Visit Brookings

Star Wars Spooktacular Party
2025-10-25 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Join us for Star Wars themed food, crafts, and activities. Come take a picture with the 501st Legion! Costumes are welcome!

Jacks Club Hockey vs Minnesota Crookston
2025-10-25 12:00 - 14:30, 2025-10-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Larson Ice Center, 924 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the SDSU Jacks Club Hockey team as they host Minnesota Crookston at the Larson Ice Center.
Time is TBD.

Old Sanctuary Fall Market
2025-10-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Old Sanctuary Banquet Facility
More details coming soon!

Community Art Day
2025-10-25 10:00 - 13:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for a FREE Community Art Day on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at the South Dakota Art Museum (1036 Medary Ave., Brookings).
Co-organized with the Brookings Arts Council, this drop-in event invites participants of all ages to explore their creativity with a special painting project. Whether you stay for the full three hours or just a few minutes, you’ll have the chance to create something unique to take home.
Open to all ages—everyone is welcome!
Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
All materials provided—just bring your imagination.
Completely FREE to attend.
Come make art, connect with community, and enjoy a fun, hands-on experience at the museum.
Support for this program is generously provided by Art Bridges.

Farmers Market
2025-10-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, 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

Fancakes at Wooden Legs with Her Turn
2025-10-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Fancakes is back for the Jackrabbits ’25-’26 Football Season. Fancakes are FREE Blueberry and Apple pancakes we will be offering the morning of Jackrabbit Home Football Games. Each week we partner with local non-profits or organizations with a need in the Brookings area. All free will donations collected for the Fancakes will be donated directly to our weekly partner. The October 25th partner is Her Turn.
Huge Thank you to our coffee partner Kool Beans Coffee and Roasterie who will be providing fresh brewed coffee all season long!

South Dakota Animals
2025-10-25 09:00 - 10:00 | Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center, 2810 22nd Ave South, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Come and join our GFP naturalists on October 25 at the Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center and learn about what animals call South Dakota home! This free program is designed for children ages 8 and under. We hope to see you there!

Fear Asylum
2025-10-24 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Fear Asylum
Step inside if you dare… The Fear Asylum has been twisting nightmares into reality for more than a decade. With new rooms, darker halls, and terrors lurking around every corner, it’s South Dakota’s ultimate haunted house experience.
This attraction may not be suitable for children. Parents/guardians assume full responsibility for minors who attend.

Bingo at VFW
2025-10-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-22 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.

Boo Bash
2025-10-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Madison Avenue Dance Studio, LLC, 2021 Tallgrass Parkway, Brookings, SD, 57006
Grab your friends, get dressed up in your Halloween costume and come spend the evening with Coaches Bella and Olivia! We’ve got the best night planned!
When: Friday, October 24 Time: 6:30 – 8:30PM Where: Madison Avenue Dance Cost: $25 (pay with cash, check or card at drop off) Who: Ages 5-10 (you do not need to be a member of MADS to attend)
Join us for a fun night filled with: Beaded Bracelet Station (Halloween themed, of course!) Candy Bar Popcorn Glow Dance Party Movie: KPop Demon Hunters!
It’ll be SPOOKTACULAR! Pre-registration is required. See you there, BOO-tiful dancers!
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CIRQUE DU SCREAM - Monarch Aerial Arts Showcase
2025-10-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Monarch Aerial Arts Presents: CIRQUE DU SCREAM
Fear takes flight on aerial silks, lyra, trapeze, and beyond…
Cirque Du Scream | Friday, Oct 24 at 6PM Fishback Studio Theatre — Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center $10 adults | $5 kids under 10 — tickets at the door
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Nordic Echoes Reception
2025-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us as we celebrate the opening of Nordic Echoes, a traveling exhibition of contemporary Nordic folk arts and cultural traditions from the Upper Midwest. The reception will feature Scandinavian musical duo, Project: Constellation (Grand Forks, ND) in the galleries. Free and open to the public!

P:C Plays South Dakota Museum of Art Exhibit Nordic Echoes!
2025-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for live Scandinavian music and a great time!

Kids Night In + Parents Night Out
2025-10-24 17:30 - 20:30 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
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.

