Visit Brookings

Jacks Club Hockey vs North Dakota
2025-09-27 12:00 - 14:30, 2025-09-26 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Larson Ice Center, 924 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the SDSU Jacks Club Hockey team as they host North Dakota at the Larson Ice Center.
Time is TBD.

Prairie Prowl: Midwest Shopping Crawl
2025-09-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-26 10:00 - 17:00 | SD
A curated shopping road trip through Eastern South Dakota & Western Minnesota. Filled with home decor, repurposed goods, handmade finds & Midwest charm. Every stop has a story, and every mile feels like a little escape.
Follow @prairieprowl on Facebook + Instagram for updates.
Participating Vendors:
– Bits of Yesterday (Arlington, SD)
– Antique Mercantile (Brookings, SD)
– The Carrot Seed (Brookings, SD)
– Flowers on Main (Brookings, SD)
– FOUND (Brookings, SD)
– Hand Tied – Floral and Gift Boutique (Brookings, SD)
– Pasque (Brookings, SD)
– Rabbit on the Rail (Brookings, SD)
– The Nook (Brookings, SD)
– The Ugly Duckling (Brookings, SD)
– Threads of Memories (Brookings, SD)
– Barn Home Vintage (Dell Rapids, SD)
– The Local (Dell Rapids, SD)
– Gnometown Grounds (Dawson, MN)
– De Smet Mercantile & Coffeehouse (De Smet, SD)
– Merch & Co (Edgerton, MN)
– Oooh Shiny (Ivanhoe, MN)
– Herd & Home (Lake Norden, SD)
– Refinery & Company (Lake Norden, SD)
– ReBorn Home Furnishings (Luverne, MN)
– Inspired! (Madison, SD)
– The Corner Marketplace (Tyler, MN)
– Oak Is It Antiques (Volga, SD)
– Junk with Purpose (Walnut Grove, MN)
– Curated (Watertown, SD)
– Peddlers Market (Watertown, SD)
– Timberbloom Home & Lifestyle (Watertown, SD)

SDSU Family Weekend Large Artifact Storage Tours
2025-09-27 10:00 - 12:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Visiting for SDSU Family Weekend? Stop by the Agricultural Heritage Museum (open 10 AM – 5 PM) to see our exhibits or stop by our collection storage building north of the museum (open 10 AM – 12 PM) and take a behind the scenes tour of part of our large artifact collection. Both the museum and collection storage tour are FREE and open to the public.

Farmers Market
2025-09-27 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

Dance with the Jacks Football Performance!
2025-09-27 08:30 - 17:00 | Club 71 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, 1396 Stadium Rd, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Our annual Dance with the Jacks Football Game Clinic is a fun and memorable experience for young dancers! The morning clinic will include technique training and a choreography session led by the SDSU Dance Team, where dancers will learn a routine to be performed at halftime of the SDSU Jackrabbit Football Game at 2pm on September 27 at Dykhouse Stadium.

@ MADSPractice for ages 7-12 • 8:30-10:00amPractice for ages 4-6 • 10:00-11:30am

@ DYKHOUSE STADIUMHalftime Performance at 2:00 game

More Details and Registration: www.dancestudio-pro.com/online/madisonavenuedanceCost: $50 (includes free tshirt and hairbow)

Brookings Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Fund Raiser
2025-09-27 07:30 - 13:00 | Community Life Center, 625 5th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Join the Brookings Kiwanis Club for all-you-can-eat pancakes served with a side of sausage links and a beverage. All funds raised support youth-related projects in the Brookings community.

An Evening with Heather Headley
2025-09-26 19:30 - 22:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Tony and Grammy Award-Winning Broadway Star in Concert
Get ready for an unforgettable night as Heather Headley—one of the most electrifying voices of stage, song, and the big and small screen—graces our stage for a spectacular evening of music. Known for her commanding presence and breathtaking vocals, Headley has dazzled audiences from Broadway’s The Lion King and Aida to concert halls around the world.
Whether you are a lifelong lover of musical theatre, a fan of soul-stirring ballads, or simply seeking a night of extraordinary entertainment, An Evening with Heather Headley promises to move and inspire. With a repertoire that bridges Broadway, gospel, R&B, and pop, Headley brings passion, artistry, and heart to every note.
In addition to her stage credits, you may recognize Heather from one of her dozen plus movie roles or for her recurring roles on Chicago Med and currently in Sweet Magnolias. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience a true star live in concert.

Bingo at VFW
2025-09-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-24 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.

