Bingo at VFW
2025-11-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | VFW: George Dokken Post, 520 Main Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006
Doors open at 5:00 PM.
Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town!
$3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission,
Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 PM.
A variety of bingo games are played during each evening. Payouts range from $10 to $200! Payouts are split between all good BINGOs during that game.

Wall Street Wednesday
2025-11-19 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.

Gifting for Good
2025-11-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-22 10:00 - 17:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Get your holiday shopping done early and shop local at these unique mission-driven museum gift shops from Thursday, Nov. 20, to Saturday, Nov. 22.
Participating Gift Shops:
Brookings Arts Council: Join us for the 2025 Festival of Trees and explore our pop-up holiday store, featuring local artisan items.
McCrory Gardens: Unique items such as garden flags, rabbit garden sculptures, local honey, and McCrory maple syrup. Watch for their wreath-making workshop co-hosted with the SDSU Horticulture Club.
Play Central Toys & Books (located at Children’s Museum of South Dakota): Hand-selected books, games, plush, puzzles, t-shirts, STEM-related toys, and unique children’s toys.
South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum: Find a unique selection of South Dakota-made gifts, books, food products, and more!
South Dakota Art Museum: Unique gifts from South Dakota and beyond. Original paintings, pottery, art glass, home decor, and more. New this season: Nordic Yule Market! Shop your favorite products from Nordic artisans and local artists, with festive events, cozy vibes, and unique gifts all season long.
Gift shop hours vary by location. Please check in with each shop for more information. Thank you for shopping local and supporting our beloved cultural organizations, too!

South Dakota Art Museum Open Late
2025-11-20 10:00 - 19:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features:
Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (46 new venders!)
Special events including live music, sip & shop, and family-friendly activities.
A cozy reading corner for kids.
Meet & greets with your favorite characters.
Free gift wrapping on select days.
Every purchase supports museum exhibitions and programming — thank you for making a difference with your holiday shopping!
Mark your calendars for extra-special dates:
Nov. 20–22: Gifting for Good Holiday Sale (with area cultural institution stores!)
Dec. 4, 5 – 8 pm: Sip & Shop with Nordic band Project Constellation & free gift wrapping.
Open until 7 pm on Thursdays in November and December.
Follow us on social media for updates, sneak peeks, and event details!

Third Thursday
2025-11-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, 57006, United States
Head to Downtown Brookings each month for Third Thursday!
Every month, on the third Thursday, businesses will stay open later and offer entertainment, put out some snacks, have a special drink to order, or anything else tying into the monthly theme. Learn more about this month’s theme by visiting DowntownBrookings.com.
While kids are welcome, the event series is targeted for adults. Bring your friends, family or even co-workers out to enjoy Downtown Brookings.

Find the Golden Ticket! 🎟️
2025-11-20 16:00 - 19:00 | the Nook, 314 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
November 20th | 4:00 – 7:00 pm
314 Main Ave | Downtown Brookings
Join us for Third Thursday in Downtown Brookings on November 20th from 4–7 p.m.!
Wander through The Nook and keep your eyes peeled for one of three hidden Golden Tickets tucked among the shelves! Find one + enjoy 20% off your entire purchase!
Whether you’re checking off your holiday shopping list or searching for your next read, it’s the perfect night to explore, unwind and celebrate the season at The Nook.

Nordic Echoes Lecture
2025-11-20 17:30 - 18:30 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us at 5:30 pm for an artist panel talk from four artists featured in Nordic Echoes: Tradition in Contemporary Art: Talon Cavender-Wilson, Kjetil “K.J.” Groven, Tia Keobounpheng, and Sonja Peterson. These artists represent a variety of media such as blacksmithing, woodworking, fiber arts, and papercutting. The artists will discuss their craft as well as share a little bit about their works in the exhibition. Coffee and cookies will be served. Questions? Call the Museum at (605) 688-5423.

Ceramic Travel Cups
2025-11-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Create a personalized ceramic travel cup designed to fit your style! This class covers building techniques, templates, and glazing so you can craft a functional piece to take on the go.

Ready for pick up before Christmas
Ages 12+

NOTE: This is a TWO session class. Please register for the glazing class on December 4 HERE.

