Visit Brookings

3rd Annual Jackrabbit Open
2025-10-04 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-03 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Miller Wellness Center, 1440 N Campus Drive, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
3rd Annual The Jackrabbit Open​Venue Address: Miller Wellness Center 1440 N. Campus Drive​City: Brookings​State: SD​Dates: October 3-5​Registration: Registration closes on September 28th. You can scan the QR code in the image to register.​Other Pertinent Information:​Cost: $35 for one event, plus an additional $15 per additional event. A T-shirt is included with registration.​Late Registration: Those who register after September 21st are not guaranteed a T-shirt.​Contact: Kevin Miller at kevin.miller@sdstate.edu or by phone at 605-688-4083.​Schedule:​Friday, October 3: Men’s & Women’s Singles (2:00 pm), Men’s & Women’s Skinny Singles (2:00 pm), 55+ Open Men’s and Women’s Doubles (2:00 pm).​Saturday, October 4: Men’s & Women’s Doubles (10:00 am).​Sunday, October 5: Mixed Doubles (10:00 am).

Local Ink
2025-10-04 09:00 - 16:00 | the Nook, 314 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
local ink: meet the minds who write within our community
🗓 Saturday, October 4 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
📍 Outside The Nook | Downtown Brookings
As part of Fall for Downtown, The Nook is proud to host our very first Local Ink event — a day dedicated to celebrating local authors and the stories they have to share. Throughout the day, you’ll have the chance to meet a rotating lineup of writers, hear the stories behind their stories, and even take home a signed book or two.
Whether you’re a book lover, a curious passerby, or just here for the vibes, this is your chance to discover new voices + support the creative talent in our community. Stop by anytime between 9 and 4, we’ll be set up on the sidewalk right outside The Nook!
Are you an author interested in participating? Apply on our website: https://www.thenookonmain.com/local-ink-application
(Application deadline is August 31, 2025)

SDSU Equestrian vs UT Martin
2025-10-04 09:00 - 13:30 | DeHaan Equestrian Center, 1823 US-14 BYP, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the Jackrabbits as they host UT Martin at the DeHaan Equestrian Center.
Time is TBD.

Farmers Market
2025-10-04 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

Bingo at VFW
2025-10-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-01 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.

The Comedy Room at Wooden Legs Brewing Company
2025-10-03 18:30 - 20:30 | 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, October 3rd 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.

Ceramic Ghosts
2025-10-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Get into the spooky spirit by creating your own ceramic ghosts! In this two-part class, you’ll shape, glaze, and personalize ghostly decorations perfect for your Halloween display.

Ages 10+
2 session class: Please register for the glazing class on October 17 HERE.

Jacks Club Hockey vs Minnesota Duluth
2025-10-03 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 Duluth at the Larson Ice Center.
Time is TBD.

Tay ALL Day!
2025-10-03 11:00 - 2025-10-04 18:00 | Hand Tied Gift & Floral, 426 3rd St, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
A SWIFTIE celebration celebrating the release of Taylor Swift’s newest album! Enjoy a day filled with music, community, and all things Taylor. shopping, and give away’s and lot’s of fun activities planned!

SDSU Equestrian vs. Minnesota Crookston
2025-10-03 09:00 - 17:00 | DeHaan Equestrian Center, 1823 US-14 BYP, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the Jackrabbits as they host Minnesota Crookston at DeHaan Equestrian Center.
Time is TBD.

SDSU Women's Soccer vs. North Dakota
2025-10-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Fishback Soccer Complex, 1100 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Come cheer on SDSU Women’s Soccer team as they take on North Dakota at Fishback Soccer Complex. In this game it features Faculty Staff Appreciation and Cubby’s Feed the Fans event.

Wood Carving Course - Intermediate (1)
2025-10-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join local artisan Steve Hunter, an experienced wood carver since 1998, who has mastered the art using just one carving knife.
Designed for intermediate carvers aged 16 and above who have some experience or have taken his previous 101 class. This 6-hour course spread over three evenings introduces you to additional techniques are styles within the timeless craft of wood carving. Whether you’re fairly new to carving or have tried it before but found it challenging, this class is perfect for you!
Registration in this three week course includes everything necessary for the class, and features a high quality beginner carving kit to take home—the same type of knife Steve uses in his work!

