Visit Brookings

Drive to Donate
2025-11-12 07:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | 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, 2025-11-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-07 10:00 - 18:00 | 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, 2025-11-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-07 10:00 - 18:00 | 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, 2025-11-07 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, 2025-11-07 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.

Cozy Cookie Decorating with Sisters Spice
2025-11-08 14:30 - 16:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join Rebekah Basset of Sisters Spice and Everything Nice for a fun and festive autumn cookie decorating class!
Learn to create beautifully detailed fall-themed cookies inspired by cozy sweaters, crisp leaves, and pumpkin season. Whether you’re looking for a creative night out with friends, a parent–child activity, or a relaxing solo project, this class will fill your evening with warmth and creativity. Perfect for beginners and cookie enthusiasts alike.

Annual Christmas & Craft Sale
2025-11-08 09:00 - 15:00 | First Lutheran Church, 403 8th St, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
It’s that time of year again! 13 talented makers, 50+ years of tradition, and endless one-of-a-kind creations you won’t find anywhere else.
Handmade gifts Seasonal décor Unique finds (just for YOU!)
Mark your calendar, grab your friends, and come shop straight from the heart.

SDMTA Ivan Konev, piano, and Natalia Moiseeva, violin
2025-11-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Sponsored by the Dan and Michele Kemp Chamber Music Fund.
The School of Performing Arts partners with the South Dakota Music Teachers Association to present Iven Konev and Natalia Moiseeva in a duo performance.
Pianist Ivan Konev was born in Ukraine and educated in Moscow, where he completed his bachelor’s degree in piano performance from the Music College affiliated with the Moscow Conservatory and master’s degree in piano performance from Gnessin’s Music Academy. Konev holds a doctoral degree in piano performance from the University of Minnesota and currently serves as a professor of piano at the University of Wisconsin – River Falls.
Natalia Moiseeva holds B.M. and M.M. degrees in violin performance from the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Russia, and a DMA degree in violin performance from the University of Minnesota, where she studied with professor Sally O’Reilly. She regularly performs with the Minnesota Orchestra and Minnesota Opera and teaches violin at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota.

SDSU Women's Basketball vs. Rice
2025-11-07 19:00 - 21:00 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Jackrabbits as they host Rice at First Bank & Trust Arena.

Bingo at VFW
2025-11-07 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.

Kids Night In + Parents Night Out
2025-11-07 17:30 - 20:30 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 5-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $38 ($30.40 members)
It’s a win-win! Grown-ups get a well-deserved night out while kids enjoy a playful evening of hands-on fun at the museum. Each session invites children to dive into creative experiences in the Maker Studio—think robotics, circuits, hot glue, sculpture, painting, and more. With games to play, stories to read, and space to explore their own interests, kids can settle in and make the night their own. This program is a perfect blend of freedom, creativity, and connection – all after hours.
Please register in advance. If a minimum number of participants is not met within 48 hours in advance full refunds will be issued.
Please bring a sack supper.

SDSU Men's Basketball vs. Dakota State
2025-11-06 19:00 - 21:00 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Jackrabbits as they host Dakota State at the First Bank & Trust Arena.
