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Holly Jolly Holidays
2025-11-16 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-14 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-13 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

SDSU Wrestling: Warren Williamson Daktronics Invitational
2025-11-16 10:00 - 19:00 | Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57007
Cheer on the Jacks at Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex
Time is TBD.

Third Sunday Breakfast at VFW
2025-11-16 09:30 - 13:00 | VFW: George Dokken Post, 520 Main Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006
Pancakes, sausage and eggs for $8. Biscuits and gravy, sausage and eggs for $8. Pancakes AND biscuits and gravy, sausage and eggs for $10. Kids under 2 are free. Kids 3-7 years old are $5.
VFW George Dokken Post #2118
520 Main Avenue
Brookings, SD 57006

Monster Truck Nitro Tour
2025-11-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Monster Truck Nitro Tour Returns to Brookings!
Back Again: Bigger & Better – Feel the Thunder!
Brookings, SD, will be the epicenter of motorsport entertainment as the Monster Truck Nitro Tour storms into the Dacotah Bank Center on Saturday, November 15, 2025, for TWO MONSTER SHOWS!
Experience the adrenaline as these incredible 10,000-pound, car-crushing giants compete in racing, wheelie contests, and bring the house down with amazing freestyle action. Plus, meet the drivers and see the trucks up close at the pre-event Autograph Pit Party!
Featuring Monster Trucks:

USA-1 – This truck can take everyone OUT!
RAMPAGE – They’ll ALL be chasing this one!
MONSTER PATROL – Definitely a FORCE to be reckoned with!
QUAD CHAOS – You’ll have a HOWLING good time!
BEAR FOOT – This is one WILD Monster!

Special Attractions:

PIT PARTY SESSION – Come early, meet the drivers, and snap photos with the trucks. (Pit Party pass must be accompanied by an event ticket.)
FREESTYLE MOTOCROSS – The best of the best performing sky-scraping Cliffhangers, Double Grabs, Superman Seat Grabs, and MORE!
RIDE TRUCK – Take the ride of your life on a real Monster Truck during the Pit Party and Intermission!

Showtimes:

1:00 PM – Pit Party: 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
7:00 PM – Pit Party: 5:30 PM–6:30 PM

Tickets On Sale Friday, August 15!
Don’t wait—ticket prices will increase the week of the show and again on the day of the event. Secure your seats early for the best deal!

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2025-11-15 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.

SDSU Football vs Illinois State
2025-11-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, 1396 Stadium Rd, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The South Dakota State University Jackrabbits take on Illinois State at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.
Game @2:00
Game day information regarding parking, ticketing and tailgating can be found at South Dakota State Jackrabbits Athletics.
Find additional event information at SDSU here.
If you’re planning on getting some new Jackrabbit gear, stop in at Jackrabbit Central located at 416 Main Ave or stop in at the SDSU Bookstore on campus.
Be sure to check the Visit Brookings website www.visitbrookingssd.com for hotels, restaurants and other things to do before or after the game.
Go Jacks!

P:C Plays South Dakota Art Museum Hygge Day!
2025-11-15 11:00 - 14:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for live Scandinavian music and a great time!

Hygge Day
2025-11-15 10:00 - 16:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Free event! Join us at the South Dakota Art Museum for a cozy day of fun and relaxation in the spirit of Hygge, the Danish inspired concept of creating cozy and convivial atmospheres that promote wellbeing. We’ll have board games, puzzles, craft activities, books, warm beverages and more for adults and children.
Project: Constellation, Scandinavian pop duo will be performing for children at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Drop in anytime 10 am to 4 pm. Everyone is welcome! Thanks to the support of Museum Members, this event is free for all (museum admission is also free, always). Parking is also free, just west of the museum on Harvey Dunn Street – on the street and in the museum and West Hall lots.
Call the Museum at (605)688-5423 with questions.

Winter Farmers Market
2025-11-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Fifth Street Gym, 606 5th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
The Farmers Market is a year round event!
Join the vendors every first and third Saturday from November through April at the 5th Street Gym.

SDSU Wrestling vs. Augustana
2025-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Jacks at the First Bank & Trust Arena.

Bingo at VFW
2025-11-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-12 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.

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, 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

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.