No different from the November Intermediate (2) course, but students are welcome to enroll in both if they wish
Three 2-hour Tuesday evening classes
All supplies provided, including necessary saftey items
Additional optional tools available for purchase

Payment plan available: $55 deposit plus 1 payment of $100.00, paid every four weeks.

(I Wish I Could See You) In My Dreams: New Works by Breanna Fischer | Opening Reception
2025-10-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for the opening reception of exhibiting artist Breanna Fischer and experience a deeply personal collection of paintings shaped by themes of grief, healing, and resilience. Through her work, Breanna explores the intertwined journeys of womanhood, motherhood, and loss, offering an intimate reflection on carrying grief and finding connection through art.
This body of work is dedicated in part to Breanna’s late aunt, Bertie, whose influence and support guided her artistic journey from childhood. Through these pieces, Breanna shares both her personal healing and an invitation to all who carry grief: we need not bear the weight alone.
Come meet the artist, explore the collection, and celebrate the power of storytelling through art.—
Don’t miss the chance to learn directly from Breanna in her upcoming artist workshop on acrylic glazing techniques, the same method she uses in this exhibition. Register now to save your spot!
Saturday, October 25th2:30-4:30pm$35The Brookings Arts Council (524 4th St., Brookings SD)

Spark Studio
2025-10-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family style
Spark Studio is designed to ignite creativity and imagination through hands-on exploration, including sensory experiences. Join us in our First Floor Art Studio for a facilitated creative session that encourages young artists to experiment with materials, explore textures, sounds, and colors, and discover the joy of making. Spark Studio is the perfect place to unleash creativity and engage in sensory exploration.

Destination NEXT Tourism Workshop
2025-10-02 08:00 - 12:00 | McCrory Gardens, 631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
You participated in the survey…
Join us for a look at the results!
Visit Brookings is partnering with Destination NEXT

to ASSESS our ATTRACTIONS…
EVAULATE our community’s TOURISM ALIGNMENT…
Plan for the FUTURE growth of this IMPORTANT industry!

Spend the morning with us as we dive into the results and understand the opportunities we ahead for the Brookings tourism industry.
You also have the opportunity to hear the brand new Destination NEXT future’s study. This biennual survey highlights important tourism trends happening around the country. It shares strategies communities, just like ours, are pursing to stay competitive.
This engaging and interactive workshop is lead by Shelly Green, Executive Consultant with DestinationNEXT. With over thirty years experience in both public and private organizations, Shelly is an expert in destination strategic planning, coalition building, policy development and governance. Shelly’s analysis of the results will provide guidance in determining the implications of the feedback and making recommendations for actionable steps… important pieces at this pivotal time in Brookings.
We guarantee you will leave the workshop with a fresh perspective of tourism’s role in economic development, and energized to see what opportunities lie ahead.

There is no cost to attend the workshop. Click here to register.

Wall Street Wednesday
2025-10-01 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
2025-10-01 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.

Philip Yenawine in Conversation
2025-10-01 16:30 - 17:30 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us at the South Dakota Art Museum for a special lecture with Philip Yenawine, co-founder of Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS). Presented in our auditorium, this program offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from one of the leading voices in arts-based education.
Yenawine will join virtually to share the history of VTS, reflect on his personal experience developing and teaching this method, and offer insights he has gained throughout his decades of practice. Whether you are an educator, student, or simply curious about the power of art to spark dialogue and deepen understanding, this program will provide fresh perspectives on how we learn to look and think together.
Free and open to the public.

Trivia Tuesday
2025-09-30 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+.

Grounded in Art: Evening Yoga
2025-09-30 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.

