Food Truck Frenzy!
2025-08-07 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | First Bank & Trust, 2220 6th St, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Please join us throughout the summer for a taste of local food trucks from the area!
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PMWhere: First Bank & Trust Brookings – East Location2220 6th St.
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*You do not need to be a customer to participate.*Food will be purchased by participants, not First Bank & Trust

Back to Dance Bash
2025-08-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Madison Avenue Dance Studio, LLC, 2021 Tallgrass Parkway, Brookings, SD, 57006
Mark Your Calendars!
Join us for our Back to Dance Bash on Thursday, August 7!
Enjoy a fun-filled evening with:• Free SDSU Ice Cream and Cotton Candy• Hair Tinsel Station• Meet Our Staff• Dance Supply Shopping• Studio Tours• Exciting Giveaways• And So Much More!
We can’t wait to kick off the new season with you and celebrate our year in business!

Downtown @ Sundown
2025-08-07 18:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, 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.

Farmsteads: A South Dakota Architectural History
2025-08-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
The story of agriculture is woven across the land and history of South Dakota. Historic farms are still found on long rural roads and in our towns today. Historian Liz Almlie will share some of the 19th and 20th century historic places across the state that tell stories of early sod and dugout houses, farming, ranching, irrigation, barn construction, scientific experiments, and post-WWII trends. Liz will also touch on the historic preservation of agricultural resources and what factors go into evaluating them for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.

BCT - Disney's May Poppins
2025-08-07 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-08 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-10 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.

ULC 5th Annual Carnival
2025-08-08 11:00 - 14:00 | United Living Community, 405 1st Avenue, Brookings, 57006, United States
Join the fun at the United Living Community’s 5th annual Carnival!
Free entry to the event.
At the carnival you will find duck slip and slide, food & drinks, dunk tank and much more!

The Founding Gifts Reception
2025-08-08 17:30 - 19:30 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
More details coming soon.

BPL Game Night at Wooden Legs
2025-08-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Join us for Game Night at Wooden Legs Brewing Company!

We’ll bring a bunch of games to play, and Wooden Legs has a bunch too. Feel free to bring a game or two to get going with a group if you’d like! While you’re there, don’t forget about Wooden Legs’ delicious food and beverage options too.

If you’re coming on your own, make sure to say hi to one of the two Library staff members there! We’ll introduce you to a group to play with.

SDSU Women's Soccer vs. Iowa Lakes CC
2025-08-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Fishback Soccer Complex, 1100 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Come cheer on SDSU Women’s Soccer team as they take on Iowa Lakes CC at Fishback Soccer Complex.

Pool Carnival Fun!
2025-08-08 21:30 - 23:00 | Hillcrest Aquatic Center, 1505 5th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Join us for an exciting Pool Carnival, where the fun never stops! Enjoy a mix of water-based activities, classic carnival games, and delicious treats!
Stay tuned – more details to come!
Please Note: Patrons are not allowed in the water, unless it is required for an activity

Farmers Market
2025-08-09 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

Pollinator Day at the Brookings Farmers Market
2025-08-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, 57006, United States
Join us for a buzz-worthy morning of fun at Pollinator Day during the Brookings Farmers Market!
This free, family-friendly event celebrates the vital role of pollinators through fun, educational, and interactive activities for all ages.
Activities Include:• Passport adventure and scavenger hunt with prizes• Games, coloring pages, chalk fun• Live observation beehive• Photo booth
Learn from Local Experts:• Native planting demo• Honey tasting• Sustainable living tips• Take-home informational handouts
Come support local vendors, learn about pollinators, and enjoy hands-on fun for the whole family. Don’t miss out—let’s get buzzing!
Hosted by:Brookings Sustainability Council • Downtown Brookings

Bookstore Romance Day
2025-08-09 10:00 - 16:00 | the Nook, 314 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
August 9th | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
314 Main Ave | Downtown Brookings
💕 Love is in the air… and on our shelves! 💕
Join us in celebrating all things love + literature on Bookstore Romance Day at The Nook on Saturday, August 9 from 10–4!
💘 Staff-picked romance reads + sales
🍪 Sweet treats while you browse
📚 Book boyfriends, spicy pages, happily-ever-afters galore
Whether you love a slow burn, second chance, or enemies-to-lovers — you’ll find your next book boyfriend here. 💌
Come with a friend and celebrate the genre that makes hearts race!

