This week in Brookings
The Week Ahead in Brookings: October 12–18, 2026
Here is what is on the calendar in Brookings for the week of October 12–18. Read the full week in review →
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Monday Oct 12
- Events Upcycle Studio Camp Campers build and create with cardboard, tape, and found materials, turning everyday objects into inventions and structures.
- SDSU McCrory Gardens Open - Native American Day
Tuesday Oct 13
- Events Zentangle 101 Class Learn Zentangle, a method of mindful doodling using basic patterns and design examples.
- SDSU Auditions for Almost, Maine Auditions for the SDSU Theatre & Dance spring theatrical productions. Auditions are open to any registered SDSU student. Please bring a prepared 60 second monologue. For questions reach out to Jim…
- City Hall City Council — Tue, Oct 13, 2026 The City Council will hold a regular meeting.
Wednesday Oct 14
- City Hall Sustainability Council — Wed, Oct 14, 2026 The Sustainability Council will meet to discuss Mayor's Awards for compost and e-waste programs, review a Make America Beautiful affiliate application, and receive updates from subcommittees on education, climate and biodiversity, waste, energy, and local foods.
- City Hall Notice: possible quorum — Kwik Star Ribbon Cutting to be held in the Brookings Marketplace — Wed, Oct 14, 2026 City Council members may attend a Kwik Star ribbon cutting at Brookings Marketplace on October 14.
- Events BPN October Community Leader Sit Down Brookings Professional Network hosts a conversation with leadership from Falcon Plastics.
- SDSU Auditions for Almost, Maine Auditions for the SDSU Theatre & Dance spring theatrical productions. Auditions are open to any registered SDSU student. Please bring a prepared 60 second monologue. For questions reach out to Jim…
Thursday Oct 15
- SDSU Brookings Area Master Gardeners Meeting
- SDSU Brookings Area Master Gardeners Meeting
- SDSU Brookings Area Master Gardeners Meeting (Shop)
- SDSU BCT Fall Show - Dearly Beloved
- Events 2026 Fall Book Sale Books, music recordings, puzzles, and games go on sale at the Brookings Public Library.
- City Hall Library Board — Thu, Oct 15, 2026 The Library Board will review meeting room policy and consider updates to Hoopla, a digital library service.
- Sports volleyball at North Dakota State W 3-2
Friday Oct 16
- SDSU Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta
- SDSU BCT Fall Show - Dearly Beloved
- Events Silent Film with Pipe Organ: Buster Keaton’s “The General” Buster Keaton's 1926 silent film The General screens with live pipe organ accompaniment by Ben Model, an acclaimed silent-film historian and organist.
Saturday Oct 17
- Events Uptown Girls Craft Show Local artisans sell handmade items from 27 booth spaces.
- Events Healthy Minds, Stronger Communities A regional event on brain health and dementia support.
- Events Community Art Day Community members make portraits using collaged construction paper, led by a visiting artist and Brookings Council.
- Events Silent Film with Pipe Organ: Buster Keaton’s “The General” Buster Keaton's 1926 silent film "The General" screens with live pipe organ accompaniment by Ben Model, an acclaimed organist and silent-film historian.
- SDSU Free Community Art Day Join us for a Free Community Art Day at the South Dakota Art Museum! Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for a fun, hands-on art experience for all ages. Each Community Art Day features a…
- SDSU BCT Fall Show - Dearly Beloved
- Sports volleyball at North Dakota W 3-1
- Sports football at North Dakota L 10-21
Sunday Oct 18
- SDSU BCT Fall Show - Dearly Beloved
- SDSU Steiger Manson Recital
- City Hall Sustainability Council — Sun, Oct 18, 2026 Members of the Sustainability Council, Park & Recreation Advisory Board, and City Council may gather at the Food Forest Open House at the Douglas Chittick Community Gardens.