February 13-16 Celebrate Frost Fest

February 13-16
Celebrate Frost Fest

Embrace the chill at Brookings’ 12th annual Frost Fest!

Every President’s Day weekend, area attractions come together to showcase amazing indoor and outdoor winter activities. Frost Fest is the perfect mash-up for the entire family.

Schedule of Events:

Ice Sculpture
Downtown Brookings

Friday, February 13 – Monday, February 16

A live carving of this year’s ice sculpture will take place in the Nick’s Hamburger Shop Courtyard. The sculpture will remain in the courtyard through the weekend for all to enjoy.

Garden Glow Reignited!
McCrory Gardens
631 22nd Ave
Brookings, SD, 57006 

Friday, February 13: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday, February 14: 5:00 – 9:00 PM

$5 plus tax for general admission (ages 6 and older)

Free: Ages 5 and under, McCrory Gardens members, SDSU students and SDSU employees

Doggie Date Night
McCrory Gardens
631 22nd Ave
Brookings, SD, 57006 

Friday, February 13: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday, February 14: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
 

Bring your dogs to experience the lights for just $1 per pup!

Frost Fest Igloo Rental

Igloo rentals: $50 + tax/fees

Friday, February 13: 5:30 – 7:00 PM and 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Saturday, February 14:
5:30 – 7:00 PM and 7:30 – 9:00 PM

Included in your igloo rental is a heated space for up to six people to gather, hot chocolate, popcorn and candies!

Frost Fest Prairie Play

521 4th St, Brookings, SD 57006

Friday, February 13: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, February 14: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, February 15: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Monday, February 16: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

It’s Visit Brookings’ Annual Frost Fest! Bundle up to celebrate the season on our indoor and outdoor prairie at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota.

Snow Ball Meal

521 4th St, Brookings, SD 57006

Friday, February 13: 5:45 – 6:30 PM

Interested in a kid-friendly fancy dinner before the Snow Ball winter formal? Dine with us in Cafe Coteau

Snow Ball
521 4th St, Brookings, SD 57006

Friday, February 13: 6:30 – 8:30 PM

The Snow Ball winter formal is sure to be a special night for children and their grown-up. The museum will transform into a dance floor and a DJ will be spinning tunes from the balcony!

Chocolate Crawl

Saturday, February 14: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Celebrate Frost Fest in Downtown Brookings! Fill up on chocolate treats throughout the neighborhood during our fun Chocolate Crawl. Each participating business will have a yummy treat to share. Explore new places and satisfy your sweet tooth.

Frost Fest Art Market
524 4th St, Brookings, SD 57006

Saturday, February 14: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Frost Fest Art Market is a curated art market focused on handmade and artist-designed work.

Frost Fest Farmers Market
977 11th Street Brookings, SD 57007

Saturday, February 14: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Join the museum and the Brookings Farmers Market for our annual Frost Fest Farmers Market.

Frost Fest Open Skate

924 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57006

Sunday, February 15: 3:30 – 5:00 PM

Cost: $5 admission and $5 skate rental

Public skating opportunity at Larson Ice Center

Frost Fest Learn to Curl & Open Ice

924 32nd Ave Brookings, SD 57006

Monday, February 16: 1:00 – 2:30 PM

Cost: FREE

Join Brookings Curling Club to learn the basics of this team work driven, community centered sport.

Note: Additional events will be added as the event gets closer. Some events are determined by the weather such as Garden Glow Reignited. Double-check with the business before making plans to attend events.

Be sure to snap and share your fun Frost Fest frolics!