Holiday Creations Maker Studio
2024-12-20 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $33 ($26.40 members)
Join us for our Afternoon Maker Studio. Children ages 6-12 are welcome to join us in the Maker Studio for an afternoon of fun.
In this seasonal offering, we will be making holiday creations and one-of-a-kind ornaments. Guaranteed to be a jolly time! Snack included.

BHS Varsity Dual Wrestling vs. Watertown
2024-12-20 17:00 - 18:30 | Brookings High School Auxiliary Gym, 530 Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host Watertown.

Winter Wonderland - Student Showcase
2024-12-20 17:00 - 19:00 | McCrory Gardens, 631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007
Monarch Aerial Arts Presents:Winter Wonderland Student Showcase!
When: Friday, December 20th. Show begins at 6pm. Ticket sales begin at 5pm in person – cash or card accepted.

Where: McCrory Gardens – Great Hall

Cost: Adults $10 | Children under 12 $5
Ticket to the Showcase includes Admission to Garden Glow after the Showcase
We would love to see you there!
For any questions please contact Monarch Aerial Arts through social media or email at aerialarts.brookings@gmail.com
Website: https://www.monarch-aerialarts.com

Ugly Christmas Sweater Learn to Curl
2024-12-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Larson Ice Center, 924 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join the Brookings Curling Club this festive season to learn the basics of this team-driven, community-centered sport. In the spirit of Christmas, we will go over ice safety, the mechanics of the game, and basic rules of play, all while enjoying some holiday cheer. Your ticket price will cover an hour and a half of instruction and play time as you learn the sport of curling. At the conclusion of your lesson, join us at our Broomstacking Headquarters, Wooden Legs Brewing Ccompany, for some holiday drinks and merry conversation!

Curling is a sport for everyone – perfect for families, friends, and coworkers to come together and enjoy during this joyous time of year.

No equipment needed – everything is provided by the club. Please wear warm, comfortable, and flexible attire that will keep you cozy on the ice. Bring clean shoes to wear on the ice – no outside shoes allowed.

The event starts promptly at 7:30 PM and goes till 9:00 PM. Please arrive early to prepare, get ready, and embrace the festive curling action!

We look forward to celebrating the holidays with you on the ice!

Santa at the Brookings Arts Council!
2024-12-21 14:00 - 19:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
We are excited to announce that Santa is making a stop at the Brookings Arts Council during our Festival of Trees! He will be here Saturday, December 21st from 2-7 pm. Please stop in so your little ones can share their wishlist with Santa and watch as he will be making clay animals.

Winter Floral Arrangements with Hand Tied
2024-12-21 14:30 - 16:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join Sheri Vaughn of Hand Tied Floral to craft a stunning centerpiece for your holiday gatherings or as a wonderfully unique host gift!

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2024-12-21 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-28 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.

Holiday Open Skate
2024-12-22 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-12-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-26 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-12-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-29 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-12-30 10:00 - 12:00 and 1 more date | Larson Ice Center, 924 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
We would like to inform our patrons of our Holiday open skate schedule. We look forward to seeing you at the rink! Happy Holidays!

Santa visits McCrory Gardens
2024-12-22 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-23 17:00 - 20:00 | McCrory Gardens, 631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007
Head over to McCrory Gardens to share your list with Santa! Visits with Santa are free.
Families who visit with Santa receive free Garden Glow tickets for the night they visit.

Music Bingo @ EBC
2024-12-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Eponymous Brewing Company, 126 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
This Wednesday is another addition of SONGO “music bingo”. Bring your friends and compete in a fun sing along version of bingo for a chance at free drinks and other fun prizes.
Game starts at 7PM. See you all there!

Wall Street Wednesday
2024-12-25 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.

Spark Studio
2024-12-26 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.

Theater Camp
2024-12-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Lights, camera, action! Be part of a grand, one-day production leading to a final performance with an audience. Take on a lead character role, design costumes, build props, or become a director! The choice (and stage) is yours! Please bring a sack lunch.

All Day Maker Camp
2024-12-30 09:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
At Maker Camp, children engage in collaborative projects and explore hands-on activities that unleash their creativity and dive into STEAM concepts (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) and artistic expression. Come explore our variety of different tools and mediums. Please bring a sack lunch.

Special Monday Opening
2024-12-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
It’s holiday break and we are open for a special Monday day of PLAY!

Create with a Cop
2024-12-30 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-12-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Spend some time in the art studio sharing your creative side with local police officers.
Here’s a joke to jump start your creativity:
What type of dinosaur would a police officer like to draw?
A tricera-cops!

New Year's Creations Day Camp
2024-12-31 09:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Join us for a festive New Year’s Celebrations Camp, where campers will craft party hats, create their own noisemakers, and get ready to ring in the new year with a special noon countdown. This fun-filled camp is perfect for young party planners who want to celebrate the new year in style alongside our museum guests, complete with plenty of excitement and creativity. Please bring a sack lunch.

Noon Year's Eve
2024-12-31 10:00 - 17:00 | SD
You don’t have to stay up late to celebrate the New Year! Celebrate Noon Year’s Eve at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota.
Play along in all of the museum exhibits and take part in these New Year activities:
TWO Confetti drops: One at NOON and one at 4 pm. Each confetti drop will be followed by a dance party session!
Make a New Year’s themed party hat in the Art Studio.
Take a photo in our New Year’s photo backdrop
Regular admission rates apply

Noon Year's Eve
2024-12-31 10:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
You don’t have to stay up late to celebrate the New Year! Join us for Noon Year’s Eve. The Museum will be open from 10 am to 5 pm with a parade led by Kidoodle and a ball drop celebration at noon sharp!
Museum exhibits will be available all day with an opportunity to take part in New Year’s activities in the Art Studio. The Maker Studio will be open from 1-4 p.m. exploring New Year’s around the world.
Play along!
