EBC Trivia Night
2025-07-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Wall Street Wednesday
2025-07-23 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-30 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
2025-07-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-31 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.

Food Truck Frenzy!
2025-07-24 11:00 - 14:00 | 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

Brookings Activity Center Hot Dog Feed Fundraiser
2025-07-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Brookings Activity Center, 320 5th Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Skip the cooking and swing by for a $5 hot dog meal before Downtown at Sundown! You’ll get a hot dog, chips, baked beans, watermelon, and a cookie—all while supporting the Brookings Activity Center. Every dollar goes directly back into our programs. Bring a friend, enjoy a good meal, and kick off your evening with a cause worth supporting. Donations welcome!

Watercolor Sunflowers
2025-07-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Back by popular demand, join illustrator and watercolorist Eileen Binkley as she guides you step by step to paint a colorful, modern sunflower.
– No experience is necessary!
– All supplies included, but feel free to bring your own from home if you want to use them.

Downtown @ Sundown
2025-07-24 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-31 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.

Bloom and Grow Workshop
2025-07-24 18:30 - 19:30 | McCrory Gardens, 631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007
SDSU Extension will host a series of horticulture workshops from January to October from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at McCrory Gardens (631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57007).
Master Gardeners, families, and the general public are encouraged to attend to learn about a variety of horticulture techniques and gain hands-on experience.
Schedule
January 23 – Succulent Propagation
April 24 – Dividing Perennials
July 24 – Herb/Tea Workshop
October 23 – Bulbs
Registration
Use the links to the form to register for each session you would like to attend. For more information, contact Sidonia Trio, Education Coordinator & SDSU Extension Horticulture Assistant.

Beat the Heat - Try It Free!
2025-07-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Larson Ice Center, 924 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Come skate and have your questions answered about Brookings Figure Skating Club!
Thursday, July 24th, 7-8pmLarson Ice CenterFree Skate Rentals

Brookings Red 13U State Championship
2025-07-25 00:00 - 2025-07-27 00:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
South Dakota Class A Baseball State Championship at Bob Shelden Field
-more details to come

Forte 50's Sock Hop
2025-07-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Forté Living, 2123 Tallgrass Parkway, Brookings, 57006, United States
Totally Free & Open to the Brookings Community!
Slick back that hair, break out the poodle skirts, and get ready to cut a rug—Forté of Brookings is throwing a 50s-style Sock Hop, and you’re invited! This free, family-friendly event is packed with throwback fun, tasty treats, and vintage vibes for all ages.
Twist the Night AwayWe’ll be spinning all your favorite 50s and 60s hits—perfect for dancing, toe-tapping, and showing off your best hand jive on the dance floor.
Retro-Inspired Eats & TreatsEnjoy a spread of classic, 50s-themed bites and sweet treats that’ll take you back to the golden era. From savory to sweet, we’ll have something to satisfy every diner-loving guest!
Sock Hop Sips for Grown-UpsFor guests 21+, we’ll be serving a signature Sock Hop cocktail plus a selection of adult beverages—all complimentary, just like everything else at the event.
King & Queen of FortéWe’re starting a new Forté tradition! Help us crown our very first King and Queen of Forté during a fun and festive ceremony you won’t want to miss.
Best Dressed Costume ContestBreak out your best retro fashion—think bobby socks, leather jackets, cat-eye glasses and more—and strut your stuff in our costume contest. Prizes and bragging rights await the coolest cats and dolls!
Games for the Whole GangWe’ll have yard games, co-op challenges like the three-legged race, hula hoop fun, and plenty of activities for kids and adults alike. It’s good, old-fashioned fun for the whole crew!
Step Inside FortéTake a guided tour of our beautiful community while you’re here. Whether you’re just curious or looking for your next home, we’d love to show you around!
This event is 100% free and open to everyone in the Brookings area—so grab your friends, bring the family, and join us for a night of music, laughter, and community at Forté.
Forté of Brookings Friday, July 25th | 5pm-8pm

Critical Mass Community Bicycle Ride
2025-07-25 18:00 - 19:00 | 5th St and Main Ave, 5th St and Main Ave, Brookings, 57006, United States
Join for a fun and casual community bicycle ride around Brookings! Meet at the corner of 5th St. and Main Ave. by 6pm.
Brookings Critical Mass takes place (weather permitting) on the last Friday of every month (January – October, plus a ride on the night of Brookings’s festival of lights in early December).
What is Critical Mass? Critical Mass is a bicycling event typically held on the last Friday of every month in over 300 cities around the world.
In Brookings, the ride is open to all. Come meet other bicyclists and enjoy a casual ride around town. Routes may have a theme (schools, water towers) or highlight an area of town.
Please dress for the weather and bring water, sunscreen, etc. Helmets and bike lights are encouraged.
Rides usually last about an hour. Afterwards, anyone who is interested is welcome to join to go out to eat somewhere, usually downtown.
This event is subject to cancellations due to weather. Visit the Facebook group before making plans.

