This week in Brookings

August 24–30, 2026

Here is what is on the calendar in Brookings for the week of August 24–30. Read the full week in review →

Monday Aug 24

SDSU Campus Community Fall Festival (C2F2)
SDSU CRU Outdoor Games and Pizza
City Hall Airport Board — Mon, Aug 24, 2026 The Airport Board meets August 24 at 3:30 PM in Conference Room #241 at City & County Government Center, 520 3rd St.
City Hall Weed & Pest Board — Mon, Aug 24, 2026 The Brookings County Weed & Pest Board meets Monday, August 24 at 11:30 AM at 418 Western Avenue to review township contracts, the gopher bounty program, and the 2027 budget.
City Hall City Council — Mon, Aug 24, 2026 Dwiggins-Medary Skate Park opens with a ribbon cutting Monday, August 24, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at 621 Medary Ave.

Events Brookings: Play Dates Play Dates on August 25 from 2–3 p.m.
Events Play Dates Babies and toddlers ages 0 to 3 years play and explore hands-on activities with a parent or caregiver.
Events Brookings: Trivia Tuesday Trivia Night at Wooden Legs Brewing Company on August 26 starts at 7:30 p.m.
SDSU Wintrode Autism Support Information
SDSU RHA Opening Block Party
SDSU After Cru Tacos and Games
City Hall City Council — Tue, Aug 25, 2026 The Downtown Fire Station groundbreaking ceremony takes place Tuesday, August 25 from 5:10 p.m.
City Hall City Council — Tue, Aug 25, 2026 Brookings City Council meets August 25 at 6:00 PM in City Council Chambers.

Events Brookings: McCrory Gardens Community Days McCrory Gardens opens its gates free to everyone on the fourth Wednesday of each month from May through October.
SDSU Community Days 2026 at McCrory Gardens Community Days at McCrory Gardens - free admission to the gardens each 4th Wednesday from May-October, 10am-7pm, with the last admission of the day at 6:30pm. Come and wander the gardens and…
SDSU Community Days 2026 at McCrory Gardens Community Days at McCrory Gardens - free admission to the gardens each 4th Wednesday from May-October, 10am-7pm, with the last admission of the day at 6:30pm. Come and wander the gardens and…
SDSU Wintrode Autism Support Information
SDSU Graduate School Welcome Back Ice Cream Social

SDSU Wintrode Autism Support Information
SDSU Downtown at Sundown
SDSU Downtown at Sundown
SDSU University Program Council (UPC) - DIY Dorm Decor
Events Brookings: Downtown @ Sundown Downtown at Sundown brings free outdoor music to Main Avenue every Thursday evening through September.
City Hall City Council — Thu, Aug 27, 2026 Downtown at Sundown takes over Main Avenue on August 27 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
City Hall Brookings: Dacotah Bank Center Advisory Board — Thu, Aug 27, 2026 The Dacotah Bank Center Advisory Board meets August 27 at noon to review strategic updates and approve meeting minutes.
City Hall Brookings Historic Preservation Commission — Thu, Aug 27, 2026 The Brookings Historic Preservation Commission is holding trolley rides Thursday, August 27 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, starting at 5th Street and 5th Avenue.
City Hall Brookings Disability Awareness Committee — Thu, Aug 27, 2026 The Brookings Disability Awareness Committee meets August 27 at noon in Community Room 300 at the City & County Government Center (520 3rd St.).

Sports volleyball at Sacramento State W 3-2
Events Brookings: Playful Preschoolers Playful Preschoolers brings hands-on activities to the museum at 521 4th St on August 28 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Events Playful Preschoolers Preschoolers discover, build, paint, and play in hands-on activities led by the children themselves.
Events Brookings: Friends of University & Central Historic Neighborhood Block Party The 2nd Annual University & Central Historic Neighborhoods Block Party takes place Friday, August 28, from 5–8 p.m.
City Hall Brookings Historic Preservation Commission — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 The University District Block Party runs Friday, August 28 from 4:00 to 9:00 pm on 8th Avenue between 6th and 7th Street.

Events Brookings: Farmers Market The Brookings Farmers Market runs Saturdays from 9 a.m.
Events Brookings: Play Dates Play Dates brings together children ages 0–36 months and their caregivers for a free hour of hands-on play and exploration on August 29 at 2 p.m.
Events Brookings: BARD Little Tournament on the Prairie BARD is hosting the first roller derby tournament in South Dakota on August 29 at the Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center.
Sports football vs Stetson W 70-7
Sports volleyball at Pepperdine L 0-3

Events Brookings: 14th Annual SDSU Cheer Golf Tournaments The SDSU Cheerleading Team hosts its 14th annual golf tournament fundraiser on August 30 at Edgebrook Golf Course.
Events Brookings: Good Roots Pizza Nights Good Roots Farm and Gardens hosts wood-fired pizza nights every Sunday from 4:30–7:30 PM, early June through mid-October, at 3712 Medary Ave.
Sports volleyball at RV Villanova L 2-3