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Socialight Summer Warehouse Sale!
2025-07-10 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Socialight Boutique, 420 Main Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Too many sales to fit in the store- we have to put them in the parking lot!!
Join us July 10-13 for our BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR!

$5/$10/$20/$30 racks extra sales on Gameday, denim & shoes the ENTIRE store on sale

Come early for the best deals! Sale hours:Thursday 7/10: 10am-6pmFriday 7/11: 10am-6pmSaturday 7/12: 9am-6pmSunday 7/13: 10am-6pm

We will also have permanent jewelry available on Thursday! We can’t wait– see you then! XOXO

SDSU Volleyball Team Camp
2025-07-10 - 2025-07-12 | SDSU Campus
Are you looking to prepare your high school team for their upcoming season? Then this camp is for you! Team training, pool play, and bracket-style competition will be the content for this camp. Want to take a step back to watch your team play? A coach will be provided for every team that attends to assist with training & coaching. Divisions will be created for Varsity and JV teams, 8 players minimum per team.
Checkout https://volleyball.jackrabbitsportscamps.com/ for more details.

Prairie Repertory Theatre Presents: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
2025-07-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Experience the rollicking adventure of “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” as it bursts onto the stage with humor and heart! Follow Adam Pontipee and his spirited brothers in this charming musical set in 1850s Oregon, where love and laughter abound. Don’t miss this delightful production filled with unforgettable songs and lively dance numbers!
*Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Book by Lawrence Kasha and David Landay
Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Music by Gene de Paul
New Songs by Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn
July 9-11 and 16-18, 2025 at 7:00pm
July 12 and 19, 2025 at 2:00pm
Oscar Larson Theatre

Wall Street Wednesday
2025-07-09 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.

Brookings Black 14U vs. Sioux Falls Post 15
2025-07-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on Brookings Black 14U baseball as they compete against the Sioux Falls Post 15 at Bob Shelden Field.

Brookings Gray 13/14U vs. Madison Gold
2025-07-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Mickelson Middle School, 1801 12th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on Brookings Gray 13/14U as they compete against Madison Gold at Mickelson Field.

EBC Trivia Night
2025-07-09 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.

We ❤︎ Pollinators Coffee & Canvas @ Cottonwood Coffee
2025-07-09 18:30 - 21:00 | Cottonwood Coffee, 509 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Join us for a relaxing and fun evening of painting and coffee at Cottonwood Coffee (509 Main Ave, Brookings, SD)! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, local artist Erik Ritter will guide you step by step to create your own masterpiece.

Come sip, paint, and enjoy a creative night out in a cozy coffeehouse atmosphere! Grab your friends and sign up today—seats are limited!

Ready, Set, Run!
2025-07-09 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.

Brookings Black 14U vs. Aberdeen Smitty's
2025-07-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Come cheer on Brookings Black 14U baseball as they compete against the Aberdeen Smitty’s at Bob Shelden Field.

Jammin' Randy
2025-07-09 15:00 - 15:45, 2025-07-09 13:00 - 13:45 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Enjoy some fun music that will get you dancing and clapping.

Brick Masters Camp
2025-07-09 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)
Join us for Brick Masters Camp, where engineering and creativity combine with building bricks! Campers will create stunning pixel art, tackle design and build challenges, and even work together to solve an escape room. It’s the perfect way to explore engineering concepts while having fun and sparking creativity!

Drive to Donate
2025-07-09 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 Softball Pitching Clinic
2025-07-08 19:45 - 20:45 | Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57007
The Summer Pitching Skills Clinic is for beginner to intermediate softball pitchers just learning how to pitch, wanting to learn more pitches, or find out ways to gain more velocity. You will learn some individual fixes to help you become a better pitcher, learn drills that the SDSU pitchers do weekly, and learn more about your own pitching style. Located at Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex.
Grades: 5th – 12th

Trivia Tuesday
2025-07-08 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+.

Brookings Gray 13/14U vs. Watertown Arrows
2025-07-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on Brookings Gray 13/14U as they compete against the Watertown Arrows at Bob Shelden Field.

SDSU Softball Summer Hitting Clinic
2025-07-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57007
The Summer Hitting Clinic is for beginner to intermediate softball players just learning how to hit. The camp will be run indoors with a maximum of 20 hitters. You will learn some individual fixes to help you become a better hitter, learn about your own individual style and learn drills that the SDSU players do weekly. Located at the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex.
Grades: 5th – 12th

Anderson Plaza Performance Series: Kusi Taki
2025-07-08 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 8, Kusi Taki will be performing. Experience the Andean cultures of Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru and Chile through an acoustic journey and storytelling. The award-winning Lincoln-based Andean musical group Kusi Taki (Quechua for ‘Enchanting Music’) will play traditional South American instruments including the Quena (flute), Zampoñas (panpipes), Charango (10-stringed small guitar) and Bombo (goatskin drum) and sing in Spanish and Quechua to bring alive the cultures and history of the indigenous people of the Andes.
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.
Questions? Call (605)688-5423

BPL Movie Night: White Bird
2025-07-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
July’s Movie: White Bird (2 hours, Rated PG-13)
Popcorn is provided!
liJulian has struggled to belong ever since he was expelled from his former school for his treatment of Auggie Pullman. To transform his life, Julian’s grandmother finally reveals her own story of courage. During her youth in Nazi-occupied France, a boy shelters her from mortal danger. Together, they find first love in a stunning, magical world of their own creation, while the boy’s mother risks everything to keep her safe.

Coteau’s Community Meal
2025-07-08 16:00 - 18:30 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
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:
– Grilled Cheese and Tomato Basil Bisque
– 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!

Puppet Workshop
2025-07-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Join us at this three-day workshop as we learn about puppet locomotion, staging, and voices. We will wrap up with a puppet performance to share with the community on July 16th at 2pm. This workshop is for students entering 5th grade and up. Registration Required.

Sensory Friendly Swim Time
2025-07-08 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!

Story Time
2025-07-08 10:30 - 11:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
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.

Theater Day Camp
2025-07-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $70 ($56 members)
Lights, camera, action! Be part of a grand, one-day production leading to a final performance with an audience. Take on a lead character role, design costumes, build props, or become a director! The choice (and stage) is yours!  Please bring a sack lunch.

Brookings 16U vs. Watertown Post 17
2025-07-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on Brookings 16U baseball as they compete against Watertown Post 17 at Bob Shelden Field.

Brookings White 13/14U vs. Aberdeen Smitty's
2025-07-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Bob Shelden Field, 530A Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on Brookings White 13/14U baseball as they compete against Aberdeen Smitty’s at Bob Shelden Field.
