Jacks Club Hockey vs. Augustana
2025-01-17 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-01-18 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Larson Ice Center, 924 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Jacks Club Hockey as they take on Augie at the Larson Ice Center in the First Bank & Trust Rink.

Tido Maldonado LIVE at The Comedy Room
2025-01-17 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-01-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Sean Leary & Wooden Legs Brewing Company are proud to present: The Comedy Room!
Presented by Teesdale Law!
When: Friday, January 17th and 18th at 7pm
Where: Wooden Legs Brewing Company – 309 5th St Ste 100, Brookings, SD 57006
Headliner:
Tido Maldonado (10K Laughs Festival)
Combining clever word play with insightful stories that are hilarious and relatable allows him to bring a unique perspective to the stage no matter the topic, whether it’s financial advice or something stemming from his Mexican-American background. You can catch Tido Maldonado performing regularly in Minneapolis at The Comedy Corner Underground & Sisyphus Brewing, along with various comedy shows on the “road” throughout the Midwest. He was a featured performer at the 10,000 Laughs Festival in 2023 & 2024

IV Play at The Wild Hare
2025-01-17 22:00 - 23:30 | Wild Hare, 303 3rd Street, Brookings, 57006, United States
~ IV Play @ The Wild Hare in Brookings, SD
~ Friday, January 17th — 10P

2025 Winter Family Movie Celebration
2025-01-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Brookings Cinema 8, 219 6th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Please join us at Brookings Cinema 8 on Saturday, January 18th for a free showing of Rise of the Guardians. Doors open at 9 for free activities, refreshments and popcorn, with the movie beginning at 9:30. Free Will donations to Brookings Area United Way will earn entries into a drawing for Nickelodeon Universe Family Pack and a Brookings Cinema 8 Basket.

This event is sponsored by Brookings Home Team Powered by Century 21 Krogman and Company, Brookings County Title Company and Grace Grit Growth LLC.

Registration is first come first serve as seats are limited. Register using the following link https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSenYyI…/viewform…

Or email gracegritgrowthcounseling@gmail.com to register or for more questions

SDSU Women's Swim and Dive vs. South Dakota
2025-01-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Marshall Center Pool
SDSU Women’s Swim and Dive take on South Dakota at Marshall Center Pool

SDSU Men's Swim and Dive vs. South Dakota
2025-01-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Marshall Center Pool
SDSU Men’s Swim and Dive take out South Dakota at Marshal Center Pool

Paint and Pint Event - Painting Miniatures
2025-01-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
We have teamed up with Rabbit’s Den Gaming to host our very first Paint and Pint Event with painting miniatures. Calling all fans of Tabletop games, Role Playing games, and Wargames! If you have unpainted figures here is your chance to start painting your collection! The Rabbit’s Gaming Den will have a full rack of color options to purchase or you can purchase their beginner box with enough paints to get you going.
Not interested in painting? Come in and show off your collection or play your favorite tabletop game. More details to come!

SDSU Women's Basketball vs. North Dakota
2025-01-18 14:00 - 16:00 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
SDSU Women’s Basketball takes on North Dakota at First Bank & Trust Arena.

First Bank & Trust Arena
1165 Jackrabbit Ave.
Brookings, SD 57006 United States

Event Time: 2 pm

Snowman Needle Felting
2025-01-18 14:30 - 16:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Even though it’s frosty outside, we can make cozy felted snowmen to warm our hearts with artist Suzanne Fairchild.
All supplies are provided, straight from Fairchild Mercantile’s family farm in eastern Minnesota!
For ages 12+

SDSU Men's Basketball vs. Oral Roberts
2025-01-18 16:15 - 18:15 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
SDSU Men’s Basketball takes on Oral Roberts at First Bank & Trust Arena.

First Bank & Trust Arena
1165 Jackrabbit Ave.
Brookings, SD 57006 United States

Event Time: 4:15 pm

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2025-01-18 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.

