2025 Fishback Classic
2025-05-30 - 2025-06-01 | Fishback Soccer Complex, 1100 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages: U9-U19
Fishback Soccer Complex
The BEST Grass Fields in the Region
U9-10 $400
U11/12 – $450
U13-19 – $600
Registration Deadline: May 16, 2025
Registration:
https://events.htgsports.net/?eventid=12572#/

Critical Mass Community Bicycle Ride
2025-05-30 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 5th St and Main Ave, 5th St and Main Ave, Brookings, 57006, United States
Join for a fun and casual community bicycle ride around Brookings! Meet at the corner of 5th St. and Main Ave. by 6pm.
Brookings Critical Mass takes place (weather permitting) on the last Friday of every month (January – October, plus a ride on the night of Brookings’s festival of lights in early December).
What is Critical Mass? Critical Mass is a bicycling event typically held on the last Friday of every month in over 300 cities around the world.
In Brookings, the ride is open to all. Come meet other bicyclists and enjoy a casual ride around town. Routes may have a theme (schools, water towers) or highlight an area of town.
Please dress for the weather and bring water, sunscreen, etc. Helmets and bike lights are encouraged.
Rides usually last about an hour. Afterwards, anyone who is interested is welcome to join to go out to eat somewhere, usually downtown.
This event is subject to cancellations due to weather. Visit the Facebook group before making plans.

78th Miss South Dakota
2025-05-30 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-31 18:00 - 22:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Join us for the 78th Annual Miss South Dakota scholarship competition in conjunction with the Miss South Dakota Teen competition to be held on the campus of South Dakota State University in Brookings May 29-31, 2025.
Schedule of Events:
Thursday, May 29 – Miss & Teen preliminary competitions
Friday, May 30 – Miss preliminary & Teen final competitions
Saturday, May 31 – Miss final competition
Tickets will go on sale to the public on Thursday, May 1. We hope to see you there!

Farmers Market
2025-05-31 09:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, 57006, United States
The summer season of the Brookings Farmers Market is 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.
Products available at the market vary on the season. Area producers sell a variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs, meats, jams, honey, bread, coffee, soap, eggs, teas, mixes, and more. Each week offers something new and delicious. Support your local producer by shopping often!
​The market will occasionally close early due to weather or vendors selling out of products. Be sure to arrive earlier in the day for the best selection.
​Free family yoga and children’s activities are occasionally offered.
​To stay up-to-date with the Brookings Farmers Market, find us on Facebook & Instagram! You can also reach us at: brookingsmarket@gmail.com

2nd Annual Hoarder's Haven
2025-05-31 11:00 - 16:00 | Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center, 2810 22nd Ave South, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Get ready for the Hoarders Haven rummage sale at the Brookings County outdoor Adventure Center on May 31!
The event is open and free to the public with up to 52 booths in an indoor climate controlled environment.
Want to be a vendor?
– Reach out to info@bcoac.org to register or ask questions.

Beginner Rosemaling Workshop
2025-05-31 15:00 - 17:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Norwegian decorative painting with this beginner-friendly rosemaling workshop! Guided by expert artist Eileen Halverson, you’ll explore the basics of this traditional folk art form.
This workshop includes:

Supplies Provided: All materials are included, so you can focus on creativity
History & Styles: Learn about the rich cultural heritage and distinctive styles of rosemaling
Practice Pieces: Gain confidence through guided practice of brush techniques and patterns
Final Project: Create a beautifully painted piece to take home and cherish

No prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm! Join us for an inspiring day of artistry and tradition.

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2025-05-31 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.

Dinosaur Day
2025-06-01 12:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Celebrate Dinosaur Day at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota. Visit our lifesize Mama T. Rex and her son, Max! Dig like a paleontologist in our Dino Dig exhibit! Play along in all of the Museum exhibits and take part in these scheduled activities:
Dinosaur Games | 12-5 pm | Party on 1
Dino-mite Art | 12-5 pm | Art Studio
Paleontology Play | 12:30-1:30 pm | Dino Dig Pits
Dino Yoga | 2-2:30 pm | Outdoor Prairie
Once Upon a Playtime — Dino-tales | 4:15-4:45 pm | Mama & Max

