This week in Brookings
September 7–13, 2026
The City Council meets Tuesday at 6 p.m. to handle routine business and will open a public forum for resident input. Earlier that day, from 5:30 to 6 p.m., council members are scheduled to participate in Chalk the Walk for Suicide Prevention Month—no official city business will take place during that time. Read the full week in review →
Monday Sep 7
- SDSU Labor Day McCrory Gardens is Open
- SDSU Agricultural Heritage Museum Closed - Labor Day The South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen for normal operating hours on Tuesday, September 8 at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday Sep 8
- Events Brookings: Book Nook Tins Craft Class A Book Nook Tins craft class runs September 8 at the library, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
- SDSU Wintrode Student Success & Opportunity Center Kickoff & Ice Cream Social Stop by for some ice cream and learn a little more about the services the Wintrode Center has for you!
- City Hall City Council — Tue, Sep 8, 2026 City Council members will gather September 8 from 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday Sep 9
- City Hall Sustainability Council — Wed, Sep 9, 2026 At 4:00 PM, the Sustainability Council will review subcommittee reports covering education, climate and biodiversity, waste, energy, and local foods.
- Events Drive to Donate A monthly drive-through fundraiser at Valvoline Instant Oil Change benefits a rotating local charity.
- SDSU CAFES Block Party Students, Faculty and Staff of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences are invited to attend the CAFES Block Party and Prexy Council Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, September 9…
- Events Jack's Journey Around Brookings Jack's Journey Around Brookings runs September 9 at 6:00 PM through September 10 at 8:30 PM.
- SDSU GSA Trivia Night
- SDSU Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Trivia Night
- Events One Day for STATE The SDSU Alumni & Foundation runs its 10th annual One Day for STATE, a 24-hour giving campaign.
- Events One Day for STATE The SDSU Alumni & Foundation hosts the 10th annual One Day for STATE, a 24-hour giving campaign running September 10 at 7:00 PM through September 11 at 7:00 PM.
Thursday Sep 10
- SDSU 10th Annual One Day for STATE Join us online for the 10th annual One Day for STATE, SDSU’s 24-hour giving celebration! Follow the South Dakota Art Museum on social media throughout the day as we share the people, programs and…
- SDSU 10th Annual One Day for STATE Join us online for the 10th annual One Day for STATE, SDSU’s 24-hour giving celebration! Follow the South Dakota Art Museum on social media throughout the day as we share the people, programs and…
- SDSU University Program Council (UPC) - Jacks' Got Talent Auditions
- Events BPN September Meetup - Brookings Regional Growth Alliance Brookings Professional Network holds its monthly meetup for professionals to network and connect.
- Events Laser Printer Certification Training The Brookings Public Library's Maker Lab is offering laser printer certification training on September 10 from 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM.
- Events Yellow & Blue Block Party Food, drinks, music and games run across two days on Alumni Green.
- Events Yellow & Blue Block Party The Yellow & Blue Block Party runs from Thursday, September 10 at 5:00 PM through Friday, September 11 at 8:00 PM at 815 Medary Avenue.
- Events Brookings: Pie and Puzzles Competition A team puzzle competition takes place at the library on the evening of September 10.
- City Hall Brookings Historic Preservation Commission — Thu, Sep 10, 2026 Two state case reports will be presented: one on 819 Harvey Dunn and another on 919 4th Street.
Friday Sep 11
- Sports volleyball at #22 Kansas L 0-3
- Events They Were There: Witnesses from September 11th A roundtable discussion with three eyewitnesses to the September 11 attacks.
- Events They Were There: Witnesses from September 11th Two speakers will discuss their experiences during the September 11 attacks.
- Events Sensory Friendly Play Low-sensory playtime at the Children's Museum designed for children and families who benefit from expanded accessibility.
Saturday Sep 12
- Events 5th Annual 2.2 Heroes Suicide Awareness Walk A walk to raise awareness of veteran suicide starts at Volga Veterans Memorial at 9 AM.
- Events Brookings Farmers Market - 2026 Summer Season Local farmers and producers sell fruits, vegetables, herbs, meats, jams, honey, bread, eggs, jewelry, art, and more.
- Events Insect Festival Interactive insect activities run from 10 a.m.
- Events Fall in Love with Autumn at Pasque Pasque celebrates the arrival of fall with a day of shopping and new seasonal arrivals.
- SDSU 10 Years of the Cow-Calf Education and Research Facility All are invited to join the Department of Animal Science to celebrate 10 years of the Cow-Calf Research and Education Facility ahead of the 2026 Beef Bowl with an open house on September 12 from noon…
- SDSU SDSU Extension and McCrory Gardens Insect Festival Join us for an afternoon of fun and to learn about the importance of insects, supported by the Mary F. Buckmiller McCrory Gardens Endowment. Admission is free for this family-friendly festival!
- Sports volleyball at RV Tulsa Lawrence, Kan.
- Sports football vs New Haven Brookings, S.D. (Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium)
Sunday Sep 13
- Events Putts FORE! Paws A golf scramble fundraiser for the Brookings Humane Society.
- Events Brookings County Veterans Memorial Annual Pork Feed Fundraiser A pork loin sandwich meal with baked beans, potato salad, SDSU ice cream, and drinks, with live music from the Oak Lake String Band.
- Events Party on the Porch Live music and refreshments on the grounds.
- SDSU Dr. David Reynolds Faculty Recital
- SDSU College Panhellenic Council (CPC) - Bid Day