Bingo at VFW
2025-11-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

BPL Game Night at Wooden Legs
2025-11-14 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.

Downtown Brookings Sip & Shop
2025-11-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join several of your favorite business for the Downtown Brookings Sip & Shop, Friday, November 14th from 4:00pm – 7:00pm. Each participating store will have a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) to sip on and treats to enjoy! You don’t want to miss it! 🛍️🎄🍷
Participating businesses:
Be Still Boutique
Dakota Soul Boutique
Emerald Grace Clothing Co.
FOUND
Graye
Hand Tied
Meraki Threads & Design
Pasque
Seven Songbird Boutique
The Carrot Seed
The Nook
The Socialight
The Ugly Duckling
Trendz
Wild Child Boutique and Consignment

Holly Jolly Holidays
2025-11-14 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-13 10:00 - 18:00 | The Carrot Seed Kitchen Co., 310 Main Ave S., Brookings, 57006, United States
Join us at The Carrot Seed Kitchen Co. for our annual holiday open house, November 13th-16th! Start checking those gifts off your list, and make sure your kitchen is ready to take on all the holiday meals and yummy baked treats. Stay tuned for more details!

Hours: Thursday-Friday: 10am-6pm Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 12pm-4pm

Winter Classic - Squirt A, B & C
2025-11-14 08:00 - 2025-11-16 17:00 | Larson Ice Center, 924 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on your favorite team at the Brookings Winter Classic Tournament. All games are held at the Larson Ice Center.

Emerald City Paint & Sip @ WLBC
2025-11-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Defy gravity for the night and join artist Erik Ritter for a Wicked-inspired Paint & Sip! Create your own dazzling Emerald City scene while enjoying a drink and some great company. Erik will guide you step-by-step, making it fun and approachable for all skill levels—no magic required!

Author Signing: Tanner Castora + John 'Stig' Stiegelmeier
2025-11-13 18:00 - 19:00 | the Nook, 314 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
We are so excited to welcome Tanner Castora, author of ‘Stig and The Rise of SDSU Football’ to the Nook! Join us on Thursday, November 13th at 6 PM to meet local legends:
🖊️ Author Tanner Castora
🧢 Coach John ‘Stig’ Stiegelmeier
🏈 Former players Jaxon + Jadon Janke
The night will kick off with mingling, followed by a Q+A session and book signing. It’s the perfect chance to meet the author, reconnect with some familiar faces, and celebrate the story that captures the rise of SDSU Football!
About the book:
In 1997, South Dakota State football was your everyday Division II program. Twenty-six years later, they were Division I national champions. This is the story of coach John “Stig” Stiegelmeier — the man who led the way — and the overlooked recruits who defied the odds, survived the grim transition to Division I, and steadily built a powerhouse program in the frozen plains of South Dakota. Discover how a program nobody seemed to believe in became the team nobody could beat. With over 135 interviews with Stig, former players and coaches — this book offers an inside look into how a National Champion was built at SDSU.

Frybread and Film
2025-11-13 17:30 - 19:45 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with free Indian Tacos (Quantities limited. First come, first served.) and a screening of “Smoke Signals” (1998, PG-13, 1 hr. 29 min.)! Food will be served 5:30-6pm and the film screening will start immediately after.

South Dakota Art Museum Open Late
2025-11-13 10:00 - 19:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features:
Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (46 new venders!)
Special events including live music, sip & shop, and family-friendly activities.
A cozy reading corner for kids.
Meet & greets with your favorite characters.
Free gift wrapping on select days.
Every purchase supports museum exhibitions and programming — thank you for making a difference with your holiday shopping!
Mark your calendars for extra-special dates:
Nov. 20–22: Gifting for Good Holiday Sale (with area cultural institution stores!)
Dec. 4, 5 – 8 pm: Sip & Shop with Nordic band Project Constellation & free gift wrapping.
Open until 7 pm on Thursdays in November and December.
Follow us on social media for updates, sneak peeks, and event details!

Wall Street Wednesday
2025-11-12 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.

EBC Trivia Night
2025-11-12 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.

Drive to Donate
2025-11-12 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.

Trivia Tuesday
2025-11-11 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+.

The Pride of the Dakotas Indoor Concert
2025-11-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57007
Join us for a celebration of the 2025 season! Admission is free, with a free-will donation for the Pride and Jack’s Place Food Pantry. Doors open at 7pm, with the concert beginning at 7:30!

SDSU Women's Basketball vs. Murray State
2025-11-11 19:00 - 21:00 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Jackrabbits as they host Murray State at the First Bank & Trust Arena

Story Time
2025-11-11 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.

SDSU Wind Symphony Concert
2025-11-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Enjoy live music at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center

Watercolor Basic Techniques
2025-11-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join illustrator and watercolorist Eileen Binkley as she guides you through the basic techniques and methods of watercolor painting.
– No experience necessary, perfect for beginners as well anyone who wants to brush up on their painting foundations
– All supplies included, but feel free to bring your own from home if you’d like to learn to use them.

November Make & Take Monday - Funny Turkey Magnets
2025-11-10 14:30 - 17:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Join us on the second Monday of each month for a Make & Take Monday craft! Each month will bring a new 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 November, we’re making funny turkey magnets.

Pottery Wheel Lesson (11/9)
2025-11-09 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+, 11 and under should be accompanied by an adult to assist
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: Sunday, November 9
Glazing: Sunday, November 23
Payment plan available: $60 deposit plus 2 payments of $27.50, paid every four weeks.

