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Trivia Tuesday
2026-05-19 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-12 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-05 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-28 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | 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+.

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2026-05-16 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-09 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-25 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.

Madison Avenue Dance Spring Recital
2026-05-16 11:00 - 19:30 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Enjoy Madison Avenue Dance spring recital at the Larson Memorial Concert Hall.

Bingo at VFW
2026-05-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-29 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.

Brookings High School Orchestra Senior Farewell and Awards Concert
2026-05-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Enjoy live music and say farewell to the BHS seniors at the Larson Memorial Concert Hall for the Orchestra Senior Farewell and Awards Concert.

EBC Trivia Night
2026-05-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-29 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
2026-05-13 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.

BHS Spring Band Concert
2026-05-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Enjoy live music presented by the Brookings High School band.

May Make & Take Monday - Barn Picture Frame Magnets
2026-05-11 14:30 - 17:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Stop by the museum on the second Monday of each month for a Make & Take Monday craft! Each month will bring a new ag-related craft for you to stop in, make, and take home to enjoy. The cost is $1 per craft.
In May, we’re making barn picture frame magnets.

SDSU Commencement Ceremonies
2026-05-09 10:00 - 20:00 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Celebrate the South Dakota State University class of 2026 graduates.
Commencement ceremonies are TBD.

Sensory Friendly Play
2026-05-08 16:00 - 19:00 | 521 4th St, Brookings, SD 57006
Join us for a low-sensory playtime that offers a calm, less crowded opportunity for exploration in our Museum’s exhibits. This event is specially designed for children, adults, and families who will benefit from expanded accessibility and sensory accommodations. Service providers and therapists are welcome to accompany students/clients. Regular admission rates apply.
These events include the following adaptations:
– Service providers as well as service pets are welcome
– Less crowded environment
– Designated quiet rooms
– Adaptive equipment
– Adaptive art tools
– Café space available if families bring a packed meal

Sensory Friendly Play
2026-05-08 16:00 - 19:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for a low-sensory playtime that offers a calm, less crowded opportunity for exploration in our Museum’s exhibits. This event is specially designed for children, adults, and families who will benefit from expanded accessibility and sensory accommodations. Service providers and therapists are welcome to accompany students/clients. Regular admission rates apply.
These events include the following adaptations:
– Service providers as well as service pets are welcome
– Less crowded environment
– Designated quiet rooms
– Adaptive equipment
– Adaptive art tools
– Café space available if families bring a packed meal
If your child needs specific accommodations to attend, participate, or engage in play at our museum, please call 605-692-6700. Do you want to be reminded of these events? Sign up for our email list!

Free admission for SDSU student families
2026-05-03 09:00 - 2026-05-10 19:00 | McCrory Gardens, 631 22nd Ave, BROOKINGS, SD, 57006, United States
It’s graduation week in Brookings! Swing by and grab pictures in your cap and gown for free. SDSU student families receive free admission from May 3 – 10, 2026!

BHS Flood of Jazz
2026-05-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Enjoy the BHS Flood of Jazz at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center

Community Art Day
2026-05-02 10:00 - 13:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for another Community Art Day! Gather your friends and family for art making with Brookings Council and a special guest artist at the South Dakota Art Museum. Each event features a different creative project led by an area artist, with simple, approachable activities that anyone can enjoy; no prior art experience needed.
Come get creative this month as we’ll explore portraiture, creating portraits with collaged construction paper. All are welcome and all materials are provided—just bring your creativity and for fun, hands-on art experience designed for the whole community.
Free parking is available on Harvey Dunn St. and nearby lots on campus.

250th Community Mural at Brookings Arts Council
2026-05-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Be a part of a lasting legacy in our community. Brookings residents are invited to a Community Painting Party as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday.
The Brookings Regional Growth Alliance is partnering with the Brookings Arts Council in creating a patriots’ flag mosaic mural, made with over 950 tiles, each one hand-painted by Brookings residents. Once finished, this mural will be displayed on the north side of the VFW at 520 Main Avenue.
Free Public Painting Session:

Saturday, May 2: 9:00 am – 12:00 PM

There is no cost to paint and participants can come and go at any time during the session. Bring a friend and enjoy a morning at the first outdoor Farmer’s Market of the season. No need to bring anything other than your creativity. All participants will receive a mural kit and instructions. Those interested in a little inspiration, can watch a tutorial found at this link.
Save the Date for the Big Reveal!
After all the tiles are gathered and placed, join us for the grand unveiling at VFW Parking Lot (North of 520 Main Ave) on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM
The mural project is funded through a grant from the Brookings Public Art Commission.

80s Rock Battle of the Bands
2026-04-25 16:00 - 20:00 | Sylvan Green, 1421 Student Union Ln., Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
SDSU History Club and Rock Band Club are hosting an 80s rock battle of the bands! There will be live music, raffle ticket prize is two tickets to David Lee Roth at the Washington Pavilion, and food trucks!

250th Mural Painting Party
2026-04-25 10:00 - 13:00 | VFW: George Dokken Post, 520 Main Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006
Be a part of a lasting legacy in our community. Brookings residents are invited to a Community Painting Party as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday.
The Brookings Regional Growth Alliance, in partnership with the VFW George Dokken Post 2118 and Auxiliary and other community groups, is creating a patriots’ flag mosaic mural, made with over 950 tiles, each one hand-painted by Brookings residents. Once finished, this mural will be displayed on the north side of the VFW at 520 Main Avenue.
Join us on Saturday, April 25 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
There is no cost to paint and participants can come and go at any time during the session. Whether you’re an artist or a first-timer, everything you need will be provided. While you paint, enjoy a selection of food and drinks available for purchase, with all proceeds supporting our local veterans and community programs.
Save the Date for the Big Reveal!
After all the tiles are gathered and placed, join us for the grand unveiling at VFW Parking Lot (North of 520 Main Ave) on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM
The mural project is funded through a grant from the Brookings Public Art Commission.
