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Member Events Calendar

9/29/2025 - 9/29/2026
SAT
Sep Oct
20 31
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in a patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year, nearly 25,000 9-12 grade students enter to win their share of more than $2 million in educational ...

SAT
Sep Mar
20 31
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Students submit an original two-dimensional piece of artwork. Entry must have been completed during the current school year. Student entries must be submitted to VFW Auxiliary Scholarships Chairman Vickie Rosse at George Dokken VFW Post No. 2118 by ...

SAT
Sep Mar
20 31
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Students submit an original three-dimensional piece of artwork. Entry must have been completed during the current school year. Students begin by competing at the local VFW Auxiliary level. Student entries must be submitted to VFW Auxiliary Scholarships ...

SUN
Sep Oct
21 31
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Students in grades 6-8 may enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest for a chance to win their share of more than $1.4 million in state and national awards. Each first-place state winner receives a minimum of $500 at the national level and the ...

WED
October
1
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM. Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town! $3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission, Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 ...

FRI
October
3
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM. Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town! $3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission, Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 ...

SAT
October
4
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SAT
October
4
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

The Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome you to The Fall Classic on Saturday, October 4th, a day packed with fall festivities, community fun, football, and shopping Downtown Brookings. Beginning at 10:00 a.m., Main Avenue will come ...

SUN
October
5
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Wood-fired pizzas hand crafted and baked on the farm. We have 4 crust options and many veggies come from our gardens. Pizzas come cut and boxed. Bring your own everything. Drinks are for sale in the barn. You're welcome to relax on the farm and enjoy ...

WED
October
8
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM. Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town! $3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission, Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 ...

THU
October
9

Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at some of Brookings manufacturing facilities during our 2025 Manufacturing Week Tours. This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with local manufacturers, learn about the innovative processes driving our ...

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FRI
October
10
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM. Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town! $3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission, Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 ...

TUE
October
14
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Come join our team! Find out more about SDState and our current openings by attending our Career Fair on October 14th. SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $84 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 ...

WED
October
15
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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WED
October
15
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM. Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town! $3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission, Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 ...

THU
October
16
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Contains mature language and themes. An impassioned drama about the lives of a young girl and her family hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, capturing the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence — their fear, their hope, ...

FRI
October
17
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM. Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town! $3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission, Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 ...

FRI
October
17
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Contains mature language and themes. An impassioned drama about the lives of a young girl and her family hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, capturing the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence — their fear, their hope, ...

SAT
October
18
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Celebrate the season of crisp air, golden leaves, and handmade charm at the Forte Fall Craft Show! Join us for a festive day filled with local talent, community spirit, and hands-on fun. 🧶 What to Expect: - Artisan booths featuring local businesses ...

SAT
October
18
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SAT
October
18
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Contains mature language and themes. An impassioned drama about the lives of a young girl and her family hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, capturing the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence — their fear, their hope, ...

SUN
October
19
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Proceeds going to Kelly McGeough Foundation. Pancakes, sausage and eggs for $8. Biscuits and gravy, sausage and eggs for $8. Pancakes AND Biscuits and gravy, sausage and eggs for $10. Kids under 2 are free. Kids 3-7 years old are $5.

SUN
October
19
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Contains mature language and themes. An impassioned drama about the lives of a young girl and her family hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, capturing the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence — their fear, their hope, ...

WED
October
22
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM. Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town! $3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission, Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 ...

FRI
October
24
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM. Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town! $3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission, Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 ...

SAT
October
25
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
WED
October
29
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM. Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town! $3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission, Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 ...

FRI
October
31
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Get ready for a fun-filled evening with the Volga Business Network's 4th annual Candy Krawl on Kasan!  Join us at the Volga Auditorium on Thursday, October 31, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM for a fantastic trick-or-treating event. This is your chance ...

FRI
October
31
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM. Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town! $3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission, Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 ...

WED
November
5
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM. Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town! $3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission, Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 ...

FRI
November
7
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM. Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town! $3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission, Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 ...

SAT
November
8 9
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Join us for an exciting day of fast swims and great community spirit as the Brookings Swim Club hosts its home swim meet! Athletes from across the region will compete in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere right here in Brookings.