Pasque Holiday Open House
2025-11-09 12:00 - 16:00 | Pasque, 400 Main Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
November 7th – 9th
400 Main Ave | Downtown Brookings
Our most anticipated annual event where you find ALL the inspiration and items for your holiday decorating and gift giving!
Stay tuned for more info! Follow us on Facebook + Instagram @mypasque to up to date!
2025 Holiday Open House Dates:
Friday, November 7 | 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday, November 8 | 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday, November 9 | 12 pm – 4 pm

the Nook Holiday Open House
2025-11-09 11:00 - 15:00 | the Nook, 314 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
November 7th – 9th
314 Main Ave | Downtown Brookings
🎄 You are invited! 🎄
Join us at The Nook for our Holiday Open House Celebration! There will be sweet treats, festive discounts, cozy conversation, and oodles of merriment.
Mark your calendars—more details coming soon. It’s going to be SO MUCH FUN!
Holiday Open House Hours:
Fri: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat: 10 AM – 4 PM
Sun: 11 AM – 3 PM

ECLIPSE | Skinner's Pub
2025-11-08 21:00 - 23:59 | Skinner’s Pub
Eclipse is coming back to Skinner’s Pub! Get ready to ROCK on Saturday November 8th from 9pm – Midnight!
Eclipse is a longtime working band, playing shows throughout the Midwest. The band and crew bring live Rock & Roll and Country Rock Music with a party atmosphere everywhere they go. From bars and clubs to the largest street dances in the Midwest, Eclipse has shared the stage with acts such as Parmalee, Saving Abel, Black Hawk, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Diamond Rio, Quiet Riot, Hall & Oates, Joan Jett, Loverboy, Little Texas, Sawyer Brown, Joe Nichols, Gwen Sebastian, and many more

2nd Saturdays at Bluestem Bicycles
2025-11-08 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.

Brookings PRCA Rodeo
2025-11-08 19:30 - 22:30 | Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Gear up in your best boots and favorite cowboy hat for the Brookings PRCA Rodeo on Friday, November 7, and Saturday, November 8, at 7:30 PM. Doors open at 6:30 PM. It’s a jam-packed weekend of rodeo events including, bull riding, barrel racing, bareback riding, team roping, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, and tie-down. Contestants range from World Champions, Badland Circuit Champions, college and rookie members.
Seven Rodeo Events

Bareback Riding
Tie Down Roping
Saddle Bronc Riding
Steer Wrestling
Team Roping
Barrel Racing
Bull Riding

Tickets go on sale starting Friday, September 19, at 10am at the Active Heating Box Office and online at Ticketmaster.com.

250th Marine Anniversary Party!
2025-11-08 19:00 - 23:59 | VFW: George Dokken Post, 520 Main Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006
Join us Saturday November 8th from 7 p.m.- Midnight at the Brookings VFW- 520 Main Ave. Brookings.

Parking will be available behind the building in the First Bank and Trust lot. As well as on the street in front of the building.

Enjoy live music by the Highway Hall Band, Free food from Shorty’s Hotbox, short program to honor our heroes, silent auction, and cash bar. All are welcome for a “Mission of Fun”! If you are planning to attend please select going, or interested! Your local Marines want to thank you in advance!

The Comedy Room at Wooden Legs Brewing Company
2025-11-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
🎤 The Comedy Room at Wooden Legs Brewing Co.
📍 Downtown Brookings, SD
🎟️ Tickets: $20
Friday, November 7th and Saturday, November 8th at 7pm
Headliner to be announced…
Feature act to be announced…
Hosted by….
Get ready for a night of laughs, local flavor, and unforgettable energy!
Each month, The Comedy Room brings national headlining comedians from all over the U.S. to the heart of Brookings — all curated by Sean Leary.
Come for the comedy, stay for the vibes:
🍕 Delicious pizza & next-level food options
🍺 Custom craft beers brewed on-site
🏙️ Downtown Brookings atmosphere
🤝 Brought to you by amazing community sponsors
Whether you’re a comedy fan, a craft beer lover, or just looking for a unique night out — this is Brookings’ best kept secret and your new favorite monthly tradition.
🎭 Seating is limited — grab your $20 ticket now before it sells out!
Presented by Sean Leary
Sean Leary is a Midwest-bred, Los Angeles-based comedian, producer, and creative force redefining live comedy experiences across the country. From beach houses and backyards to gyms and golf courses, Sean has built a national following by turning unconventional spaces into unforgettable comedy shows.
He is the creator and host of The Buddy Cop Podcast, the sold-out Chips & Bits Comedy Golf Tournament series, Malibu Comedy Night, and the Beach House Comedy Club, each blending high-energy stand-up with community, creativity, and a touch of chaos.
Sean’s work has been featured on Fox’s Laughs, Hulu, Fusion, Sirius XM Comedy Radio, and Yahoo Sports: Comedians Against the Spread. He also competed on America’s Got Talent Season 10 and previously inked a national sponsorship deal with Michelob Ultra.
Despite being based in L.A., Sean continues to support his roots—remotely running his own comedy club in his hometown of Brookings, South Dakota.
Presented by Wooden Legs Brewing Company
We are an independent craft brew pub located steps from the center of downtown Brookings, SD. We are proud to be the favorite place for locals and visitors to meet friends for a pint of fresh beer and share conversation over a cracker crust pizza from our kitchen. We offer 21 taps of local and regional craft beers, pizza, fresh deli sandwiches and hoagies.
From cracker crust pizza to hand cut and piled high deli sandwiches, our customers love our pub food! Try our new food specials every week. We are a local favorite hangout for people looking for great food in Brookings.

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2025-11-08 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.
