SDSU Equestrian Jumping Seat Camp
2025-08-13 08:30 - 2025-08-14 16:30 (America/Chicago) | DeHaan Equestrian Center, 1823 US-14 BYP, Brookings, SD, 57006
JUMPING SEAT CLINICS:
Participants must be 14 years of age by the start of camp date through rising seniors in High School (not graduating before clinic). It is recommended that riders are actively competing at minimum in the 2’9” USEF equitation divisions or IEA Open division. It is recommended that participants are able to demonstrate advanced flatwork (counter canter, lateral movements, lengthenings & collections, etc).
Camp Includes:

Lunch both days, snacks & drinks, camp shirt, 2-4 sessions, 1 NCEA educational meeting, session with strength & conditioning coach
Video evaluation with Coach after camps; recorded voice over video & questions

Schedule:
Day 1

8:30 AM Start Time – Participants arrive to start AT 8:30 AM

Explain format
Meet Current SAs & Captains
Give tour & explain tack
Review horse care expectations
Split into equal Teams (Yellow & Blue)

9:30 AM Meet Horses & Get Ready for Flat Practice

Blue Team helps set up flatbox
Yellow Team tacks horses

10:00 AM Begin Flat Practice – Yellow Team

Blue: Wrapping & horse care

11:15 AM Begin Flat Practice – Blue Team

Yellow: Wrapping & horse care

12:15 PM Finish Flat Practice – Blue Team

Blue Team helps tear down flatbox
Yellow Team untacks horses

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch/Break

Lunch will be provided for each participant
Participants are given time to go to lunch/hotel, if needed.

1:30 PM Meet at the Barn & Get Ready for Fences Practice

Yellow Team helps set up course
Blue Team tacks horses

2:00 PM Fences Practice Begins

Each group will ride for 60 minutes

4:30 PM Finish Fences Practice
4:45 PM Set Up for Scrimmage & Go Over Meet Information

Both Teams to help set & walk course with Coach
Banding practice to prepare for scrimmage

6:00 PM Participants Leave/Camp Done for Day 1

Day 2

8:30 AM Start Time – Participants arrive to be ready to start AT 8:30a

Go over draw & horse description list
Current SAs to be warming horses up

9:00 AM Fences Scrimmage Starts (9 jumps)

Each rider will get a 4 minute warm-up & 4 jumps;

10:30 AM Switch to Flatbox

Both Teams to help set Flatbox
Go over draw & horse description list
4 minute warm-up
SAs to judge & scribe; some to supervise holding/set-up

12:00 PM Jumping Seat Riding Portion Over

Both Teams help untack horses & tear down

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Group Lunch & NCEA Information

Tips for being on a riding team
What makes a “teammate”

Going from individual to team

Good ways to show yourself off
Compliance: Know the whens & hows

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Final Notes & Video Review

Final notes; quick evaluation of overall participants; any quick tips
Video reviews to be sent within 2 week post camp window; recorded with voice over & coach commentary

2:30 PM Riding portion over

Time to change for workout session

3:00 PM: Tour of Stanley J Athletic Center

Meet with current strength & conditioning coach, Josilyn Carrillo
60 minute weights workout

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Final notes from camp & questions for coaches

What is the refund/payment policy?

Payment in full is due at time of registration.
$50 of tuition is forfeited anytime after enrollment.
50% of tuition is forfeited 14 days before the event begins.
100% of tuition is forfeited 6 days before the event begins.

Additional Information: If a camper will require any accommodations due to special needs, we ask that you notify us via email or in writing of those needs a minimum of two weeks prior to the camp start date so we can make the accommodations.

Music Bingo @ EBC
2025-08-13 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!

Bingo at VFW
2025-08-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-15 19:00 - 21:00 | 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
2025-08-13 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.

Spark Studio
2025-08-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
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.

Bring Your Bestie Night
2025-08-14 16:00 - 19:00 | the Nook, 314 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
September 18th | 4:00 – 7:00 pm
314 Main Ave | Downtown Brookings
Join us for Third Thursday in Downtown Brookings on September 18 from 4–7 p.m. at The Nook! It’s Bring Your Bestie Night—a cozy social hour for readers, with plenty of time to browse the shelves, swap recommendations, and connect with fellow bookworms while soaking up the lively downtown atmosphere.
Bring your bestie or come solo and make some new book-loving friends. We can’t wait to see you!