BHS Varsity Football vs. Sioux Falls Roosevelt
2025-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, 1396 Stadium Rd, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host SF Roosevelt at the Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

Critical Mass Community Bicycle Ride
2025-09-26 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.

Fishing Friday
2025-09-26 16:00 - 17:30 | Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center, 2810 22nd Ave South, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Interested in learning to fish? Come out to the Outdoor Adventure Center and learn from our super awesome GFP interns!

Join us on Friday, September 26th at the Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center for a fishing program designed for ages 8-17. We will provide any gear you need, but you are encouraged to bring your own. We hope to see you there!

SDSU Swim & Dive: Yellow and Blue Intrasquad
2025-09-26 15:00 - 19:00 | Marshall Center Pool
Cheer on the Jackrabbits as they host the Yellow and Blue Intrasquad meet.

Brookings High School Homecoming Parade
2025-09-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Get ready to show your Bobcat spirit! The 2025 Brookings High School Homecoming Parade rolls through town on Friday, September 26 at 2 p.m.
Note that roads will be closed to traffic for the parade.

SDSU Family Weekend
2025-09-26 - 2025-09-28 | SDSU
Family Weekend at South Dakota State University is a great way to spend quality time with your student! Choose your own adventure and explore the best that SDSU and the Brookings community have to offer.
To learn more and see what is happening in Brookings during Family Weekend, visit sdstate.edu/family-weekend

Cole Swindell: Happy Hour Sad Tour
2025-09-25 19:00 - 23:00 | Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Multi-Platinum selling and award-winning superstar Cole Swindell will bring his 2025 headlining Happy Hour Sad Tour, to Dacotah Bank Center on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, produced by Pepper Entertainment. Joining the four-time ACM Award winner on his Happy Hour Sad Tour are special guests Priscilla Block and Greylan James.

September Jigsaw Puzzle Race
2025-09-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Mosaic Wine Bar & Small Plates
Fall into Fun at our September Jigsaw Puzzle Race on Thursday, September 25th at 7 PM!
How it works: Grab your friends (up to 4 per team), sip on some sensational sips, and get ready to work together to complete a jigsaw puzzle! Each team will race to complete a 500-piece puzzle, all identical, but the challenge is fierce! When the signal rings, it’s game on. The top 3 teams to finish will score some great prizes!
Registration Details: Only ONE person per team registers! For $40, you’ll lock in your team’s spot, a puzzle to play and keep, AND a bottle of wine from our specially curated lineup. All players must be 21+. Spaces are limited, so don’t wait—sign up quick!
Event Schedule: Come by 7 PM to get settled in with food and drinks! The puzzle race kicks off at 7:30 PM. Bonus: throughout the night, you and your team get exclusive access to discounted bottles of that evening’s selections!

SDSU Women's Soccer vs. St. Thomas
2025-09-25 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 St. Thomas at Fishback Soccer Complex.

SDSU Women's Volleyball VS. Omaha
2025-09-25 19:00 - 21:00 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Jackrabbits at First Bank and Trust Arena against Ole Miss. Purchase tickets at gojacks.com!

BHS Varsity Girls Volleyball vs Huron
2025-09-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Brookings High School Auxiliary Gym, 530 Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host Huron at the Auxiliary Gym

FREE Dementia Dialogues® Hosted by Peaceful Pines Senior Living
2025-09-25 16:00 - 20:15, 2025-09-24 16:00 - 20:15 | Peaceful Pines Senior Living, 900 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Dementia Dialogues® is a 5-module, evidence-informed nationally registered training course designed to educate community members and caregivers for persons who exhibit signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). Continuing education approved for EMS, Dental, Long Term Care Administrators, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Chiropractor and CHW/CHR professionals
Register today!

Six Squared: An Artist Supported Biennial Fundraiser
2025-09-25 16:00 - 20:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Calling all artists, creatives, and collectors! The Brookings Arts Council is excited to again announce our biennial fundraising event, 6 Squared! We invite you to contribute to our vibrant community by donating and purchasing 6×6 inch works of art!
📅 Art Donation Deadline: Sunday, September 21
🎨 Event Date: Thursday, September 25
4-8pm, Sale begins at 5:30pm

BHS Cross Country Varsity Invitational
2025-09-25 16:00 - 20:00 | Edgebrook Golf Course, 1415 22nd Ave S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Bobcats at Edgebrook Golf Course.

Spark Studio
2025-09-25 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.

Wall Street Wednesday
2025-09-24 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
2025-09-24 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!

Trivia Tuesday
2025-09-23 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+.