TUE
November
11
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

The Brookings Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee is proud to host the community's annual Veterans Day Program on November 11, 2024 at 9:00 AM at the Dacotah Bank Event Center. All are welcome to attend this free event and honor this great ...

WED
November
12
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM. Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town! $3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission, Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 ...

THU
November
13

Learn the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and discover where it can bring efficiency and value to your business.

FRI
November
14
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM. Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town! $3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission, Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 ...

SUN
November
16
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Proceeds going to Brookings Volunteer Service Bank. Pancakes, sausage and eggs for $8. Biscuits and gravy, sausage and eggs for $8. Pancakes AND Biscuits and gravy, sausage and eggs for $10. Kids under 2 are free. Kids 3-7 years old are $5.

TUE
November
18

Explore practical ways to apply AI in areas like operations, marketing, and customer engagement to work smarter and achieve results.

WED
November
19
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM. Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town! $3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission, Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 ...

THU
November
20
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Contains mature language and themes. The musical love story of Leopold and Loeb, who committed one of the most infamous and heinous crimes of the 20th century, revealing the series of events in 1924 Chicago that led Leopold and Loeb to be forever ...

FRI
November
21
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM. Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town! $3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission, Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 ...

FRI
November
21
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Contains mature language and themes. The musical love story of Leopold and Loeb, who committed one of the most infamous and heinous crimes of the 20th century, revealing the series of events in 1924 Chicago that led Leopold and Loeb to be forever ...

SAT
November
22
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Contains mature language and themes. The musical love story of Leopold and Loeb, who committed one of the most infamous and heinous crimes of the 20th century, revealing the series of events in 1924 Chicago that led Leopold and Loeb to be forever ...

SUN
November
23
7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Contains mature language and themes. The musical love story of Leopold and Loeb, who committed one of the most infamous and heinous crimes of the 20th century, revealing the series of events in 1924 Chicago that led Leopold and Loeb to be forever ...

WED
November
26
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM. Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town! $3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission, Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 ...

FRI
November
28
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM. Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town! $3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission, Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 ...

TUE
December
2
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Join us for the 25th Annual Ag Appreciation Banquet, celebrating our local Ag Producers and their guests. Event Details: Date: December 2nd, 2025 Time: 5:30-8:30 PM Location: Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD

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WED
December
3
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM. Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town! $3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission, Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 ...

FRI
December
5
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM. Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town! $3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission, Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 ...

FRI
December
5
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Displaying the talents of SDSU dancers, alums and community members, we celebrate a Christmas story, the story of a birth that changed the world, in hopes that this performance may inspire you to pause and return to your own story. $16 for adults/$14 ...

SAT
December
6

Celebrate the Holidays by shopping local in Volga! Hosted by Volga businesses and sponsored by the Volga Business Network of the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce, the festivities are a sure way to spend your afternoon.  Saturday, December ...

SAT
December
6
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Displaying the talents of SDSU dancers, alums and community members, we celebrate a Christmas story, the story of a birth that changed the world, in hopes that this performance may inspire you to pause and return to your own story. $16 for adults/$14 ...

SUN
December
7
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Displaying the talents of SDSU dancers, alums and community members, we celebrate a Christmas story, the story of a birth that changed the world, in hopes that this performance may inspire you to pause and return to your own story. $16 for adults/$14 ...

WED
December
10
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM. Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town! $3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission, Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 ...

THU
December
11
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Get ready to toast the season at the Blitzen Holiday Party, hosted by the Connect Brookings committee! 🎉 Join us on Thursday, December 11th, for a festive evening of holiday cheer, complete with games, activities, and a photo booth to capture all the ...

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FRI
December
12
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM. Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town! $3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission, Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 ...

WED
December
17
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM. Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town! $3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission, Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 ...

FRI
December
19
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM. Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town! $3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission, Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 ...

SUN
December
21
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Proceeds going to VFW Post & Auxiliary 2118. Pancakes, sausage and eggs for $8. Biscuits and gravy, sausage and eggs for $8. Pancakes AND Biscuits and gravy, sausage and eggs for $10. Kids under 2 are free. Kids 3-7 years old are $5.

