Visit Brookings

Post 74 Senior Legion vs. Sioux Falls Post 15
2024-07-23 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Post 74 Senior Legion takes on Sioux Falls Post 15 at Bob Sheldon Field. First game starting at 5:00pm, second game starting at 7:00pm.

Bombers White 13U/14U vs. Watertown
2024-07-23 12:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Bombers White take on Watertown at Bob Sheldon Field. First game starting at 12:00pm, second game starting at 2:00pm!

Theater Camp
2024-07-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $60 ($48 members)
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.

Bombers Red 13U vs. Harrisburg
2024-07-22 17:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Bombers Red 13u takes on Harrisburg at Bob Sheldon field. First game starting at 5:00pm, second game starting at 7:00pm.

Brookings Area Community Band
2024-07-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Pioneer Park, 6th Street and First Avenue Brookings, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join the Brookings Area Community Band Sundays in July at the Pioneer Park Bandshell.

Good Roots Wood Fire Pizza Nights
2024-07-21 16:30 - 19:30 | Good Roots Farm and Gardens, 3712 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Our weekly wood-fired pizza nights are every Sunday evening, 4:30-7:30 PM, starting early June – mid Oct. This year, enjoy our farm fresh pizza with family and friends by placing a pre-order! Pre-orders for the upcoming Sundays will be open Tuesdays from 3 pm with the new menu.
To place your order visit goodrootsfarm.square.site, order up to 6 pizzas of your fancy, and select the time you’d like your pizzas to be ready the following Sunday! Our menu will be updated often to reflect the seasonal produce available.
Please note: If the pick-up time you’d prefer to reserve is not available, it has been reserved by another group. If there are no pick-up times available for that particular Pizza Night on The Farm, we are full.
On the night of, we welcome you to enjoy the evening on the farm with your family and friends. Our food is served picnic-style and we have plenty of space to spread out and make the evening special, safely. We encourage you to bring your own yard games, lawn chairs, blankets, and plates to enjoy our farm, food and animals. Friendly, non-barking dogs on leashes are welcome.
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Do I need a reservation? We highly encourage it! To ensure your pizza is hot, fresh, and ready in a timely fashion we ask that you pre-order your pizzas. Visit goodrootsfarm.square.site to place your order.

What can I expect? Specialty, hand-crafted, wood-fired pizzas and a beautiful evening on the farm with space to enjoy your friends and family. You can spend the entire evening on the farm and when your pizzas are ready, we will display your order number by the Pizza Ovens.

Do I need to bring drinks? No, we’ve got you covered! We sell select beers, wine, and signature lemonades. Bring your own water or we will have some bottled you can purchase.

What should we bring? Our pizza is served picnic-style and delivered to you hot from our wood-fired oven in a pizza box. Please bring your own utensils, napkins, lawn chair, and yard games, if you like.

Post 74 Junior Legion vs. Pierre Post 8
2024-07-21 16:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Post 74 Junior Legion takes on Pierre Post 8 at Bob Sheldon Field. First game starting at 4:00pm, second game starting at 6:00pm.

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2024-07-20 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.

Child-Adult Playgroups
2024-07-20 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-07-19 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-07-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Root and Grow Dance Studio, 410 4th St., Brookings, 57006, United States
Join Tend at Root and Grow Dance Studio at 410 4th St. in downtown Brookings for learning and play! Our 90-minute groups are facilitated by a credentialed Montessori guide who is trained in early childhood inclusive education, and designed for children from birth to age six and their adults.
The session cost is per family, $5-$15 on a self-reported sliding scale, or you can purchase a $75 punch card that covers ten sessions between June 1 and September 1. We currently accept cash only, payable at your session. Drop-in welcome!
Tend is a 501(c)3 nonprofit generously supported by our participants, grants, and donations. Help good things grow: https://givebutter.com/tenfortend/

Cinderella
2024-07-20 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-07-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-07-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Music by Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein
Adapted for the Stage by Tom Briggs
From the Teleplay by Robert L. Freedman
July 10-12 and 17-19, 2024 at 7:30pm
July 13 and 20, 2024 at 2:00pm
Oscar Larson Theatre
Experience the magic of “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” as the timeless fairy tale comes to life on stage. Follow Cinderella, a young woman who is forced into a life of servitude by her cruel stepmother and self-centered stepsisters, who dreams of a better life. Be transported to a world of enchantment with stunning costumes, captivating music, and unforgettable performances. Don’t miss this beloved classic tale that will leave you believing in the power of love and magic.

