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Sensory Friendly Play

Free with paid admission 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, […]

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Child-Caregiver Play Group

0-36 months | Family Style | Registration Required | Free These FREE playgroups are designed for parents and caregivers to interact and build skills with their children through play. It […]

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First Thursday Member Evening Play

Join us for special member hours! The Museum exhibits will be open for play for our members until 7 pm. Play Central Toys & Books will be offering a 20% […]

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Galentine’s Day Permanent Jewelry Pop-up at The Old Sanctuary!

Permanent Jewelry Pop-up with Midnight Spark at The Old Sanctuary Venue in Brookings, SD. This will be a public vendor/craft show which will give you a chance to check out […]

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Galentine’s Day Permanent Jewelry Pop-up at The Old Sanctuary!

Permanent Jewelry Pop-up with Midnight Spark at The Old Sanctuary Venue in Brookings, SD. This will be a public vendor/craft show which will give you a chance to check out […]

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Snow Ball

The Snow Ball is back! This winter formal is sure to be a special night for children and their parent or special someone. The museum will transform into a dance […]

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Frost Fest Special Monday Opening

School may be out, but we are OPEN for a special Monday day of PLAY! It’s Visit Brookings’ Annual Frost Fest! Bundle up to celebrate the season on our indoor […]

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Day Camp Sculpture

Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $52 ($41.60 members) Discover how you can create 3D works of art using all sorts of materials such as clay, wire, […]

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Frost Fest Prairie Play

All Ages | Family Style | Free with paid admission It’s Visit Brookings’ Annual Frost Fest! Bundle up to celebrate the season on our indoor and outdoor prairie at the […]

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Frost Fest Prairie Play

It’s Visit Brookings’ Annual Frost Fest on February 17-20! Bundle up to celebrate the season on our indoor and outdoor prairie at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota. – Explore […]

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