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Trivia Tuesday: Downtown Brookings Give Back
2025-01-07 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Looking for a way to give back to our community, and have a great time doing it?
Join us for a special Give Back Trivia to support our local downtown businesses affected by the recent fire, Tuesday, January 7th at 7:30 PM. Trivia will consist of some of our “greatest hits” of trivia! Disney, Harry Potter, true crime, all of your favorite themes will be featured. We will be awarding bonus points to any cash donations made during trivia, that will be going directly to help our local businesses through the Ivy Center.
In addition, Wooden Legs will be donating a dollar of each Pepperoni Pizza and Wild Hare Cream Ale ordered during the night.Space for this event will be limited! Please arrive early to secure a table for your trivia team, and help us show our support the businesses that need us now more than ever!

BHS Basketball: Boys Varsity vs O'Gorman
2025-01-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Brookings High School, 530 Elm Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the BHS boys as they host O’Gorman.

Make-n-Take Tuesdays
2025-01-07 17:00 - 19:00
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!

Coteau’s Community Meal
2025-01-07 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:
– Grilled Cheese and Tomato Basil Bisque
– Gluten Free option available
Café Coteau is open to the public.
The Children’s Museum of South Dakota is open until 7 pm on Tuesday nights!

Story Time
2025-01-07 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.

Doggy Date Night at Garden Glow
2025-01-06 17:00 - 21:00 | McCrory Gardens, 631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007
Tonight is the last night to experience Garden Glow this season. Bring your furry friend for $1 per pup to stroll through the Gardens together.
Admission still applies with general admission $10 + fees, children 5 and under, SDSU students and McCrory Garden members are free.

Spark Studio
2025-01-05 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.

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2025-01-04 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.

Winter Farmers Market
2025-01-04 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.

A Forté's New Year's: A Night of Jazz, Elegance, & the Spirit of the '20s
2025-01-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Forté Living, 2123 Tallgrass Parkway, Brookings, 57006, United States
Step into the Roaring Twenties as we celebrate the start of 2025 with a dazzling evening of jazz, style, and intrigue at Forté of Brookings! On January 3rd, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, our black, gold, silver, and white soirée will whisk you back to an era of glitz and glamour. This free, 21+ event promises a night to remember!
✨ The Scene:
Slip into your best flapper finery or don the night’s signature colors as we transform Forté into a swanky 1920s speakeasy. Think feather boas, fedoras, and sparkling elegance—the perfect backdrop for a night of revelry!
🍸 Indulge in the Era’s Spirit:
Enjoy our signature drink alongside a variety of other beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, to suit every guest’s taste. Nibble on an array of finger foods that would make Gatsby proud, and let the music of a live jazz band transport you to another time.
🎲 Surprises Await:
With a hint of mystery and a touch of elegance, who knows what the night might hold? After all, the 1920s were full of secrets…
🏛 Tour Forté:
Get a glimpse of life in the 2020s at Forté of Brookings with exclusive tours of our stunning spaces.
RSVP is preferred—hit ‘Going’ or ‘Interested’ on our Facebook event to help us plan, but walk-ins are always welcome! Don’t miss this chance to start your year with a roaring celebration where the past meets the present!

JR. Gold B Tournament - Brookings Winter Classic
2025-01-03 - 2025-01-05 | Larson Ice Center, 924 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
All tournaments will be held at the Larson Ice Center in Brookings, SD.
Guaranteed 3 games most will be 4
All games will be played under USA Hockey Rules as modified by SD Hockey.

SDSU Men's Basketball vs. Denver
2025-01-02 20:00 - 22:00 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
SDSU Men’s Basketball takes on Denver at First Bank & Trust Arena.

Holiday Open Skate
2025-01-02 20:00 - 21:30, 2025-01-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-12-31 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Larson Ice Center, 924 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
We would like to inform our patrons of our Holiday open skate schedule. We look forward to seeing you at the rink! Happy Holidays!

Spark Studio
2025-01-02 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.

Wall Street Wednesday
2025-01-01 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.

Music Bingo @ EBC
2025-01-01 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!

First Day of Brookings Area Burger Clash
2025-01-01
Get ready to enjoy 20+ delicious burgers in and around Brookings. The Burger Clash begins on January 1 and ends on February 28, giving you two whole months to try as many burgers as you can!
*Check with individual restaurants for hours and availability.

NYE Party with BMC
2024-12-31 20:00 - 2025-01-01 00:30 | Brookings Multicultural Center, 506 3rd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Celebrate the year with Brookings Multicultural Center!
Enjoy karaoke with DJ Gene Olson
Family friendly event (no alcohol)
Snacks/appetizers, Christmas movies and games.
All are welcome!
For more information contact 605.622.0128 or visit BrookingsMC.org

Trivia Tuesday
2024-12-31 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+.

Noon Year's Eve
2024-12-31 10:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
You don’t have to stay up late to celebrate the New Year! Join us for Noon Year’s Eve. The Museum will be open from 10 am to 5 pm with a parade led by Kidoodle and a ball drop celebration at noon sharp!
Museum exhibits will be available all day with an opportunity to take part in New Year’s activities in the Art Studio. The Maker Studio will be open from 1-4 p.m. exploring New Year’s around the world.
Play along!

Noon Year's Eve
2024-12-31 10:00 - 17:00
You don’t have to stay up late to celebrate the New Year! Celebrate Noon Year’s Eve at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota.
Play along in all of the museum exhibits and take part in these New Year activities:
TWO Confetti drops: One at NOON and one at 4 pm. Each confetti drop will be followed by a dance party session!
Make a New Year’s themed party hat in the Art Studio.
Take a photo in our New Year’s photo backdrop
Regular admission rates apply

New Year's Creations Day Camp
2024-12-31 09:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Join us for a festive New Year’s Celebrations Camp, where campers will craft party hats, create their own noisemakers, and get ready to ring in the new year with a special noon countdown. This fun-filled camp is perfect for young party planners who want to celebrate the new year in style alongside our museum guests, complete with plenty of excitement and creativity. Please bring a sack lunch.

Create with a Cop
2024-12-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-30 10:30 - 11:30 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Spend some time in the art studio sharing your creative side with local police officers.
Here’s a joke to jump start your creativity:
What type of dinosaur would a police officer like to draw?
A tricera-cops!

Special Monday Opening
2024-12-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
It’s holiday break and we are open for a special Monday day of PLAY!

All Day Maker Camp
2024-12-30 09:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
At Maker Camp, children engage in collaborative projects and explore hands-on activities that unleash their creativity and dive into STEAM concepts (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) and artistic expression. Come explore our variety of different tools and mediums. Please bring a sack lunch.
