Visit Brookings

Brookings Bobcats Baseball vs. Pierre
2025-05-02 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host the Pierre Governors at Bob Shelden.
Games begin at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm.

Kids Night In + Parents Night Out
2025-05-02 17:30 - 20:30 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Ages 5-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $35 ($28 members)
Parents can enjoy a night on the town while the kids stay and play. You never know what kind of fun you’ll find in the Maker Studio after hours!
Explore robotics, circuitry, pottery, sculpture, and painting. Play games, read books, or create your adventure. Children will have the time and space to explore the diverse interests they bring with them.
Please register in advance. If a minimum number of participants is not met within 48 hours in advance full refunds will be issued.
Please bring a sack supper.

B-Town Open Mic @ The BAC
2025-05-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for the very first open mic night hosted by B-townopenmic, at the Brookings Arts Council!
Friday, May 2nd
6:30 PM

Poets, musicians, storytellers — all are welcome! Come share your voice or cheer on local talent.

Ben Marcotte LIVE at Wooden Legs Brewing Company
2025-05-02 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-05-03 19:00 - 23:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Sean Leary & Wooden Legs Brewing Company are proud to present: The Comedy Room!
Presented by Teesdale Law!
When: Friday, May 2nd 7pm and Saturday, May 3rd 7pm
Where: Wooden Legs Brewing Company – 309 5th St Ste 100, Brookings, SD 57006
Headliner:
Ben Marcotte
Ben Marcotte is originally from rural Minnesota but moved to Minneapolis in 2015 to further pursue standup comedy. Since then, he’s performed all across the Upper Midwest to rave reviews.
Ben has performed at corporate events and clubs all over the Midwest including performances at: Goonies Comedy Club, Zanies Comedy Club, Comedy Plex Comedy Club, Boss’ Comedy Club, House of Comedy and the Paramount Theater in Austin, MN. Ben has participated in several festivals, including: the Minneapolis Comedy Festival, Burbank Comedy Festival, the Badgerland Comedy Festival in Janesville, WI, the Rise Comedy Festival in Denver, Colorado, Middle Ground Comedy Festival in Indianapolis, IN, the Charm City Comedy Festival in Baltimore, MD and the Sioux Falls Sno Jam Comedy Festival in Sioux Falls, SD. He has also competed in the Funniest Comedian in the Heartland contest in Lowell, AR, along with being a semi-finalist in the Funniest Person with a Day Job contest at the House of Comedy.
NO DRINK MINIMUM!

Farmers Market
2025-05-03 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

Community Art Day
2025-05-03 10:00 - 13:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
It’s time for another FREE Community Art Day! See you Saturday, May 3rd (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) at the South Dakota Art Museum (1036 Medary Ave., Brookings) for an educational and fun project learning about the collagraph printmaking technique.
🟢All ages are welcome to attend and create
🟢Open house style event–drop in any time between 10am and 1pm!
🟢All supplies will be provided.
🟢Totally FREE!

Fandom Fest
2025-05-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Fandom Fest is back! This all-ages pop culture celebration will feature events, photo ops, a cosplay contest, and door prizes! Costumes are encouraged, so feel free to come dressed as your favorite character!

No registration is required, and you can come and go to any or all of the events as you’re interested!
SCHEDULE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!!

SDSU Men's Baseball vs. Northern Colorado
2025-05-03 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Erv Huether Field, 1410 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
SDSU Men’s Baseball take on Northern Colorado at Erv Huether Field

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2025-05-03 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.

May Day Music Festival
2025-05-03 17:00 - 21:00 | SDSU University Student Union, 1421 Student Union Ln, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
2025 May Day Music Festival is full of fun, food and freebies! Come for the mechanical bull, food trucks, crafts, live music and many prizes
The event is located at the South Dakota State University Union in the Volstorff Ballroom (A/B) from 5-9pm
Questions? Contact Kaitlyn Grimsley at SDSU.UPCShowcase@sdstate.edu.
Sponsored by the University Program Council.

EDM at Sully's
2025-05-03 21:00 - 23:30 | Sully’s Irish Pub, 421 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Next Level Entertainment is bringing the first ever EDM showcase to Sully’s Irish Pub on May 3rd, 2025! The event will feature four insane DJs – Schlorp, Mars, Rylo Zen, and PLUR GRR, hosted by Chris Gnarly. The music starts at 9:00 PM and it’s a 21+ event with no cover and drink specials all night! It’s also a milestone event as Next Level Entertainment is officially sponsored by Native Nations Cannabis. Come and show your love and appreciation to the staff and ownership of Sully’s Irish Pub. Don’t miss out on the night of BASS, BEATS & BANGER VIBES!!

National Travel and Tourism Week 2025
2025-05-04 - 2025-05-10 | SD
Visit Brookings is gearing up to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week May 4 – 10, 2025. This week helps celebrate the U.S. travel community and highlights how travel stimulates economic growth, creates and supports jobs, inspires new businesses and elevates the quality of life for Americans every day.
Head to Visit Brookings Monday – Friday for a chance to win prizes by spinning the wheel. On Tuesday, we are hosting trivia at Wooden Legs Brewing Company and would love to see you there.
Learn more by visiting our NTTW page.

SDSU Family & Friends at McCrory Gardens
2025-05-04 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-05 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-06 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-07 10:00 - 18:00 | McCrory Gardens, 631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007
SDSU students can bring family and friends for FREE admission all week.
Students MUST be present with valid student ID.

Spark Studio
2025-05-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family Style | Drop In
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.

Artist Workshop - Freedom in Abstraction with Mary Payton
2025-05-04 14:30 - 16:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join exhibiting artist Mary Payton in a unique workshop where you’ll learn and discuss the balance of intention and playfullness present in her multimedia works.

All supplies and smocks provided by the Brookings Arts Council

Story Time
2025-05-06 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.

BHS Varsity Track & Field Quad
2025-05-06 14:30 - 20:00 | Brookings High School – Track Complex
Cheer on the Bobcats during their track and field events at the Brookings High School track.

BHS Varsity Softball vs. Madison
2025-05-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Southbrook Softball Complex, 22nd Ave S, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the bobcats as they host Madison at the Southbrook Softball Complex.

BHS Boys Varsity Dual Tennis vs. Sioux Falls Washington
2025-05-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Brookings Hillcrest Tennis Courts
Cheer on the bobcats as they host Sioux Falls Washington at the Hillcrest Tennis Courts

Make-n-Take Tuesdays
2025-05-06 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!

Brookings Bobcats Baseball vs. Sioux Falls Jefferson
2025-05-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host SF Jefferson Cavaliers at Bob Shelden.
Games begin at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm.

Brookings Tourism Trivia
2025-05-06 19:30 - 22:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Visit Brookings is taking over Trivia Night at Wooden Legs! Here is you chance to test your knowledge against your fellow beer lovers on all things Brookings!
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+.

2025 Summit League Softball Championship
2025-05-07 - 2025-05-10 | Jackrabbit Softball Stadium, 1505 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
The 2025 Summit League Softball Championship will take place May 7-10 at the Sanford Jackrabbit Softball Stadium in Brookings, S.D. The winner of the Summit League Championship receives the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. For more information, visit thesummitleague.org/championships.

Music Bingo @ EBC
2025-05-07 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
2025-05-07 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.
