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Graphic Design & Studio Art Faculty Exhibit Reception
2025-10-08 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Grove Hall Ritz Gallery, 1396 Student Union Ln., Brookings, 57007, United States
The graphic design and studio art programs in the South Dakota State University School of Design are pleased to present the 2025 faculty exhibit titled “hot ketchup soup.”
Join us on Wednesday, October 8 from 4-6pm for the opening reception. The exhibit will be on view Oct 6-31, 2025.
What: “hot ketchup soup” exhibit receptionWhere: Grove Hall Ritz Gallery, South Dakota State UniversityWhen: Wed, Oct 8, 4-6pmGallery hours: M-F 9am-5pm, closed on weekends & state holidays.
This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome to attend!

Tumble Try It FREE!
2025-10-08 14:45 - 17:45 | Madison Avenue Dance Studio, LLC, 2021 Tallgrass Parkway, Brookings, SD, 57006
TUMBLE TRY IT FREE! Wednesday October 8
Intermediate/Advanced • 2:45-3:30pm • Ages 11-18
Beginner • 3:30-4:15pm • Ages 4-6
Junior I • 4:15-5:00pm • Ages 6-8
Junior II • 5:00-5:45 • Ages 8-10
Please pre-register here: https://forms.gle/s8NeGdD2kUWA9m1FA

Drive to Donate
2025-10-08 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
2025-10-07 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
2025-10-07 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.

Wilson Daniels Wine Tasting
2025-10-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Mosaic Wine Bar & Small Plates
Join us for an exclusive wine tasting featuring selections from the renowned Wilson Daniels Portfolio. Experience a curated tasting of exceptional wines and learn the stories behind each bottle from Alisun Grandy, a representative from Wilson Daniels.

Discover tasting notes, winemaking insights, and winery information while enjoying a guided exploration of some of the world’s finest wines. Whether you’re a seasoned wine drinker or just beginning your wine journey, this tasting promises to delight your palate and expand your wine knowledge. Limited space is available for this event, and pre-registration is required. Follow the link listed on this page to purchase your tickets. We will do our best to accommodate group seating of tickets purchased together. 21+ Event.

Wood Carving Course - Beginner
2025-10-07 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 beginners aged 16 and above, this 6-hour course spread over three evenings introduces you to the timeless craft of wood carving. Whether you’re 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!

Ages 16+
Three 2-hour Tuesday evening classes
All supplies provided, including necessary safety items

Payment plan available: $55 deposit plus 1 payment of $95.00, paid every four weeks.

Fall Arrangement + Styling Classes
2025-10-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Pasque, 400 Main Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Learn the art of floral arrangement + tray styling that will last for seasons to come!
Welcome to Pasque’s arrangement + styling class. This is an opportunity for you to learn, explore + experiment with different picks, sprays, florals + accents while being assisted by the Pasque team. Grab a friend or two to enjoy this event with while you learn, laugh, and enjoy a relaxing night out. You can stay until 8 p.m. if you are having a grand time but the class will be interactive and may take you much less time.
Register here: https://www.mypasque.com/classes-events
Interested in a class or private shopping experience for your next bridal shower, house warming celebration, office party, birthday party or bachelorette party? We do those too! Just contact us hello@mypasque.com or 605.692.7877 and we will work to schedule with you!

Coteau’s Community Meal
2025-10-07 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:
– Pulled Pork Sliders with Coleslaw
– Vegan and gluten free options 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
2025-10-07 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
2025-10-06 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
2025-10-05 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.

Tee'd Off 7th Anniversary Open House
2025-10-05 13:00 - 21:00 | Tee’d Off Golf Simulators, 2508 Wilbert Ct, Brookings, 57006, United States
Remember to come to Tee’d Off Oct 5 to celebrate 7 years of service! 605-692-7273 to reserve a spot in the scramble tournament and golf derby!

GOLF DERBY FORMAT:
(Like musical chairs)…all contestants play hole 1. The worst scoring player is “out”. The remaining players play hole 2 and again, the worst scoring player is out. Play continues until a solo player is left! There will be 3 divisions with up to 8 players each- men’s, women, college/ high school.

SDSU Women's Soccer vs. NDSU
2025-10-05 13:00 - 15:00 | 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 State at Fishback Soccer Complex.

SDSU Softball vs Augustana
2025-10-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Jerald T. Moriarty Field, 1505 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, 57007, United States
Cheer on the Jackrabbits as they host Augustana at the Jerald T. Moriarty Field.

3rd Annual Jackrabbit Open
2025-10-05 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-04 10:00 - 13:00 | 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).

The Comedy Room at Wooden Legs Brewing Company
2025-10-04 18:00 - 20:30, 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.

Tailgate Party
2025-10-04 17:00 - 23:59 | Sully’s Irish Pub, 421 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
****Saturday October 4th.***Tailgate Party***Customer Appreciation
Starting at 5pm, we will have Pork Loin Sandwiches (to the first 100 or so at that time).Happy Hour Specials 3pm-7pm – Some other drink specials all day.

Capping the night we have some live music in the bar. Starting approximately at 8pm.Lizzy Hofer is kicking the night off.Trailerpark Country band will take the stage next and keep the night a goin!!!!!
** A BIG thank you to all of our customers. We truly appreciate all of you!!! **

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2025-10-04 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.

Scarecrow Shootout
2025-10-04 15:00 - 20:30 | University Plains Speedway, 1942 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Head to the University Plains Speedway for the annual Scarecrow Shootout on October 4, 2025.
Race is scheduled to begin at 3pm.

Learning from Hidden Queer Stories Talk
2025-10-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Why is it so important to bring queer stories into the spotlight? How can we learn from them? In this talk, we’ll consider the ways that queer stories have been ignored and erased, but how they’ve simultaneously made an enormous mark on popular culture. From the trans histories of 1920s Berlin to the lesbian couple who once edited British Vogue, all the way to modern-day RuPaul’s Drag Race, we’ll reflect on the cultural significance of queer lives, loves and art.

Jacks Club Hockey vs Minnesota Duluth
2025-10-04 12:00 - 14:30 | 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.

The Fall Classic
2025-10-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, 57006, United States
Downtown Brookings invites you to enjoy a day of fall festivities, fun, football, and shopping during The Fall Classic event on October 4th! Beginning at 10:00 am, Main Avenue in Brookings will be bustling with activities the whole family can enjoy. Stay to watch the SDSU football game at 5 p.m. on a larger-than-life screen right on the street, while enjoying local flavor at the chili cook-off.

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 | 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.

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.