Karts/Mowers at University Plains Speedway
2025-08-09 15:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-10 15:00 - 20:30 | University Plains Speedway, 1942 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Enjoy summer at the race track. The University Plains Speedway offers karts and mower racing just north of Brookings.
Races begin at 3pm. (Subject to change).

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2025-08-09 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.

Second Annual Pretty Pretty Princess Charity Tournament (Ages 18+)
2025-08-09 18:00 - 22:00 | Rabbit’s Den Gaming, 420 4th St, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
SECOND ANNUAL PRETTY PRETTY PRINCESS TOURNAMENT

A high-stakes showdown… with plastic jewelry.The crown is back up for grabs—are you ready to reclaim your royal title?
Join us for the Second Annual Pretty Pretty Princess Tournament, where grown adults face off in a no-holds-barred battle of elegance, strategy, and fake earrings. It’s intense. It’s absurd. It’s for the crown.
Ages 18+ only – there’s too much drama here, keep the kids at home!
Expect betrayal. Expect chaos.
Whether you’re here for victory or for the spectacle, only one will walk away with the tiara and the title: Pretty Pretty Princess.
Join us for a night of laughter, sabotage, and sparkle—all for a good cause! All proceeds will go to a local charity (TBA), so you can feel great about winning a plastic tiara.
Expect bold moves. Bitter rivalries. A suspicious number of fake earrings. And at the end of it all, one true Pretty Pretty Princess.
Play fierce. Sparkle harder.
Buy-in: $10(All proceeds go directly to charity!)

Every participant leaves with a prize—whether it’s fabulous plastic jewelry, princess-themed treats, or simply unforgettable memories from an evening full of fun and friendly chaos.

2nd Saturdays at Bluestem Bicycles
2025-08-09 20:00 - 23:59 | Bluestem Bicycles, 405 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The 2nd Saturday of every month we move the bikes out of the way and invite local artists into the shop to do… whatever it is they do,
and its great, admission is free, and you’re all invited.

Event is open to all ages to attend. Bluestem Bicycles does not censor their audio or visual artists and explicit language or art may be present at this event.

Follow our Facebook for updates each month.

Good Roots Pizza Nights
2025-08-10 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.
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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.

August Make & Take Monday - Western Farm Animal Stick Figures
2025-08-11 14:30 - 17:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Join us on the second Monday of every month for a Make & Take Monday craft! Each month will bring a new ag-related craft for you to stop in, make, and take home to enjoy. The cost is $1 per craft, and you can visit agmuseum.com or our social media pages to check out the craft each month.
In August, we will be making Western Farm Animal Stick Figures.

Earth Science Day Camp
2025-08-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $70 ($56 members)
Dive into the wonders of Earth and science at this hands-on camp! Campers will explore rocks and minerals, build mini terrariums, create their own water filters, and learn about the many layers of our Earth through hands-on activities. Weather permitting, they’ll also harness the power of the sun by using a solar oven to cook up their creations. It’s a great way to spark curiosity and discover the science behind the world around us! Please bring a sack lunch.

Story Time
2025-08-12 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.

Coteau’s Community Meal
2025-08-12 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:
– Half Wraps with Pasta Salad (Veggie or Buffalo Chicken)
– Vegan option available
Café Coteau is open to the public.
The Children’s Museum of South Dakota is open until 7 pm on Tuesday nights!

BHS Marching Band Preview Show & Fundraiser
2025-08-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Brookings High School, 530 Elm Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
It’s time for our 2025 Preview Show!
Join us for a sneak peek of this year’s show, “Written in the Stars.” Come early to enjoy a pulled pork meal and support our trailer fundraiser!
The performance is FREE and open to the public. Meal tickets can be purchased using the QR code or this link: https://www.zeffy.com/…/2025-bhs-marching-band-preview…
We can’t wait to see you there

Trivia Tuesday
2025-08-12 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+.

Drive to Donate
2025-08-13 07:30 - 18:00 | Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 1019 6th St, Brookings, ND, 57006, United States
Join us for Drive to Donate at Valvoline Instant Oil Change!
Drive to Donate is a recurring event held on the second Wednesday of each month, giving you the chance to support a different local cause each time you stop in!
Interested in having your charity considered for a future event? Submit an application at trustedtirend.com/vioc.

SDSU Equestrian Jumping Seat Camp
2025-08-13 08:30 - 2025-08-14 16:30 | 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.