IMPROV Comedy Theatre Show!
2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Improv Comedy Theatre Show!
$15 Tickets General Admission$10 for StudentsCash at the Door
(Doors open at 6:00)
Improvanopolis presents a comedy show like NO OTHER…literally.Short and long-form improv comedy, kind of like “Whose Line is it Anyway”!
Come and be part of something unique, so stop by Wooden Legs Brewing and have a laugh with us.

BHS Fall Musical Performance
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Bell Auditorium at Brookings High School
Enjoy the Brookings High School Fall Musical Performance at the Bell Auditorium.

Thrill Me
2025-11-20 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-11-21 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-11-22 19:30 - 22:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
This musical thriller recounts the chilling true story of the legendary duo that committed one of the most infamous and heinous crimes of the 20th Century. “Thrill Me” reveals the series of events in 1924 Chicago that led Leopold and Loeb forever to be remembered as “the thrill killers.”

Winter Classic - PeeWee A, B & C
2025-11-21 08:00 - 2025-11-23 17:00 | Larson Ice Center, 924 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on your favorite team at the Brookings Winter Classic Tournament. All games are held at the Larson Ice Center.

Holiday Wreathmaking Workshop
2025-11-21 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-22 08:00 - 16:00 | McCrory Gardens, 631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007
Horticulture Club’s Holiday Wreathmaking Workshop is open by timeslots on Friday, November 21st, from 12-4pm, and Saturday, November 22nd, 8am – 4pm. During the workshop, you’ll not only create your own festive wreath but also learn how to make a custom bow. We’ll have everything you need, wreath rings, ornaments, and plenty of decorations ready for you. This event is one of our favorite traditions, and we’ve put a lot of heart into it. We’d love for you to come join us and make something special to celebrate the season!

Woven Ornaments
2025-11-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join local fiber artist Jodi Andrews for a cozy evening of weaving and creativity!
In this hands-on class, you’ll craft your own woven ornaments, perfect for holiday décor or heartfelt handmade gifts. Jodi will guide you through simple techniques using colorful yarns and materials to make a unique round woven ornament. A relaxing and festive way to welcome the winter season, no prior weaving experience needed!

SDSU Men's Basketball vs Georgia State
2025-11-21 19:00 - 21:30 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Jackrabbits as they host Georgia State at First Bank & Trust Arena

Brookings Holiday Shopping Expo
2025-11-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
I know it’s a lot to think about winter when it’s this hot out but we are still accepting vendors for this awesome event!! Plan now, we have sold out of spaces the last 5 years straight! Message us directly or email amy.adee@alphamediausa.com or chad.hogie@alphamediausa.com.
Please note, we did have scammers try and contact vendors last year so if in doubt call 605-692-1430 or email us!

Book Signing with Chuck Cecil
2025-11-22 10:00 - 14:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Chuck Cecil will be signing copies of his latest book “Grandpa’s Tractors: South Dakota Farmers and Tractors 1860-1940”. If you don’t have a copy yet, they will be available to purchase in our gift shop.

The Windy Jacks Clarinet Ensemble Performance
2025-11-22 13:00 - 15:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Enjoy a performance by the Windy Jacks clarinet ensemble while shopping during the Gifting for Good sales event. Free and open to the public.

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2025-11-22 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.

Slick Horn Co. Hat Bar
2025-11-22 18:00 - 21:00 | The Lanes, 722 Western Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Head over to Strikerz Bar & Grill at The Lanes to create a one-of-a-kind hat that’s uniquely YOU!
It’s simple! 1. Pick your hat. 2 Choose your accents. 3. Create your style.
From bold and trendy to classic and simple, there’s something for everyone.

SDSU Women's Volleyball Summit League Tournament
2025-11-23 - 2025-11-25 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Jackrabbits as they compete for the conference title at the Summit League Tournament. Purchase tickets at gojacks.com!

Silent Book Club at the Nook
2025-11-23 12:00 - 14:00 | the Nook, 314 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for Silent Book Club at the Nook on the 4th Sunday of each month. Enjoy a quiet, cozy space to read together without conversation. Bring your own book, e-reader, or audiobook (headphones required), or purchase something from our shelves.
Schedule:
* 12:00 PM Quiet reading hour
* 1:00 PM Optional socializing, or keep reading
This event is intended for adults. No registration is required.
