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August 2026

Downtown at Sundown

August 27 | SDSU Night | DEVON WORLEY Downtown at Sundown is a 5-week, outdoor music festival organized by the Brookings Regional Growth Alliance offering FREE admission, FREE kids activities, a variety of local food and beverage options, and local retail vendors. Each night kicks off with vendors opening at 5:30 PM, followed by the […]
27 Aug
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
September 2026

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training Group

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training Group Join Avera Behavioral Health for a weekly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training group designed to help individuals better manage emotions, build healthier relationships, and develop practical coping strategies. This supportive group setting provides a structured environment where participants learn and practice essential skills both during sessions and […]
01 Sep
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Avera Behavioral Health
601 4th St #101 Brookings, SD 57006

Party on the Porch

McCrory Gardens’s Party on the Porch is a free, family-friendly Sunday afternoon concert series held throughout September. Guests can relax in the Terrace Garden, enjoy live local music, and purchase food and refreshments from SDSU Catering while taking in the gardens. Visitors are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a laid-back […]
06 Sep
1:00 am - 3:00 pm

2nd Annual Chalk The Walk Initiative

Join Brookings Area United Way and the Brookings County Mental Health Coailition from September 6–12 for a week-long community event dedicated to spreading hope throughout Brookings! Local businesses and organizations are invited to grab some chalk and share messages of hope, encouragement, kindness, and positivity throughout the community. Whether you write an uplifting message, draw […]
06 - 12 Sep
All Day

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training Group

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training Group Join Avera Behavioral Health for a weekly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training group designed to help individuals better manage emotions, build healthier relationships, and develop practical coping strategies. This supportive group setting provides a structured environment where participants learn and practice essential skills both during sessions and […]
08 Sep
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Avera Behavioral Health
601 4th St #101 Brookings, SD 57006

Kappa Sigma Military Heroes 5K Walk/Run

Join Kappa Sigma on September 12th from 8am – 12pm at Pioneer Park in Brookings to honor the heroes of September 11 while raising funds to support veterans and active-duty service members through our Military Heroes campaign. Adults: $30 SDSU Students: $20 Veterans: Free   Register for the event at: https://tools.signupgenius.com/c/kappa-sigma-military-heroes-5k-runwalk/items For questions about the event, […]
12 Sep
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pioneer Park
Picnic shelter

Insect Festival

Enjoy free admission and family-friendly activities for all ages! Interactive insect education, games and crafts, edible insects, monarch tagging, cockroach races, insect photo contest, garden tour, pollinator costume parade and more!
12 Sep
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
McCrory Gardens Visitor Center
631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57007. Located on the southeast section of the gardens with access off of 22nd Avenue.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training Group

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training Group Join Avera Behavioral Health for a weekly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training group designed to help individuals better manage emotions, build healthier relationships, and develop practical coping strategies. This supportive group setting provides a structured environment where participants learn and practice essential skills both during sessions and […]
15 Sep
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Avera Behavioral Health
601 4th St #101 Brookings, SD 57006

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training Group

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training Group Join Avera Behavioral Health for a weekly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training group designed to help individuals better manage emotions, build healthier relationships, and develop practical coping strategies. This supportive group setting provides a structured environment where participants learn and practice essential skills both during sessions and […]
22 Sep
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Avera Behavioral Health
601 4th St #101 Brookings, SD 57006

4th Annual John Enke Memorial 5k

Join us in our fight for suicide prevention and awareness and participate in this 5K run/walk honoring the life of SDSU alumni John Enke! Register early via QR code or sign up day-of starting at 9:00 a.m.Race will start at 9:30 a.m. at the Thompson Center, 802 11th Ave, Brookings, SD 57007.
26 Sep
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Party on the Porch

McCrory Gardens’s Party on the Porch is a free, family-friendly Sunday afternoon concert series held throughout September. Guests can relax in the Terrace Garden, enjoy live local music, and purchase food and refreshments from SDSU Catering while taking in the gardens. Visitors are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a laid-back […]
27 Sep
1:00 am - 3:00 pm

6th Annual Brookings Family Bash

Join Brookings Area United Way and the Brookings Mental Health Coalition for a FREE evening of family fun at Dakota Nature Park! Bring the whole family and enjoy a delicious evening meal, mini-golf, fun activities, frozen treats, and plenty of opportunities to make memories together. The event will take place on September 28 from 4:30–7:00 […]
28 Sep
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Dakota Nature Park
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