WED
December
24
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM. Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town! $3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission, Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 ...

FRI
December
26
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM. Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town! $3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission, Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 ...

WED
December
31
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Wednesday & Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM. Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town! $3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission, Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 ...

SUN
January
18
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Proceeds going to Brookings Habitat for Humanity. Pancakes, sausage and eggs for $8. Biscuits and gravy, sausage and eggs for $8. Pancakes AND Biscuits and gravy, sausage and eggs for $10. Kids under 2 are free. Kids 3-7 years old are $5.

WED
January
21 22

Join the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce and South Dakota State University for the annual Brookings/SDSU Day at the Capitol. Day at the Capitol is designed to allow individuals the opportunity to see how our state government works, to ...

SUN
February
15
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Proceeds going to Brookings Band Boosters. Pancakes, sausage and eggs for $8. Biscuits and gravy, sausage and eggs for $8. Pancakes AND Biscuits and gravy, sausage and eggs for $10. Kids under 2 are free. Kids 3-7 years old are $5.

THU
February
19
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

May contain mature language and themes. Each night, there will be a different staged reading of a new play, followed by a discussion with the visiting professional playwright. Featured plays include: "This Is Crazy!" by Deb Hiett, "The Care and ...

FRI
February
20
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

May contain mature language and themes. Each night, there will be a different staged reading of a new play, followed by a discussion with the visiting professional playwright. Featured plays include: "This Is Crazy!" by Deb Hiett, "The Care and ...

SAT
February
21
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

May contain mature language and themes. Each night, there will be a different staged reading of a new play, followed by a discussion with the visiting professional playwright. Featured plays include: "This Is Crazy!" by Deb Hiett, "The Care and ...

SUN
February
22
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

May contain mature language and themes. Each night, there will be a different staged reading of a new play, followed by a discussion with the visiting professional playwright. Featured plays include: "This Is Crazy!" by Deb Hiett, "The Care and ...

SUN
March
15
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Proceeds going to Midwest Maidens Roller Derby. Pancakes, sausage and eggs for $8. Biscuits and gravy, sausage and eggs for $8. Pancakes AND Biscuits and gravy, sausage and eggs for $10. Kids under 2 are free. Kids 3-7 years old are $5.

THU
April
16
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Contains mature language and themes. An unjustly exiled barber returns to 19th century London seeking vengeance against a lecherous judge. He lands at a failing pie shop, above which he opens a new barber shop. His thirst for blood inspires the ...

FRI
April
17
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Contains mature language and themes. An unjustly exiled barber returns to 19th century London seeking vengeance against a lecherous judge. He lands at a failing pie shop, above which he opens a new barber shop. His thirst for blood inspires the ...

SAT
April
18
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Contains mature language and themes. An unjustly exiled barber returns to 19th century London seeking vengeance against a lecherous judge. He lands at a failing pie shop, above which he opens a new barber shop. His thirst for blood inspires the ...

SUN
April
19
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Proceeds going to Brookings Police Department Foundation. Pancakes, sausage and eggs for $8. Biscuits and gravy, sausage and eggs for $8. Pancakes AND Biscuits and gravy, sausage and eggs for $10. Kids under 2 are free. Kids 3-7 years old are $5.

SUN
April
19
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Contains mature language and themes. An unjustly exiled barber returns to 19th century London seeking vengeance against a lecherous judge. He lands at a failing pie shop, above which he opens a new barber shop. His thirst for blood inspires the ...

FRI
April
24
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Through the development of original choreography, students work with the dance ensemble director to imagine how the theme “Masked” inspires dance composition and provides opportunity for creativity. $16 for adults/$14 for seniors, children, military, ...

SAT
April
25
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Through the development of original choreography, students work with the dance ensemble director to imagine how the theme “Masked” inspires dance composition and provides opportunity for creativity. $16 for adults/$14 for seniors, children, military, ...

SUN
April
26
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Through the development of original choreography, students work with the dance ensemble director to imagine how the theme “Masked” inspires dance composition and provides opportunity for creativity. $16 for adults/$14 for seniors, children, military, ...

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