This week in Brookings
The Week Ahead in Brookings: September 28–October 4, 2026
The Airport Board meets Thursday to review the SRE Building Project and a rent and fee study, along with monthly operations reports. The Utility Board and Brookings Health System Board of Trustees both meet Monday. City Council will gather Thursday for the Brookings Solar Ribbon Cutting Ceremony from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, though no official city business will be acted upon. Accessibility accommodations are available at all meetings upon request by calling (605) 692-6281 at least three business days in advance. Read the full week in review →
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Monday Sep 28
- Events Spice Club: Curry Powder Members receive a kit with curry powder and a recipe for vegetable curry with potatoes and cauliflower.
- Events 6th Annual Brookings Family Bash Free evening of family fun featuring a meal, mini-golf, activities, and frozen treats.
- SDSU Dr. Alan Young Retirement Party
- SDSU Larson Commons Ribbon Cutting
- SDSU Larson Commons Ribbon Cutting
- SDSU Economics Club Trivia Night
- SDSU Dr. Emily Toronto Faculty Recital Mezzo-soprano Dr. Emily Wood Toronto will present a faculty recital on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Founders Recital Hall at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center on the campus of…
Tuesday Sep 29
- Events Pages + Pairings Wine tasting paired with book introductions, adults 21 and older.
- SDSU Two Copies, Many Stories: The German-Language Declaration of Independence and America's Multilingual Founding Please join the School of American and Global Studies for their signature America 250 event and the public launch of the newly AGS-housed Museum Studies minor. Featuring Dr. Emily Sneff, early…
Wednesday Sep 30
- Events Wood Ghost Workshop Participants paint and assemble a wooden ghost using the library's laser cutter, choosing between a book or pumpkin design.
Thursday Oct 1
- SDSU America in Art Lecture: Portraits of the Black Midwest with Dr. Ashley Howard Join us for an evening presentation and community dialogue with Dr. Ashley Howard, History Professor at the University of Iowa. Learn about Black Midwestern histories and participate with your…
- SDSU Family Feud
- SDSU Dr. Michael Walsh Faculty Recital
- Events Brookings: Wood Ghost Workshop Paint and assemble a wooden ghost using the library's laser cutter.
- Events America in Art Lecture: Black Midwestern Histories with Dr. Ashley Howard Dr.
- City Hall Notice: possible quorum — Brookings Solar Ribbon Cutting Ceremony — Thu, Oct 1, 2026 City Council members and Planning Commission members will gather for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Brookings Solar Project Site on October 1.
- City Hall Airport Board — Thu, Oct 1, 2026 The Airport Board will review monthly operations and the SRE Building Project update.
- Sports volleyball at Omaha L 2-3
Friday Oct 2
- Events Tattoo Expo Tattoo artists from across the nation will set up at the Brookings Inn & Convention Center for a three-day expo.
- SDSU Pre-India Night Henna Party
- Events Scotty Roberts 5K A 5K run honoring a local running advocate takes place Friday evening before the marathon.
- Events Andrew Schaeffer, organ An organ performance by a musician trained at St.
- SDSU University Chamber Music Series - Andrew Schaeffer, Organ
Saturday Oct 3
- Events Brookings Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay Three running distances start at Pioneer Park: a full marathon, a half marathon, and a relay event.
- Events Fall Classic & Watch Party Downtown Brookings hosts a day of fall activities from 9 AM to 4 PM on October 3, with vendor booths, live music, pumpkin painting, and family entertainment.
- Events Local Ink Meet local authors and purchase signed books at Local Ink, held on the sidewalk outside Pasque.
- Events 4th Annual Scarecrow Shootout & Karts/Mowers Kart racing on a 1/5-mile dirt oval track runs both days.
- Sports volleyball at St. Thomas W 3-2
- Sports football at Illinois State W 31-14
Sunday Oct 4
- Events An Afternoon of Timeless Music SDSU student musicians perform vocal and instrumental pieces in the historic sanctuary.
- SDSU Miss SDSU 2027 Scholarship Competition
- SDSU Tyson Hirschrunner Senior Recital
- SDSU India Night