SDSU Baseball: Winter Prospect Camp
2025-01-19 08:30 - 17:00 | Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57007
High School prospect camp will start with a showcase format, including running times, batting evaluation, specific position showcase. All participants will also receive individual instruction at their position from SDSU staff. Each player will be able to pitch, hit, and play his position. Two camp options are available. First, camp plus evaluation; camper will participate in all aspects of camp plus receive an evaluation covering your primary and secondary positions, plus hitting. The second option is available for PO’s (pitchers only). PO’s will have an evaluation as well.

Spark Studio
2025-01-19 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.

Exploring 3D Art Day Camp
2025-01-20 09:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $65 ($52 members)

We invite young creators to dive into the world of sculpture and beyond! Using materials like clay, wire, paper, and recycled items, campers will learn techniques to build and shape their own unique, eye-catching 3D art pieces, bringing their ideas to life from every angle. Please bring a sack lunch.

MLK Jr. Rally and Marade
2025-01-20 10:00 - 12:30 | Club 71 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, 1396 Stadium Rd, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Jahmal Cole, founder and CEO of My Block My Hood My City, will be the guest speaker at South Dakota State University during the third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Rally and Marade event to honor the life and legacy of the civil rights activist.
The event is Jan. 20 starting at 10 a.m. in Club 71 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. The public is invited to attend.
Speakers, including Cole and SDSU President Barry Dunn, will present from 10-11:30 a.m. Following the remarks, the marade will begin. Attendees are also invited to a social event in Club 71 following the march.
Cole is the founder and CEO of My Block, My Hood, My City and a dedicated advocate for social justice — committed to building a more interconnected Chicago through service and education.
Cole is a multi-time Chicago Reader Activist of the Year, Chicago Magazine Chicagoan of the Year, Chicago Defender “Men of Excellence” honoree, American Red Cross Community Impact Hero Award recipient, and the subject of the feature documentary film “A Tiny Ripple of Hope.” He has also had the honor of speaking in front of President Barack Obama and received an honorary Doctorate in Humanities from DePaul University.
The rally and marade are hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility, Diversity in Athletics Council, Students’ Association and Student-Athlete Advisory Council.

Story Time
2025-01-21 10:30 - 16:00 | 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
2025-01-21 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:
– Spaghetti with Garlic Breadstick
– Vegan and gluten free options 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
2025-01-21 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!

Ceramic Luminaries
2025-01-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Create two beautiful ceramic luminaries that can be used inside or outside with local artist Elissa Cox Wenthe. Each participant will make two luminaries in a unique style.
This is a single session class–instructor will bisque and clear glaze the work and students will be notified to pick up their finished pieces.
For ages 12+, younger accompanied by adult

Bring Your Own Craft Night
2025-01-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Are you working on a project? Do you want an opportunity to socialize? Bring a craft and work alongside other crafters! Small crafts will be available for those who don’t have their own project.
No registration is required!

International Cooking Class
2025-01-21 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

BHS Basketball Varsity Doubleheader vs. Huron
2025-01-21 18:30 - 22:00 | Brookings High School, 530 Elm Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host Huron.
Girls Varsity begin at 6:30pm and Boys Varsity begins at 8:00pm.

Trivia Tuesday
2025-01-21 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+.

EBC Trivia Night
2025-01-22 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
2025-01-22 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.

Socialight's Winter Warehouse Sale
2025-01-23 10:00 - 18:00 | Socialight Boutique, 420 Main Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
You know her, you LOVE her. Twice a year we go ALL OUT with the discounts. January 23-26 we will host our winter warehouse sale- located right in the store at 420 main Ave!

You can expect- every single thing on sale. Tons of extremely discounted racks- $5/$10/$20/$30. Extra sales on Gameday. Need I say more??

Come early to get access to the best deals, they won’t last long. The sale will run Thursday January 23rd 10am-6pm through Sunday January 26th 10am-6pm. Bring your friends!!

Spark Studio
2025-01-23 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.

46th Annual Photo Exhibition Opening Reception
2025-01-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Head over to the Brookings Arts Council to enjoy the opening reception of the 46th Annual Photo Exhibition!
Thursday, January 23: Exhibition opens
Reception: 5:30pm – 7pm
Awards and juror comments: 6pm