Brookings Bullets 16U vs. Fargo Comets
2024-07-20 14:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
The Bullets take on the Fargo Comets at Bob Sheldon Field. Game starting at 2:00pm.

Mid America Mower Racing Series & Wing Kart Classic
2024-07-20 10:00 - 22:00 | University Plains Speedway, 1942 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join the University Plains Speedway for their Mid America Mower Racing Series & Wing Kart Classic!

Brookings Bullets 16U vs. Huron
2024-07-20 10:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
The Bullets take on Huron at Bob Sheldon Field. Game starting at 10:00am.

Brookings Bonanza
2024-07-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, 57006, United States
Support local and celebrate Brookings on July 20th in Downtown at our Brookings Bonanza events (formerly known as Crazy Days)! Enjoy sales and specials from a variety of businesses, in addition to the farmer’s market, food trucks, mobile boutiques, artisans, kids activities, musicians, and more! End the evening with by grooving at the annual Brookings Fire Department Street Dance starting at 7:30 p.m.

Farmers Market
2024-07-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, 57006, United States
The Brookings Farmers Market is open every Saturday from the first week of May through the last week of October. Join us on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the 300 block of 6th Ave, the street between the Brookings Library and County Courthouse. We are just southeast of the Children’s Museum of South Dakota.

Post 74 Senior Legion vs. Brandon Valley
2024-07-19 17:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Post 74 Senior Legion takes on Brandon Valley at Bob Sheldon Field. First game starting at 5:00pm, second game starting at 7:00pm.

Bombers Black 14U vs. Aberdeen Smittys
2024-07-19 14:00 | Mickelson Middle School, 1801 12th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Bombers Black 14u take on the Aberdeen Smittys at Mickelson Middle School. First game starting at 2:00pm, second game starting at 4:00pm.

Post 74 Junior Legion vs. Aberdeen Smittys
2024-07-19 12:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Post 74 Junior Legion take on the Aberdeen Smittys at Bob Sheldon Field. First game starting at 12:00pm, second game starting at 2:00pm.

50th Anniversary Fun Run
2024-07-19 10:00 | Advance, 301 Division Ave, Brookings, 57006, United States
Get ready to lace up your sneakers and join us for an unforgettable celebration! In honor of our agency’s 50th anniversary of supporting individuals with disabilities, we’re hosting a thrilling Fun Run that promises to be both heartwarming and paw-some.

Picture this: a vibrant morning filled with laughter, camaraderie, and the pitter-patter of paws. Our Fun Run isn’t just about crossing the finish line; it’s about embracing inclusion, spreading joy, and making a meaningful impact in our community. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our partnership with the local Brookings Regional Humane Society.

By teaming up with our furry friends, we’re doubling the fun and doubling the impact. All funds raised from this event will go directly to the humane society, supporting their vital work in caring for animals in need. It’s a win-win for everyone involved!

Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or simply looking to soak up the festive atmosphere, there’s a place for you in our Fun Run. Bring your family, bring your friends, and don’t forget to bring your four-legged companions too

Register for the event here: https://forms.gle/Ui3CHSQYdB7ydagK9

Want to order a t-shirt go to this link: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/advance50thfunrun

Movie Night: Arthur the King
2024-07-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
July’s Movie: Arthur the King (Rated PG-13, 1 hour and 47 Minutes)
Desperate for one last chance to win, Michael Light convinces a sponsor to back him and a team of athletes for the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic. As the team gets pushed to the outer limits of endurance, a dog named Arthur comes along for the ride, redefining what victory, loyalty and friendship truly means.

Floral Arranging with Hand Tied Floral
2024-07-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Do you love flowers and want to know more about arranging them? Join us at the BAC with Hand Tied Floral Boutique owner, Sheri Vaughn, to create the perfect custom centerpiece!

Bombers Black 14U vs. Brandon Valley
2024-07-18 17:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Bombers Black 14u take on Brandon Valley at Bob Sheldon Field. First game starting at 5:00pm, second game starting at 7:00pm.

Summer Maker Studio - Ages 5-7
2024-07-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Join us for our Summer Maker Studio on Thursday afternoons. Children ages 5-7 are invited to explore their interests making for an afternoon of fun. The Maker Studio is a space, designed by children for children, that will inspire all makers. Experiences will foster creativity, curiosity, and self-expression through a variety of activities including robotics, circuitry, pottery, sculpture, and painting. Children will have the time and space to explore the diverse interests they bring with them. Every day is a new adventure. Snack will be provided.
Drop Off
Registration Required
Price: $30 ($24 – Members)

Wall Street Wednesday
2024-07-17 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.

EBC Trivia Night
2024-07-17 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.