Coteau’s Community Meal
2025-09-30 16:00 - 18:30 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for a $5 community meal!
We’ve designed these meals as a way to bring the community together to share a simple, healthy, prepared meal for low cost. Invite a friend and dine with us!
On the menu:
– Chicken Alfredo with Garlic Breadstick
– Gluten free option available
Café Coteau is open to the public.
The Children’s Museum of South Dakota is open until 7 pm on Tuesday nights!

Story Time
2025-09-30 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.

Grounded in Art: Chair Yoga
2025-09-29 08:00 - 08:30 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Grounded in Art: Chair Yoga
Mondays, September 15 – October 27 | 8:00–8:30 am
(No class October 13)
Begin your week with balance and calm in the museum galleries. Grounded in Art: Chair Yoga offers a gentle practice designed to enhance flexibility, reduce stress, and promote overall wellbeing. Guided by certified yoga instructor Mandy Lyons, participants will engage in mindful movement that nurtures focus, restores energy, and amplifies creativity.
Join us for this free series! We will also be offering a mat yoga class on Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm. Questions? Call the Museum at (605)688-5423.
All supplies are provided.
Support for this program is generously provided by Art Bridges.

Good Roots Pizza Nights
2025-09-28 16:30 - 19:30 | Good Roots Farm and Gardens, 3712 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Weekly wood-fired pizza nights are every Sunday evening, 4:30-7:30 PM, starting early June – mid Oct. This year, enjoy our farm fresh pizza with family and friends by placing a pre-order! Pre-orders for the upcoming Sundays will be open Tuesdays from 3 pm with the new menu.
To place your order visit goodrootsfarm.square.site, order up to 6 pizzas of your fancy, and select the time you’d like your pizzas to be ready the following Sunday! Our menu will be updated often to reflect the seasonal produce available.
On the night of, we welcome you to enjoy the evening on the farm with your family and friends. Our food is served picnic-style and we have plenty of space to spread out and make the evening special, safely. We encourage you to bring your own yard games, lawn chairs, blankets, and plates to enjoy our farm, food and animals. Friendly, non-barking dogs on leashes are welcome.
Q & A-

Do I need a reservation? We highly encourage it! To ensure your pizza is hot, fresh, and ready in a timely fashion we ask that you pre-order your pizzas. Visit goodrootsfarm.square.site to place your order.

What can I expect? Specialty, hand-crafted, wood-fired pizzas and a beautiful evening on the farm with space to enjoy your friends and family. You can spend the entire evening on the farm and when your pizzas are ready, we will display your order number by the Pizza Ovens.

Do I need to bring drinks? No, we’ve got you covered! We sell select beers, wine, and signature lemonades. Bring your own water or we will have some bottled water you can purchase.

What should we bring? Our pizza is served picnic-style and delivered to you hot from our wood-fired oven in a pizza box. Please bring your own utensils, napkins, lawn chair, and yard games, if you like.

Pottery Wheel Lesson (9/28)
2025-09-28 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, September 28
Glazing: Sunday, October 12
Payment plan available: $60 deposit plus 1 payment of $55.00, paid every four weeks.

SDSU Softball vs Minnesota Crookston
2025-09-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Jerald T. Moriarty Field, 1505 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, 57007, United States
Cheer on the Jackrabbits as they host Minnesota Crookston at the Jerald T. Moriarty Field.

Party on the Porch
2025-09-28 13:00 - 15:00 | McCrory Gardens, 631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Sundays in September (7, 14, 21 & 28) free admission for Party on the Porch!
Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the ambiance of live music in the Terrace Garden! Purchase a delicious food item or beverage from SDSU Catering!
Food/beverage available during the performance from 1:00pm-3:00pm.

Silent Book Club at the Nook
2025-09-28 11:00 - 13:00 | the Nook, 314 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
September 28th | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
314 Main Ave | Downtown Brookings
Join us for Silent Book Club at the Nook on the 4th Sunday of each month. Enjoy a quiet, cozy space to read together without conversation. Bring your own book, e-reader, or audiobook (headphones required), or purchase something from our shelves.
Schedule:
* 11:00 AM Quiet reading hour
* 12:00 PM Optional socializing, or keep reading
This event is intended for adults. No registration is required.
