Spring Book Sale
2025-04-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-12 09:30 - 17:00, 2025-04-11 09:30 - 17:00, 2025-04-10 09:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
The Friends of the Brookings Public Library are hosting their Spring Book Sale on the dates below:

Members Only Sale- Wednesday, April 9 from 5:30-7:30pm (Memberships will be sold at the door)
Thursday April 10 from 9:30am-7:30pm
Friday, April 11 from 9:30am-5pm
Saturday, April 12 from 9:30am-5pm
Sunday, April 13 from 1-3pm (Bag Sale Day!)

The Rude Band at Main Street Pub
2025-04-12 21:30 - 23:30 | Main Street Pub, 408 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The Rude Band at Main Street Pub in Brookings, SD

Lizzy Hofer Band at Skinner's Pub
2025-04-12 21:00 - 23:30 | Skinner’s Pub
New setlists and nonstop entertainment! Bring your dancing shoes! Pop, country, rock… The Lizzy Hofer Band does it all!

2nd Saturdays at Bluestem Bicycles
2025-04-12 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.

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Jackrabbit Stampede Rodeo
2025-04-12 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-04-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-11 19:30 - 22:00 | Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Experience the excitement of the 69th Annual Jackrabbit Stampede Rodeo, presented by South Dakota State University’s esteemed rodeo team and produced by Sutton Rodeo, at the Dacotah Bank Center on April 11–12, 2025. Witness thrilling events like Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, and Team Roping across three electrifying performances. Tickets start at $25, with VIP options and special discounts available. Mark your calendars—sales begin January 24 at the Active Heating Box Office or online at Ticketmaster.com. Don’t miss this unforgettable weekend of rodeo action and Midwest hospitality!

Spring Dance Concert
2025-04-12 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-04-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Through the development of original choreography, students work with the dance ensemble director to develop work that communicates with intention and purpose. Choreographers are free to imagine how the theme “Be” inspires dance composition and provides opportunity for creativity and intellectual discourse.

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2025-04-12 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.

Pottery Wheel Lesson
2025-04-12 14:30 - 16:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join a local ceramicist to learn how to use a pottery wheel.

Ages 9+, 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult.
No prior ceramic experience required.

**Note that this is a two session class, one for making and one for glazing. Register for your glazing class HERE. If you’re unable to attend the assigned glazing date, you may register for another, later, glazing class.
Making: Saturday, April 12th
Glazing: Saturday, April 26th
Payment plan available: $60 deposit plus 1 payment of $55.00, paid every four weeks.

SDSU Men's Baseball vs. Omaha
2025-04-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-11 15:00 - 18:00 | Erv Huether Field, 1410 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
SDSU Men’s Baseball take on Omaha at Erv Huether Field

Easter Egg Hunt
2025-04-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Peaceful Pines Senior Living, 900 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 12th 10:00AM-11:30AM – Easter Bunny Photos!
Get your photo taken with the Easter Bunny starting at 10:00AM and take part in our Easter Egg Hunt at 10:30AM! Enjoy snacks and refreshments in the Grand Room from 10:30AM -11:30AM.
We hope to see you all there for a morning of Easter adventure!

12th Annual Brookings TaeKwonDo Open Championships
2025-04-12 09:30 - 17:00 | Mickelson Middle School, 1801 12th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
12th AnnualBrookings TaeKwonDo Open ChampionshipGS Mickelson Middle School1801 12th Street S., Brookings, SD 57006Sat. April 12, 2024

ATHLETE AND COACHES REGISTION:https://tournament.brookingstaekwondo.com/detailsor you can Scan the QR Code.

Easter Egg Hunt
2025-04-12 09:30 - 10:00 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Join us for an Egg Hunt! Candy-filled eggs will be hidden around the Library for children to find. Doors will open at 9:15. The hunt will start promptly at 9:30.

BPL Game Night at Wooden Legs
2025-04-11 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.

BHS Softball Varsity vs Brandon Valley
2025-04-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Southbrook Softball Complex, 22nd Ave S, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host Brandon Valley

Tennis: Boys Varsity Triangular
2025-04-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Brookings Hillcrest Tennis Courts
Cheer on the Bobcats as they play against multiple schools at Hillcrest Tennis Courts.

Playful Preschoolers
2025-04-11 08:30 - 11:30 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Ages 3-5 | Drop Off Optional | Registration Required | $25 ($20 members)
Playful Preschoolers classes offer an opportunity to connect with new friends, explore new interests, and build new skills. Classes are hands-on and child-led. These camps are designed to provide children with a chance to learn through play and inquiry. Play along! Snack provided.

Israel Davis Van Zante Visiting Artist Lecture
2025-04-10 19:00 - 22:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
What: Israel Davis Van Zante Visiting Artist LectureWhen: Thurs, Apr 10, 2025 / 7pmWhere: South Dakota Art Museum Auditorium (lower level)

Artist Bio:Israel “Izzy” Davis is an artist whose work is concerned with dreams, dreaming, wanderlust, relationships, and particulars. It is an investigation of the symbols, people, and objects that affect perceptions, the subconscious, and life experience. A study of metaphor through authenticity and fantasy that is driven by the physicality of materials and the intersection of two and three-dimensional formats. Davis seeks to play between the boundaries of object and image.
Izzy is a professor and head of ceramics at Central Michigan University. He has taught over 50 workshops on his techniques for screen-printing on clay and has been included in over 100 exhibitions. He produces primarily functional and non-functional ceramic works ranging in content from personal narratives, observations, and just plain fun.
Image courtesy of the artist.

3rd Annual Jumpstart Your Wellness
2025-04-10 17:30 - 18:30 | SDSU Alumni Center, 815 Medary Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
SDSU students, alumni, and friends are invited to join the SDSU Alumni Association for the 3rd Annual Jumpstart Your Wellness event that promises to move you, motivate you, and help you further invest in your wellness. Experience three dynamic and educational presentations and walk away ready to take the next step in your wellness journey. You don’t want to miss it!
Doors open at 5pm and the event is from 5:30pm to 6:30pm on April 10th.
This event is free and all are welcome to attend, please RSVP at www.statealum.com/Jumpstart-Seminar.

Spark Studio
2025-04-10 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
2025-04-09 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.

Music Bingo @ EBC
2025-04-09 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 Men's Baseball vs. Dakota Wesleyan
2025-04-09 15:00 - 18:00 | Erv Huether Field, 1410 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
SDSU Men’s Baseball take on Dakota Wesleyan at Erv Huether Field

National History Day in South Dakota State Contest
2025-04-09 08:00 - 16:00 | SDSU Student Union
7:45 AM: Judge Orientation (Campanile Room and Hobo Day Gallery)8:00 AM – Doors Open for Student, Teacher, and Volunteer Registration (Volstorff Ballroom Lobby/Lounge)9:30 AM: All Exhibits in Place – Exhibit Hall Closed (Volstorff A)9:30 AM: Opening and Welcome Session – All Students, Teachers, and Parents are Encouraged to Attend (Volstorff B)10:00 AM: Competition Begins2:00-3:00 PM: Judging Completed, Exhibits Open to Public Display2:00-3:00 PM: 3rd Annual NHD in SD History Quiz – Optional Fun Team Activity (Jack’s Place)3:00 PM: Exhibits Released4:00 PM: Awards Ceremony (Volstorff B)
