SDSU Men's Basketball vs. South Dakota
2025-01-25 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
SDSU Men’s Basketball takes on South Dakota at First Bank & Trust Arena.

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

Event Time: 5 pm

Urbandale Lane @ Skinners Pub
2025-01-25 21:00 - 23:30 | Skinner’s Pub
Urbandale Lane is back at Skinners Pub to bring live music to your Saturday night!
They will perform from 9pm to 1am!

Socialight's Winter Warehouse Sale
2025-01-26 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!!

Mobilizing the Farm Front – The Harvest Brigade Program
2025-01-26 13:30 - 14:30 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
During WWII, Massey-Harris Co. Ltd. created a movement called the Harvest Brigade to harvest over 1,000,000 acres of wheat for the war effort. Collections coordinator Rachel Clendenin will discuss the Harvest Brigade movement, Massey-Harris’ part in the program, and the effects it had at that time and for the future of agriculture.
This event is FREE and open to the public.

Ceramic Hygge in South Dakota
2025-01-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Explore the Norwegian concept of ‘hygge’ (pronounced hyoo-guh) while creating vessels to create a sense of warmth in the coldest of South Dakota’s months. Hygge is often associated with warmth, comfort, coziness and finding joy in simple things.
Embrace these ideas as you create luminaries for the table, an incense burner for the home, a set of soup bowls and charcuterie board.
– This will be a three week class ending with a potluck to celebrate hygge together.
– For ages 17+
NOTE: This class is 3 sessions: Sunday January 26, February 2 and February 9.
Payment plan available: $80 deposit plus 1 payment of $80.00, paid every four weeks.

Closure Week
2025-01-27 08:00 - 2025-01-31 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
To ensure a high level of integrity in operations, the museum closes for a week each January. During this time, operations that would interrupt the guest experience such as floor resurfacing or painting are completed. Thanks for your patience, and we hope to play along with you again soon!
The museum and café are closed Jan. 27-31. We will be open regular hours starting Saturday, Feb. 1.

SD Herps: Reptiles & Amphibians
2025-01-27 17:00 - 18:30 | Dakota Nature Park & Larson Nature Center
Learn about native critters that you might find in your back yard!
This event series is hosted at the Larson Nature Center and is for all ages.

Collage & Art Journaling
2025-01-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Let’s get creative and de-stress with an easy activity! Art Journaling is creating a visual diary by combining collage, words, drawing, painting, photographs, and found objects. Artist Eileen Binkley will help you create mixed- media collages in a journal.
Ages 12 and above are welcome.
-No writing required.
– Repeat attendees encouraged!
– If you already have a journal, bring it! If not, we will supply you with a journal.

BHS Gymnastics: Girls Varsity Triangular
2025-01-27 17:30 - 21:30 | Brookings High School, 530 Elm Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host the girls varsity gymnastic triangular.

Hamid Amini | Expressing Ideas through Animation Design | Guild Program
2025-01-28 09:30 - 11:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for a South Dakota Art Museum Guild gathering featuring artist Hamid Amini in a talk entitled, “Expressing Ideas through Animation.” This is the fourth program in the 2024-25 Guild program series.
9:30 a.m. – Coffee and social time
10 a.m. – Hamid Amini | Expressing Ideas through Animation Design
Guild membership is encouraged but not required to attend monthly programs. Dues of $20 per year support Guild programs and contribute to the museum’s Art Acquisitions Fund.

Make-n-Take Tuesdays
2025-01-28 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!

BHS Basketball: Boys Varsity vs. Harrisburg
2025-01-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Brookings High School, 530 Elm Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host Harrisburg.

Trivia Tuesday
2025-01-28 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+.

SDSU Women's Basketball vs. North Dakota State
2025-01-29 19:00 - 21:00 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
SDSU Women’s Basketball takes on North Dakota State at First Bank & Trust Arena.

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

Event Time: 7 pm

Music Bingo @ EBC
2025-01-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Eponymous Brewing Company, 126 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Every other 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
2025-01-29 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.

Northern Lights Paint & Sip @ WLBC
2025-01-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Get atmospheric with artist Erik Ritter and Wooden Legs Brewing Company at our January paint n’ sip class!
– All painting supplies and one (1) drink is included
– No experience necessary
– Artists under the age of 21 are allowed, but must be accompanied by an adult over 21

Spark Studio
2025-01-30 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.

BHS Wrestling Varsity Triangular
2025-01-30 17:00 - 21:00 | Brookings High School, 530 Elm Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host multiple schools in Brookings.
Both varsity and girls varsity begin at 5:00pm in the Auxiliary Gym.

Capers
2025-01-30 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-01-31 18:00 - 22:00 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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.
