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605 Day the Brookings Way

Every year on June 5th (6/05), South Dakota celebrates the 605-area code, the people that live in it and the businesses that help to make our communities thrive. Whether you are a planning a 605 Day extravaganza or you just want to celebrate in a simple way, here is how you can celebrate here in Brookings.

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August Make & Take Monday – Farmers Market Frames

Join the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum on the second Monday of August for a Make & Take Monday craft! Each month will bring a new craft for you to […]

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July Make & Take Monday – Summer Suncatcher Keychains

Join the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum on the second Monday of July for a Make & Take Monday craft! Each month will bring a new craft for you to […]

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June Make & Take Monday – Ice Cream Magnets

Join the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum on the second Monday of June for a Make & Take Monday craft! Each month will bring a new craft for you to […]

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National History Day in South Dakota State Contest

See below for a contest schedule. For more information on this event, including how to register if you were advanced from a regional contest, a full schedule of events, parking […]

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Little “I” Alumni Social

Join us during the 99th Little “I” for the Alumni Social at the Agricultural Heritage Museum! Reminisce with others as we remember previous Little “I” contests while you enjoy refreshments […]

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Little “I” Memory Collection

In town for Little “I” and have oral histories, photographs, or artifacts to share? Stop in the museum on Friday or Saturday of Little “I” weekend to share your memories […]

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The Science Show – Exploring Current, Voltage, Energy, and Power

REA brought all these things to farms in South Dakota in the 1930’s, 40’s, and beyond. During this Science Show, SDSU’s Larry Browning and Matthew Miller will show how electricity […]

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May Make & Take Monday – Giant Flower Scratchers

Join us on the second Monday of each month from 2:30-5 PM for a Make & Take Monday craft! Each month will bring a new craft for you to stop […]

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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Agricultural Heritage Museum Tour

We will be hosting a museum tour for the OLLI program on May 18. To learn more about OLLI and to sign up, visit https://www.usd.edu/usd-community-college-for-sioux-falls/olli. Space is limited to 15 […]

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