Downtown @ Sundown
2025-08-14 18:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Downtown at Sundown is a 5-week, outdoor music festival organized by the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce offering FREE admission, FREE kids activities, a variety of local food and beverage options, and local retail vendors. Each night kicks off with vendors opening at 5:30 p.m., followed by the headliner band at 6 pm. There are several engaging activities and booths for guests of all ages to enjoy.
The primary goal of Downtown at Sundown is to create an all-ages event and central gathering place for community members and visitors alike.

BCT - Disney's May Poppins
2025-08-14 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-15 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Brookings Community Theatre presents Disney’s Mary Poppins at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center.
Purchase tickets ahead of time at The Cove, Brookings Cinema 8 or online. You can also purchase tickets before the show at the door.

SDSU Equestrian Western Reining Camp
2025-08-15 08:30 - 2025-08-16 16:30 | DeHaan Equestrian Center, 1823 US-14 BYP, Brookings, SD, 57006
WESTERN CLINICS:
Participants must be 14 years of age by the start of camp date through rising seniors in High School (not graduating before clinic). It is recommended that riders specialize in riding in horsemanship, reining or both.
Camp Includes:

Lunch both days, snacks & drinks, camp shirt, 2-4 sessions, 1 NCEA educational meeting
Group video review with Coach on day 2 of camp.

Schedule:
Day 1

8:30 AM Start Time – Participants arrive to start AT 8:30 AM

Explain format
Meet Current SAs helping
Give tour & explain tack
Review horse care expectations
Go over schedule for horsemanship and reining

9:30 AM Meet Horses & Get Ready for Horsemanship Practice

Horsemanship tacks up horses
Reining goes over horse care (wrapping, grooming, etc.)

10:00 AM Begin Horsemanship Practice

Reining – Wrapping and banding forelocks

11:00 AM Horsemanship Practice Ends
11:05 AM Begin Reining Practice

Horsemanship: Wrapping & banding

12:05 PM Finish Reining Practice

Reining untacks horses
Horsemanship helps reiners

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch/Break

Lunch will be provided for each participant
Participants are given time to go to lunch/hotel, if needed.

1:30 PM Horsemanship Meet at the Barn & Get Ready for Horsemanship Practice
2:00 PM Horsemanship Practice Begins
3:00 PM Horsemanship Practice ends
3:00 PM Reiners return to barn for reining practice
3:30 PM Reining Practice Begins
4:30 PM Reining Practice Ends
4:35 PM Put reining horses away
5:30 PM Reiners excused for the evening

Day 2

8:30 AM Start Time – Reining and Horsemanship arrive to be ready to start AT 8:30a

Go over draw & horse description list
Current SAs to be warming horses up

9:00 AM Horsemanship Scrimmage Starts

Each rider will get a 4-minute warm-up
Coach Broughton judges
SA’s help coach

9:50 AM Horsemanship concludes
10:00 AM Reining Unofficial Warmups
10:30 AM Campers mount horses

Each rider will get a 4 minute warm-up
Coach Broughton judges
SA’s help coach

11:00 AM Reining concludes
Both Teams help untack horses
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Group Lunch & NCEA Information

Tips for being on a DI team
What makes a “teammate”

Going from individual to team

Good ways to show yourself off
Compliance: Know the when’s & how’s

12:30 PM Horsemanship Video Review

oFinal notes; quick evaluation of overall participants; any quick tips

1:30 PM Reining Video Review

Final notes; quick evaluation of overall participants; any quick tips

2:30 PM: Change for workout session
3:00 PM: Tour of Stanley J Athletic Center

Meet with current strength & conditioning coach
60 minute weights workout

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Final notes from camp & questions for coaches

What is the refund/payment policy?

Payment in full is due at time of registration.
$50 of tuition is forfeited anytime after enrollment.
50% of tuition is forfeited 14 days before the event begins.
100% of tuition is forfeited 6 days before the event begins.

Additional Information: If a camper will require any accommodations due to special needs, we ask that you notify us via email or in writing of those needs a minimum of two weeks prior to the camp start date so we can make the accommodations.

SDSU Equestrian Western Horsemanship Camp
2025-08-15 08:30 - 2025-08-16 16:30 | DeHaan Equestrian Center, 1823 US-14 BYP, Brookings, SD, 57006
WESTERN CLINICS:
Participants must be 14 years of age by the start of camp date through rising seniors in High School (not graduating before clinic). It is recommended that riders specialize in riding in horsemanship, reining or both.
Camp Includes:

Lunch both days, snacks & drinks, camp shirt, 2-4 sessions, 1 NCEA educational meeting
Group video review with Coach on day 2 of camp.

