Visit Brookings

SDSU Equestrian vs. UC Davis
2026-02-21 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | DeHaan Equestrian Center, 1823 US-14 BYP, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the Jackrabbits as they host UC Davis at the DeHaan Equestrian Center
Time is TBD

BHS Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Aberdeen Central
2026-02-20 19:00 - 21:30 | Brookings High School, 530 Elm Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host Aberdeen Central

SoPA Festival of New Plays
2026-02-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
In our bi-annual Festival of New Plays, staged readings of new works by visiting playwrights will be presented.

Bingo at VFW
2026-02-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-11 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.

SDSU Last Chance
2026-02-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57007
Cheer on the Jacks at the SDSU Last Chance

EBC Trivia Night
2026-02-18 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.

SDSU Men's Basketball vs North Dakota State
2026-02-18 19:00 - 20:30 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Jacks at First Bank & Trust Arena.

SDSU Wrestling: Jackrabbits Open
2026-02-15 10:00 - 17:30 | 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
2026-02-15 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

The Imani Winds
2026-02-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Sponsored by the Patricia Noethe Pierce Visiting Artists in Residence Fund.
Celebrating over a quarter century of music making, the four-time Grammy-nominated group has led both a revolution and evolution of the wind quintet through its dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations and outreach endeavors that have inspired audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Recent and upcoming projects include a new double quintet by Arturo Sandoval, featuring Boston Brass; a Jessie Montgomery composition inspired by her great-grandfather’s migration from the American south to the north; and a work by Carlos Simon celebrating iconic figures of the African American community. These commissioned works and more are a part of the long-standing Legacy Commissioning Project. Reflecting on the issues of mass incarceration, Imani Winds 11th studio recording, “BeLonging” by and with Andy Akiho, was released in June 2024 and is nominated for a 2025 Grammy award.
Twenty-seven seasons of full-time touring has brought Imani Winds to virtually every major chamber music series, performing arts center and summer festival in the U.S. The musicians regularly perform in prominent venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the Kennedy Center and have a presence at festivals such as Chamber Music Northwest, Chautauqua Institution and Banff Centre.

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2026-02-14 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 Women's Basketball vs. Kansas City
2026-02-14 14:00 - 16:30 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Jacks at the First Bank & Trust Arena

Frost Fest Farmers Market
2026-02-14 09:00 - 13:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Join the museum and the Brookings Farmers Market for our annual Frost Fest Farmers Market! Held during Brookings’ Frost Fest, we will have a variety of vendors selling their products – last year we had fresh produce, baked goods, canned items, fresh coffee and smoothies, handmade items, and much more! Find our event online and on Facebook for an up-to-date list of vendors.

SDSU Indoor Classic
2026-02-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57007
Cheer on the Jacks at the Indoor Classic

BHS Girls Varsity Basketball vs. SF Jefferson
2026-02-13 19:00 - 21:30 | Brookings High School, 530 Elm Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host Sioux Falls Jefferson

Sensory Friendly Play
2026-02-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, 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
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!

12th Annual Frost Fest
2026-02-13 - 2026-02-16
Celebrate the 12th Annual Frost Fest in Brookings!
Keep an eye out for updates to see events for 2026.

Kids & Coins Kickoff presented by First Bank & Trust
2026-02-13 - 2026-02-15 | Fishback Indoor Training Facility, 3105 Main Ave S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
February 13-15, 2026
Fishback Indoor Training Facility
Brookings, SD
Registration Deadline: January 30, 2026
U9-U12 Boys and Girls
5v5 with maximum roster of 10
U9-U10 – $400/team (Festival Format)
U11-U12 – $425/team (Tournament Format)
All game on Artificial Turf

SDSU Women's Basketball vs. North Dakota
2026-02-12 19:00 - 21:00 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Jacks at First Bank & Trust Arena

Drive to Donate
2026-02-11 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 Boys Varsity Basketball vs SF Roosevelt
2026-02-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Brookings High School, 530 Elm Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host Sioux Falls Roosevelt

February Make & Take Monday - Cow Valentine Magnets
2026-02-09 14:30 - 17:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Join us on the second Monday of each month for a Make & Take Monday craft! Each month will bring a new craft for you to stop in, make, and take home to enjoy. The cost is $1 per craft, and you can visit agmuseum.com or our social media pages to check out the craft each month.
In February, we’re making cow valentine magnets.

SDSU Wrestling vs. Northern Iowa
2026-02-08 13:00 - 17:00 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States

SDSU Baseball: Winter Prospect Camp
2026-02-08 10:00 - 18:00 | Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57007
Prospect Camps are open to 2026-2029 high school graduates and junior college sophomores with the desire to be identified for their next opportunity. The camp kicks off with an instructional segment that provides each player with the opportunity to learn from and train with one of our coaches at their primary position. Later in the morning, position players will showcase their talents and be evaluated in a pro-style workout. The pro-style workout will include running times along with a defensive and offensive evaluation. In the afternoon, pitchers and 2-way players will have the opportunity to get on the mound and be evaluated.
We have three different registration options available.
The first option is reserved for prospects that would like to showcase their ability as a 2-way player, pitch and a position.
The second option is reserved for prospects that would like to showcase their ability as a position player only.
The third option is reserved for prospects that would like to only showcase their ability on the mound. This pitcher only will be asked to arrive at Noon and will first hop into our instructional segment with our pitching coach, Michael Newstrom. In the afternoon, they will showcase their ability on the mound.
Lunch will not be provided. There will be a 15-30 minute lunch break. Bring snacks, power bars, etc…
This camp is open to any and all individuals in the defined age range and junior college players with the desire to be identified for their next opportunity.
There cannot be any recruiting contact/communication with any junior college non-qualifiers who are in their first year of enrollment.
Time and format are subject to change.

SDSU Men's Basketball vs. South Dakota
2026-02-07 17:00 - 19:00 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
