Bombers Black 14U vs. Aberdeen Smittys
2024-07-19 14:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Child-Adult Playgroups
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/

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

Cinderella
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.

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.

Adult Bingo at Strikerz
2024-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 | The Lanes, 722 Western Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The Strikerz Bar & Grill hosts weekly bingo just for the adults!

Bring Your Own Craft Night
2024-07-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Are you working on a project? Do you want an opportunity to socialize? Bring a craft and work alongside other crafters! Small crafts will be available for those who don’t have their own project. No registration is required!

Run 4 Fun
2024-07-17 18:00 | Brookings High School, 530 Elm Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Run 4 Fun — Brookings is back for its third year. In 2022, there were 240 kids were registered with more than 100 kids each of the Wednesday evenings. The peak night was July 27 with an estimated 130 kids.
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Be part of the 2024 season by signing up at: https://fca.regfox.com/2024glaciallakesrun4fun
The final night, July 31, will include Predictor Races — 400- and 800-meter runs for older children and the mile run for adults. For details, see: http://www.prairiestriders.net/predictor-mile.html
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Wednesdays July 10, 17, 24 and 31, starting at 6 p.m. at the Brookings High School track.
For boys and girls ages 4-12.
Free for all events
The final race on July 31st will include the Predictor races — 400-, 800- and, for adults, 1,600 meters.
Age groups and events: Junior kindergarten & kindergarten — 50- and 100-
meter dashes; first and second grade — , 50-, 100- and 200-meter dashes; third and fourth grades — 100-, 200- and 400-meter dashes; fifth and sixth grades —100-, 200-, 400- and 800-meter runs.
For weather changes tune to our Facebook page Run 4 Fun Brookings
Sponsors: Brookings Health System, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Prairie Striders
For more information:
Kati Merkley
605-999-4495 – kthoffman@yahoo.com

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

BPL Presents Duke Otherwise
2024-07-17 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-17 13:00 - 14:00 | SD
With his guitar, tap shoes and distinct baritone, Duke sings his hilarious and imaginative songs.

Cone with a Cop
2024-07-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Zesto, 1010 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The Brookings Police Department is excited to invite you to their first Cone with a Cop event!! Please join them for some scoops and smiles at Brookings Zesto on Wednesday, July 17th from 2pm-3:30pm! Zesto will kindly be serving a free ice cream cone to kids and cops! Hope to see you there!
Free cones will be served during this event to kids 12 and under.

Summer Maker Studio
2024-07-17 13:00 - 17:00 | SD
Join us for our Summer Maker Studio on Wednesday afternoons. Children ages 8-12 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.

Ages: 8-12
Drop Off
Registration Required
Price: $30 ($24 – Members)

Trivia Tuesday
2024-07-16 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+.

Family Night - Black Light Bowling at The Lanes
2024-07-16 18:00 - 21:00 | The Lanes, 722 Western Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Grab your family and head on over to The Lanes for half-price, black light bowling. Every Tuesday starting at 6PM!

Anderson Plaza Summer Performance Series— Gordon Bird
2024-07-16 18:00 - 19:30 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Pop style dance music with Gordon Bird- Tuesday, July 16th, 6-7:30 pm. Join us for this FREE family friendly concert behind the the South Dakota Art Museum (1036 Medary Ave.)…inside if it rains.
🧺Bring your sunhat, picnic, chair, blanket – and dancing shoes!!! Gordon describes his style as music that makes you want to dance and live a life that you love living!
🍿We’ll have a no-host bar, snacks for purchase, yard games and plenty of space for fun on the Campus Green while you enjoy the performance.
🚘Free parking is available in the parking lots south and west of the museum, no need for permits or passes after 4 pm. Come early to explore the South Dakota Art Museum, which will stay open on performance nights until 7:30.
📆Plan to attend all Anderson Plaza Summer Performances: Tuesdays in June and July at 6 pm.
These performances are made possible through support provided by Lynn A. and Diane Engh Anderson and generous donors like you. Thank you! Significant operational support is provided by South Dakota State University. Additional support is provided by the South Dakota Arts Council.

Markie Scholz Puppet Making Workshop
2024-07-16 17:30 - 19:00 | SD
Join Markie Scholz at the South Dakota Art Museum for a puppet making workshop.
Time is TBD. Visit the SD Art Museum’s website for all events happening within the museum.

Post 74 Junior Legion vs. Marshall
2024-07-16 17:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Post 74 Junior Legion take on Marshall at Bob Sheldon Field. First game starting at 5:00pm, second game starting at 7:00pm.

Linocut Printed Teen Day Camp
2024-07-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Interested in customizing fabrics, tote bags, or clothing? Learn about the process of linoleum block printing with this teen day camp taught by art teacher Hannah Grapevine.

Ages 13 – 17, no adult accompaniment needed

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

Bring your own prewashed plain t-shirts, canvas tote bags, dish towels, handkerchiefs, etc. to print on!

Bombers Black 14U vs. Tea Post 266
2024-07-16 12:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Bombers Black 14u take on Tea Post 266 at Bob Sheldon Field. First game starting at 12:00, second game starting at 2:00.

Bingo
2024-07-15 13:00 - 14:00 | SD
Everyone is welcome! Bring a beach chair, enjoy some sun, and have fun! Prizes include candy.

Introduction to Kayaking
2024-07-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Dakota Nature Park & Larson Nature Center
Class includes learning about the equipment and its uses, dock launches, maneuvers, posture, using single kayaks, boating courtesy, safety issues along with free time on the ponds to do some kayaking on your own. No paddling experience is required, beginners are welcome! Life jackets and basic equipment are provided.
Registration Deadline: July 9
Ages: 11 – 17
Max 8 per class
Early bird price: $20 + tax ends May 14 at 11:30pm
Fee: $26 + tax

Theatre and Dance Summer Exploration Days
2024-07-15 09:00 - 2024-07-17 16:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Who Can Attend?
Any 6th – 12th grade student.
When Is It?
Monday, July 15 – Wednesday, July 17: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Wednesday July 17: 7:30 p.m. attend PRTs Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
How Much Does it Cost?
$50 including lunches, snacks, materials and a ticket to PRTs Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Where Is It?
At the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, Brookings.
What Is The Daily Schedule?
Games, master classes, rehearsals
What will I learn?
Dance for Musical Theatre, Voice for Musical Theatre, Acting and Theatrical Design
Financial Assistance Available
Contact Melissa Hauschild-Mork with questions.