Schedule:
Day 1

8:30 AM Start Time – Participants arrive to start AT 8:30a

Explain format
Meet Current SAs helping
Give tour & explain tack
Review horse care expectations
Go over schedule for horsemanship and reining

9:30 AM Meet Horses & Get Ready for Horsemanship Practice

Horsemanship tacks up horses
Reining goes over horse care (wrapping, grooming, etc.)

10:00 AM Begin Horsemanship Practice

Reining – Wrapping and banding forelocks

11:00 AM Horsemanship Practice Ends
11:05 AM Begin Reining Practice

Horsemanship: Wrapping & banding

12:05 PM Finish Reining Practice

Reining untacks horses
Horsemanship helps reiners

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch/Break

Lunch will be provided for each participant
Participants are given time to go to lunch/hotel, if needed.

1:30 PM Horsemanship Meet at the Barn & Get Ready for Horsemanship Practice
2:00 PM Horsemanship Practice Begins
3:00 PM Horsemanship Practice ends
3:00 PM Reiners return to barn for reining practice
3:30 PM Reining Practice Begins
4:30 PM Reining Practice Ends
4:35 PM Put reining horses away
5:30 PM Reiners excused for the evening

Day 2

8:30 AM Start Time – Reining and Horsemanship arrive to be ready to start AT 8:30a

Go over draw & horse description list
Current SAs to be warming horses up

9:00 AM Horsemanship Scrimmage Starts

Each rider will get a 4-minute warm-up
Coach Broughton judges
SA’s help coach

9:50 AM Horsemanship concludes
10:00 AM Reining Unofficial Warmups
10:30 AM Campers mount horses

Each rider will get a 4 minute warm-up
Coach Broughton judges
SA’s help coach

11:00 AM Reining concludes
Both Teams help untack horses
11:30a – 12:30p Group Lunch & NCEA Information

Tips for being on a DI team
What makes a “teammate”

Going from individual to team

Good ways to show yourself off
Compliance: Know the when’s & how’s

12:30 PM Horsemanship Video Review

oFinal notes; quick evaluation of overall participants; any quick tips

1:30 PM Reining Video Review

Final notes; quick evaluation of overall participants; any quick tips

2:30 PM: Change for workout session
3:00 PM: Tour of Stanley J Athletic Center

Meet with current strength & conditioning coach
60 minute weights workout

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Final notes from camp & questions for coaches

What is the refund/payment policy?

Payment in full is due at time of registration.
$50 of tuition is forfeited anytime after enrollment.
50% of tuition is forfeited 14 days before the event begins.
100% of tuition is forfeited 6 days before the event begins.

Additional Information: If a camper will require any accommodations due to special needs, we ask that you notify us via email or in writing of those needs a minimum of two weeks prior to the camp start date so we can make the accommodations.

SDSU Baseball Fall Prospect Camp
2025-08-15 12:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-17 12:00 - 20:00 | Erv Huether Field, 1410 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
The camp kicks off with an instructional segment that provides each player with the opportunity to learn from and train with one of the coaches at their primary position. Later, position players will showcase their talents and be evaluated in a pro-style workout. Commencing the camp will be a scrimmage at Erv Huether Field.
Grades: 9-12th and incoming JUCO sophomores

Slime Lab 3.0 Camp
2025-08-15 13:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 5-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | Snack Provided | $37 ($29.60 members)
Get ready to get messy in the Slime Lab! Explore the science of slime as you make stretchy, fluffy, glittery, and other unique types, experimenting with fun additives and textures to create your own signature creations. You’ll also dive into slime as an art material, creating colorful, gooey masterpieces with your slime creations.
PS: If you already took Slime Lab 1.0 & 2.0, don’t worry, you’ll have just as much fun the third time. We’ll have brand-new inspiration.

Forte Food Truck Friday
2025-08-15 16:00 - 19:00 | Forté Living, 2123 Tallgrass Parkway, Brookings, 57006, United States
Join us for Food Truck Fridays at Forte Living – your new favorite way to kick off the weekend!
Each month from June through September, we’re bringing the community together with:

Delicious eats from local food trucks Live entertainment Yard games & fun for all ages Tours of our vibrant 50+ independent living community

Whether you’re a Forte resident, a neighbor, or just love good food and good vibes, everyone is welcome! Bring your friends, family, and appetites — we can’t wait to see you there.

Location: Forte Living, 2123 Tallgrass Parkway

Questions? Call (888) 689-4972 or email kisham@elationproperties.com

Let’s make your Fridays deliciously memorable!

