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Chocolate Crawl in Downtown Brookings

Celebrate Frost Fest in Downtown Brookings! Fill up on chocolate treats throughout the neighborhood during our fun Chocolate Crawl from 10-3 p.m. on February 17th. Each participating business will have […]

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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

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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Special Monday Opening

School may be out, but we are OPEN for a special Monday day of PLAY!

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Volunteer Open House

Open to the Public The Children’s Museum of South Dakota relies on volunteer support to create a welcoming, exciting, and engaging environment where children and adults learn through play. Stop […]

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STEAM Camp

Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $60 ($48 members) Want to tinker? Be part of a team working its way through science, technology, engineering, art, and math […]

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Closure Week

To ensure a high level of integrity in operations, the museum closes for a week each January. During this time, operations that would interrupt the guest experience such as floor […]

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FCS Playoffs: SDSU vs Villanova

Cheer on the SDSU Jackrabbits as they advance to the quarterfinals on Saturday December 9 with kickoff at 11 am. Typical schedule for Jackrabbit game day follows (earlier game time […]

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January Make & Take Monday – Snowflake Hangers

Join us for a Make & Take Monday craft! Each month will bring a new ag-related craft for you to stop in, make, and take home to enjoy. The cost […]

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February Make & Take Monday – Llama Valentines

Join us for a Make & Take Monday craft! Each month will bring a new ag-related craft for you to stop in, make, and take home to enjoy. The cost […]

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