Capers
2025-01-30 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-01-31 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-02-01 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Alpha Psi Omega invites you to watch this year’s CAPERS production! This performance is focused on including a broad range of students from across campus to come together and create an experience filled with acting, comedy, singing, and dance.

SDSU Track & Field: SDSU Open Meet
2025-01-31 - 2025-02-01 | Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57007
Cheer on the SDSU Men’s and Women’s Track and Field at the SDSU Open Meet.

Playful Preschoolers
2025-01-31 08:30 - 11:30, 2025-02-07 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.

Fire Sale at the Nook
2025-01-31 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-01 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-02 12:00 - 17:00 | the Nook, 314 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
📚🛍️ SALE SALE SALE! 🛍️📚
314 Main has been cleared for safe entry and we are hosting a (literal) fire sale at the Nook this weekend! We are making way for new + clean items for when we can officially reopen the Nook. 50% off all sellable items left in store.*
Where?
The Nook, 314 Main Ave, Downtown Brookings
When?
Friday, January 31, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, February 1st, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sunday, February 2nd, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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*Please know that these items are smoke damaged from the recent downtown fire. They may have some discoloration and smokey smell. No items are water or fire damaged.
ALL SALES FINAL. Not valid with any other coupons + discounts.

SDSU Men's Wrestling vs. Utah Valley
2025-01-31 19:00 - 21:00 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
SDSU Men’s Wrestling take on Utah Valley at First Bank & Trust Arena

Jacks Club Hockey vs. Waldorf
2025-01-31 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-02-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Larson Ice Center, 924 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Jacks Club Hockey as they take on Waldorf at the Larson Ice Center in the First Bank & Trust Rink.

Winter Farmers Market
2025-02-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Brookings Activity Center, 320 5th Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The Brookings Farmers Market is officially extended through the winter! Join us at the Brookings Activity Center (320 5th Ave) for all your favorite local goods—fresh produce, handmade crafts, fresh baked goods, and more.Starting November 21st, mark your calendars for the first Saturday (9-12 p.m.) and third Thursday (4-7 p.m.) of each month from November to April. Don’t miss out on the chance to shop local and enjoy all the great goods our community’s small businesses have to offer.

Family Fun Day
2025-02-01 10:00 - 13:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Get ready for Valentine’s Day with our Family Fun Day! We’re partnering with the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum for a morning filled with Valentine’s Day themed crafts, activities, and more. This event is FREE and open to the public.
Activities will be held at both museums. The Agricultural Heritage Museum is located at 977 11th St, Brookings and the Art Museum is located at 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings.
Call the Art Museum at (605)688-5423 if you have questions.

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2025-02-01 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 Men's Wrestling vs. Wyoming
2025-02-01 19:00 - 21:00 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
SDSU Men’s Wrestling take on Wyoming at First Bank & Trust Arena

2025 Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament
2025-02-02 13:00 - 17:00 | First Lutheran Church, 403 8th St, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Looking to beat the winter blues with a great family activity or a fun afternoon with friends to support a good cause? We’re hosting our annual puzzle tournament and the profits will be used to support academic scholarships at SDSU, professional development, and support community service projects completed by members of the local collegiate and alumni chapters of Phi Upsilon Omicron (Phi U) which is the National Honor Society for Family and Consumer Sciences!

Registration forms must be received by January 12th. Space is limited to the first 20 Adult Division teams and the first 5 Youth/Adult Division teams that submit their registration form and payment! You can find the registration form by clicking on the Discussion tab or we can e-mail you the form if you reach out via e-mail at PhiU_PhiAlumni@hotmail.com

Questions? Send us a message on Facebook or feel free to reach out using the contact information on the form!

Spark Studio
2025-02-02 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.

Coteau’s Community Meal
2025-02-04 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
2025-02-04 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!

Trivia Tuesday
2025-02-04 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+.

Accessible Board Game Day
2025-02-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Come enjoy disability and neurodivergent-friendly activities at the Brookings Public Library that are accessible, adaptable, and welcoming. Activities are free and open to the public. This month we’re playing board games!
All ages are welcome. Please contact mneubauer@cityofbrookings-sd.gov with any questions!

EBC Trivia Night
2025-02-05 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
2025-02-05 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.

State One Act Festival
2025-02-06 - 2025-02-08 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
The SDHSAA is excited to host their State One Act Festival in Brookings this year. More information to be released soon.

Spark Studio
2025-02-06 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.

Intro to Water Based Oil Painting
2025-02-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Learn the basics of water based oil paints with local artist Jessie Rasche
In order to get the feeling for the paints, you’ll be testing the paint on canvas with a small painting study. Rather than taking away a finished painting, you’ll take away an understanding of the basics of how to use the materials.
You may bring a simple source photo you’d like to paint from, or use the one Jessie provides.

No previous painting experience required.
All supplies provided, but if you have your own that you’d like to learn to use feel free to bring them
Ages 16+

The Future of Hemp Program
2025-02-06 18:30 - 19:30 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Did you know that South Dakota is #1 in the nation in hemp production? Join us for the South Dakota Industrial Hemp Association’s presentation about modern hemp production in South Dakota. This program is free and open to the public.

SDSU Men's Basketball vs. St. Thomas
2025-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
SDSU Men’s Basketball takes on St. Thomas at First Bank & Trust Arena.

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

Event Time: 7pm

Jackhammer 'Spiel
2025-02-07 - 2025-02-09 | Larson Ice Center, 924 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Curling is a fun and exciting sport that anyone can enjoy. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned curler, you will find a place to play and have fun at the Jackhammer ‘Spiel. This is the second year that the Brookings Curling Club is hosting this event, and we are making it bigger, better, and bonspielier than ever!
The Jackhammer ‘Spiel is a three-day event that offers a three-game guarantee, prizes, and a dinner and lunch (and snacks) for all participants. Registration will be opened for teams.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the thrill of curling and meet new friends. The Jackhammer ‘Spiel is a great way to have fun, stay active, and support the Brookings Curling Club. We hope to see you on the ice!
