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Six Squared: An Artist Supported Biennial Fundraiser

Calling all artists, creatives, and collectors! The Brookings Arts Council is excited to again announce our biennial fundraising event, 6 Squared! We invite you to contribute to our vibrant community […]

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Brookings Strikes for Special Olympics

Join us for the Brookings Strikes for Special Olympics event! Proceeds from this event will benefit the Brookings Area All Stars and Special Olympics South Dakota athletes. There are three […]

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Bring Your Bestie Night

September 18th | 4:00 – 7:00 pm 314 Main Ave | Downtown Brookings Join us for Third Thursday in Downtown Brookings on September 18 from 4–7 p.m. at The Nook! […]

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Jack’s Journey Around Brookings

One Day for STATE 2025 will kick off with Jack’s Journey around Brookings on Wednesday, September 3 at 6 pm. Put on your best yellow and blue gear and step […]

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Yellow and Blue Block Party

Bring your Jackrabbit friends and family to the Yellow and Blue Block Party, a community celebration happening from 5–8 p.m. on the Alumni Green. Food trucks, Pride of the Dakotas […]

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One Day for STATE

The SDSU Foundation is hosting the 9th annual One Day for STATE, a 24-hour campaign inviting Jackrabbits everywhere to join together to celebrate SDSU and the transformative impact of philanthropic […]

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Local Ink

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 […]

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Prairie Light Refuge’s 4th Annual Cornhole Tournament and Silent Auction/Raffle

Join us at Kattails on Lake Campbell for a vibrant, family-friendly event filled with lakeside excitement and meaningful community connection. Highlights include a spirited cornhole tournament hosted by the legendary […]

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Bookstore Romance Day

August 9th | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 314 Main Ave | Downtown Brookings 💕 Love is in the air… and on our shelves! 💕 Join us in celebrating all […]

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3rd Annual John Enke Memorial 5K Run/Walk & Shining Through the Shadow Art Show

The first 100 registrants to arrive will be provided a free t-shirt! Various sizes will be available, first come first serve. – This event will begin at McCrory Gardens at […]

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