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Make & Take Monday

Join us on April 10 for a Make & Take Monday craft! Each month will bring a new craft for you to stop in, make, and take home to enjoy. […]

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Make & Take Monday

Join us on March 13 for a Make & Take Monday craft! Each month will bring a new craft for you to stop in, make, and take home to enjoy. […]

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“One of a Kind” with Dr. Carter Johnson

Help us welcome SDSU professor emeritus Carter Johnson, co-author of “Ecology of Dakota Landscapes: Past, Present, and Future”, for an author talk at the museum. Dr. Johnson’s book includes factual, […]

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Museum After Dark

You are never too old to play! Experience the Children’s Museum of South Dakota during our adult only (21+) Museum After Dark party! The exhibits will be all yours along […]

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Sensory Friendly Play

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 […]

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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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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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