Need weekend plans? We have 8 things to do this weekend in Brookings! Whether you’re craving good food, exploring local events, or checking out family-friendly spots, there’s plenty to keep you busy.
1. Downtown Brookings’ Holiday Sip and Shop
Join several of your favorite business for the Downtown Brookings Sip & Shop, this Friday from 4:00p – 7:00p. Each participating store will have a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) to sip on and treats to enjoy! For a full list of participating businesses visit the Facebook event.
2. Jacks Club Hockey vs. Bemidji State
Cheer on the Jacks Club Hockey as they take on Bemidji State Beavers at the Larson Ice Center in the First Bank & Trust Rink on Nov. 16 at 2pm.
3. SDSU Football vs. Southern Illinois
Cheer on the Jacks at their last regular season game in Brookings. Game day information regarding parking, ticketing and tailgating can be found at South Dakota State Jackrabbits Athletics. Find additional event information at SDSU here.
4. Catch the SDSU Women’s Basketball Team
Catch the Jacks as they play Duke at the First Bank & Trust Arena on Sunday at 2:00 pm.
5. Digging Deep
The newest exhibit at the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum is based on initial research about soil conditions and how they have changed over the course of a century. The museum is open daily and has free admission.
6. Tee’d Off is more than golf
Step inside to perfect your swing as the days get shorter and the weather gets colder with the interactive bays or schedule lessons. Tee’d Off is more than golf though so prepare to bring your competitive edge as you take on zombie in dodgeball, play a round of baseball or score a touch down. Reserve a simulator online: https://www.teedoffgolfbrookings.com/
7. Try new fall flavors at Cottonwood Coffee and Bistro
Yummy seasonal drinks with pumpkin, cardamom and other fall flavors will keep you warm on chilly days. The fall menu is available for a limited time only.
8. Explore the Great 8 Passport
The Great 8 Passport serves as your guided tour to some of our favorite spots to explore in Brookings! Visit them all in one day or take a few days to explore each destination in depth, however you decide to complete the passport you can totally personalize your adventure! You can pick up your own passport to follow along at any of the Great 8 locations or the Visit Brookings office.
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