Brookings Blown Glass Pumpkin Patch
2025-10-24 13:00 - 18:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Brookings! Fall is finally here, and nothing brightens up your Autumnal decor like pumpkin-spiced glass. Come out to a one day only sale of glass art made by Nebraska artist Taylor Moore on Friday, October 24th from 1pm to 6:30pm at the Brookings Arts Council Building.

I’ll have unique sculptural items, vessels, and more pumpkins than you can shake a cinnamon stick at.

Click “interested” on this Facebookevent to stay updated about the sale!

"Don Giovanni" featuring Teatro Lirico D'Europa
2025-10-23 19:30 - 22:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
World class opera troupe, Teatro Lirico D’Europa returns to the Oscar Larson Theatre with their professional cast of operatic stars to offer the scandalous and entertaining retelling of Don Juan in Mozart’s, “Don Giovanni”.
Mozart approached his operatic retelling of the Don Juan myth from a point of view that is neither tragic nor entirely comic, but rather lighthearted, urbane, and ironic. We follow the title character and his earthy comic sidekick, Leporello, through a series of encounters that begin with a fatal duel, moves back and forth between the humorous and the sentimental, and ends with the protagonist being dragged down to hell.
This performance features a full orchestra of professional musicians, the impressive Teatro Lirico D’ Europa artist roster and will highlight some of the top voices from South Dakota State University’s School of Performing Arts joining the chorus.
This performance will be sung in Italian with English supertitles projected.

SDSU Women's Volleyball VS. Oral Roberts
2025-10-23 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 Oral Roberts. Purchase tickets at gojacks.com!

Bloom and Grow Workshop
2025-10-23 18:30 - 19:30 | McCrory Gardens, 631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007
SDSU Extension will host a series of horticulture workshops from January to October from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at McCrory Gardens (631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57007).
Master Gardeners, families, and the general public are encouraged to attend to learn about a variety of horticulture techniques and gain hands-on experience.
This event will focus on Dividing Perennials. The event is free although registration is required.

Decades Night
2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Time travel back to the 80s, 90s, and 00s! We’ll have nostalgic crafts and activities, music, candy, photo areas, and more! Come wearing an outfit from one of the decades for an entry into the doorprize drawing. All ages are welcome! Drop in any time!

Twas the Night Paint & Sip @ WLBC
2025-10-22 19:30 - 22:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Step into a delightfully eerie world inspired by Tim Burton’s iconic style with artist Erik Ritter and Wooden Legs Brewing Company at our October paint n’ sip!
When: Painting kicks off at 7:30 PM, but come early to grab your drink and settle in Included: All painting supplies and one complimentary drink Who: No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm! Artists under 21 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult
Whether you’re a seasoned painter or a first-timer, this is your chance to create a moody, whimsical nightscape full of twists and shadows in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Reserve your spot today!

Wall Street Wednesday
2025-10-22 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
2025-10-22 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
2025-10-21 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 High School Fall Choir Concert
2025-10-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Enjoy live music at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center

International Cooking Class
2025-10-21 18:30 - 21:00 | The Carrot Seed Kitchen Co., 310 Main Ave S., Brookings, 57006, United States
The International Cooking classes are held at the Carrot Seed Kitchen Co. on the third Tuesday of every month from 6:30 pm. Learn how to cook amazing and delicious dishes from around the world. Each month learn about a new dish from different countries. Learn more about each event on Facebook.
Cost: $25 (incl. materials)

Come and cook with us! Learn more and register at cookingclass@brookingsmc.org

Grounded in Art: Evening Yoga
2025-10-21 18:30 - 19:15 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Grounded in Art: Evening Yoga
Tuesdays, September 16 – October 21 | 6:30–7:15 pm
Unwind at the end of your day with a calming yoga practice in the museum galleries. Grounded in Art: Evening Yoga invites participants to stretch, strengthen, and restore through rejuvenating mat-based movement. Guided by yoga instructor Mandy Lyons, this practice encourages relaxation, balance, and creative renewal in a setting that supports both body and mind.
All supplies are provided. BYO mat if you’re able.
We will also be offering a chair yoga class on Monday mornings at 8:00am.
Questions? Call the Museum at (605)688-5423.
Support provided by Art Bridges.

Monarch Aerial Arts Fall Showcase
2025-10-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Experience the Monarch Aerial Arts at their Fall Showcase.