BHS Varsity Soccer vs Spearfish
2025-08-15 16:00 - 20:00 | Fishback Soccer Complex, 1100 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host Spearfish at Fishback Soccer Complex.
Boys Varsity at 4pm
Girls Varsity at 6pm

Household Hazardous Waste Event
2025-08-16 08:00 - 12:00 | Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Safely dispose of toxic and hazardous household materials at the free Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Event in Brookings on August 16, 2025, from 8 AM to 12 PM at the Dacotah Bank Center. Open to residents in Brookings and surrounding counties. Help protect your home, community, and environment. For more information, check out the City of Brookings website event page HERE.

Farmers Market
2025-08-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 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

SDSU Softball Little Jacks Camp
2025-08-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57007
The SDSU Softball team and coaches will be able to teach fundamentals and drills for both offense and defense. This three hour camp will give Little Jacks the opportunity to hang out with the softball team in the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Center and learn some things that the team does everyday at practice.
Grades: Pre-K – 5th

BHS Varsity Soccer vs Pierre
2025-08-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Fishback Soccer Complex, 1100 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host Pierre at Fishback Soccer Complex.
Girls Varsity at 11am
Boys Varsity at 1pm

SDSU Softball Middle School Camp
2025-08-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Jackrabbit Softball Stadium, 1505 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
SDSU Softball coaches and student-athletes invite youth players to a camp geared towards youth who have an interest in softball and are interested in learning more about the fundamentals of the game. Located at the Jackrabbit Softball field.
Grades: 6th – 8th

Jurassic World Bout: Derby of Prehistoric Proportions!
2025-08-16 16:00 - 21:00 | Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Double header of Prehistoric Proportions!Starting with a Junior Mixer: T-Wrecks Vs Stego-Smashers at 4pmMain Event: Midwest Maidens Roller Derby Vs Bisman Bombshellz/Bomberz!
Stay tuned for more details!

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2025-08-16 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.

SDSU Softball Elite Hitting Camp
2025-08-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Jackrabbit Softball Stadium, 1505 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Elite Hitting Camp with Assistant Coach Josh Bertke. Work on skill development on the Jackrabbit Softball Field.
Grades: 7th- 12th

SDSU Softball Elite Prospect Camp
2025-08-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Jackrabbit Softball Stadium, 1505 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
SDSU Softball coaches invite players to a full day of softball instruction geared towards softball student-athletes who have competed in high-level softball. Following skill instruction in the morning, each player will take part in competitive scrimmage games in the Jackrabbit Softball Stadium.
Grades: 7th – 12th

Third Sunday Breakfast at VFW
2025-08-17 09:30 - 13:00 | VFW: George Dokken Post, 520 Main Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006
Pancakes, sausage and eggs for $8. Biscuits and gravy, sausage and eggs for $8. Pancakes AND biscuits and gravy, sausage and eggs for $10. Kids under 2 are free. Kids 3-7 years old are $5.
VFW George Dokken Post #2118
520 Main Avenue
Brookings, SD 57006

Good Roots Pizza Nights
2025-08-17 16:30 - 19:30 | Good Roots Farm and Gardens, 3712 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Weekly wood-fired pizza nights are every Sunday evening, 4:30-7:30 PM, starting early June – mid Oct. This year, enjoy our farm fresh pizza with family and friends by placing a pre-order! Pre-orders for the upcoming Sundays will be open Tuesdays from 3 pm with the new menu.
To place your order visit goodrootsfarm.square.site, order up to 6 pizzas of your fancy, and select the time you’d like your pizzas to be ready the following Sunday! Our menu will be updated often to reflect the seasonal produce available.
On the night of, we welcome you to enjoy the evening on the farm with your family and friends. Our food is served picnic-style and we have plenty of space to spread out and make the evening special, safely. We encourage you to bring your own yard games, lawn chairs, blankets, and plates to enjoy our farm, food and animals. Friendly, non-barking dogs on leashes are welcome.
Q & A-

Do I need a reservation? We highly encourage it! To ensure your pizza is hot, fresh, and ready in a timely fashion we ask that you pre-order your pizzas. Visit goodrootsfarm.square.site to place your order.

What can I expect? Specialty, hand-crafted, wood-fired pizzas and a beautiful evening on the farm with space to enjoy your friends and family. You can spend the entire evening on the farm and when your pizzas are ready, we will display your order number by the Pizza Ovens.

Do I need to bring drinks? No, we’ve got you covered! We sell select beers, wine, and signature lemonades. Bring your own water or we will have some bottled water you can purchase.

What should we bring? Our pizza is served picnic-style and delivered to you hot from our wood-fired oven in a pizza box. Please bring your own utensils, napkins, lawn chair, and yard games, if you like.
