Visit Brookings

3D Structures Workshop with Dick Termes
2024-07-13 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for a hands-on workshop with artist Dick Termes to learn and practice the foundations of art and nature: polyhedra (3D shapes)!

Child-Adult Playgroups
2024-07-13 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-07-12 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-07-12 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
2024-07-13 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-07-11 19:30 - 21:30 | 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.

2nd Annual Back Alley Bicycle Show
2024-07-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Bluestem Bicycles, 405 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Bluestem Bicycles is hosting their 2nd Annual Back Alley Bicycle Show on July 13th from 2pm-4pm.
Follow Bluestem Bicycles on Facebook for additional details.

Brookings Bullets 16U vs. Marshall Orange
2024-07-13 13:00 | Erv Huether Field, 1410 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
The Bullets take on Marshall in the Buffalo Wild Wings Tournament at Erv Huether Field. Game starts at 1pm.

Linocut Printed Dish Towels
2024-07-13 12:30 - 15:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Make a completely unique dishtowel via the process of linoleum block printing with art teacher Hannah Grapevine!

Ages 10+, 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult

Printing supplies (linoleum, carving tools, ink, practice fabric, etc.) provided

One dish towel provided

Students may bring an extra dish towel or plain canvas totebag, but they should be prewashed

Brookings Summer Arts Festival
2024-07-13 10:00 - 19:00 | Pioneer Park, 6th Street and First Avenue Brookings, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Beautiful Pioneer Park in Brookings, South Dakota is home to South Dakota’s premier juried art festival. Over 200 artists from across the nation, representing 15 disciplines of art, grace Pioneer Park with original skilled and handcrafted works of art. Thirty eight gourmet and ethnic food booths satisfy every appetite. The Edibles and Naturals area has 28 artisans who produce gourmet packaged cottage foods and natural skin products. Historic and antique booths celebrate South Dakota’s heritage. A lively children’s area in the center of the park provides fun, educational activities. In addition to the great works of art, the festival has become known for the entertainers performing in the historic park Bandshell and on side stages throughout the park.
Planning for the annual Brookings Summer Arts Festival is already well underway. The BSAF volunteer committee members work tirelessly to produce this extravaganza of art, food and entertainment for the whole family.

Farmers Market
2024-07-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 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.

Fly/Drive-In Breakfast
2024-07-13 08:00 - 12:00 | Brookings Regional Airport, 509 W 2nd Street S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
SDSU’s Women in Aviation Club and Flying Jacks Club will be hosting the annual fly-in breakfast at Brooking’s Municipal Airport on July 13th from 8am-12pm. We are serving pancakes, sausage patties, and scrambled eggs. A flight over Brookings will also be available for a small cost! Whether you’re flying in or driving in everyone is welcome!

Beef & Eggs 5K - 20th Annual
2024-07-13 07:00 - 11:00 | Brookings County Courthouse, 314 4th St, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
This race offers a fast, shaded, USATF certified course that starts and finishes near downtown at the Brookings County Courthouse, snakes through downtown and residential Brookings, passes near Pioneer Park and the children’s museum, and goes through Hillcrest Park. The course is well marked with very light traffic.
Entry fee includes a T-shirt, entry for door prizes, age group medals to the top three, and of course our complete Beef and Eggs breakfast served immediately after the race! Run for Beef & Eggs offers over $1,200 in cash prizes for the top three males and females in hopes of bringing the best competition from around the area.
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The race also encourages novice runners and walkers to come out and enjoy the morning while getting fit!
​​ Beef and Eggs 5k also doubles as the USATF Dakota’s Association 5k Road Race Championships. If you are a USATF Dakota’s member, make sure to register as such to enter yourself into the Dakota’s Championship, where you will be eligible for an additional award (top 3 open and top 3 masters men and women). USA Track & Field Dakotas is the local governing body for long distance running, track & field, cross country and race walking in North and South Dakota and provides youth in particular great opportunities to enter the sport. Learn more about USATF Dakotas by visiting here. (dakotas.usatf.org).

Brookings Bullets 16U vs. BAH Black Sox
2024-07-12 19:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
The Bullets take on BAH Black Sox at Bob Sheldon Field in the Buffalo Wild Wings Tournament. Game starting at 7:00pm.

BPL Game Night at Wooden Legs
2024-07-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Join us for game night at Wooden Legs Brewing Company. We’ll have games available to choose from or feel free to bring your own to play with a group.

Bunny Trail Ribbon Cutting
2024-07-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ribbon-cutting will unveil the alleyway mural, poem, and start place of the Downtown Brookings Bunny Trail scavenger hunt. Come enjoy freezy-pops and look for twelve newly-hidden rabbit cutouts.

VisABILITY Accessible Craft Class
2024-07-12 13:00 - 14:00 | 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 are making air dry clay sculptures!
All ages are welcome. Please contact mneubauer@cityofbrookings-sd.gov with any questions!