Whole Lotta Lovely Wedding Tour
2025-06-01 15:30 - 20:30 | The White Frame, 326 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
It’s here! It’s something you’ve never seen before in Downtown Brookings and we can’t WAIT to bring you an event full of NEW wedding spaces, experiences, vendors, and a whole new level of fun.
Get dressed up and make this a girls day on the town! Or make this a special date night with your fiance. Bring your mom, bring your friends, bring the love of your life, and bring anyone interested in experiencing the food, fun, spaces, and charm of downtown Brookings’ wedding vendors! While this event is meant for anyone planning a wedding, it is not limited to that.
This event is limited to the first 70 people who register. Must be 16 years or older.
The Whole Lotta Lovely Wedding Tour is the first of its kind. Attendees get exclusive access into businesses who are brand new to downtown Brookings! You’ll start at the The White Frame on south Main Avenue in Brookings, South Dakota, which is a brand new rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, engagement party, and get-ready space! From there, you’ll jump on some amazing party busses and be transported to The Formal Edit by Trendz (a brand new men’s formal wear space), ElevenEleven Bridal (a brand new wedding dress shop) featuring Winks Fine Jewelry (for an engagement ring or the diamond earrings that would match [wink, wink]), Flowers on Main (newly renovated and trendy florist), Hitch Studio (wedding planning and wedding invitations), and ending with a lovely meal from Craft Chophouse and Lounge (catering for weddings, events and rehearsal dinners) back at The White Frame. It’s a day full of high-end experiences!

Good Roots Pizza Nights
2025-06-01 16:30 - 19:30 | Good Roots Farm and Gardens, 3712 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
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.
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.
Q & A-

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 water 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.

Brookings Gray 13/14U vs Sioux Falls Post 15
2025-06-02 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-06-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the Brookings Gray 13/14U at Bob Shelden Field.

Gross-ology Day Camp
2025-06-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $70 ($56 members)
Get ready for a wildly fun and icky adventure at Gross-ology! Dive into the slimy, stinky, and sometimes silly side of science as we explore everything from burping and farting to the art of boogers. Campers will learn the science behind our grossest bodily functions through hands-on experiments that are sure to give everyone the giggles—and maybe a few “grossbumps!” Please bring a sack lunch.

Story Time
2025-06-03 10:30 - 11:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family style
With every story, an adventure awaits! Join us on Tuesdays at 10:30 for an interactive Story Time, where tales come to life through engaging activities and creative fun. Perfect for young imaginations, this weekly event invites children to dive into new worlds and exciting experiences with every turn of the page.

Sensory Friendly Swim Time
2025-06-03 12:00 - 12:45 | Hillcrest Aquatic Center, 1505 5th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Join the Hillcrest Aquatic Center for some Friendly Swim Time!
$3/per person or a Aquatic Center Membership
A special swim time designed for kids in a sensory-friendly environment-no fountains, spray features, or music. Bring your favorite small toys and enjoy a calm, fun-filled swim!

Brookings White 13/14U vs. Brandon Valley Red
2025-06-03 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Brookings White baseball takes on the Brandon Valley Red at Bob Sheldon Field at 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm.

Coteau’s Community Meal
2025-06-03 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:
– Spaghetti w/ Garlic Breadstick
– Gluten free and vegan options available
Café Coteau is open to the public.
The Children’s Museum of South Dakota is open until 7 pm on Tuesday nights!

Brookings 16U Baseball vs. Marshall
2025-06-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Brookings 16U Baseball takes on Marshall at Bob Sheldon Field at 5:00pm and 7:00pm.

Brookings New Resident Welcome BBQ
2025-06-03 17:30 - 19:00 | SD
Brookings newest residents are invited to join the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce and the Brookings Optimist Club for the Brookings New Resident BBQ! Whether you’ve recently moved to town or have been a resident for a couple of years, come and mingle with your neighbors and enjoy a meal on us! Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on this chance to meet Brookings newest residents. Registration is free but is required to ensure we have enough food for the evening. Thank you to the Brookings Optimist Club and our New Resident Outreach Sponsors listed below for their support of this event!

Trivia Tuesday
2025-06-03 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+.

ZooMan
2025-06-04 13:00 - 13:45, 2025-06-04 14:00 - 14:45 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Come meet The Zoo Man and some of his animal friends.

Pixel Art Camp
2025-06-04 13:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Ages 5-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | Snack Provided | $37 ($29.60 members)
Explore the colorful world of pixel art using paper and other materials! Arrange small squares on a grid to create retro-style images, patterns, and characters, just like in early video games. This hands-on camp sparks creativity and attention to detail as you design your own pixelated masterpieces. Experiment with pixel art through activities such as fuse bead creations, mosaic, exciting, pixelated challenges, and more!

Post 74 Senior Legion vs. Sioux Falls Post 15 East
2025-06-04 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-06-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the Post 74 Seniors at Bob Shelden Field.

Music Bingo @ EBC
2025-06-04 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!
