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April Make & Take Monday – Farm Animal Suncatchers

Stop by the museum on the second Monday of each month for a Make & Take Monday craft! Each month will bring a new ag-related craft for you to stop […]

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VFW’s Third (😉Fourth) Sunday Breakfast

The snowstorm put a kink in our plans, but we are going ahead this FOURTH Sunday. Please join your Brookings Area Roller Derby (BARD) team for breakfast this Sunday 3/22/26. […]

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Nepal Night

An evening full of Music, Dance, Cultural Performances and above all Nepali Food. It is going to be a fun event. We hope to see you there!

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Daschle Dialogues

Daschle Dialogues returns to SDSU on April 7 with featured guest Jon Meacham, Presidential Historian and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author. April 7, 2026 | 6:30 PM First Bank & Trust Arena […]

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Frost Fest Art Market 2026

Brookings Frost Fest is Back! AND SO IS THE BAC’S ANNUAL ART MARKET! The Brookings Arts Council is now accepting vendor applications for the Frost Fest Art Market, happening Saturday, […]

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Cool Kids Classic Fishing Derby

Bring your kids out to try their hand at ice fishing. Registration and fishing begins at 10:00am with weigh-in and prizes starting at 12:00pm. A limited number of fishing poles […]

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Groundhog Day Poker Run

Join us for our unique take on a poker run. Oakwood Lakes State Park will be holding the 45th annual Groundhog Day Poker Run on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Registration […]

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Winter Night Hike

All ages are invited to join us for a night time hike in the park. Meet us at the Welcome Center on Friday, February 13, 2026 and we will start […]

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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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Holiday Letter Writing Day

Send a handwritten smile to a local nursing home! Join us for Holiday Letter Writing Day and help spread the spirit of the season within our community. We provide the […]

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