Jacks Dance Day
2024-07-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Madison Avenue Dance Studio, LLC, 2021 Tallgrass Parkway, Brookings, SD, 57006
This event includes a dance camp led by the SDSU Dance Team along with an outdoor ice cream party (with SDSU ice cream, of course!) Cost is $35 and open to ages 4-10; dancers will be split into groups based on age and will utilize both studio A and B. See you there, Jacks fans!
Register here: www.dancestudio-pro.com/online/madisonavenuedance

The Fruit Truck SD: Bringing Fresh Peaches to You!
2024-07-12 09:30 - 10:00 | Parking Lot of Runnings, 2421 6th St, Parking Lot of Runnings, 2421 6th St, Brookings, United States
Fresh Peaches by The Fruit Truck SD is coming to BROOKINGS!
Where: Parking lot of Runnings, 2421 6th St
When: July 12th, 9:30AM – 10:30 AM
Don’t miss out on your chance to get fresh, delicious peaches! We are offering 20 lbs of fresh peaches for only $45. Payments can be made in cash or by check.
See you there!

Brookings Bullets 16U vs. Madison
2024-07-12 09:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
The Bullets take on Madison in the Buffalo Wild Wings Tournament. Game starting at 9:00am.

Buffalo Wild Wings Classic (16U) Baseball Tournament
2024-07-12 08:00 - 2024-07-14 17:00 | Southbrook Softball Complex, 22nd Ave S, Brookings, SD, 57006
The 2024 Brookings Friends of Baseball tournament dates are now set. Registration will be open soon. Three-game guarantees, divisions for all ages available. Teams from all states are welcome. The state/organization bat rules will apply.
Please see the website for information and dates. Teams are encouraged to register soon as the tournaments have historically been full.
Please note that there will be no refunds granted for any team that registers and then does not field a team for the tournament.
9U, 10U, 11U and 12U divisions. Tournament will be held at Southbrook Complex. Brookings Arts Festival is held the same weekend – https://bsaf.com/ ($400)

Buffalo Wild Wings Classic (9U-12U) Baseball Tournament
2024-07-12 08:00 - 2024-07-14 17:00 | Southbrook Softball Complex, 22nd Ave S, Brookings, SD, 57006
The 2024 Brookings Friends of Baseball tournament dates are now set. Registration will be open soon. Three-game guarantees, divisions for all ages available. Teams from all states are welcome. The state/organization bat rules will apply.
Please see the website for information and dates. Teams are encouraged to register soon as the tournaments have historically been full.
Please note that there will be no refunds granted for any team that registers and then does not field a team for the tournament.
9U, 10U, 11U and 12U divisions. Tournament will be held at Southbrook Complex. Brookings Arts Festival is held the same weekend – https://bsaf.com/ ($300)

Brookings Cubs vs. Renner Monarchs
2024-07-11 19:30 - 22:30 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Brookings Cubs take on the Renner Monarchs at Bob Sheldon Field. Starts at 7:30pm.

Bar Crawl Baking Competition
2024-07-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Bring a pan of bars and your recipe to share with the crowd of taste testers. Official librarian judges will announce the “Best Bar in Brookings” at the end of the night. Registration is required for contestants. Click here to register starting July 3!
If you would like to be a taste tester and gather some yummy recipes, no registration is required. Just show up ready to try some treats.

Power Grid Cats: Ink Works on Paper by Judith R. Peterson | Opening Reception
2024-07-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for the opening reception of a selection of works from Judith R. Peterson’s series “Power Grid Cats”

Read more about this artist on our website: brookingsartscouncil.org/judith-peterson

Opening Day - Homestead Meats
2024-07-11 16:30 - 18:00 | Homestead Meats, 2508 Wilbert Ct Ste C, Brookings, SD, 57006
Join us for opening and ribbon cutting at 4:30pm on July 11th!!

Summer Maker Studio - Ages 5-7
2024-07-11 13:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
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)

Food Truck Frenzy featuring Shorty's Hot Box and Monkey Business Treats
2024-07-11 11:00 - 14:00 | First Bank & Trust, 2220 6th St, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Please join us throughout the summer for a taste of food trucks from the area.
On July 11th, we will host Shorty’s Hot Box and Monkey Business Treats! We hope to see you there!
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PMDate: Thursday, July 11, 2024Where: First Bank & Trust Brookings East Location at 2220 6th St.
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*You do not need to be a customer to participate.*Food will be purchased by participants, not First Bank & Trust.

Socialight Summer Warehouse Sale
2024-07-11 10:00 - 2024-07-14 18:00 | Socialight Boutique, 420 Main Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS! Our biggest sale of the year. Too many goodies to fit in the store, so we will have a tent and racks outside as well!
*$5/$10/$20/$30 racks**HUGE markdowns on shoes, accessories, denim & SDSU Gameday*
Starts Thursday, July 11th at 10am– come early for the best deals!
XOXO
