

EBC's 6 Year Anniversary
2024-04-20 12:00 - 2024-04-21 00:00 | Eponymous Brewing Company, 126 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
On Saturday, April 20 from noon – midnight, we will be celebrating EBC’s 6 Year Anniversary! As always, we have a lot planned for this shindig:
First 60 people in the door will receive our new 6 Year Anniversary Mason Jar Glass for FREE!
Prizes will happen every hour! We’ll be giving away EBC merch, beer, Rub N’ Tug BBQ, and some other amazing bits and bobbles!
We will be releasing 4 new beers + the return of a fan favorite!
1. A new candy sour, a Peach Ring sour!! The sour you’ve come to love, and then 70 pounds of Peach Rings melted down and dumped into the fermenter. Can’t wait for you to try this one!
2. A new watermelon milkshake double IPA!
3. A new strawberry marshmallow pastry sour!
4. A brand new caramel chocolate amber ale!
Bonus. Badwolf raspberry wheat is back! It’s been years, but it is returning!
The release of our brand new EBC gummies! I can’t say the details on here, but they come in lemon lime and mango tangerine!
And if you get hungry Rub N’ Tug will be open all day! They will also be introducing a new EBC burger, the Cheetos Eponymonster! Half pound burger smoked and topped with provolone and swiss cheese, drizzled with beer cheese on a Cheetos crusted bun! And if that doesn’t catch your fancy, they will be serving their unbelievably delicious tacos!
Extremely excited to see everyone as you all are the reason we are here. We get to do what we are truly passionate about because of your unwavering support throughout these last 6 amazing years. So from the bottom of our heart cavities, we thank you!
Now put on your drinking pants and let us have an amazing day!

Echo Earth Day Bash: A Refill Revolution
2024-04-20 10:00 - 17:00 | The Carrot Seed Kitchen Co., 310 Main Ave S., Brookings, 57006, United States
Every small action creates a ripple effect. There’s no better time than the present to start swapping out your everyday home products for more eco-friendly ones.
Echo Market has debuted a line of bulk refillable and plastic-free goods right here at the Carrot Seed to help you with just that! Bring in your favorite jar and fill it with desired amount of high-quality, nontoxic products that are better for you and the planet. The beauty of it is: you pay by the ounce, so you can get a little to test out, or fill a whole container! As the first of its kind in the Brookings area, The Carrot Crew is delighted to assist you in the weigh-and-pay process.
Earth Day is officially April 22nd, so come celebrate with us on Saturday, April 20th from 10am-5pm for an eco-friendly extravaganza!

32nd Annual SDSU Wacipi
2024-04-20 08:00 - 2024-04-21 17:00 | Volstorff Ballroom, 1421 Student Union Ln., Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Attend the South Dakota State University’s annual Wacipi held April 20 – 21! All ages are welcome.
More information will be announced soon.
For the most up-to-date information visit SD State American Indian Student Association’s Facebook.

11th Annual Brookings TaeKwonDo Open Championship
2024-04-20 | Mickelson Middle School, 1801 12th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
11th Annual
Brookings TaeKwonDo Open Championship
GS Mickelson Middle School
1801 12th Street S., Brookings, SD 57006
Sat. April 20, 2024
REGISTER AT:
https://tournament.brookingstaekwondo.com/details
or you can Scan the QR Code.
Details:
7:30 – 8:30am Registration Pick-Up
8:30 – 8:45am Coaches Meeting
8:45 – 9:00am Referee/Judges Meeting
9:00 – 9:30am Introduction of Schools/National
Anthem/Prayer
9:30am Competition Begins:
• Team Forms (Poomsae)
• Black Belt Traditional Weapons Forms
• Colored Belt Traditional Weapons Forms
• Black Belt Forms (Poomsae)
• Colored Belt Forms (Poomsae)
• Colored Belt Olympic Style/WT Sparring (White Belt – Blue/Purple Belt will use Electronic Non-Daedo)
• Advanced (Brown & Red Belts) and Black Belts Olympic Style/WT Sparring
* Daedo (Gen 2) System will be used for all Advanced (Brown/Red Belts) and Black Belts.
** Gen 2 Footgear will be available for purchase at the event.

Music Night at The Lanes
2024-04-19 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.

Improv Comedy with these "April Fools"
2024-04-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
April Special – $12 cash at the door.
Reserve tickets @ info@improvanopolis.com – or show up early to get your seats. (Doors open at 6pm)
Improvanoplis presents a comedy show like NO OTHER…literally. (Every show is a one-of-a-kind experience since the script is actually made up on the spot.)
This show will feature the best of our long and short-form improv comedy. Similar to “Whose Line is it Anyway”, this ensemble will keep you interjecting, intrigued, and in stitches for the entire show.
Come and be part of something unique, so stop by Wooden Legs Brewing and have a laugh with us.
Improvanopolis is an international group with troupes that have performed around the globe. Improvisors from South Dakota, Los Angeles, Chicago, Singapore, Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur, Perth, Wellington, Orlando, Brisbane, & Auckland.

Free Archery Nights at BCOAC
2024-04-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center, 2810 22nd Ave South, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Head over to the Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center and enjoy free archery nights hosted by South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks!
Bring your own bow or borrow one from the BCOAC. The event is open-house style, so come and go as you please during the event.
Event is suitable for ages 8 and up.

BHS Tennis Boys Varsity Triangular
2024-04-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Brookings Hillcrest Tennis Courts
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats at Hillcrest Tennis Courts!

Stained Glass Garden Workshop
2024-04-18 12:30 - 17:30, 2024-04-17 17:00 - 21:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Learn to make a windowsill stained glass garden with artists Laurel Wengler and Ginny Weeks!

This is a one session class

All supplies included

Wear old clothing and closed toed shoes

Adults only class

Wall Street Wednesday
2024-04-17 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.

Adult Bingo at Strikerz
2024-04-17 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!

EBC Trivia Night
2024-04-17 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.

Downsizing your home Q&A
2024-04-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Join us at Wooden Legs Brewing on April 17th at 4pm for an informative session dedicated to answering all your questions about selling your home and downsizing to the vibrant Forte community!
We are excited to announce that we are partnering with Kari Westlund and Jena Werpy from Best Choice Real Estate to bring you expert insights and guidance on this important transition.
Whether you’re considering downsizing, curious about the selling process, or eager to learn more about life at Forte, this event is designed to provide you with the insights and guidance you need.
Our expert team, along with Kari Westlund and Jena Werpy, will be on hand to discuss everything from market trends to relocation assistance, ensuring you feel confident and empowered as you embark on this exciting new chapter.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and connect with others who share your interests. Mark your calendars and we’ll see you there!
Date: April 17th
Time: 4pm-6pm
Location: Wooden Legs Brewing

Trivia Tuesday
2024-04-16 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+.

BPL Puppet Show
2024-04-16 19:00 - 19:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Puppet Show
Join us for an entertaining puppet show presented by our Brooking Public Library puppeteers.

Storm Spotter Training Class
2024-04-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Brookings Fire Department, 607 20th Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Want to learn more about the weather around you? Want to learn how to keep yourself and your family safe during severe weather season? Want to become a National Weather Service trained severe weather spotter? Then join us for our annual Spring spotter training at the Brookings Fire Department in Brookings, SD.

All National Weather Service training sessions are FREE and open to the public! No Registration is required!
