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The Week Ahead in Brookings: September 14–20, 2026

Here is what is on the calendar in Brookings for the week of September 14–20. Read the full week in review →

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Monday Sep 14

Events Brookings: Fall Music Makers Fall Music Makers, a rhythm-and-movement class for caregivers and their children ages 5 and under, meets at Brookings Public Library starting September 14 from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Events September Make & Take Monday - Funny Vegetable Magnets Make and take a funny vegetable magnet to keep.
SDSU Student Connection and Engagement Humanity Launch The relationships that shape our lives rarely begin with perfection — they begin with raw curiosity. Explore how meaningful interpersonal communication creates deep connections, builds stronger…
City Hall Notice: possible quorum — a tour of parks and facilities — Mon, Sep 14, 2026 Park & Recreation Advisory Board members and City Council representatives will tour parks and facilities on Monday, September 14 at 5:30 pm.
City Hall East Central Communications Council (E-911) — Mon, Sep 14, 2026 The East Central Communications Council (E-911) will address two items in new business: RFCC Communication Consulting and expenditures, and dispatcher reclassification.

Events Lead From Your Highest Vision in 2027! Register For This Free In-Person Workshop A workshop on creating a vision for 2027, led by Dotty Lucas.
SDSU Pre-Law Expo Colleges from other states come to talk about their Pre-Law Programs
City Hall City Council — Tue, Sep 15, 2026 Three informational presentations are scheduled.
City Hall Brookings Public Arts Commission — Tue, Sep 15, 2026 The commission will consider approval of a rubric for evaluating artwork proposals and public submission forms.
City Hall Notice: possible quorum — Brookings Regional Growth Alliance New Resident BBQ event — Tue, Sep 15, 2026 The Brookings Regional Growth Alliance is hosting a New Resident BBQ on September 15 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Hillcrest Park.
City Hall Human Rights Commission — Tue, Sep 15, 2026 The Human Rights Commission will discuss membership and budget matters, plan an International Ice Cream Social, and fill a county appointment vacancy.

Events 2026 Brookings Professional Network: September Luncheon Brookings professionals gather for lunch and a presentation on managing stress and burnout.
Events Brookings Tourism Ambassador Certification Local business staff learn customer-service skills timed for game days when thousands of visitors arrive in Brookings.
SDSU Stuart Artist in Residence Lecture by Elizabeth Morrisette

SDSU From the Constitution to the Ballot Box Celebrate Constitution Day and National Voter Registration Day with the School of American and Global Studies and the Student Engagement Center! Stop by the second floor of Lincoln Hall from 9 a…
SDSU SDSU Metro Center Ribbon Cutting Join us for the SDSU Metro Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 2400 S. Minnesota Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57105.
SDSU SDSU Metro Center Ribbon Cutting Join us for the SDSU Metro Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 2400 S. Minnesota Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57105.
SDSU Brookings Area Master Gardeners Meeting
SDSU LASA/IDC Salsa Night
SDSU Equip Campus Ministries - Movie Night
SDSU LASA/IDC Dance Night
SDSU Equip Campus Ministries - Movie Night
Events Brookings: Acorn House Workshop Participants paint and assemble a 5-inch acorn house, laser-cut by the library, for fall decoration.
City Hall Library Board — Thu, Sep 17, 2026 The Library Board will review financial and librarian reports, approve bills and policies, and discuss hoopla.

Sports volleyball at Washington L 0-3
SDSU Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community Celebration
SDSU Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community Celebration
Events Ribbon Cutting: Teesdale Law A ribbon cutting marks the opening of Teesdale Law's new location.
Events Kids Night In + Parents Night Out Children ages 5 to 12 spend Friday evening and Saturday morning at the museum doing hands-on creative work in the Maker Studio, including robotics, circuits, sculpture, and painting.

Events Jack 15 Road Race Runners and walkers travel 15.2 miles from White to Brookings on September 19, following a route that has drawn competitors for 64 years.
Events Lowell Wulff Memorial & Season Championship Night Kart racing on a high-bank dirt track, with 13 to 16 classes competing.
Events SDSU Football vs Youngstown State The South Dakota State University Jackrabbits play Youngstown State at Dana J.
Sports volleyball at #14 Minnesota L 1-3
Sports football vs Youngstown State W 27-20

SDSU Party on the Porch Free Admissions from 1 PM - 3 PM Refreshments available for purchase. Performers: September 6th - Green and Snow September 13th - Scott Olson and Chuck Hendricksen of Prairie Groove Band…
SDSU Papua New Guinea Night