West Coast Wine Tasting
2025-07-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Mosaic Wine Bar & Small Plates
Join us for a fun FRIDAY wine tasting of some of the best of the West! From sun-soaked vineyards in California to the cool-coastal charm of Oregon and Washington, we’re pouring a curated lineup of West Coast wines that showcase the region’s bold flavors and beautiful variety.

We’re excited to welcome back our friends from Republic National Distributing Company, who will guide you through the tasting and share some fun insights on these bottles. Whether you’re a longtime wine lover or just interested in dipping your toes in the world of wine, this tasting is the perfect way to discover a new favorite bottle. Grab your friends and join us for a relaxed, delicious evening!

Each ticket includes a guided tasting of five wines, light refreshments, and exclusive access to purchase bottles at a special retail pricing. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early! 21+ Event.

Farmers Market
2025-07-26 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

3rd Annual Korean War / Defense Veterans Appreciation Day
2025-07-26 09:00 - 14:00 | Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center, 2810 22nd Ave South, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for a program and lunch at noon! Guest speaker and topic to be announced.
A military display will be open from 9am – 2pm for all to come and observe.
Brought to you by:
-Brookings DAV Chapter 22
-Korean War Veterans Association
-South Dakota East River Chapter 194

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2025-07-26 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 Cheer Summer Skills Clinic
2025-07-27 11:30 - 14:30 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
This clinic is for those on high school or college teams, or transfers interested in learning more skills to benefit their cheerleading career. Building on the fundamentals of stunting, motion placement and more, this clinic is designed to help you improve your skills. Clinic located at the First Bank and Trust Arena.
Grades: 6th- College Senior
Check-in: 11:00-11:30am

Good Roots Pizza Nights
2025-07-27 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.

Story Time
2025-07-29 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.

Sensory Friendly Swim Time
2025-07-29 12:00 - 12:45 | Hillcrest Aquatic Center, 1505 5th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Join the Hillcrest Aquatic Center for some Friendly Swim Time!
$3/per person or a Aquatic Center Membership
A special swim time designed for kids in a sensory-friendly environment-no fountains, spray features, or music. Bring your favorite small toys and enjoy a calm, fun-filled swim!

Coteau’s Community Meal
2025-07-29 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!

Anderson Plaza Performance Series: Paddywhack
2025-07-29 18:00 - 19:30 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us on Anderson Plaza, behind the South Dakota Art Museum (1036 Medary Ave.), for free performances on Tuesday evenings (6-7:30 p.m.) in July. Bring your own picnic, chair and blanket. We’ll have snacks and drinks for purchase, yard games and plenty of space for fun on the Campus Green while you enjoy the performance.
On Tuesday, July 29, Paddywhack will perform traditional folk music from Ireland and the British Isles. With more than a dozen instruments and 3-part vocal harmonies, Paddywhack offers a stunning variety of musical styles, songs and dance tunes. Band members include Chris Sayre, Terry Keefe and David Marsh. Their repertoire of songs includes acapella sea shanties, Irish pub sing-alongs, provocative ballads and rebel songs. Traditional dance tunes of jigs, reels, hornpipes and waltzes utilize their extensive list of instruments, which includes guitar, fiddle, mandolin, English concertina, banjo, tin whistle, accordion, hammered dulcimer, piano, bodhran (Irish drum) and more. So come “laugh, dance and sing” with music inspired by the ancient Celts, Scottish kilts, English coal miners, Irish leprechauns and an evening at the pub, with the music of Paddywhack.
In case of inclement weather, we’ll move the performance inside the art museum. Free parking is available the parking lots south and west of the museum, no need for permits or passes after 4 pm.

Trivia Tuesday
2025-07-29 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+.

Predictor Mile
2025-07-30 | Brookings High School, 530 Elm Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
After almost two decades as a stand-alone event, the Predictor races have been folded into the Run4Fun Brookings youth track series. The Predictor Mile was restarted in 2004, based on similar runs conducted in the ’70s and ’80s.
The Predictor Mile is open to every age and fitness level. Fast, slow or in between, the prize goes to the person who best predicts his or her time for a one mile run on the track. Parents of Run4Fun participants are encouraged to enter the free event, but any runner is welcome to match their prognostication and running abilities.
No watches allowed.
​Kid’s Predictor 400 meter and 800 meter
Kids of all ages are invited to participate in the 400- and 800-meter predictor run.

Ready, Set, Run!
2025-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookings High School – Track Complex
Join us Wednedsays in July (9, 16, 23, and 30) at the Brookings High School track for a FREE youth track night.
Ages 4-12 are welcome each Wednesday at 6pm. Events 50, 100 and 200-meter dash and 4×100 relay.

Music Bingo @ EBC
2025-07-30 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!

SDSU Women's Soccer Blue vs. Yellow Scrimmage
2025-07-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Fishback Soccer Complex, 1100 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on SDSU’s women soccer team as they have their first scrimmage of the season at Fishback Soccer Park.
