Holiday Open Skate
2024-12-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-22 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!

Santa visits McCrory Gardens
2024-12-22 17:00 - 20:00 | McCrory Gardens, 631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007
Head over to McCrory Gardens to share your list with Santa! Visits with Santa are free.
Families who visit with Santa receive free Garden Glow tickets for the night they visit.

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2024-12-21 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 Floral Arrangements with Hand Tied
2024-12-21 14:30 - 16:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join Sheri Vaughn of Hand Tied Floral to craft a stunning centerpiece for your holiday gatherings or as a wonderfully unique host gift!

Santa at the Brookings Arts Council!
2024-12-21 14:00 - 19:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
We are excited to announce that Santa is making a stop at the Brookings Arts Council during our Festival of Trees! He will be here Saturday, December 21st from 2-7 pm. Please stop in so your little ones can share their wishlist with Santa and watch as he will be making clay animals.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Learn to Curl
2024-12-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Larson Ice Center, 924 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join the Brookings Curling Club this festive season to learn the basics of this team-driven, community-centered sport. In the spirit of Christmas, we will go over ice safety, the mechanics of the game, and basic rules of play, all while enjoying some holiday cheer. Your ticket price will cover an hour and a half of instruction and play time as you learn the sport of curling. At the conclusion of your lesson, join us at our Broomstacking Headquarters, Wooden Legs Brewing Ccompany, for some holiday drinks and merry conversation!

Curling is a sport for everyone – perfect for families, friends, and coworkers to come together and enjoy during this joyous time of year.

No equipment needed – everything is provided by the club. Please wear warm, comfortable, and flexible attire that will keep you cozy on the ice. Bring clean shoes to wear on the ice – no outside shoes allowed.

The event starts promptly at 7:30 PM and goes till 9:00 PM. Please arrive early to prepare, get ready, and embrace the festive curling action!

We look forward to celebrating the holidays with you on the ice!

Winter Wonderland - Student Showcase
2024-12-20 17:00 - 19:00 | McCrory Gardens, 631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007
Monarch Aerial Arts Presents:Winter Wonderland Student Showcase!
When: Friday, December 20th. Show begins at 6pm. Ticket sales begin at 5pm in person – cash or card accepted.

Where: McCrory Gardens – Great Hall

Cost: Adults $10 | Children under 12 $5
Ticket to the Showcase includes Admission to Garden Glow after the Showcase
We would love to see you there!
For any questions please contact Monarch Aerial Arts through social media or email at aerialarts.brookings@gmail.com
Website: https://www.monarch-aerialarts.com

BHS Varsity Dual Wrestling vs. Watertown
2024-12-20 17:00 - 18:30 | Brookings High School Auxiliary Gym, 530 Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host Watertown.

Holiday Creations Maker Studio
2024-12-20 13:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $33 ($26.40 members)
Join us for our Afternoon Maker Studio. Children ages 6-12 are welcome to join us in the Maker Studio for an afternoon of fun.
In this seasonal offering, we will be making holiday creations and one-of-a-kind ornaments. Guaranteed to be a jolly time! Snack included.

Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers
2024-12-19 19:30 - 22:30 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
The Hegg Brothers are performing in Brookings for a holiday special event!

SDSU Men's Basketball vs. Chadron State
2024-12-19 19:00 - 22:00 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Jacks as they play Chadron State at the First Bank & Trust Arena.

BHS Varsity Basketball Double Header vs. Tea Area School District
2024-12-19 18:30 - 22:00 | Brookings High School, 530 Elm Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Bobcats as they take on Tea Area.
Girls varsity plays at 6:30 pm
Boys varsity plays at 8:00 pm

Cookie Crawl
2024-12-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Bring a plate of cookies and your recipe to share with the crowd of taste testers. Judges will announce the “Best Cookie in Brookings” at the end of the night.
Contestants can Click here to register starting December 12.
If you would like to be a taste tester and gather some yummy recipes, no registration is required. Just show up ready to try some treats.

Third Thursday
2024-12-19 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.

Winter Farmers Market
2024-12-19 16:00 - 19:00 | 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.

Spark Studio
2024-12-19 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
2024-12-18 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
2024-12-18 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
2024-12-18 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!

Santa is Coming to the BCOAC!
2024-12-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center, 2810 22nd Ave South, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Santa is coming! Hot chocolate, candy canes, crafts for kids, temporary tattoos, camels, and more! Mark your calendars, you don’t want to miss this one!

Santa is Coming to Peaceful Pines
2024-12-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Peaceful Pines Senior Living, 900 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
On Wednesday, December 18, Santa is coming to visit Peaceful Pines! Come see us and get your picture taken with Santa!
All ages are welcome, and we will have cookies and hot cocoa to keep you warm. We look forward to having you!

Trivia Tuesday
2024-12-17 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+.

Paint Your Pet Class
2024-12-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Back by popular demand, sign up to paint your pet! Artist Erik Ritter will prepare a sketch of your chosen photograph prior to the class, and will then guide you step by step on how to paint it with acrylic paint. All supplies included.

One photo per student
Pet photos can be emailed to directorbac@swiftel.net. Please change the image file name to your name before sending.

SDSU Women's Basketball vs. Dakota State
2024-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Jacks as they play the Trojans at the First Bank & Trust Arena.

Make-n-Take Tuesdays
2024-12-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
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!

Santa Visits the Museum
2024-12-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Santa is visiting the Children’s Museum of South Dakota and Café Coteau! Grab your camera and come visit Santa. The museum will be open for play until 7 pm as well!
Still doing holiday shopping? Check out our toy store Play Central Toys & Books (No museum admission is needed and your purchase supports our mission!)
Cafe Coteau will also be serving a $5 Community Meal. Make a night of it.
Please note: The Santa visit is at no cost, but admission or membership is required to play in the exhibits.
Play Along!

Gnome for the Holidays
2024-12-17 16:00 - 19:00 | Dakota Nature Park & Larson Nature Center
Craft fair by the Larson Nature Center!
Join us at the Larson Nature Center for an afternoon crafting a festive gnome table-top decoration and natural material ornaments! All materials are provided. If you are not pre-registered, walk-ins are welcome while supplies last.
The event is open house style and you can come anytime between 4pm – 7pm.

Coteau’s Community Meal
2024-12-17 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:
– Chicken Alfredo with Garlic Breadstick
– 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
2024-12-17 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.
