Visit Brookings

Spark Studio
2025-05-22 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

BHS Girls Varsity Golf Invitational
2025-05-22 10:00 - 18:00 | Brookings Country Club, 2180 Clubhouse drive, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host a golf invitational at the Brookings Country Club.

Wall Street Wednesday
2025-05-21 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
2025-05-21 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!

3rd Annual Welcome to Summer
2025-05-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center, 2810 22nd Ave South, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for our 3rd Annual Welcome to Summer event at the Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center on May 21st from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.
Come see what there is to do in Brookings County. Learn safety, shoot archery and much, much more!

Trivia Tuesday
2025-05-20 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+.

International Cooking Class
2025-05-20 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

Intermediate Embroidery Class
2025-05-20 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-05-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Learn some fun stitches and get started on your own mushroom sampler! This class is intermediate and builds upon basic embroidery skills, so those new to the hobby or who want a refresher are encouraged to attend. Ages 13+.
Click here to register starting 5/13.

Make-n-Take Tuesdays
2025-05-20 17:00 - 19:00 | SD
All Ages | Come-and-Go | Family Style | Museum admission required
Make-n-Take Tuesdays offer a rotating lineup of creative activities, perfect for the whole family. Each week, dive into a new hands-on project like clay sculpting, tie-dye, shrink dinks, printmaking, and more. The fee adjusts based on the activity, ensuring a fresh and fun experience every time. Come create something unique to take home and enjoy!

BHS Varsity Softball vs Sioux Falls Lincoln
2025-05-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Southbrook Softball Complex, 22nd Ave S, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host Sioux Falls Lincoln at the Southbrook Softball Complex.

Story Time
2025-05-20 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.

No Tap Left Behind
2025-05-18 15:00 - 23:30, 2025-05-17 15:00 - 23:30, 2025-05-16 15:00 - 23:30 | Sully’s Irish Pub, 421 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Sully’s will be CLOSING May 18th for a few days to kickstart our summer remodel. Part of that remodel is eliminating the cooler upstairs. And thus we have kicked off NO TAP LEFT BEHIND week. All taps $2.50 pints!!!

We will be reopening a partial bar May 22nd. But we will not have our taps available to us until the remodel completion, hopefully mid July.

There is a lot of history, of how this bar and cooler looks. So stop in this week and help bid farewell to the cooler, who has put in its time over the years.

Spark Studio
2025-05-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family Style | Drop In
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.

Garden Discovery Festival
2025-05-18 13:00 - 17:00 | McCrory Gardens, 631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Enjoy a day of free admission to McCrory Gardens with events all day long!
Follow McCrory Gardens on Facebook to view additional information about this event.

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2025-05-17 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.

Pop Sugar Spring Recital 2025
2025-05-17 16:00 - 20:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
4pm Show: All Tiny, Petite and Beginner classes as well as Gems Competition Team.
6pm Show: All Junior I, Junior II, Intermediate and Advanced classes as well as Diamond, Platinum and Elite Competition Teams.
Tickets go on sale online April 1 @ 1pm: https://30300.danceticketing.com/

Pottery Wheel Lesson
2025-05-17 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+, 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult.
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: Saturday, May 17th
Glazing: Saturday, June 7th
Payment plan available: $60 deposit plus 2 payments of $27.50, paid every four weeks.

SDSU Men's Baseball vs. Oral Roberts
2025-05-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Erv Huether Field, 1410 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
SDSU Men’s Baseball take on Oral Roberts at Erv Huether Field

Wooden Legs Brewing Co. 12th Anniversary Party!
2025-05-17 11:00 - 23:30 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Wooden Legs Brewing Company turns 12 on May 17th and we are throwing a celebration you won’t want to miss. We will be offering HUGE turkey legs while supplies last.
Tap Handle Memberships for 2025-2026 also become available for renewal or purchase. This year we are gifting a deck of Wooden Legs Brewing Company playing cards FREE with the purchase of a membership. We will also be offering several new releases on tap and in bottles!
We hope to see you there and celebrate with us!

$5 Warehouse Sale
2025-05-17 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-16 09:00 - 16:30 | Dakota Soul Boutique – Orchard Drive, 2035 Orchard Drive, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
HUGE $5 warehouse sale!

We will be moving inventory around and creating a huge warehouse sale where everything is only $5. Shorts, tops, sweats, pants. A little bit of everything in sizes small – XL!
This will be at our Orchard Drive location and is an in-person only sale.

2035 Orchard Drive, Suite 3, Brookings, SD 57006

Farmers Market
2025-05-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 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

BPL Game Night At Wooden Legs
2025-05-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Game Night at Wooden Legs
Join us for game night at Wooden Legs Brewing Company. We’ll have games available to choose from or feel free to bring your own to play with a group.

Playful Preschoolers
2025-05-16 08:30 - 11:30 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 3-5 | Drop Off Optional | Registration Required | $25 ($20 members)
Playful Preschoolers classes offer an opportunity to connect with new friends, explore new interests, and build new skills. Classes are hands-on and child-led. These camps are designed to provide children with a chance to learn through play and inquiry. Play along! Snack provided.

Arts at The Oscar
2025-05-15 17:15 - 22:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Join us for a first annual community arts celebration at The Oscar! This evening is designed to engage, recognize and showcase performing and visual artists, patrons, and art enthusiasts in the Brookings Community.
Enjoy a “Night of Stars”, showcasing local artists of all ages who will flood the performing arts center with their artistic talents. The night will end with a headlining performance by The Kings of Soul & Swing, featuring the stars from Hamilton: The Musical and The Glenn Miller Orchestra!
5:15 p.m. – Social Hour (appetizers and soft drinks included. Cash bar available)
6 p.m. – Opening Ceremony
6:30 p.m. – Local Talent Showcases
8:30 p.m. – Performance by The Kings of Soul & Swing (dancing will be encouraged)
Find more information and tickets on our website!

Third Thursday
2025-05-15 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Head to Downtown Brookings each month for Third Thursday!
Every month, on the third Thursday, businesses will stay open later and offer entertainment, put out some snacks, have a special drink to order, or anything else tying into the monthly theme. Learn more about this month’s theme by visiting DowntownBrookings.com.
While kids are welcome, the event series is targeted for adults. Bring your friends, family or even co-workers out to enjoy Downtown Brookings.
